Moto Gymkhana Techniques Level 2: #4 Self Steering and Upper Body
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- Опубликовано: 18 мар 2019
- Next up, let's get into how to use our upper body during Self Steering. Upper body can help tighten our lines, maximize our Directional Control over the motorcycle and stabilize our suspension. Let's talk about it!!!
Related: The Kintaro Korrection
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DISCLAIMER:
Motorcycle riding is inherently dangerous. This video was filmed in a controlled environment with riders who have years of riding and teaching experience. Lexco Moto Gymkhana and all related personnel are not to be held responsible for any injury resulting from attempting these techniques.
Please wear safety gear, know your limits, know your motorcycle's limits, have fun, and always practice in a safe and controlled environment. 
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These are the best Moto Gymkana instructional videos I’ve seen so far.
I really appreciate your comment and you watching the videos. I am really happy to hear that you have enjoyed them. Peace!
Thanks for this series. So much to absorb. This is so awesome to practice and experiment with. I totally love that you're attempting to give us this information. When I tell other riders what I'm doing they have no idea what I'm talking about. Some crazy voodoo haha. Keep 'em comin' dude. Can't wait for more!!
I’ve been super busy and haven’t been able to work on too many videos but I have at least 6-7 more videos planned out for Level 2 and twice more ideas are cooking in my mind. Keep an eye out because we’re just getting starting, Brotha! Thanks for watching.
Very helpful. Thanks
You’re welcome. Thanks for the comment :)
Alex! You are an extremely good teacher!
Im 47 and on and off Ive been a amateur fast street rider.
However now Im impressed on how much technique I was missing!!
Its amazing to start learning and practicing this marvelous japanese art! Arigato!
Thanks for the comment and for watching! The more we learn about motorcycles, the more we realize that we have a lot to work on :)
Very useful tips in all your videos! Thank you!
Manuel. Thank you for your kind words and I’m happy that the videos have been helpful. I do get negative comments from time to time but people like you keep me motivated to continue on. I appreciate your viewership. Thanks, again!
Very good video's, smart explanations, perfect!
I’m glad you like the videos! Thanks for watching. Your support means a lot :)
Fantastic tip and explanation! Thank you a lot!
You’re welcome. Thank you for watching and for your comment :)
I'm incorporating this info into my riding. I'm trying to minimize my headlight spotlight dive when going to the brakes. I'll give the upper body turning a try today!
This way of moving with the bike to settle the suspension is going to help with fork dive. Also, I will be making a video soon on how you can use the brakes to help with this same problem. Stay tuned and thanks for watching :)
I didn't realize how much difference it made when I actually started practicing forward lean and shifting rear. Awesome tips thank you! Looking for a video where you explain the Cinderella technique, can you point me in a direction to watch.
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you liked the video. I haven't made a video on rotation turn/head turn timing yet but I plan on addressing that in my Level 3 videos. The way I learned it was by watching the King of Gymkhana, Takayoshi Sakuta. He does it the best.
My best advice is to not try to do anything that feels unnatural. Your head turns during full rotation turns should help you feel balanced and stable. If you feel unstable, try another technique. I actually tried out quite a few head turn styles that I saw from other riders and decided to go with what I do now; it's what feels best to ME. Everyone will have a different approach and that's ok. Study the best riders and emulate.
Thanks for making these videos! We are always told about how great trackdays are for street riders. However, it seems to me that for the vast majority of street riding that we do, these gymkhana techniques are at least as relevant, but we don't learn them in North America. Until now... and thank you for that!
I agree 100% with everything you said. I believe Moto Gymkhana is the missing link for becoming a smart and skilled street rider. Thanks so much for watching and for the support. If you know any riders who might enjoy the content, please share. Take care and stay safe out there :)
Hello Alex.
What do you think about not moving at all? I mean not to transfer any weight and just control everything with the throttle (as seen in "Middle, Middle, Middle" video, by Kintaro) ??
Second question if you let me:
Could you explain what could Kintaro mean by "use the accelerator almost at the same time as you release it?" this is also from the Middle Middle Middle videos. I guess you always have to apply partial throttle when you're turning?
Thanks in advance!
I learned a lot from watching Tominaga-San and Sakuta-San. They both tend to move quite a bit but they always do so smoothly and with agility. Their body movements seem to flow perfectly with the timing of the throttle/brakes and the movement of the suspension. Other riders, however, seem to be more neutral with their movements. Ultimately, I think it's up to personal preference. I believe you should do whatever feels right to you and what will allow you to ride quickly, smoothly and with the highest level of relaxation. If your movements are somehow causing a lack of stability, traction or control, then it's time to re-evaluate how you are moving.
I'll also note that the way Sakuta and Tominaga move also seems to be more aesthetically pleasing to the eye. To me Gymkhana is just as much an art as it is a sport so there is also the perspective of what style looks best to you.
As to the second question: You are correct. Yoshida-San means that as soon as you roll off the throttle, you should try to open it back up as soon as possible. I tend to use lots of "maintenance throttle" while rounding cones. I overlap the brakes with the throttle, even when I am still slowing down. This is an advanced way of approaching the throttle timing but I will be speaking more about it in Level 3.
Thank you for your questions as always.
What is the governing body for Gym Khama in the US? Are there specifics for range setup in terms of dimensions and cone color usage? I am in the Pacific Northwest I am interested in creating a get together group of riders to practice and I am not aware of anyone holding any kind of training up here.
One of the main reasons I started this channel is to generate interest in Moto Gymkhana in the USA. This sport is just too rare in our country. As far as I know, there aren’t any organizations that organize events in the USA besides M-Gymkhana. I’m hoping people like you, across the nation, will take the lead and create organizations in their area. Eventually, I hope the sport will grow to the point where we can find enough interest and sponsorship to create a nationwide circuit for Japanese style Gymkhana competition.
Thanks!
Do you have a link for the other videos you talked about?
Hi, Kris. If you are referring to the Kintaro videos, you can find them in my playlist section. The playlist is listed under "Kintaro / Aim for higher Safety". Thanks for watching.
How far apart are your cones for both practice sessions. Thanks Garry 🇦🇺
Thanks for the question. I honestly don’t remember. I think about 20-25ft apart. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.
Do you really focus on all of that shit from your level 2 when you are riding/racing?
Good question. No. Once I have certain techniques or movements down after many hours of practice, it becomes engrained in my muscle memory and I don’t have to focus on it; It becomes second nature. That way, when I ride or race, I can focus on other things like the course layout, line selection and throttle timing.