So happy to see another tutorial video from you Sylvain. I'm just a club racer in the States and whenever a friend or someone new to trackdays as me for advice, I just point them straight to your videos. The right hand control is so important and it was clever to show how relaxed your grip is ("seeing daylight through the grip"). It also reduces chance of arm pump/fatigue over the course of many laps. Hope you're able to post more now that you are in between seasons! Perhaps a video on your motorcycle suit or helmet collection? :) Cheers from Texas!
@@NuvolariF1 he's also a MotoGP commentator for BTSport MotoGP. They actually have a superb group of commentators. Another in the group is World Superbike World Champion Neil Hodgson. In fact they are often joking against each other. Good spirit between them.
I've heard about this but haven't seen it explained in such detail. Something to work on next year as I'm holding on way too tight and pulling my weight through the bars...
Thanks for the great tip. I grip on too tight during trackdays. It’s not something I’m aware of at the time, nor do I suffer with fatigue, but by a few sessions in I start to get blisters. This will help to practise relaxing my grip and hopefully everything else will follow, because no doubt I’ll ride too tight too. Thank you
I just love you man!!! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and wisdom of sport motorcycles!! I’m using this technique now, just for the fact point that for long distances, is super optimal!! ✌🏻😃
Hello Sylvain, CanyonChasers commented in a video how much he loves your content so I looked you up. I love your videos and explanation style. You're the type of person that is your favorite rider's favorite rider. Keep up the awesome work you do!
Thank you that was helpful. Always enjoy your videos. Would you ever consider doing a video about people that for reasons due to the anatomy and strength of hand must adapt an unorthodox ergonomics for throttle/break manipulation?
Thank you so much for your great Videos Guinters. Haven't been to a track in a while but i will be going again soon and back in the day my problems were all about getting tired too quick because of holding on too hard to the bike. Gonna try to apply your tips, also with positioning on the bike..
Love seeing you ragging that bike and keeping that throttle pinned wide open.. it sounds fantastic.. amazing skill and many thanks for sharing your tips as you race.😂
the one thing the mighty Sylvain WSBK champion is not telling you is how to use your feet, in order to not use the hands to sustain your body. But that is a lesson subject to pay for it, and even after you find it out, you still can't do it, as you'll need some years of hard legs training to be up to the job. KUDOS for the video SG. #respect
Great nudget of advise but that braking and how deep you go with what looks like a lot of pressure.... Amazing!!! Definitely want the next video on advise for how hard / late you can trail brake as I'm always afraid of loosing the front and end up having to make up speed with mid corner / exist which is probably just as dangerous given the trips to the moon I've had 😜
Yeah I was looking at that too. He brakes progressively but quickly at full power, then easing off as he rolls into the corner. I'm guessing his bike doesn't die very much at all so he's able to get to full braking power very quickly because the bike is settled so quickly. I'm guessing his fork brings rea quite stiff. I used to practise sometimes in car parks that were empty. Go along in first gear brake hard. Go a bit faster and brake hard. Go at steady speed brake a bit harder. Get close to the limit.
I remember reading an interview with Troy Bayliss who said you should hold the controls like a baby bird! Watching him ride you would never have guessed he wasn’t trying to rip the bike’s ears off.
Basic question : do you have quick throttle controller on this video or it is a standard one? I have the feeling with my stock throttle that I need to roll two times to full accelerate
Could easily do it with my Srad 750. Struggles slightly with it this year moving up to 1000 fireblade. But think that because needing to relax a bit more
Bonjour Sylvain, Je connais l’astuce mais merci quand même pour cette nouvelle et utile vidéo. Avec le départ de Suzuki, quel est ton futur? Championnat? Pilote test? Papa poule et RUclipsur moto 😂? Au plaisir de te lire et de te revoir en piste.
Hello Sylvain i would like to ask where i can buy that green hose from master brake cylinder to reservoir. I see on hose is made in italy but can you send me link where i can buy it. Thanks a lot. I have trouble with my hoses and i need someting what is work. Thanks a lot again. Adrian
This is very different from the “screwdriver” grip that I have heard and used for so long. Yes of course in the straights you can relax your grip either way, but it appears as though you keep your wrist perpendicular to the grip as opposed to in line with it when tipped over.
Seems really easy when you have a quickshifter. Would like to see the same thing done in a motorcycle without quickshifter. Most likely not the same technique.
Similar, but just rolling off&on very quickly on the upshifts. I made a video about this, with onboard camera with and without quickshifter on the members area (It’s called “DOWNSHIFTING ON TRACK”)
Thanks for this! Not sure you'll see my question but what about very twisty roads during street riding? Does the same rule apply to keeping the wrist straight at all times? I find it difficult to do this when I'm constantly working the throttle and brake in very rapid succession. P.S. I'm not talking about racing on the streets! I'm talking about riding in canyons or somewhere that has a ton of very tight hairpins and lots of curves.
At first is a bit cumbersome, but it definetly works, I've been practising since the other video where he explains the rolling and most importantly how to roll the gas as if you were turning a screwdriver and it's done wonders for my hand, it even works on motorway soy you don't cramp your hand after 5 min steady on the gas
There are two words for me. Amateur, Professional. Of course you are talking to everybody, but a doubt if I can hold the throttle like that at 250 km on my Yamaha MT-09 necked bike. What I'm saying apart from the skills, you need the proper tool. Like the GSX-R or R1M or a ZX10RR-R etc. I will try though :))) Thanks
It seems that you do not close the throttle before breaking? Is it because the electronics are doing this automatically? And I've seen the same thing on MotoGP, and only already in the corner they release the throttle.
100% agree but please change that rubber pipe between the pump and the reservoir... those are made for fuel, brake fluid will deteriorate it and could actually pass through and drip on painted surfaces while making a mess inside the pump
@@alexwitham I'm sure they do and I'm also sure they change the fluid so often that they don't have issues but I know that exact brand and type of rubber tube. you can read "made in Italy" on it, I'm from Italy, that's the stuff the local parts store guy tries to sell me every time, I've used it for this application in the past and I've experienced all the problems mentioned above and more
Only thing that matters is LAP TIMES. Hearing "you must this, that" all the time lol. Don't give advice if you aren't best. Universally applicable. Regardless of how crossed up, etc, if it works, it works. Fastest lap time wins. Nothing else matters. Ice cream, or dildo grip, only lap times matter. Period.
Really appreciate these tips and the time you take to share them Guintoli, keep em coming
Thank you, Sylvain! I need to admit that I learned a lot from your videos and actually used it on the track!
I’ve heard about the roll so many times before but could never fully understand until now, thank you Sylvain
These videos are brilliant. Absolute legend thank you!
So happy to see another tutorial video from you Sylvain. I'm just a club racer in the States and whenever a friend or someone new to trackdays as me for advice, I just point them straight to your videos. The right hand control is so important and it was clever to show how relaxed your grip is ("seeing daylight through the grip"). It also reduces chance of arm pump/fatigue over the course of many laps. Hope you're able to post more now that you are in between seasons! Perhaps a video on your motorcycle suit or helmet collection? :)
Cheers from Texas!
Cool, you're here.
@@NuvolariF1 always trying to learn and improve! :D
@@vtranmoto IMO he is the go to guy. Wsb
@@vtranmoto SUPER BIKE WORLD CHAMPION , MotoGP test rider with with some races under his belt. We are fortunate to be receiving tips from him.
@@NuvolariF1 he's also a MotoGP commentator for BTSport MotoGP. They actually have a superb group of commentators. Another in the group is World Superbike World Champion Neil Hodgson. In fact they are often joking against each other. Good spirit between them.
I've heard about this but haven't seen it explained in such detail. Something to work on next year as I'm holding on way too tight and pulling my weight through the bars...
Thanks for the great tip. I grip on too tight during trackdays. It’s not something I’m aware of at the time, nor do I suffer with fatigue, but by a few sessions in I start to get blisters. This will help to practise relaxing my grip and hopefully everything else will follow, because no doubt I’ll ride too tight too. Thank you
Although I have no super bike, I love this guy.
Something to mentally keep reminding myself, as the death grip is my go to position😂 brilliant film footage Sylvain
I just love you man!!!
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and wisdom of sport motorcycles!!
I’m using this technique now, just for the fact point that for long distances, is super optimal!!
✌🏻😃
Absolutely brilliant! Thank you for taking the time to share these insights into how the pro's do it. Best content on RUclips.
I have applied this technique from our other old video, and thanks again, my wrist its more relaxed and avoid hand fatigue.
Lever to the bars braking! Vintage club racer here. I dream of throttles that easy to turn. And having brakes that powerful :)
Brilliant tip, Sylvain. I wish there were two thumbs-up buttons, I’d press them both! 👍
Always a treat to see a video from Silvain!!!
Great tips...it all comes down to managing all the limbs and extensions to the wrist and fingers smoothly, while balancing weight.
Hello Sylvain, CanyonChasers commented in a video how much he loves your content so I looked you up. I love your videos and explanation style. You're the type of person that is your favorite rider's favorite rider. Keep up the awesome work you do!
Thank you that was helpful. Always enjoy your videos. Would you ever consider doing a video about people that for reasons due to the anatomy and strength of hand must adapt an unorthodox ergonomics for throttle/break manipulation?
I’m sure all eight people who tuned in would realize they’re just doing it wrong…
Thank you Sylvian. This technique is great.
Thank you so much for your great Videos Guinters. Haven't been to a track in a while but i will be going again soon and back in the day my problems were all about getting tired too quick because of holding on too hard to the bike. Gonna try to apply your tips, also with positioning on the bike..
Thank you for sharing such valuable knowledge! We should see arm pump issues decrease now lol.
What a fantastic video. I tried a little from your previous video but couldn't grip the tank enough to feel confident.
Love seeing you ragging that bike and keeping that throttle pinned wide open.. it sounds fantastic.. amazing skill and many thanks for sharing your tips as you race.😂
I tried that at Brands long back straight and I absolutely loved it, so comfortable like that. I highly recommend other give it a try
Great tips as always,
Thanks Sylvain 👍
Great advice - Thank you Sylvain !
That GSXR sound ! 🥰
Gold, every time
Definitely need to work on my throttle grip, bout an hour and a half into a ride, my hand feels worn-out. Much appreciated
the one thing the mighty Sylvain WSBK champion is not telling you is how to use your feet, in order to not use the hands to sustain your body.
But that is a lesson subject to pay for it, and even after you find it out, you still can't do it, as you'll need some years of hard legs training to be up to the job.
KUDOS for the video SG. #respect
🙏 Gonna work on this and see how it goes!
Thanks a lot for all the tips and tricks! Really helpfull! 👌
Grip pressure is like holding a soda can, very light no excess energy
Toujours au top ! Merci
Great nudget of advise but that braking and how deep you go with what looks like a lot of pressure.... Amazing!!! Definitely want the next video on advise for how hard / late you can trail brake as I'm always afraid of loosing the front and end up having to make up speed with mid corner / exist which is probably just as dangerous given the trips to the moon I've had 😜
Yeah I was looking at that too. He brakes progressively but quickly at full power, then easing off as he rolls into the corner. I'm guessing his bike doesn't die very much at all so he's able to get to full braking power very quickly because the bike is settled so quickly. I'm guessing his fork brings rea quite stiff.
I used to practise sometimes in car parks that were empty. Go along in first gear brake hard. Go a bit faster and brake hard. Go at steady speed brake a bit harder. Get close to the limit.
I remember reading an interview with Troy Bayliss who said you should hold the controls like a baby bird!
Watching him ride you would never have guessed he wasn’t trying to rip the bike’s ears off.
WOW ! ! ! ! ! AWESOME AMAZING SUPERB ! ! ! ! !
need to try this more i get bad arm pump after 15-20 mins on the track
Not only on track, if you do this on the motorway you get way less cramps when maintaining steady cruising speeds for a while
Basic question : do you have quick throttle controller on this video or it is a standard one?
I have the feeling with my stock throttle that I need to roll two times to full accelerate
Could easily do it with my Srad 750. Struggles slightly with it this year moving up to 1000 fireblade. But think that because needing to relax a bit more
Can you please show us about your foot position when you get in to a turn, especially when you are in a chicane? Thank you so much🤘🙏
Am working on this right now. You can also check the video “FOOT POSITION” in the members area
@@SylvainGuintoli Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
Trying so hard this throttle hand on my baby gsx-r when I commute for working...
Bonjour Sylvain,
Je connais l’astuce mais merci quand même pour cette nouvelle et utile vidéo.
Avec le départ de Suzuki, quel est ton futur? Championnat? Pilote test? Papa poule et RUclipsur moto 😂?
Au plaisir de te lire et de te revoir en piste.
Easy, Twist it back to go. Twist it forward to not go.
Hello Sylvain i would like to ask where i can buy that green hose from master brake cylinder to reservoir. I see on hose is made in italy but can you send me link where i can buy it. Thanks a lot. I have trouble with my hoses and i need someting what is work. Thanks a lot again. Adrian
Does hodgy watch your tutorials.might help him get round the track guide a bit quicker!
This is very different from the “screwdriver” grip that I have heard and used for so long. Yes of course in the straights you can relax your grip either way, but it appears as though you keep your wrist perpendicular to the grip as opposed to in line with it when tipped over.
You can never to that with goddamn Honda stock grips as they are slippery as eels. Gotta get me a set of Dominos next time
Love from 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳❤️❤️❤️
Have my first class yesterday, but bcuz of my poor throttle control.i fly like superman
Seems really easy when you have a quickshifter. Would like to see the same thing done in a motorcycle without quickshifter. Most likely not the same technique.
Similar, but just rolling off&on very quickly on the upshifts. I made a video about this, with onboard camera with and without quickshifter on the members area (It’s called “DOWNSHIFTING ON TRACK”)
how come you didn't use the foot break to slow down with the front break?
Thanks for this!
Not sure you'll see my question but what about very twisty roads during street riding? Does the same rule apply to keeping the wrist straight at all times? I find it difficult to do this when I'm constantly working the throttle and brake in very rapid succession.
P.S. I'm not talking about racing on the streets! I'm talking about riding in canyons or somewhere that has a ton of very tight hairpins and lots of curves.
Great question. Was thinking the same.
At first is a bit cumbersome, but it definetly works, I've been practising since the other video where he explains the rolling and most importantly how to roll the gas as if you were turning a screwdriver and it's done wonders for my hand, it even works on motorway soy you don't cramp your hand after 5 min steady on the gas
Thank you
What about your throttle grip in right-hand corners and their exit?
There are two words for me. Amateur, Professional. Of course you are talking to everybody, but a doubt if I can hold the throttle like that at 250 km on my Yamaha MT-09 necked bike. What I'm saying apart from the skills, you need the proper tool. Like the GSX-R or R1M or a ZX10RR-R etc.
I will try though :))) Thanks
A light touch is critical especially for riders transitioning to bikes with ride by wire throttles.
It could be harder to do on a wired throttle compared to a direct one.
Oui voilà sur circuit pleine vitesse rester détendu, tranquille, facile quoi :D
I would use a thumb throttle if that twisty is to much work 🏁
In italy please sylvain
Non è possibile avere i sottotitoli in Italiano?
Suzuki is completely done with racing btw. haha
5’11 is tall in motoGP.
It seems that you do not close the throttle before breaking? Is it because the electronics are doing this automatically?
And I've seen the same thing on MotoGP, and only already in the corner they release the throttle.
But you will roll full on a 250cc for sure
Almost like you know what you’re talking about… 😉
Learnt it all a few years back trying to follow a mad Welshman on Snowdonia B roads😜
😂 Hope things are good with you and the family mate. Hopefully catch you for a ride in 2023. 🙌🏽
100% agree but please change that rubber pipe between the pump and the reservoir... those are made for fuel, brake fluid will deteriorate it and could actually pass through and drip on painted surfaces while making a mess inside the pump
Pretty sure Sylvain and the builder know what they’re doing when it comes to bike maintenance
It's very common for race bikes to use a tygon tube length as a reservoir.
@@alexwitham I'm sure they do and I'm also sure they change the fluid so often that they don't have issues but I know that exact brand and type of rubber tube. you can read "made in Italy" on it, I'm from Italy, that's the stuff the local parts store guy tries to sell me every time, I've used it for this application in the past and I've experienced all the problems mentioned above and more
Why didn't you ride suzuka8?
Broke my hand during the Tuesday pre race test. All good now👍🏻
So I should hold my throttle like I hold ma verge? 😂
Anyone would think he has ridden a bike or two in his life.
Could you please donate me 1of those suits which you have over there...
Like holding baby bird...
En français svp
Do you recommend this on street riding?
Sorry. Not gonna take advice from guys that give themselves arm pump, comfort above all, and less is more. Otherwise you’ll need up a mess.
Only thing that matters is LAP TIMES. Hearing "you must this, that" all the time lol. Don't give advice if you aren't best. Universally applicable. Regardless of how crossed up, etc, if it works, it works. Fastest lap time wins. Nothing else matters. Ice cream, or dildo grip, only lap times matter. Period.
This is just what i needed in my life! You really need "promo sm"!!