Couldn’t agree more with this comment. I miss my ‘06 750, black and yellow, just beautiful. This new one with the classic GSXR colorway is just amazing. Great video as always Greg 🙌💯👌😎
Hey MotoJitsu, would you consider getting a insta360. It'd give us a better perspective on how you move and position your body. Great video as always 🙂
It's so refreshing learning techniques from a rider that's at an objectively higher level of skill. Transitioning myself from what I'd consider an amateur rider to an intermediate level has proven to be a continual journey of unlocking knowledge, and I thank you for making your knowledge available.
After riding nearly every bike made, including the fireblade, s1000rr and V8 cammed boss hoss... The GSXR750 remains king, and in black on black on black, serves me daily and dearly. There is no equal, the last of a breed. Similar power to weight ratio of most 1000cc 2006-2018 machines, weighing less than a CBR600 and 636. I can push ludicrous pace mid corner, and its still so predicatable and gentle while being pushed hard that it makes me think "is this really that easy for this bike?". Its braking, lean in, power delivery and everything it does is 100% predicactable and smooth. Even when things get sketchy, it remains composed and allows you to learn things, while keeping the chassis in control. Tail slides, backing in, wheelies etc. Its all gentle and happy to do so.
Motojitsu Thank You! Your a Great teacher . I just started riding a month ago bought a used MT 07 22 model before even knowing how to ride.I barely passed the MSF course but that was not enough for me to feel confident. With the help of your videos . I am rocking the parking lots and venturing further in my neighborhood of Dimond Bar , CA. I watch your videos and get inspired to practice the art. Getting a motojitsu shirt now!
I have seen many people telling others never to use their drum rear brake because it locks up quickly. I am reflecting on what I have learned: The rear brake is undervalued. I am a big fan of Motojitsu, who explained and demonstrated how to use it without the immediate panic stomp lock-up that so many of us experience. Just like "progressive front braking" is necessary, a progressive method can also be applied to the rear brake, and it is often paired with the clutch friction zone for extremely tight maneuvering. Apply the brake in any situation, especially trail braking or tight bends. Using it lightly without the panic pressure can be a very effective tool for you. The ability to apply and then gently reduce pressure on the brake pedal as you enter a corner too quickly can save you.
Thanks for great explanation I'm 72 years old being riding for 60 years had over 30bikes got my first sport bike from a truimph t100,mv augusta brutale 800 completely different to ride ,contersteeering,lean,throotle control ,braking and accelerating on bends totally different to other bikes a challenge practicing a great challenge but rewarding
Your videos hit on so many great points regarding practice techniques. Too many riders stay in their box and I used to be one of the biggest offenders. In order to truly improve and become a skilled rider you have to put yourself into uncomfortable places. Test your bike and do the wrong thing (to a degree) to understand where the limits are…Without being stupid mind you. And it’s not to just test limits as much as it is understanding what happens when the wrong technique is used whether cornering, stopping, or going through low speed maneuvers. Riding is so much more rewarding when you don’t ride yourself into that box. Be honest with yourself and practice to improve your skills. You’ll remove so much of the confidence-robbing unknowns.
I rode 350 lb. sport bikes when I was young, then marriage, work, kids, blah, blah... Decades later, I end up on a fat cruiser as my 'back in the saddle' bike. That was six months ago and with that, came all the self-doubt and intimidation that I never had when I was young. Then I found your channel and with your methods, the help and support of my motorcycle riding neighbors, I am now doing 20 ft. U-turns and figure 8s. My cornering has improved to the point that I experience very little stress/ apprehension in the twisties. I live in the Ozarks; we counter steer right outta the womb. Practice builds confidence = more fun. Your techniques are great! Applies to all. Thank you!
Counter steering is the only way to properly and precisely turn your motorcycle. Next thing that any motorcyclist should understand and become proficient in executing is trail braking. It doesn't matter what is your opinion on those two, when you learn them it is going to shift your whole perspective on riding a motorcycle.
Where do you think you are on a race circuit You will counter steer without even knowing it, as for trail braking, never on the highway braking gear selection should be done and dusted before entering the corner
@@ianjohnson1207 I totally agree. I don't even understand why so many people talk about counter steering. It happens automatically, everybody does it because it's practically the only way (yeah i know, you can steer with body weight too). And no, it's not "the only way" because you need some speed for it as at low speeds you do not counter steer. But there are way more important things to talk about riding and improving your comfort and safety.
Man, I like how you "practice" riding your bike, and also assess what your doing and how it may or may not affect your riding. While always having fun! Very cool stuff, great job, thank you.
Went and did this right after watching the video, focusing on corner entry and getting my downshifts right. They are still a bit awkward (I never know when is the right point to do them) but at least running the same section of road over and over lets me focus on that and not worrying about the road itself. Also, great to see you enjoying your new bike so much. 👍
This might be one of your best videos I've ever watched! The same reason I like practicing a familiar section of road so you can figure out the technique that feels like everything just clicks into place for you. And man is this ever a great piece of pavement just for that purpose. The trick is getting those clicked in days to happen one after the other, some days it just isn't there and then the next it all comes together, more practice, more good days in succession ! That knee, butt, knee is a technique I've found really puts a graceful feel into your cornering technique without feeling rushed in transition and it does not have to be exaggerated at all, a small amount is all thats necessary on the road. I've found that tank grips such as Snake skins really make a difference in your secure feeling on the bike and allow staying more relaxed in the upper body position. Well done video for sure.
Commentators curse “ the road is amazing it’s almost perfect” as he pulls up next to a pothole 😂😂 so brilliant to leave these realities and potential dangers unedited. Thanks so much
Gotta say Gregg, I was one of the ‘haters’ on your videos regarding chicken strips. You’re recent videos are back on track to the solid advice you’re renowned for. New bike is the best yet too (from a biased sport bike lover) 👍
At 21:00: strange that you are near the tank and not a bit away from it. Most people say that being close to the tank will force you to rotate around it and put your torso in a bad position. There is this famous picture from John McKown’s blog that illustrates it. Here my question: do you stick to the tank as an exercise or because it better suits you?
"Just do/pick one thing," is some of the best and oddly difficult advice which has been improving my riding as a beginner. I intend to continue applying that principle to every ride. I've had four rides on public roads, in part trying to find more places where I can do slow-speed practice. Where I live, good spots are difficult to find so I'm building a list.
Industrial estates on weekends can be a good place to practice. Sportsground carparks, too. It's trespassing, but you might get away with spending a bit of time in a large factory carpark. Just don't stay there for too long, or you will get noticed.
Such a nice spot to ride! Roads like that, with that layout and especially the lack of intersections, be it driveways or roads or what have you, are hard to come by out east, mid-Atlantic area. Great video, takes a certain measure of discipline to work on things individually, which you demonstrate well. TY.
Nice informative video for beginner rider like me. Learned a lot from your videos. Now all I have to do is go out and practice, practice, practice. Practice more on the fundamentals. Learn from your mistakes. It's the best teacher. I read a saying somewhere that goes " Repetition is the Mother of Mastery". I hope you can show the gearshifting you use in every corner and throttle use. More power to your videos.
Gsxr750 probably why favourite bunch of letters and numbers in the world , great advice on countersteering it really is the most important thing to learn if you want to ride fast but stay onboard , the next thing id like to see you explain is roadcraft , opening up the road and how far you can see by positioning yourself in the road properly . Ive always been a big fan of using all the road not just your side , you can ride really fast but stay safe if you learn to ‘see’ around corners as long as you know that you can bail back into a safe area . Roadcraft has been taught by the police in england since the sixties , there is even a book .
i actually bought 2 bikes this last week.. i bought a 2024 Ninja 500 and a 2022 ninja 400.. the 400 is beat up plastics and scratched.. i took it to the shop they checked the frame and all is good. i bought it at a repo auction for $1000 haha.. the 500 i bought new.... but what im getting at is i watched this video a few weeks ago and I want to learn so badly.. thats why i bought 2... the ninja is my go out practice on real roads and track to get my cornering down i dont care if i lay it over.. i love your vids
Many thanks - great vid. knees spot on, I've only recently started riding as you described today and wow the difference is off the scale - man and machine truly in harmony.
Omg you're in my hometown! I miss it so much 😢. I currently live in yuma az and just started riding. But seeing you on sunrise, I've got a goal to ride my bike up to Julian. Most of sunrise highway is like that, with no cross streets or houses or traffic ❤
That's it... "speed is the natural by-product"!! We shouldn't try to go fast, but try more to do the techniques properly, right. And we'd automatically become faster. You said it perfectly. I got to learn this later in life myself. And funny enough, for someone who's always love going fast, since very young age... I learnt it at work, in building stuff. :)
Your explanations of techniques are so understandable to motorcycle riders . Practice makes perfect and is invaluable in preventing unnecessary crashes . Passionate about practice on two wheels, thanks to YOU !😊😊😊
Your stressing about gas made me feel better having ridden this road on my Livewire. Closest chargers are El Cajon and Ramona so I get one go through Sunrise. It’s worth it though! Have to find a closer road for practicing over shorter sections like this….
Hey Greg Im very happy you're enjoying that gxsr. Ive got a sport bike as well Its a CBR 600rr..2012 model..and really really enjoy it... there's nothing like the roar of an inline four. Peace brother
Hey this is very interesting....been seeing your content for a while and knowing you have a military background I can see the symmetry of logic that you bring to your instruction is similar to range practice. I can totally dig the value of isolating your reps to just one skill development at at time.
Arguably the best bike channel on YT. Great info and attitude and you don't mention that one time you owned a "turbo hayabusa" 5 times per video. Would LOVE to have these roads. Come on out here to the Great Plains and practice thus stuff.😅 "Here's a pretty decent drive way and next we will see if there's an off ramp with nobody on it." It sucks. There are a few 2 lane roads, but they are deer and truck magnets.
When riding I always just lean into the curves. Have seen riders counter steer in curves, when they hit a slick spot in the road. They end up turning the handle bars all the way to one side before going down. Not saying they could have recovered if they were just leaning. Absolutely agree counter steering does have its place when riding. I only have a few thousand miles under my belt and trying to get a better understanding. Always working on becoming a better rider. Thanks for all your videos.
Hi Greg, it would be really helpful if you attached like an Insta 360 to a wand at the rear of the bike so your commentary has vision to accompany it. Thanks for all the helpful tips. Peter
Couldn't get back on a naked so bought a super sport. Is the naked fad prompted by city based bloggers? Great deal on a cherry Triumph Dayton 650 now in my stable. Much of rural Oregon is wide open and the aggressive position and wind protection is more comfortable at speed than any naked upright. A day after I bought it I was stoked to see you making the same choice.
At 21:20: another thing that can relax your upper body: use your abs! You can even do that while breaking hard going downhill. It will save your wrists.
Something we have in the UK is roundabouts and often they're on a fast straight road so you come to a roundabout and you have to do a quick left and a quick right be good if you could try and do that in America somehow find what you call a traffic circle and do a quick flick left and flick right be nice to know where the body positions would be as I end up leaning a lot but I don't think i need to lean as much if I had some expert guidance you can't learn on the track maybe a chicane but it's quite unique. Any comments?
In those situations, you're not trying to corner or practice much of anything, just get through it. Thanks for watching & commenting! Follow me on Instagram for more content instagram.com/motojitsuclub/
Greg , you have the best roads. What do you recommend for someone who doesn't live near canyons? The roads here in Delaware are flat and mostly straight, but the highways are fun. Thanks for all you do!!!
another thing i need to get used to is these bikes are a little high strung... I'm so used to a car haha... i find myself shifting to soon a lot because to me it just sound like the engine is revving high,... like on my ninja 500 yesterday i noticed i was in 5th gear 34 mph.......... lol i still am in the break in period so i am trying to baby it
Love your videos my friend. They are very insightful and packed with useful information. My question, not related to riding, is…. What type of wind noise cancelling product are you using on your camera? I’ve tried several different things and can’t get rid of that horrible sound from my recordings. Thanks!!
You should try Rumorosa in mexico Between tecate and mexicali. Few miles from border in calexico. Two lanes one way up hill, and two lanes one way downhill.
I take around 13 minutes to go uphill And around 15 minutes to go downhill. I ride a ninja 300 Average speed from 50 to 80 mph uphill And 40 to 70 mph downhill.
Hey Greg, question. Why not hang off more on the bike when going through twisties? When I do more body positioning, I hang off like half a cheek so that way I’m able to lean the bike less, which is the main reason, rather than trying to drag knee.
Greg, you are a very special man, it would be an honour to meet you, but alas I live in Wales the UK and it would be improbable. I know that in the past I've been so critical of you so I hope you can forgive me, as I meant no harm. You are as I said a special human soul. You are beautiful man. Long live it my Brother.
My dream is to ride on the twisties like this. Living in Saigon, which is actually an extremely flat part of Vietnam, I'm better of binging on DandantheFireman videos, since every damn second there is a developing hazard here. It's not safe to do more than 70 km/hr unless you are on some disused highway, luckily there are a few of them south of the city.
I totally agree. Vietnamese road conditions aren’t really for joyful riding. But yes, there are some twisties that allow you to do some twists and turns, but they are very few and far between. Oh well…
Can anyone answer me a question? I was riding around my neighborhood today and was in 3rd gear going about 23. I started to slow down for a stop sign and I ended up shifting twice to 1st gear and I didn’t hold the clutch so it engaged. My tired skipped a few times and it shook my bars pretty hard. I just got the bike it’s brand new has like 8 miles and I’m in the break in period. Did I just mess everything up?
Welcome to my world. Im 56 1/2 and struggling due to being old and tight. My other bikes were butter. This one is a go cart . It takes a lot out me tired 😫 woo chow 😴
@wirenut3020 2018 gsx-r 750 . Last bike 97 katana 750 sport cruiser. Easy ride 👌🏿. Gixxer not so easy. I'm eating humble pie. Always asked why we stopping. Gixxers need gas and a rest lol. I always was like. Awwww mannn . Now I know . After oc bike week ride I couldn't stand 😫..wobble wobble wobble wobble lol. This year I'm better . More flexible.
Hey man! I like ur content and have been a subscriber for a long time, I normally don't comment but a wander what tank grips U have on the bike, I currently have a "snake skin" paddern on grips but I find them slippery and makes me feel like I can't trust the knees against the tank. I have been trying out different foot positions and body positions to get an better knee anker to the tank but it always comes to the same thing, the tankgrip feels slippery. Keep doing what U do 👌
@@MotoJitsu of course. By leaning I meant body weight positioning to turn, like handless steering. Just checked your Insta, please do more tips & tricks for S1000XR for road and track riding. I'm in need for new tyres to do occasionally track days and now I'm considering Diablo corsa sice you happy with them 😁 thanks 🙏
I kinda get what you're saying, but the best practice you can do is on roads you don't know. Learning to read the road, rather than learning the same bends.
Learning to read the road vs learning to ride better. The latter is best on the track or road that you know, and have checked its free of gravel, sand, etc. He's not wrong. Neither are you.
I bet you'd change your mind about body position if you rode at those same quicker paces on Kentucky backroads lol. If you're not setup for the corner with more body position than strictly necessary the sudden need to tighten your line on an unexpectedly wet portion of road to miss the gap where the rest of the pavement fell off into the river, you're gonna have a bad time. I understand we use the brakes to control speed and therefore radius but tell that to the tailgating pickup truck inches from your tail light lol. Using a little more body than really necessary seems like a good idea for safety reasons since lean = risk, but for sure there's no reason to be hanging off like Rossi to go around an open sweeper at 80 mph lol
i saw a couple sketchy looking cones edging their way out onto the road on one of those corners... might want to keep an eye on those! 😂...i had to stop the other day and move a giant couch cushion outta the road 😂😅
Of all the bikes you've owned Greg, that Suzuki looks best on camera, sounds best on camera and boy it's just fun on camera like no other.
Couldn’t agree more with this comment. I miss my ‘06 750, black and yellow, just beautiful. This new one with the classic GSXR colorway is just amazing. Great video as always Greg 🙌💯👌😎
Smells best on camera as well
Whos gregg fly?
@@dannyperfect9270 His name is Greg Widmar, he's colloquially called as Fast Eddie.
0 bike knowledge 😌
Hey MotoJitsu, would you consider getting a insta360. It'd give us a better perspective on how you move and position your body. Great video as always 🙂
he doesnt read the comments anymore but yeah that would be cool to see his total road position at some parts
Agreed 💯
That would be a great information for a beginner rider and a sport bike user like me. I own a Ninja 400 just recently.
@@Justin-mz7ykHow is it? I hear they are great bikes.
It's so refreshing learning techniques from a rider that's at an objectively higher level of skill. Transitioning myself from what I'd consider an amateur rider to an intermediate level has proven to be a continual journey of unlocking knowledge, and I thank you for making your knowledge available.
After riding nearly every bike made, including the fireblade, s1000rr and V8 cammed boss hoss...
The GSXR750 remains king, and in black on black on black, serves me daily and dearly. There is no equal, the last of a breed. Similar power to weight ratio of most 1000cc 2006-2018 machines, weighing less than a CBR600 and 636.
I can push ludicrous pace mid corner, and its still so predicatable and gentle while being pushed hard that it makes me think "is this really that easy for this bike?". Its braking, lean in, power delivery and everything it does is 100% predicactable and smooth. Even when things get sketchy, it remains composed and allows you to learn things, while keeping the chassis in control. Tail slides, backing in, wheelies etc. Its all gentle and happy to do so.
Motojitsu Thank You! Your a Great teacher . I just started riding a month ago bought a used MT 07 22 model before even knowing how to ride.I barely passed the MSF course but that was not enough for me to feel confident. With the help of your videos . I am rocking the parking lots and venturing further in my neighborhood of Dimond Bar , CA. I watch your videos and get inspired to practice the art. Getting a motojitsu shirt now!
I have seen many people telling others never to use their drum rear brake because it locks up quickly. I am reflecting on what I have learned: The rear brake is undervalued. I am a big fan of Motojitsu, who explained and demonstrated how to use it without the immediate panic stomp lock-up that so many of us experience. Just like "progressive front braking" is necessary, a progressive method can also be applied to the rear brake, and it is often paired with the clutch friction zone for extremely tight maneuvering. Apply the brake in any situation, especially trail braking or tight bends. Using it lightly without the panic pressure can be a very effective tool for you. The ability to apply and then gently reduce pressure on the brake pedal as you enter a corner too quickly can save you.
Thanks for great explanation I'm 72 years old being riding for 60 years had over 30bikes got my first sport bike from a truimph t100,mv augusta brutale 800 completely different to ride ,contersteeering,lean,throotle control ,braking and accelerating on bends totally different to other bikes a challenge practicing a great challenge but rewarding
Your videos hit on so many great points regarding practice techniques.
Too many riders stay in their box and I used to be one of the biggest offenders.
In order to truly improve and become a skilled rider you have to put yourself into uncomfortable places. Test your bike and do the wrong thing (to a degree) to understand where the limits are…Without being stupid mind you.
And it’s not to just test limits as much as it is understanding what happens when the wrong technique is used whether cornering, stopping, or going through low speed maneuvers.
Riding is so much more rewarding when you don’t ride yourself into that box.
Be honest with yourself and practice to improve your skills.
You’ll remove so much of the confidence-robbing unknowns.
I rode 350 lb. sport bikes when I was young, then marriage, work, kids, blah, blah... Decades later, I end up on a fat cruiser as my 'back in the saddle' bike. That was six months ago and with that, came all the self-doubt and intimidation that I never had when I was young. Then I found your channel and with your methods, the help and support of my motorcycle riding neighbors, I am now doing 20 ft. U-turns and figure 8s. My cornering has improved to the point that I experience very little stress/ apprehension in the twisties. I live in the Ozarks; we counter steer right outta the womb. Practice builds confidence = more fun. Your techniques are great! Applies to all. Thank you!
Counter steering is the only way to properly and precisely turn your motorcycle. Next thing that any motorcyclist should understand and become proficient in executing is trail braking. It doesn't matter what is your opinion on those two, when you learn them it is going to shift your whole perspective on riding a motorcycle.
I would add eyes up and look through.
@@mannyechaluce3814but thanks to the engine, motorcycling is much easier
Where do you think you are on a race circuit
You will counter steer without even knowing it, as for trail braking, never on the highway braking gear selection should be done and dusted before entering the corner
@@ianjohnson1207 I totally agree. I don't even understand why so many people talk about counter steering. It happens automatically, everybody does it because it's practically the only way (yeah i know, you can steer with body weight too). And no, it's not "the only way" because you need some speed for it as at low speeds you do not counter steer.
But there are way more important things to talk about riding and improving your comfort and safety.
@@jakke1975this comment is flawed and incorrect.
Man, I like how you "practice" riding your bike, and also assess what your doing and how it may or may not affect your riding. While always having fun! Very cool stuff, great job, thank you.
Went and did this right after watching the video, focusing on corner entry and getting my downshifts right. They are still a bit awkward (I never know when is the right point to do them) but at least running the same section of road over and over lets me focus on that and not worrying about the road itself.
Also, great to see you enjoying your new bike so much. 👍
This might be one of your best videos I've ever watched! The same reason I like practicing a familiar section of road so you can figure out the technique that feels like everything just clicks into place for you. And man is this ever a great piece of pavement just for that purpose. The trick is getting those clicked in days to happen one after the other, some days it just isn't there and then the next it all comes together, more practice, more good days in succession ! That knee, butt, knee is a technique I've found really puts a graceful feel into your cornering technique without feeling rushed in transition and it does not have to be exaggerated at all, a small amount is all thats necessary on the road. I've found that tank grips such as Snake skins really make a difference in your secure feeling on the bike and allow staying more relaxed in the upper body position. Well done video for sure.
Commentators curse “ the road is amazing it’s almost perfect” as he pulls up next to a pothole 😂😂 so brilliant to leave these realities and potential dangers unedited. Thanks so much
Gotta say Gregg, I was one of the ‘haters’ on your videos regarding chicken strips.
You’re recent videos are back on track to the solid advice you’re renowned for.
New bike is the best yet too (from a biased sport bike lover) 👍
It is the middle of January and several inches of snow on the ground here... I am living vicariously through you😂 dying to get my bike back out.
At 21:00: strange that you are near the tank and not a bit away from it. Most people say that being close to the tank will force you to rotate around it and put your torso in a bad position. There is this famous picture from John McKown’s blog that illustrates it.
Here my question: do you stick to the tank as an exercise or because it better suits you?
"Just do/pick one thing," is some of the best and oddly difficult advice which has been improving my riding as a beginner. I intend to continue applying that principle to every ride. I've had four rides on public roads, in part trying to find more places where I can do slow-speed practice. Where I live, good spots are difficult to find so I'm building a list.
Industrial estates on weekends can be a good place to practice. Sportsground carparks, too. It's trespassing, but you might get away with spending a bit of time in a large factory carpark. Just don't stay there for too long, or you will get noticed.
When he said, " Alright... Back at it..." And picked up speed amped me up... Hell yeah!
Such a nice spot to ride! Roads like that, with that layout and especially the lack of intersections, be it driveways or roads or what have you, are hard to come by out east, mid-Atlantic area. Great video, takes a certain measure of discipline to work on things individually, which you demonstrate well. TY.
I Love the last part of your sermon Greg! Haha Semper fi! I bought an old R1 I hope we can ride in California soon. I'm just in Joshua tree 😊
Nice informative video for beginner rider like me. Learned a lot from your videos. Now all I have to do is go out and practice, practice, practice. Practice more on the fundamentals. Learn from your mistakes. It's the best teacher. I read a saying somewhere that goes " Repetition is the Mother of Mastery". I hope you can show the gearshifting you use in every corner and throttle use. More power to your videos.
Gsxr750 probably why favourite bunch of letters and numbers in the world , great advice on countersteering it really is the most important thing to learn if you want to ride fast but stay onboard , the next thing id like to see you explain is roadcraft , opening up the road and how far you can see by positioning yourself in the road properly .
Ive always been a big fan of using all the road not just your side , you can ride really fast but stay safe if you learn to ‘see’ around corners as long as you know that you can bail back into a safe area .
Roadcraft has been taught by the police in england since the sixties , there is even a book .
Thanks!
No problem!
i actually bought 2 bikes this last week.. i bought a 2024 Ninja 500 and a 2022 ninja 400.. the 400 is beat up plastics and scratched.. i took it to the shop they checked the frame and all is good. i bought it at a repo auction for $1000 haha.. the 500 i bought new....
but what im getting at is i watched this video a few weeks ago and I want to learn so badly.. thats why i bought 2... the ninja is my go out practice on real roads and track to get my cornering down i dont care if i lay it over.. i love your vids
Many thanks - great vid. knees spot on, I've only recently started riding as you described today and wow the difference is off the scale - man and machine truly in harmony.
Omg you're in my hometown! I miss it so much 😢. I currently live in yuma az and just started riding. But seeing you on sunrise, I've got a goal to ride my bike up to Julian. Most of sunrise highway is like that, with no cross streets or houses or traffic ❤
That's it... "speed is the natural by-product"!!
We shouldn't try to go fast, but try more to do the techniques properly, right. And we'd automatically become faster. You said it perfectly.
I got to learn this later in life myself. And funny enough, for someone who's always love going fast, since very young age... I learnt it at work, in building stuff. :)
Yup♥️♥️
Sunrise! This road taught me how to ride years ago when the pavement was terrible
Your explanations of techniques are so understandable to motorcycle riders .
Practice makes perfect and is invaluable in preventing unnecessary crashes . Passionate about practice on two wheels, thanks to YOU !😊😊😊
👍🏼👍🏼
Your stressing about gas made me feel better having ridden this road on my Livewire. Closest chargers are El Cajon and Ramona so I get one go through Sunrise. It’s worth it though! Have to find a closer road for practicing over shorter sections like this….
Hey Greg
Im very happy you're enjoying that gxsr. Ive got a sport bike as well
Its a CBR 600rr..2012 model..and really really enjoy it... there's nothing like the roar of an inline four. Peace brother
Bike sounds amazing with the new exhaust. Thanks for the vid Moto
Hey this is very interesting....been seeing your content for a while and knowing you have a military background I can see the symmetry of logic that you bring to your instruction is similar to range practice. I can totally dig the value of isolating your reps to just one skill development at at time.
Arguably the best bike channel on YT. Great info and attitude and you don't mention that one time you owned a "turbo hayabusa" 5 times per video.
Would LOVE to have these roads.
Come on out here to the Great Plains and practice thus stuff.😅 "Here's a pretty decent drive way and next we will see if there's an off ramp with nobody on it."
It sucks. There are a few 2 lane roads, but they are deer and truck magnets.
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You are the most sensible bad ass biker I know. Keep it up.
Love the video, love the long format! Also the sportbike suits you so much more in my opinion!
Keep up the good work and the good vibes!
When riding I always just lean into the curves. Have seen riders counter steer in curves, when they hit a slick spot in the road. They end up turning the handle bars all the way to one side before going down. Not saying they could have recovered if they were just leaning. Absolutely agree counter steering does have its place when riding. I only have a few thousand miles under my belt and trying to get a better understanding. Always working on becoming a better rider. Thanks for all your videos.
Hi Greg, it would be really helpful if you attached like an Insta 360 to a wand at the rear of the bike so your commentary has vision to accompany it. Thanks for all the helpful tips. Peter
I bought the same bike but it's a 2022 orange n black love it so far I'm sure I'm gonna learn alot from your tips and putting it in practice
Thanks for sharing, good information, great job on the video. I much appreciate content like this
Couldn't get back on a naked so bought a super sport. Is the naked fad prompted by city based bloggers? Great deal on a cherry Triumph Dayton 650 now in my stable. Much of rural Oregon is wide open and the aggressive position and wind protection is more comfortable at speed than any naked upright. A day after I bought it I was stoked to see you making the same choice.
Going through a breakup, got addicted to bike vids, hopefully I’m getting a bike soon to join other biker dudes!
At 21:20: another thing that can relax your upper body: use your abs! You can even do that while breaking hard going downhill. It will save your wrists.
THANK YOU. Absolutely good advice. I got a winding road I practice like this
That is a nice road, fast sweepers.
Thank you soo much! So informative!
Great advice and approach to training. Thanks for sharing.
Another great video! I love your videos! I'm learning a lot. Thanks!
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Great video, man, like the tips. It's a good watch for aspiring riders. Thanks
Yeah, it is really awesome. You're in diego
Another great video! I need to find a road like this to practice on
Twisty Road Wish you could get on the UK roads and understand what a Twisty is
come here to USA and lets ride palomar mountain then =D cheers
@@WhyDidYTstartThisHandleShit Realy you guys have 10 miles and 40 corners come ride a country mile with 40 corners. It`s not Nass Car over here
@@WhyDidYTstartThisHandleShit Not saying anything wrong about your videos. Great content but the UK has a different type of road
@@WhyDidYTstartThisHandleShit these are small bends not twisty roads
Something we have in the UK is roundabouts and often they're on a fast straight road so you come to a roundabout and you have to do a quick left and a quick right be good if you could try and do that in America somehow find what you call a traffic circle and do a quick flick left and flick right be nice to know where the body positions would be as I end up leaning a lot but I don't think i need to lean as much if I had some expert guidance you can't learn on the track maybe a chicane but it's quite unique. Any comments?
In those situations, you're not trying to corner or practice much of anything, just get through it.
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Greg , you have the best roads. What do you recommend for someone who doesn't live near canyons? The roads here in Delaware are flat and mostly straight, but the highways are fun. Thanks for all you do!!!
courses/track days/my MotoJitsu drills
another thing i need to get used to is these bikes are a little high strung... I'm so used to a car haha... i find myself shifting to soon a lot because to me it just sound like the engine is revving high,... like on my ninja 500 yesterday i noticed i was in 5th gear 34 mph.......... lol i still am in the break in period so i am trying to baby it
Greg is the only guy i trust and listen for street riding!
My official second day of riding !
Yay also great video!
stay safe out there! today a car almoust pulled out infront of me...
I’m so stoked to see you on a Gixxer 750!!!!
Love your videos my friend. They are very insightful and packed with useful information. My question, not related to riding, is….
What type of wind noise cancelling product are you using on your camera? I’ve tried several different things and can’t get rid of that horrible sound from my recordings.
Thanks!!
I’m not using anything. It’s just my mic. Purple panda off amazon
Great tips and schooling thanks!
Great video for beginners, thank you!
That would be cool if you got a 360 camera and stick in the back and we can see your body position and other details you're explaining. Great videos!
That one handed maneuvering was awesome skills at that speed😅
Fantastic vid. I love this guy!!
Great vid. Specialized practice on safe roads is really great advice for all of us.
You should try Rumorosa in mexico
Between tecate and mexicali.
Few miles from border in calexico.
Two lanes one way up hill, and two lanes one way downhill.
Sharp turns
About 1 mile of elevation change
Fresh pavement
Gas station and rest area
Also off road areas
I take around 13 minutes to go uphill
And around 15 minutes to go downhill.
I ride a ninja 300
Average speed from 50 to 80 mph uphill
And 40 to 70 mph downhill.
Downside is 2 toll booths 1 uphill 1 down hill
15 pesos each = less than a dollar.
Great advice and explanation, thanks
A camera mounted on the left side of the swing arm, looking at your left foot, would be awesome on rides like this.
thank you always for your lessons!
I'd say Gas-tank grip pads are an important essential on most every motorcycle (engine-cycle) !
Hey Greg, question. Why not hang off more on the bike when going through twisties? When I do more body positioning, I hang off like half a cheek so that way I’m able to lean the bike less, which is the main reason, rather than trying to drag knee.
Greg, you are a very special man, it would be an honour to meet you, but alas I live in Wales the UK and it would be improbable. I know that in the past I've been so critical of you so I hope you can forgive me, as I meant no harm. You are as I said a special human soul. You are beautiful man. Long live it my Brother.
Keep rockin greg ✌️✌️nice vid
Moto jitsu good tips i do all that one hand etc making me a lot better rider great video 😇
Once he gets fully comfortable on this bike, it will be time to trade it in.
My dream is to ride on the twisties like this. Living in Saigon, which is actually an extremely flat part of Vietnam, I'm better of binging on DandantheFireman videos, since every damn second there is a developing hazard here. It's not safe to do more than 70 km/hr unless you are on some disused highway, luckily there are a few of them south of the city.
I totally agree. Vietnamese road conditions aren’t really for joyful riding. But yes, there are some twisties that allow you to do some twists and turns, but they are very few and far between. Oh well…
Can anyone answer me a question? I was riding around my neighborhood today and was in 3rd gear going about 23. I started to slow down for a stop sign and I ended up shifting twice to 1st gear and I didn’t hold the clutch so it engaged. My tired skipped a few times and it shook my bars pretty hard. I just got the bike it’s brand new has like 8 miles and I’m in the break in period. Did I just mess everything up?
Isn't it "tank grips", rather than "grip tanks"?
Liked video I have been riding for a long time but I also think you can still learn something new. Liked the talk at the end of video you have to try.
Thanks for great explanations, love this video👌💥
Glad you liked it!
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That bike looks so sick man. And the gear bro
Looks like a great road to practice on no driveways, traffic my goodness a beginners dream 😅
Should try an insta360 at the rear to show the body position
Beautiful road.. I would love to live in California!
Wow yeah 33 mins of fun and only 2 cars the whole time.
Great video fast Eddie!!!
Thanks
Welcome to my world. Im 56 1/2 and struggling due to being old and tight. My other bikes were butter. This one is a go cart . It takes a lot out me tired 😫 woo chow 😴
I’m 60. What bike are you riding now? Lol. I’m old and tight too. Present bike are Honda VFR and Kawasaki Z900RS. Both good bikes
@wirenut3020 2018 gsx-r 750 . Last bike 97 katana 750 sport cruiser. Easy ride 👌🏿. Gixxer not so easy. I'm eating humble pie. Always asked why we stopping. Gixxers need gas and a rest lol. I always was like. Awwww mannn . Now I know . After oc bike week ride I couldn't stand 😫..wobble wobble wobble wobble lol. This year I'm better . More flexible.
Hey man! I like ur content and have been a subscriber for a long time, I normally don't comment but a wander what tank grips U have on the bike, I currently have a "snake skin" paddern on grips but I find them slippery and makes me feel like I can't trust the knees against the tank.
I have been trying out different foot positions and body positions to get an better knee anker to the tank but it always comes to the same thing, the tankgrip feels slippery.
Keep doing what U do 👌
Stomp Grip
@@MotoJitsu tnx! i appreciatit 👍
I newer realized I was counter steering+leaning until I started watching these YT videos.😊
counter steering is what makes the bike lean
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@@MotoJitsu of course. By leaning I meant body weight positioning to turn, like handless steering. Just checked your Insta, please do more tips & tricks for S1000XR for road and track riding. I'm in need for new tyres to do occasionally track days and now I'm considering Diablo corsa sice you happy with them 😁 thanks 🙏
I have lots of videos on body position 👍🏼
I kinda get what you're saying, but the best practice you can do is on roads you don't know. Learning to read the road, rather than learning the same bends.
Learning to read the road vs learning to ride better. The latter is best on the track or road that you know, and have checked its free of gravel, sand, etc.
He's not wrong. Neither are you.
Is this mt laguna?
I love it thanks 🙏🙏👍👍
I bet you'd change your mind about body position if you rode at those same quicker paces on Kentucky backroads lol. If you're not setup for the corner with more body position than strictly necessary the sudden need to tighten your line on an unexpectedly wet portion of road to miss the gap where the rest of the pavement fell off into the river, you're gonna have a bad time. I understand we use the brakes to control speed and therefore radius but tell that to the tailgating pickup truck inches from your tail light lol. Using a little more body than really necessary seems like a good idea for safety reasons since lean = risk, but for sure there's no reason to be hanging off like Rossi to go around an open sweeper at 80 mph lol
@@MrDeepseadweller I agree, but that's not a Kentucky road going through a wooded area with shoddy pavement
I’m rocking a set of Dunlop SportMax Roadsmart 2 on my L6… I’m pretty sure I could keep up … LOL
Masterclass the one and only 😮❤
Man with all these various techniques and styles of riding I could only imagine how the first person that invented the motorcycle felt.
Fuck I miss all the gorgeous roads around San Diego. It’s been 9 years since I was stationed there
i saw a couple sketchy looking cones edging their way out onto the road on one of those corners... might want to keep an eye on those! 😂...i had to stop the other day and move a giant couch cushion outta the road 😂😅
Is this Palomar Mountain? San Diegoian here as well 😅
Pretty cool cop at 1:29 going the other way:)
Everyone has their own style. But personally I like Dani Pedrosa demonstration on how to move on the Bike.