This is the #1 Threat To Your Safety as a Rider

This is such a scary thing that many motorcycle riding schools come up with less than ideal riding techniques as ways around this riding it. So what is the one thing that we, as riders, need to be so afraid of? Well, you have to watch to find out!

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[soujrnr]

That demonstration of a tire under an abrupt load versus a gradual load is great! It really does solidify how important smoothness is for handling, traction, and braking. I have watched so many videos of yours that talk about smoothness on controls and it saved me just last weekend. I was riding "The Snake" in northeastern Tennessee and into Virginia. I came upon a very poorly marked turn that turned out to be barely less than a hairpin turn. I was riding my Gold Wing. I was already trail braking, so I just had to apply quite a bit more front brake going around the bend. I manage to make the turn without crossing over the double yellow lines. I must admit that I was nervous because the turn was totally unexpected, but due to your fantastic training on trail braking, I wasn't in the throttle going into the turn, weight was already shifted to the front tire, and I was able to apply all the braking I needed to stay in my lane. Great stuff, Dave!!!

[MLSInVA]

Years ago, someone I know expressed your message as "don't surprise the bike".

You're a great teacher. Thank You!

[ghostpepperrides]

At 68yo this is the best video on braking I’ve seen. I’ve used both brakes all my life. Dirt and Street riding. I’ve tried with some success to teach others who never use a brake in a corner.

[letstacoboutvallarta]

Slow is smooth and smooth is fast. Practice, practice, practice

[RiderofDeath]

Trailbraking immensely helped me negotiate downhill corners and saved me multiple times in corners that suddenly got a lot tighter. I stay on the brake just a tiny bit but noticing that you slow down a little instead of gaining speed is so much more comfortable when riding.

[derleichtglaubige]

"You really shouldn't surprise the bike like that!" That's a mantra to remember. Love it!

[redbynight]

Smoothness seems to be the key in most things... Another good video! Also, that clip on the gradual application of pressure on the leaned tyre is a piece of gold!

[btho]

Just wanted sincerely congratulate you on this simple message. In australia the industry still does not communicate effectively to new or mature riders about the skills required. Your simple and well explained advice can assist. Keep it up . Bob

[Zookeeper]

Another great video! I tend to late brake into corners, and even braking smoothly my corner entry isn't smooth. After going thru Champ school online I focused on being smooth, specifically paying attention to how my bike was responding. It's more then just being smooth on the controls, it's keeping the bike happy at the same time, but the first step is smooth control inputs. When I'm just riding around town I'll emergency brake at stop signs and lights, out in the twisties I brake mid turn to practice and set the muscle memory smoothly, I'll go thru using no brake, only front brake, only rear brake, and both brakes just to understand how each work independently and also together. Adjusting my technique and changing my mindset has made me faster, but most importantly it has made me much smoother, I'm comfortable and my bike isn't upset. Learning to be smooth takes time, I think smoothness should be the main focus of any riding

[carolinap]

Great way to explain it. Thank you. Videos like this trigger our brain to review how we drive in all types of conditions and be aware of what we need to improve and adjust and apply on our next rides.

[hugodacosta]

Perfectly explained. Great advice for riders, doesn't matter how long we've been riding.

[terabit.]

I've learnt so many thing from this guy in the past 3 years! God bless you!

[gregd.]

Holy crap, someone actually putting out good information on the Internet? Unheard of! Thanks for getting the word out man.

[willmcgregor]

So much great information from
CHAMPU.

I appreciate hearing some of it again.

Smooth inputs (throttle, brake, lean)
= better traction, stable chasis, safer ride.

Another Required Technique
When riding in urban areas, P lots
& wildlife corridor have 2 fingers resting on the brake lever.
At hwy speed, travel every .5 sec= about the length of a tractor trailer.
Less delay & less abrupt

[davidmccormack]

I’ve been roaring on the road for coming up to a year now and it’s these videos I like to watch as they continue to help me learn. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[Freemanf]

I saw a lot of videos where riders put their bike down instead of touching the front brake. Like you said. This can be life changing. And there are riders with modern technology like cornering ABS which still fall because they do not know or do not trust their skills regarding the front brake. And yes, unfortunately this is what they teach you, not to press the brake while cornering.
In my 15 years of riding i took a lot of bad corners and the front brake saved my life more than a few times.
Personally i've learned real trail braking on the race track with extreme grippy tyres, but it's something i do each and every single day on the road with your normal sport or touring tyres.
And it's not to be faster, it's just like you've said, being safer and more confident.
Very good and informative video.
Hope a lot of riders see this.
Thank you for the info and be safe.

[lylemacdonald]

Your videos gently encourage and illustrate, using plain language, the advantages to riders in becoming more technical in their operations of a motorcycle; to hone their craft. After 50 years in the saddle my conclusion is that over 90 percent of riders just focus on getting from point A to point B while mastering the technical or appreciating the Zen of it all never enters their mind and probably never will. I am actually surprized there are not more riders going down. I had a guy tell me he always goes at least 10mph below the posted speed on a curve because "bikes can't take corners as quickly as cars". Really?! Love your channel, keep them coming. 🇨🇦

[ironviper]

Best advice I have heard about braking & accelerating

[zbfire]

Love the way you explain reality to the average rider. I'm not Rossi... I wish, but I completely understand and take your words to heart.

[josepg.]

Good advise because is simple. As you said in another video, ride on a mountain bike or a dirt bike can give us amount of sense of front break control