How To Fix Excessive Entry Speed Like A Pro

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[NumbersmanDon]

I'm 81 years old and have been riding since I was 14. Your advice on use of the brakes is great, and well explained, especially the need to practice. BUT, I've stopped at more a half dozen scenes where a rider has run off the road or crossed the yellow line coming too hot into a turn. There is one constant. The riders panicked and failed to keep their eyes on the exit, sensed they were getting close to the edge, and looked down to see if they were going to go over. Of course they went over as soon as their eyes saw a target. Watching for the exit causes the rider to automatically increase counter-steer, tightening the turn. Won't help if you are so tight that hard parts, not just spring mounted pegs, are dragging so much that tires lift. Then you are just screwed. The beauty of all of this is, as you said, practice when you are not in an emergency situation.

[marksweeney]

Been riding 40 years on every imaginable kind of bike. On and off road. Sports bikes, Touring bikes, Old vintage bikes and even quads.
It’s really difficult to explain how to ride. Like explaining to child how to ride a bicycle before they get up and try it. Having said that, I think your making a great effort and your vids are probably very helpful to many new riders. The only thing I would like to add is how valuable it is to learn to ride off road. And the importance of NEVER riding at 100%. Even if you want to ride fast, keep it to a level well within the skill level you think you have. 80 - 90 % of your max speed unless you are on a track.

[BikingVikingHH]

I once came into a corner to hot. It was so scary it’s seared into my memory. It was on Highway one in California, on a 30° steep downhill grade, decreasing radius, on a 300’ cliff down to the pacific. Because I was going downhill, I was already on the brakes, and when I realized I was coming in too hot, I honestly panicked. I tensed up, the last thing on my mind was leaning the bike more LOL, I just smoothly applied the *front* brakes as aggressively as possible. To be honest, I probably was well within the limits of the motorcycle and tires, but I was at MY limit. Breaking hard helped me navigate the turn in a way that simply leaning more wouldn’t, as I felt I was at the limit of my lean and it did not seem like an option at the time. I was under the impression that any sort of breaking in a corner would cause the tire to wash out, but you’d be surprised how much the front tire can handle if brakes are applied smoothly and your body position is correct.

[genxkevin]

the best thing i learned from you and champ school is the tire can take a hell of a load... it can NOT take an abrupt mode. (brake and/or gas), ... this gave me confidence to use my brakes as much as the throttle. game changer man

[sakisvedouras]

One more tip which can help a lot is that when you are in this panic situation and push the brakes into a turn, don't forget the vision part, you have to look where you want to go while you are braking.
Regards from Greece!

[Bedevere]

I took 18 years off from riding and recently got back in to the saddle. Unfortunately I found I was taking turns like a newbie - I had lost a lot of skill and confidence over time. I started taking really early rides on weekends (no traffic to worry about) to practice specific turns and roads that I felt I was having trouble with. I focused on how to ease in brakes, lean with confidence, to trust the bike and even how leaning your own weight forward can affect turning. I noticed within a few sessions my confidence and skills grew enough that I was able to keep control when I over shot a turn on an totally unfamiliar road. Practicing a skill can really help you keep your cool in a situation that demands that skill; it massively decreases the time from the initial panic to executing a solution and that increased reaction speed keeps you out of the bushes and guard rails.

[garymeanea]

Started riding motorcycles 60 years ago. Thank You for passing on your wisdom to all of us. You are saving lives and educating the inexperienced. Ride on and Ride Safe!

[johnlow]

6:05 what to do
8:29 demonstrated and explained
11:57 clarification
18:25 bonus tip

[stevereynolds]

As a road cyclist that can't rely on engine braking, I found out early on that gentle brake pressure when you've overcooked a corner is a necessary survival tool. This skill has translated well to the moto. Great advice! Thanks!
P.S.- Your enthusiasm is contagious.

[kathyreich]

I am recovering from from a crash where I came into a corner too fast. It was a pretty easy corner but I wasn't paying attention. I panicked and jammed the front and rear brake, if I would not have panicked I would have followed everything he is showing in this video. I know what he shows is exactly what I should have done.

[williamashby]

Started riding bikes in 1974 and front brake was taboo especially going round corners.40 years later have started riding again and mate, have watched a lot of your videos.Thankyou so much.They say 'cant teach an old dog new tricks '.Being an old bugger now, self preservation is foremost.You have given me the knowledge and confidence I was lacking this time round .Ur cool dude.

[ChrisTurnerPhotographer]

I’ve been riding more than 20 years and I find your videos super helpful man, so good, and realistic. The amount of time experience riding means nothing if your not actually practicing skills.

[lindagetchell]

I've been riding only two years and find you to be such a great teacher, I am really grateful for your experience and ability to retrain what we had been told. I found I was doing some of the things you teach and was wondering why I hadn't crashed! Then I see your videos and am so thankful! You tell us that was all entry level ideas and we HAVE to go past that! I'm older and willing to learn from others. May God bless your ride always.

[anettedouglasdotter]

To have you as an instructor, while taking my license here in Sweden- is beyond incredible! They do teach me what I need to know, to break properly - but You make it so much easier!!! ✨️ Thank you! ❤

[mhoeij]

I remember you had a video where you demonstrated braking in turns. You were braking quite hard, in turn after turn, and your bike was perfectly fine with that. Seeing that, that was really helpful!
It helped me to become more confident about braking in turns, and as a result, I feel safer now. It's comforting to know that should the need arise, I can always brake.
By now I can't imagine riding without this, because on the road, we should never be in a situation where we would be afraid to brake.

[tomphillips]

What a great instructor you are!! I am 75 yrs. old and still ride a Harley Davidson motorcycle. I agree with all you have shared in this video. I wish all motorcycle instructors would share these safety riding skills with their students rather than advise them not to use their brakes in a curve. An outstanding job!!

[pcat]

42 yrs ago on my 1st day of road race school I learned, hang the crack of my ass off of the seat . Did that every time I rode fast, and became second nature. I agree with everything you said, and if you are ''hanging off'' you can always lean more than you think, and if the frame levers the tires off the pavement, you are low to the ground and less likely to get launched in a ''high side.''

[wctreasurez]

This video saved me. New rider (1 month), found Motojitsu and watched as much as I could before riding. This information helped me realize exactly what was happening and how to respond appropriately without panicking. Downward decreasing radius and I was drifting, I just rolled off the throttle until I felt confident enough to counter-steer and find a better line!
Thank you for the knowledge and information you are sharing!

[charliebrown]

I was in this situation a couple of years ago on a bike I was uncomfortable on. I thought I was going to crash, but I didn’t. Pure luck. I went home and quit riding for a long time. Just recently turned in that bike for a smaller cc bike and started working on the motojitsu drills. I haven’t gotten past white belt but do feel a lot more confident on this bike. I’m slowly working my way through curves and have learned a lot. I will take this advise and add it to my skills. I’m fighting my fear of riding with action and practice. Thank you for all the knowledge you put into the world.

[MickH]

You SHOULD HAVE FOCUSED on looking through the corner and braking at the SAME TIME, because it's ESSENTIAL to keeping the bike going where you want it. You can apply all the brake you want mid corner but, if you're looking where you THINK the bikes going to end up, like over the edge, that's where you'll end up. I've been around racing my whole life and been riding on the road for 45 years and i can tell you, you can trail brake all you like in a corner, but if you're not LOOKING THROUGH THE CORNER, you still end up in the sh1t. There's no, "oh lets talk about that later", It's all part of the same