5 Motorcycle Skills EVERY Rider Needs to Develop

This week on MCrider we look at 5 motorcycle skills that every rider needs to master, practice and increase their competency. These 5 motorcycle riding techniques will reduce the number of close calls and put you in a better position to avoid a crash when something happens out of your control.

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[paulburt]

Top 5! I was on the freeway a few months ago... a car pulled into the 3 second gap I leave in front of me at 80 mph (flow of traffic around here)... I slowed down to re-establish the 3 second gap and, just as I made the 3 second gap, the car that pulled in to my gap hit a 4×4 piece of sheet rock that went airborne, and turned on it's edge, right in my path. I was able to quickly evade the sheet rock. The guy behind me was following so close that the sheet rock smashed into the front of his car, taking out his grill, hood, and windshield. Had I not established that safe following distance, I would probably be dead.

[darranchandler]

Mastering slow speed on your motorcycle to me is “Being at one with your motorcycle”. You know how it reacts. You and it are one unit.

[stilljay]

how can 18 people dislike this information? Thanks again, Kevin. God bless you as always.

[tysoncott]

👍 i’m a 26yr veteran of street bike/sportbike riding and still come here for advice & tips, learning new stuff to ride safely & and up my % of survival never ends. I wanted to ad to your list something an F-16 pilot who rode cycles told me years ago which translates to motorcycling, & thats to constantly scan your surroundings, DO NOT get caught up on one little thing or the next thing you know you missed a very very big thing that could compromise safety.

[geneclarke]

Thanks!!! That collision at 5:29 sent chills up my spine. Good reminder and wake up call.

[joecommesso]

"Riding down the road is not a turf war" I love this quote, I have watched your videos for about a week, I just bought a motorcycle. I cant ride it yet because of the snow. But I am applying your tactics to my everyday commute and I am grateful for your channel. Thank You

[shay.m]

Good info as per usual. One thing I would like to add and encounter about the 2 second following rule is that many think that it’s just about what’s happening ahead of you but it’s just as important for what’s happening behind you. Yes, a Rider can out brake the car ahead but don’t forget you can also out brake the car behind you and by giving yourself some extra room in the front (especially in emergency situations) you allow yourself time to stop while giving the car behind you that same opportunity without sending you through someone’s back window. So just keep that in mind while your out there trying to fight the injustices of the world by making sure no one gets ahead of you in traffic.

[kriswilliams]

A lot similar to trucking, I'm a truck driver considering riding a motorcycle, I already do all of these skills in a big truck, this brand new journey should be a breeze

[kcaskmelater]

More riders need to practice these simple tactics

[ThePthunderbolt]

Dear Kevin, thanks for sharing your knowledge. There is no telling how many injuries have been avoided and lives saved.

[richalchin]

This is one of the best videos about motorcycle safe riding I have ever watched. Thank you

[elles]

Brand new rider here and the "looking skill 1" is the most amazing thing! I saw immediate improvement in my control, now it's time to practice more! :)

[JT-cloverbottomt]

I agree with your list. I ride every day and practice if not every day then at least every week. In my area we have lost four guys to crashes in the last eight months. I was recently on a trip to Jacksonville Fl passing a semi and he had a blowout. Had I not been practicing your techniques and watching your videos I would have wrecked. Some of the rubber hit my leg hard enough I still have a bruise. Thank you for your training, and the videos. Thank you for my life. Stay safe.

[atravelerintime]

Thank you for these videos. I ride in Indonesia. 20K + miles. It is a crazy world out on the road here. When I have visitors who want to go for a ride with me ( I own 3 bikes here) I always make them sit down for this short video to watch. Here are a couple of crazy things that happen on the road here. 1. People will ALWAYS pull out in front of you without looking from the side of the road. 2. If you have a bus or a truck coming from the other direction, someone will pass them without regard for you on a motorcycle coming at them. You always have to look for an out, CONSTANTLY. 3. No one pays any attention to traffic rules! EVER! Your videos have helped me survive this madness. Thank you.

[leonsly]

Always learn stuff from Kevin. I'm a huge fan of his channel. And as a newer rider by watching his videos made me more confident. And a much better rider with control And confidence.

[mariobrojoee]

I’m returning to riding after 13years, the first few days I was stressed and lacking trust in the bike.. your videos really helped bring me back the Comfort on my bike that I once had... thank you for all you do...

[stephenlacher]

Was going to comment on a couple of your individual items but everything you say is absolutely 100% dead on. You are, obviously a knowledgeable and experienced rider. I've ridden for 48 years, and, trust me, this guy knows what he's talking about. Will forward this to my son. Thanks for a valuable, no bull shit youtube video. Safe riding.

[earlebacciochi]

Your the 3rd Best Motorcycle Riding Teacher out there !! ( I actually think your "THE BEST" just making sure you keep improving). Thanks for keeping me in control !👍👍👍👍

[tpbulle]

Turning the head is a big one, I learned a long time ago 2 things- the look down= go down & Bike goes where your nose goes. You covered it