The SECRET To ALL Low Speed Confidence

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[mhoeij]

I like this exercise: From standstill, put the feet on the pegs. The bike starts to fall over because I'm standing still. Then, instead of putting a foot down, use throttle+clutch and see the bike raise itself up again.
The nice thing about this exercise is that you can repeat this, and each time, let the bike "fall" a little bit further before taking off. This also helps to build confidence that if it "falls" you don't need a foot to stop it from falling, it builds confidence that driving the wheel will lift the bike up.
Also, it's just a great feeling to have the bike magically raise itself up with just some clutch/throttle.

[soniawade]

I am a 51 year old female and have recently started learning to ride. I have been watching your videos weekly and have learnt SO MUCH !!!! I took a practice course for learner riders who are about to go for their provisional license, and even though I literally only just got my learner's permit and was not interested in getting my license just yet (I simply thought it would be good experience for me to do any courses on offer), as it turned out, I did WAY better than all the young guys who had been on their learners for a year! No doubt they have probably spent all their time buzzing around on the streets but have paid little to no attention to improving their slow speed manoeuvring skills. I was the only one in the course who didn't knock over any cones or need to keep putting my feet down to stop the bike from falling over! The whole "friction zone" concept is permanently embedded in my brain now. The guys on the course were so impressed with me. :) So thank you for all your wonderful, informative instructional videos.

[Lookatthebottom]

I have a lot of confidence and control of my bike thanks to MotoJitsu practice. I'm slowly applying my skills on the streets and it's awesome. Today feels like a good day to practice from the beginning and continue to improve the basics.

[grimey.]

It's because of guys like you that I was able to skip years of trying to figure it out myself with no help. To be able to pay attention to your videos and put it to the streets. I practice this drill quite a bit because not only is it good at low speeds but it is really good for 90 degree turns.

[TheoEclipse]

You described controlling the clutch so much better than they did in my beginner course. I got told I have to rebook to take day 1 again so hopefully I can progress to day 2 and the assessment day of the course to get my Ls.
Im hoping this time I can get through day 1 using your advice.

[BP-idcq]

Vintage MotoJitsu! I truly appreciate the knowledge being passed down. I’m definitely adding this drill the rest of them. Thanks for sharing Greg.

[pampalmater]

Thanks! I really appreciate all your tips especially since this is the thing that still scares me the most.

[johnherian]

As long as you have power to the rear wheel it win never fall.Even from a stop, the bike starts to far, add a little throttle and let out the clutch easy.The bike will straighten like magic.

[mikesam]

Hey Jitsu, I just subbed your channel. I've been riding for a long time since 1992 and now I'm in my mid 50's and I have a new bike and since I hadn't ridden in a while it's like I forgot these small but important techniques, so thanks, take care, Mike.

[Balu]

As a beginner I find this very interesting and helpful. I will definitely try this for myself. I love the fact that the explanation is densed down to this essential piece of information. We have to test our own limits to know our limits. Makes sense to me.

[nmahangu]

His videos are actually relevant to real first time older riders on big bikes. Yes the weight is freaking me since I’m afraid of dropping this expensive heavy bike (11k r7) and hurting myself

[beccafatboy]

Been riding for 20yrs, today I did 30 min of white belt practice and don't have to duck walk bike at gas station anymore, as soon as I got back on the street I felt like it was easier to ride, excited to get to black belt,

[zain]

On all clutch bikes u are supposed to use friction zone and rear brake to create stage with counter weight to have Maximus control. Doesn’t matter how heavy a bike is if you use all three combined the bike will stay upright.

[blakemckinney]

As a new rider I was definitely scared of dropping an R6 i shouldn't have owned out the gate because it was so pretty I didn't want to hurt it. You're definitely right, you gotta be comfortable with the bike falling over and that all boild down to your motto of practice, practice, practice. Just like the military where all we do is build muscle memory to near perfection on weapon systems and other various systems.

[viperphlyer]

I've found on my DCT bike I have to add some rear brake, allowing me to keep power up, pushing against the drag of the brake. Instead of controlling lean with the clutch, I control it with the brake. As a result, I can do all your exercises without undue stress. Same principle, just different controls.

[JayHennigan]

Thanks Greg! Absolute class! Would love to see you practice this on a scooter. I’m a scooter rider and found it super difficult to manage the throttle at first. Great video ☺️👍🏼

[DucatiDiaries]

My dude's a full fledged stunt rider. 🤣😂 I hope I can get this confidence. I'll have to try this. Great tip. Thank you as always.

[LogicallySoundMM]

Youtube needs a "love" button just for your ideas and content Greg. Amazing

[MetallaCaine]

I went out today and practiced this feeling. Scary but so enlightening to know I have the ability to counter balance and use the friction zone to not fall. Did a few exercises from the App too. So helpful! Thanks Greg!

[elena-cezaramanoliu]

Great video, thanks! I'm lacking confidence at low speed, just as you say, I'm scared I'll drop it, but never thought at this aspect, to get used to the feeling of bike falling over.
Must practice more!! Thanks again!