Do This EVERY TIME You Stop

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[kurvaonwheels]

I've been doing that on my own since I started riding 2 years ago, at least now I know I'm dong something right.

[mikemm]

Let me add. When stopping stay back, stop at a slight angle to a open area. Left lane, shoulder, whatever looks like an escape area. Head on a swivel planning an escape strategy. Watch the mirror for approaching cars.

[rubbersideup]

Our pre-learners course in Australia insists on this position when stopped. We call it the "Ready position".

Its other advantage is it is the start of fast-idle, friction point, rear brake which allows you to move off without stalling, and can be used for slow-speed maneuvering.

[trebekanalbumcover]

I was taught to do the same in the MSF course. In addition to what you stated, keeping your foot on the rear brake keeps the rear tail light illuminated.

[terryboyle]

Great tip. The logic of being prepared to move in an instant is evident. Have to admit that with my arthritic knees, a Goldwing under me (about 900lbs), if the wind is gusting hard or if there is uncertain footing on slippery wet pavement I don't do it 100% of the time. BTW love the variety in the length of videos.

[darronjknight]

This is how we are taught to stop in the UK. You can get away quicker if someone behind you is not paying attention,
It also means that at a junction if you are shunted you are less likely to be pushed into traffic as you have at least one brake on even if you take your right hand off the bars

[keesveldman]

In The Netherlands you will be taught to put your right foot down. You have to do that in the mandatory lessons and at the two mandatory exams. The philosophy behind that is, when you're unstable an tip over, you'll fall on to the right side where mostly bycicles and pedestrians are. When you come to a stop and you fall to your left side, you'll most likely fall towards oncoming traffic.

[williamjones]

I was taught this when I started, I do it without even thinking about it now. Great tip, saves time and safer.

[AstrocyteVerse]

I just wanted to say thank you because I watched some of your videos prior to getting my first motorcycle last year and I commute to work through the mountains and twisty roads so lots of uphill downhill. I easily applied what I learned from one of your videos for stopping and going when going uphill and it was so effortless.

[wildrat]

This depends on how well my left knee is acting that day. Some days I do this... other days not so much. If you can physically do this, more power to you :)

[richardbaker]

Great advice. I have been riding for 55 years and getting hit from behind when stopped at an intersection has always been a significant hazard. However, since the advent of cellphones and in-dash LED displays this risk has gone off the charts. When you are coming to a stop look for possible escape routes and pick one. Stay a decent distance from the car in front (if you are 3 feet from his rear bumper you will have removed all options to save yourself. Watch the mirrors!! Only quibble with the great advice in the video is that your go hand should never leave the throttle. Way safer to make adjustments to gear by doing it in a safe stretch when underway or even better when stopped out of traffic.

[calvinlondt]

I've been doing this for the last 10 years of riding. It's far safer than the K53 standard of having to go into neutral and place both feet down.

[anton]

Here in the uk advanced riders told they should be able use either foot depending on the camber of the road etc. Right foot down allows the rider to go into neutral without changing gear if you planning a longer stop. Also, putting the foot down on the side your intending to turn allows you to get away quicker. The basic course does recommend only using the lest foot.

[Charlies_Riding_Adventures]

Incorporated into my riding. I will admit though there are times where there are some long lights and if there are three or more cars behind me that are stopped, I may put my foot down and even find neutral for a moment. (Rare)

[JayKayKay]

I remember I was stopped on a hill and put my right foot down.. to nothing. The street sloped sharply away and I didn't realize at at night. As I started to fall, I gassed it and drove off. Never forgot that lesson.

[richardmorgan]

Thanks for the good advice, I was taught this 45 years ago on the RAC-ACU course in the UKand it stuck. As a rider of self powered 2 wheelers as well (Bicycle) The same can be used left foot down, right pedal up ready to go, and hold the back brake on, if a swift move is needed you can move at once.

[Busywave]

Thanks for all these videos. They have made a world of difference. I started watching your channel about a year ago when I purchase a 150cc scooter. Now I just bought a 350cc cruiser style motorcycle and what a difference. Hitting the parking lot for sure! I joined as a patreon to your channel today. Once again thank for all you do. ~ Mark

Mark

[EXECUTIN]

New rider here, I just started doing this yesterday. Its a total game changer!

[AntiPlatitude]

I rode with a friend years ago (he has since passed) who used to habitually put his bike in neutral at stoplights. It would drive me crazy. He once got rear ended by a guy who failed to stop at the light (this is not how he died, but he was injured rather seriously) and I cant help but think his chances of escaping that incident unharmed would have been improved significantly had he had the bike in gear. Would have at least given him a shot at getting out of there.

[adrianramos]

New AND short rider here. I’m 5’4” with a 27” inseam. I’ve been stopping on my left leg only on my Rebel for the last year and a half. I just swapped to a new Triumph Street Twin where I’m on my tip toes. I had a lot of anxiety right before I test rode it. Let me tell you. It’s all mental. Test riding my Street Twin I naturally stopped in my left leg and boy did my confidence go way up. I’m so glad that was already routine for me and now I have the bike I’ve been wanting for a long time!