3 Rookie Mistakes To AVOID In The City

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[MotoJitsu]

Use your brain before your skill!! However, have the skill to deal with anything you may come across on the street. Take more formal, in-person training and practice, experiment and play around....this is supposed to be fun ya know. MotoJitsu.com

[samc]

_”You always have to anticipate stupid, because stupid is everywhere.”_
Spoken like a true philosopher.

[KristianKumpula]

The other road users are probably trying to figure out what you're trying to communicate with all your hand gestures when you're recording a video.

[chrislaws]

Man, i JUST bought my first real motorcycle, a 2023 Honda Rebel, and i have been binge watching all your videos. I have already started to practice the things you talk about such as lane position, keeping the bike in gear while stopped, learning to take off from a stop quickly and other things that i am starting to just make a habit out of from the start. So thank you for all you videos man, you've been an AMAZING help to me and just helped me feel more comfortable AND SAFE while on the roads.

[adventuretimemoto]

"if you are worried about saving money, you wouldn't have a bike to begin with"
No truer words have ever been spoken

[jenkins]

I've been riding for 3 years now and I've practiced most of your tips and tricks the entire time. I've avoided countless dangerous encounters bc of your videos. Just wanted to thank you.
Just bought a 2022 mt07, bc I mainly ride in the city. I also see that you've purchased one as well. Great bike and I'm still learning. Keep up the dope videos.

[camachopaul]

The problem with staying far left or right is …..drivers do not know what you are doing or why and they pull up right next to you and take up the rest of your lane . I have had this happen to me multiple times and road rage is not my thing .

[PeeFunk]

I live in the country in Michigan and had the rare opportunity to go for a winter ride two weeks ago. I practiced panic breaking after my tires warmed up and then tight u-turns in a church parking lot. No more then 5 min down the road I come up over a hill and see 5 deer running from the field onto the road right in front. I was able to check my six, position myself towards the side of the road and stop with 15 feet to spare. I only have around 8, ooo miles down in two years so I wouldn't say I'm an expert but I've had some close calls with animals in the past including turkey and dogs already. Always expect everything and Shut Up and Practice!

[Mattyv_]

bro had a bad day making this video lol

[Rettequetette]

"Cover your controls", he says, gesturing with both hands off the handlebar 😂

[reigndown]

Hi, I just passed my written exam for my Class M License and there were many questions that pertained to which part of the lane you should be in when coming to a stop, being passed by another vehicle, coming up into a turn lane, etc. The answers were all to stay in the center of the lane to discourage car drivers from trying to share your lane or squeeze in-between you and the car beside you, and it was the same in the training courses. But every motorcycle video I see like this says to NOT stay in the center and to be on one side or the other. I see the reasoning behind both, and I think context matters for lane positioning, but I find it confusing as a new rider that the road manual and written exam says to do one thing but a bunch of experienced riders say to do the opposite.

[southernknight]

I actually learned to do the opposite from what you are trying to explain. There is really nothing wrong with doing this, because you want the driver of the car in front of you to see that you are there. If you are off to the side like that, you are not in view of his rear view mirror and he may think that no one is there. So he decides to back up to make an extreme turn(This happened to me) such as taking a short cut through a store lot to bypass traffic. If that driver does not see you in his mirror, he may not bother looking anywhere else and side mirrors have blind spots and guess what? You're in it! Stay in the center, so he can see you!
If you are afraid of getting sandwiched between cars(not likely) just keep your distance from the car in front of you and if you happen to see a car speeding up behind you, you can react and clear the car in front of you.
As for me, I enjoy putting the bike in neutral and relaxing my hands. Another cause of accidents? Fatigue!


While I am sure it happens, getting hit from behind is not likely and if it does, the car should already be in its stopping point and the impact will not kill you.
Granted, if their brakes went out, then oh well. Shit happens.
Bottom line though, each of the 3 riding lanes within a lane has it's advantages and disadvantages. Experience will tell you when to be in which lane.
The most important thing to do, is be aware of your surroundings and consider all that could happen. Even consider the unexpected.

[subeg]

Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:00 🏍️ Common City Riding Mistakes
- Avoid stopping directly behind a car in the middle.
- Leave an escape path by positioning to the left or right.
- Parking directly behind a vehicle can lead to dangerous situations.
01:11 🏍️ Keeping the Bike in Gear
- Keeping the bike in gear provides a quicker escape route in emergencies.
- Arguments against this practice are often based on misconceptions.
- Prioritize safety over potential minor wear on the clutch.
04:42 🏍️ Vigilance at Intersections
- Riders should not assume that everyone will follow traffic laws.
- Always cover controls and look both ways when approaching intersections.
- Anticipate unpredictable actions of other road users.
06:13 🏍️ Situation Awareness at Stoplights
- Maintain readiness at stoplights by keeping the bike in gear.
- Avoid complacency and be prepared to react swiftly.
- Always pay attention to changing traffic signals and movements.
08:07 🏍️ Avoiding Blind Spots and Improving Judgment
- Riders should position themselves to avoid blind spots and potential hazards.
- Good judgment and skill are both essential for safe riding.
- Regular practice and ongoing improvement are crucial for a well-rounded rider.

[alexking]

some lights are 3-4 mins, i aint holding the clutch for that long

[zer]

Pacific Beach 🤘🏽

Yes, these rules MUST be applied when riding there, especially in the summer months! My office is offof Olney Street.

Stay safe!

[scootervixen]

Tough love. I’m sure some people felt attacked but I completely agree with your tips. I like that you Just cut through the BS. I’ve been riding 5 yrs and Made me want to go practice 😊

[coilstreeservice]

I tell you what, I always ride on the left side of my lane (almost where I would be driving a car) and it's saved me many times from dogs running out, deer and even cars pulling out from the right! Excellent video my Brother 💯 Thanks for what you do!!!

[josephstahl]

As a new rider i can confirm that my left hand is indeed too weak to hold the clutch for 4 minute stop lights. I need to rest it. At least once the vehical behind me is completely stopped.

[pauliesk.]

Great video and sound advice: as ever. But for those of us riding in traffic in the far more densely populated UK & European cities, much of this isn't feasible. I often/usually have to stop dead-centre behind cars as there's traffic flying past you one side, and towards you the other with hardly room to get a cigarette paper through, let alone plan an escape route. I mean, three vehicles at a traffic light?!!? I only see that maybe 5.00 am Sunday morning!!

[chris]

People that worry about wearing out the clutch by staying in gear while stopped are wearing out their shifting mechanism by shifting into neutral all the time.🤣