Boost Your Downhill Confidence With These Tips! 

I just have to say...for the cost of 2 Starbucks coffees a month, get off the fence and start supporting the hard work and time this man is dedicating to teaching us to help stay alive and truly enjoy the motorcycling experience. I know for a fact that I've learned skills that WILL help me get back home in one piece. Also, thanks Eddie for your service protecting this great country!

Did a favor for a friend yesterday and took his bike for a ride cause it had been sitting for a while. Then... I’ll be damned Fast Eddie showed up and gave me a private lesson! Hows that corner entry? Are you trail braking correctly? Why aren’t you looser on the bars? Point that chin! Body, head, bike! Now go into that empty lot and do tiny circles.... Eddie, your hard work is working. And .....Why are you in my head ????

Been watching you for a LONG time and happy to see the immensely positive impact that you have had & continue to have on riders (me included). I used to watch films and some television to pass time....yet slowly but surely, and now very frequently, I find myself mostly watching MotoJitsu. Literally "EVERY SINGLE TOPIC" that you teach is so important and you explain it so incredibly well. You really do have a genuine gift for teaching. If my high school teachers were like you I would've ended up as a doctor or working for NASA :) What I'm trying to say is - keep doing what you do best and don't change anything in your teaching approach because it honestly is a gift. You should feel so proud of yourself Eddie.

"Knowing is not enough, we must APPLY. Willing is not enough, We must DO!" - Bruce Lee

I subscribed for 3 reason. Your videos and explanations are terrific, your drawings are excellent and your home looks like its out of a magazine. Thanks for doing what you do, guys like me REALLY appreciate this!

Hey Motojitsu... Great channel, great advice, despite being a rider for exactly 30 years I had some on and off moments like after 1994 until 1999 I didn't ride and from 2014 to 2022 I didn't ride except for my friend lending me his bike on a few occasions. So it is kind of like riding a bike (no pun intended) but there are fundamental and very serious aspects that you have to keep sharp or it could mean your life and you've helped me remember quite a few things on your vids so thanks for the content. Take care. Mike.

You talk so much sense. I’ve road Motorcyles for almost 40 years, on and off, and I’m learning loads from your videos. Thank you.

Guido moto da 30 anni, molte cose le ho dovute imparare da solo, sperimentando e sbagliando.... ma ancora oggi ascolto con umiltà persone come te. I tuoi consigli e insegnamenti sono preziosi. Complimenti soprattutto per come trasmetti sicurezza con quello che dici e la chiarezza con cui spieghi ogni piccolo dettaglio.

I really like that you take sharing your serious knowledge with your viewers serious. I’m sure your method is helping lots of riders. Peace brother

First I'd like to say thank you. I have been watching your videos for years. You have a very calm honest way about your teaching. You have a gift for grabbing people's attention. And keeping it. I have learned so much from your videos. Trust me you've saved my butt a few times. So thank you.i also wanted to thank you for your service. My son just graduated his crusibles.and I could not be more proud. We ride together and have for a few years now. He is quite good. He comes home on leave soon and all he wants to do is feel the wind! He mentioned wanting to work on his downhill. I'm going send him this video for the trip home if he hasn't already seen! Multiple members have and continue to learn from you. Thank you for your service to our beautiful country. And thank you for the service of being a rad human,a great teacher,and a true passion for bikes and your safety of your fellow riders and the public.you are a true elder of your art and two wheels. Thank you! RIDE GOOD!

Just what I needed to hear. Thank you for being direct to the point. Don’t ever stop.

I’m driving motorcycles since i was 18, i’m now 38. And in the past 3 months i follow you Fast Eddie, i learned more then i did in 20 years experience on the road. Especially the youtube video about trailbraking, i comment on that post a few weeks ago and practising it since then every day, it have changed my way of driving completely. From the bottom of my heart i thank you for all the wisdom you share

Thank you for what you do Eddie! You are helping me get home safe to my family! I just watched this video and the timing is perfect!

As a new rider I find your videos very informative and practical. I live only minutes from a nice twisty mountain that every weekend all you hear is bikes rumbling up and down. As I watched this video today it reinforced that everything I was doing on the up and down ride I did three days ago I am on track to being a safe rider. My work schedule only gives me a few days a month to ride, so when I got home the other day after beeing away for 3 weeks I geared up and hit the mountain on my first bike that I had purchased the month before and only got 2hrs ride before I was heading back to work. I felt very comfortable hitting the mountain on the way up and was a lot slower coming down, when I got to the bottom I stopped and processed my ride down. I then returned back up and come back down quicker than the first run. After doing 6 runs up and down my confidence level went through the roof as I actually practiced what my intuition was telling me and after 6 runs up and down I was two thirds faster than my first run. I realized how important braking is and front brake confidence is amazing, by the last run I was fully in control up and down and was totally loving it so much that I wanted to hang off that mountain all day, only things stopping me was I was low on fuel, rain was setting in and my girlfriend had already been waiting an hour for me. . Front break is my first go to then engine brake, don't even touch the rears now only when fully stopped... Everything in this video is spot on. Videos like this can save many lives or serious injury to person, bike and egos.. Thank you very much for making these videos, I have subscribed and looking forward to going through your old videos and new content as it arrives. My son is a new rider also and shared your channel to him hoping that he takes the time to watch and learn from you also. Cheers Mate from Australia..

Awesome stuff once again sir! I haven't really started tearing up the twisties yet, so I normally wouldn't stop to watch this kinda video (all 40 mins of it, btw!), but I just love the way you explain things. You seem to be getting more firm in your convictions (hence the increased use of the "d"word, lol!). Perhaps from all the naysayers coming out from the shadows as you increase in popularity? I just want to remind you, you have NOTHING to prove to them. The haters will hate, the doubters will doubt, but wisdom will always prevail! Your story of the up and down hill "bumpy" road that you practiced multiple times reminded me of one of my favorite quotes made by Bruce Lee: "I don't fear the man that has practiced 10,000 kicks. I fear the man that has practiced one kick 10,000 times"! Stay blessed bro...

Once again another awesome video ! Thank you so much Sensei Eddie this was my nemesis going down hill not know what to do, you made things so clear for me bud, this video is very very appreciated :)

Beyond the great content and instruction from your videos my favorite thing about them is; you don’t waste time and energy with dumb intros and too much gabbing about nonsense. Some people take 5 minutes to actually get into the actual subject of their videos! Makes me crazy!

Great advices. I am a new rider. With your guidance I succeeded in going down 2 floors in my apartment's parking garage to the ground floor. Thanks so much.

Greg, congratulations - 30k subscribers! I subscribed to your channel when you were just under 10k - and that was not too long ago. You are providing excellent content with clear, concise explanations. Coming from Germany, bike training here is pretty good, but your approach is fresh and honest, without being convoluted or superficial. Keep up the good work, I look forward to following your channel! If you ever manage to go to Europe (trip to the Alps? Excellent for motorcycling), please give me a shout.

It’s crazy man. I’ve been riding on two wheels my whole life. I’ve had a lot of different types of bikes. Right now I have a 600rr sportbike. I’ve learned so much from your videos. You save lives for sure. If people listen and actually practice what you teach they will survive things they otherwise wouldn’t of. I wish I didn’t love so far from you so I could personally take all of your courses. Thanks man. Much appreciated

This is great as always. Good points! One thing to add from my experience is if you are new at riding and following a more advanced rider (a typical situation) through windy turns, it’s not enough to simply go the same speed and tell yourself it’s safe to handle that turn like the more experienced rider is. Simply because they may have better line selection, vision, etc which is not as obvious to the follower. Always be your own rider such that ALL those tips are in check. So basically don’t use the leaders speed as a measure of you being at a safe speed. Your speed is relative to all your other experience(s).

I just spent three days riding the hills of Vermont and your instruction is so valuable! Even 10 years riding I’ll be practicing EB later on and whenever I can.

I've been absorbing all your information like a sponge lately. You are very knowledgeable and I take everything that you say into account. Thanks.

I am in the Military and getting a bike once I get back and all your videos are super helpful brother definitely doing all the basic and advanced classes . Your explanation of counter steering finally broke thru my damn melon. And you video about buying the correct bike do to your skills was great keep,them going.

Thank you so much for this important video, Greg! 🙏 Downhill roads, make me sweat - and my heart is in my throat! 😢 My instructor took me out on one yesterday - but I got no instruction how to tackle it differently to any other road... "Let the engine do the braking... " It was so scary... 😢 Now, after watching you - all I want, is to have another go on that part of the road. I will specifically ask for it, during my next lesson. 😊 Thank you so much! ❤

Vous répétez votre message maintes fois, et avec raison. C'est une bonne manière de nous faire comprendre l'importance du freinage. Good video.

Such a great educator, from someone starting to push my skills on my first sport bike cbr600rr. I was extremely overwhelmed when I got this bike, only ridden a bobber cruiser and a enduro/ supermoto bike in the past. I have learnt so much already from watching your vids and then going out and putting it to use on tarmac. Things that only come from experience. Thank you for the time and effort you put into these vids 🤙🏼

I am just watching this now and I would like to say thank you. I am planning to get my motorbike license soon and booked in about 6-7 weeks.

Pointing chin in the direction you want to go is such a helpful tip. I applied this tips while doing figure 8 and I did a lot lot better. Thanks motojutsu

Thanks so much for this. I did all the wrong things you talked about going down hill. Especially not braking down hill.

You are 100% right! I practice braking everyday and realize that people need to do this more often.

those facial expressions.. awesome. good teaching ! i am inspired both as a rider and a teacher !

Everything you said is Completely True!!! Speed,line selection,pointing head to where you want to go you just have to know your limits and be comfortable with how the brakes feel and stop the bike.

I was taught to rely on the engine brake, same gear dow as up; however, I must agree with everything Eddie, brakes brakes brakes. Thank you excellent as always.

Why did I have this playing in my head the whole video??? "When it's killing me When will I really see All that I need to look inside Come to believe that I better not leave Before I get my chance to ride" Seriously Eddie you are an absolute angel doing more than your fair share to keep us all safe! RESPECT.

The front brake is my go to man. Saved me so many times when I came up on an unexpected turn too fast

Amazing, I was just thinking about this! I live on top of a hill and I get uneasy sometimes. Thanks for this!! The main reason I think you're the very best safety instructor on You Tube, is you attention to detail!!

Another Xcellent Video!! Love your emphasis on getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Good stuff! Thanks Greg.

New rider here , just 500 miles and your helping so much . THANKYOU

Love your videos, man. You explain things so clear and give exact clues and reasonings for every single move and technique. I wish you all success. Thanks for helping out, you're making a difference.

Its crazy how true this is and how technical this is. I leave an exit everyday from a highway 75 mph down to 35mph and always end with a downhill. Done it many ways. And the way you teach is most comfortable.

Thank you is a small word for all your hard work and excellent tips that you always provide.

As a fairly new rider, I Just went on a steep downhill this past weekend and the only reason I somewhat comfortably slowed down and went through turns, although not as glamorous as I would have liked, were because of your videos on using the front brake. I had a friend literally tell me to never touch the brake in a turn; wouldn’t have went well if I took that to heart and didn’t do my research to get better from your videos. Thanks for all you do man.

Great topic... Great advice... The engine braking on my bike is so strong, I was really getting into the habit of using the brakes only in the final part of a stop... a really bad and dangerous habit! I could be rolling along and realize that I'd forgotten how to stop the bike! Downhill has been pretty terrifying. I was beginning to figure this out, and this video just hammered it home. Forced deceleration from 70 MPH needs to become natural behavior, and engine braking can keep you from leaning that. Thanks!!

Another great video. Thanks Fast Eddie. You have the knack of producing the right video at the right time! Stay safe!

"wow, this brake thing actually works" lol

Your videos will really help me when I get my bike. I'm a beginner and getting my start up bike (Ninja 400) in December. Thank you for your hard work with all these lessons..

When I started riding, a friend told me to not use the front brake when going down hill. This statement and others showed me he didn't know how to ride as well as he claimed. Having a steep down inclined driveway, I either have to slow to a near stop or stop completely before pulling out onto the road. I primarily use the front brake. Most of the weight is on the front tire and so if applied correctly, the front brake works just fine. Since my friend still doesn't think I know anything, I'll need to share this video in the hope he will understand braking and put in some practice.

Thankyou for your insights. Have just changed front brake pads. I don't see the point in doing the same miles over an over. Every road is similar. Adding miles everyday on different roads, practicing every time. The roads in britain are different to usa roads. Love the openness of your roads. We don't have long miles of open empty roads... cheers

Great subject! So it's not just me with downhill issues 😃 Keep it going 👍👊

I agree about uphill feeling easier because of gravity basically being auto-brakes when you ease off the throttle. The slowing effect also doesn't really mess with your bike's geometry, the way folks might be used to their front brakes doing. If your local twisties are steep enough, turn the bike off and ride down the hill in neutral. removing throttle management from the equation lets you just focus on your braking, is good practice.

Best videos on RU-vid without a doubt, love your work

Newer rider put 1500 miles on my r3 just started riding canyons . Didn't have to much downhill confidence but this video explains alot and truly helps . Thanks Eddie your videos are very informative and helped me become a better rider I reccomend you to everyone . Can't wait to go pratice once all this rain stops

You're bringing so much knowledge in your videos. Thank you.

Greg. This stuff is gold! Tons of insight I had never heard from other videos or books. Thanks!

Dam Eddie you can talk😄 but your advice is spot on . Keep em coming bud, love your vids. Great advice always.

Your vids have helped so much. I'm a total noob who just got a Ducati Monster as a first bike (bad idea, I know), in a neighborhood where all the roads are 55mph with steep twisties. Applying what you've taught has made the hills so smooth. I have even started using the chicken strips without realizing it!

Your explanations are great man! I felt like i am in the school and if i dont use the breaks u will slap me lol!!! You just earned another subscriber lol Thank you

'John Wick can kill 3 dudes with a pencil!!' love it 👌 Seriously though, the quality of content in your videos is extraordinary. I bought a VFR 800 after not riding for over 10 years and previously only in a GPX 250. Ive felt out of my comfort zone but I apply your principals and practice at every opportunity. Thank you so much from Adelaide, Australia 🇦🇺🙏

This is the exact video I needed. Thanks so much man

I want to thank you..today i did my first Uphill ride, and your tips were extremely helpful..Thanks again. You are doing a great Service..

New rider here! Thank you so much!

I dont care what anybody thinks, I watch your videos, learn and appreciate that somebody is making good videos on how to ride for the rest of us. Keep up the good work. Like I said before: I would not worry about the "experts" that are perfect doing everything and crashing at the end of the day. they will always be around. Thank you very much

18:08 that part hit me. I am afraid. The thought of me riding through certain scenarios puts fear in me. I think I fucked up buying this bike.

As a new rider I have spent a good many hours trying to learn as much as possible so that I can be as safe as possible. Although there are dozens(?) of guys/gals posting videos, I find myself watching more and more of yours. Great work!

This so timely to my development! Thank you x 1000!

I moved from Texas to the Georgia/NC border (literally 30 minutes from the Tail and I have to take Blood mountain to go anywhere) and this video was so helpful for this flat lander! Thank you!!!

So, should I learn the damn brakes? Wasn't sure😎All jokes aside that was the best explanation of trail braking I've heard.

I was shit scared of using front brake until my rear brake went and I was forced to use only the front for like 2-3 weeks. Think I underestimated how safe progressive braking really is. It's quite impressive how much braking force the front tire can handle without locking up the wheel as long as it is applied smoothly. After rear brake fixed and increased confidence in front brake, my minimum stopping distance has become much shorter and it has also improved my slow speed control as I did not have a back brake to help with slow maneuvers for some time. I would recommend many riders to try riding handicapped because your performance will increase dramatically once you have all your tools back.

Thumbs downers prefer to Fred Flintstone their feet to slow down

i`m riding in the hills for 8 years now and it was never a problem until last year i got to much stres from work and it got mentaly hard on me so it was leading to a burn out and got home for 10 monts . now i`m better and working again but at the time i lost a lot of skills because of it and it was affecting my motorcycle skills aswel and i went to the hills again and every skill was`t there any more and i dont now how to ride downhill anymore so i have to learn everything al over again so i watch al lot of videos of you now

I believe I've watched this one a few times now

Thank you MotoJitsu for the great tips. I have always used engine breaking to slow the bike down and used the front brakes for stopping only. This skill might save my life when I am heading to the Black Forest and the Alps next week.

People don't use the front brake 😂 oh dear! One day it would be cool to have a chat, see the differences between UK and US riders and how our styles differ. On this weekends ride I am going to try and find somewhere with some hills and nice turns. Take it slow and see what level I am at when it comes to down hill turns. Thanks for the tips as I can't say I'm great on downhill turns. Keep going dude. These videos are different to everyone elses I have seen on RU-vid and help they those newbies or those guys who realise they can improve (I like to think I am a bit in the middle of the groups 3 years in). Ignore the idiots and keep going, the majority of us will take any information we can use to improve ourselves.

This helps. I have 3 downhill 10MPH off cant hairpins that were intimidating me a bit.. just this bit of a reminder has helped.. Thank you

Happy 30k day MotoSensei!!!

Hey mate! I can't wait to go downhill on my gixxer 150cc. Hard braking and downshifting 3 gears in a row with bilipping the throttle is awesome. Believe me I do seamless downshifts with correct synchronization of clutch and throttle bilipping. I also trail brake and this is awesome to do. I highly recommend starting on a small displacement bike and master your skills there & enjoy 90% of riding time as well. Thanks man for everything you are making.

Thank you man for this video , is one of the most educative I've ever seen . Respond so useful to a serious problem that I encounter when I begin to rider faster. GOD bless you !

24:36 is what i came here for

As a person who has come back into motorcycling after possibly 20 years, I found this advice extremely useful because I was finding it difficult to master the downhill technique. You would be amazed as to how much you have forgotten about how to ride safely and correctly. In years gone by I did consider myself to be a fairly accomplished rider . Practice makes perfect.

Engine braking is NOT stronger. Even the crappiest rear brake pads can stop the most powerful motor.

I have learned alot from you/your videos Fast Eddie... its something how you explain things that makes ppl listen to you and pay attention. You are by far the best Teacher/Instructor I have came across and I wanted to say Big Thanks to You. Happy Riding and Be Safe, always!

Your like the Yoda of Motocycle :D

Great video. I can do 100 km/h downhill on my bicycle in the alps. But on my motorbike 60 km/h made me feel like out of control and on Warp 7. I‘m now feeling much saver following your tips.

Are U sitting on a Swiss ball for this

Now imagine this, my school drive instructor (has a Hayabusa) was arguing with me based on my statement: I usually use the front break. You will block your front, you should use the rear more offen .Now, after 1 one year from school, I have a 650 Kawasaki Versys and I am very comfortable using the front brake based on practice and your videos. Thanks for your work!

Wish I had gotten? into RU-vid 7 years ago and and I probably would have not have done a high side about 30 mph. Up hill in a sharp blind turn. It's amazing how much goes through your head between leaving the seat and hitting the ground the first time. Wasn't hurt but really embarrassed. I tell this story to try to help others to REALLY learn how to take turns. I will be getting back on in the next few months weather permitting after several years off. Starting from the basics slowly and working my way up.

What a coincidence to find this video, I just moved to San Diego from Jax, Fl. The roads are completely different, a lot of hills in SD which I'm not used to. I took the bike for a ride yesterday on a hill, half way there I turned around because I wasn't comfortable nor confident. After watching this video I feel more confident to try again. I will practice until I get it right. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

Thank you so much for this video Fast Eddie. I live in Switzerland and most of my rides are going up and down Swiss mountains. This vidéo made me realize a lot of issues I've had going down. Great tips as usual! Love your videos and please continue the great work! Cheers

Hi! This is my first comment on RU-vid. I must say that this is one of the best motorcycle safety/training channels on RU-vid. Great work. Now as to up/down hills. For the last year I've been riding around Arkansas on a 125cc scooter. The hills are very steep, and the roads very twisty. Going uphill is sometimes a slow process. But because a scooter has a CVT there is NO engine braking! You must learn to use the brakes! It would be nice for you to do MotoJitsu demonstration using various scooters. The large scooters are just motorcycles with a CVT, so no clutch. I use the back brake, and feather it when doing my practice and it works sort of like a clutch. What do you think?

Thanks for the down hill tips.I have been struggling on my CBR600rr and stay to the right to let faster riders have the room to pass.Trail breaking is hard for me so on the next weekend I’m going to practice at my work because they have a big empty parking lot.Trail breaking is my next test and need lots of practice.

I'd add try not to coast (press clutch, disengage engine) while going downhill to prevent traction loss. As you said, just use brakes, only (briefly) clutch to change gears before entering the curve.

I reviewed this video before my last weekend ride. Pointing my chin where I want to go helped drastically riding in the hills. Thanks!!

Excellent topic! Not many Tubers are explaining the essential skills of downhill driving, braking, cornering. Thank you, excellent stuff!

Thanks! I've learned so much from your sharing. Keep up the great work coach.

Great tips for downhill. We ride the mountain twisties in Colorado. Going up is always fun, coming down is awful, especially on a tight bend at 8mph. (Coming down Hwy 105 on Mount Evans is my nemesis). I’ll work on braking to gain better downhill control. Thanks!

Excellent advice. But the rear break is very important too. Helps steady the bike. And the rear brake can be used in trail breaking. Dirt bike riders are very good at it.

I was pretty unsure about a trip this weekend, this vid give me the confidence and tips I needed thanks man

Wow, what great timing for this video. I had this scenario last weekend...big downhill with curves in a state park to get to bottom of a dam. I really didn't know how to do that and engine braked all the way down. Luckily no traffic and I made it, but not comfortable. What a noob! I do use my front brake, but need more controlled practice. And I will go back there and do it better next time, and the time after that. Man, thank you!

Love your videos Eddie. Great info for everyone. Managing down hills is important and requires practice and knowledge. When I got my CDL, driving in the mountains petrified me. Taking an 80,000 pound truck down a 7% grade was nerve wrecking when I started. In that case it also came down to learning how to break properly and having your speed right before you start down. Keep up the good work. Semper Fi.