Everything in this video is completely correct. Some additional points for some specific bikers : 1. Consider trying a 'shorty' clutch lever. This allows you to use (always) only 2 fingers on the clutch, while also permitting the clutch lever to be pulled right back to the hand grip. 2. If possible, adjust the clutch friction point so that it is close to the hand grip. When you need the friction point in a complex situation, it is far easier to be precise when the friction point is at a known offset - the closer to the hand grip the better, but bearing in mind that when pulled in all the way the clutch MUST be fully disengaged, not within the friction zone A good shorty lever will have a good adjustment option, allowing point 2 to be achieved easily. The combination of these two allows FAR better control of the clutch in many circumstances. It takes a bit of getting used to, but if you can make the transition you will never go back.
@@soul17169 Remember that you can only successfully blip the throttle when the clutch is pulled in. Since the clutch (on downshift) will only be pulled in for a very brief time, this absolutely limits when a throttle blip is possible (and correct).
Regarding point 2 adjusting friction point so that its close to hand grip, are you talking about hand grip on the handlebars or hand grip when you are covering/on the clutch lever? Thanks!
@@codyktam I'll try to phrase this as clearly as possible. On my clutch, if I pull the clutch in all the way, and then release it about 5mm (that's less than 1/4 inch) I'm at the start of the friction zone. Effectively, the friction zone starts almost immediately as I start releasing the clutch, not at some point far from the handgrip. This means I can reliably "hit" the start of the friction zone every single time, and very fast.
Could u make a series of how to ride a motorcycle from step one? I have started learning on an ns200 by Bajaj,i have gone upto 2nd Gear but there are so many things that I am sure i am doing wrong that only when spoken or pointed out will i notice, please make a series as per request 😅.
@@MotoControlEn ahh that's fine,but please do make it eventually but not too late as i really need that extra help 😂,i learnt about clutch burning and have been much better at avoiding it, before i would walk it backwards while holding the clutch and many more clutch related mistakes,i still struggle alot with the initial moving of the bike as i release too fast though it feels very slow,i have other doubts like when braking should I use clutch or not,hope next video could be on all types of braking in all different scenarios
You are an amazing teacher and with your English, it helps people like me with Autism to understand easier than a fast speaking American. When will you be offering your online courses? I hate to say it but I think you are a better teacher than MotoJitsu because you don't have the ego, you are extremely humble and honest. THANK YOU
You can even practice the clutch when the bike is off. When you pull in the clutch, even when the engine is off, you can feel where the friction zone is, because the lever pulls with more force when you pass this area. So an exercise one can do with the engine off is: "quickly put the lever in the friction zone" (and then move slowly through the friction zone).
@@dawoudjoufcaranguian5319 Knowing how to quickly find the friction zone helps new riders with many low-speed exercises. I think if someone takes MSF course without any prior riding experience, if their only preparation was to practice this one exercise, then they will almost certainly pass.
I am in progress of doing my A category licence, your videos help me a lot, to not just learn how to ride, but how to do it safely and properly. So thank you for your work, it's greatly appreciated! :)
Just found your channel and subscribed immediately. Really great content. I've been riding for 15 years and am learning a ton nonetheless. Thanks so much for all your hard work!
So happy to have found you ! Moto Control! Love everything I have seen so far and know it will help my skill level . I have been riding for 23 years. I am embarrassed to say my U turn skills suck. Your instruction is clear. What I am missing is practice. 😝. I ride an R1200 gs.
Apart from my old Suzuki pop pop I haven;t ridden a proper mike for some years, but now getting back on to my good old Honda Boss , so your instructions on all your videos are really great, big thank you from Peter in England.
That was really well done! Thank you. I'll be practicing this when I pick up my new bike in 2 days. I haven't been on a motorcycle in over 20 years so I do have a little experience but I plan to start again from the beginning. I really enjoyed the way you described this and tye derail you went into. Thanks again.
Just want to say from here in th USA,you AWESOME BROTHER!! JUST STARTED RIDING AGAIN AFTER MANY YEARS OF TAKING OFF AND TOUR CHANNEL IS THE TOP 3 IF NOT 1 I ALWAYS LOVE TO WATCH!!
One of the few motorcycle channels with legitimate and correct info. Too many snarky RU-vidrs around pretending to be an expert ... Not this guy though
Thanks for this, it's very helpful. For me, I usually change the number of fingers depending on the road conditions, if in heavy traffic or on a high way, I rest four or two fingers, respectively! Much love from Uganda 🇺🇬
Again a concise and to-the-point instruction and demo, thanks! Question: I practised the tight turns yesterday, but noticed two things that made me anxious: 1) I couldn’t take of with the steering completely locked in the turn and keep it locked - I soon gave more throttle to prevent the bike leaning too far and then it raised itself out of the tight bend, automatically taking the steering out of the tight lock, so the curve widened and speed increased. Then it was counter-intuitive to turn the steering again to its furthest point (‘lock’j. How to overcome this? 2) My right hand is always in the ready-to-brake position, so when the speed picked up unintentionally, I had to warn myself not to use the front brake because I know that’s almost certainly a fall because my reflex is to apply it too quickly. Question: should I focus on using the footbrake if necessary? I hardly ever use it in normal riding, I just remember using it in serpentine bends in the mountains - that helped keeping revs up while adapting to changes in camber and curvature of the road while maintaining traction (especially uphill bends). I’d appreciate your tips on this!
Hi Peter, how's it going? The answer too both your questions is to simply repeat the exercises😉At first, our brain feels really scared when the front wheel goes full lock, because the bike feels unstable. But with practice, as you are releasing the clutch to stabilize the bike again and again, your brain will feel more and more confident, since nothing bad happens. And at some point it will be confident enough to keep the bike at full lock. The same goes for the brake: eventually you will teach yourself to catch the bike with the clutch, so you will stop trying to brake instinctively.
Excellent video overall: great audio and video quality, and how you show the procedures and illustrate as you narrate. Thank you for NOT putting annoying music and stupid memes as other channels do, that does not help with learning. What would have been cool to see is if you show the mechanical parts at work when a rider applies the clutch and throttle, like an X-ray simulation so we can see the mechanics at work. Another thought, would like to see you post what gear items you are wearing in the videos, so other people can check that stuff out online or in retail stores. Maybe you can even get commission from manufacturers for showcasing their gear! The speed of your talking is perfect. Sometimes with tubers I have to accelerate the play speed. Your channel is so awesome because it is “raw” and feels so organic without a bunch of fluff, and you come across as a down to earth real person. Instead of trying to be a comedian or trigger troll. SUBBED and recommended !
Note on whether or not to leave your fingers on the levers: My buddy is a examiner here in the UK, you can fail your test for doing this. They also look for 4 fingers when engaging the levers. The 4 fingers isn't important after passing, but leaving your fingers on levers while riding can get you into some trouble... hitting a pothole or hump hard enough could cause your fingers to pull the levers, not so bad on the clutch but could be bad on the front brake, no one wants to go over the bars at any speed.
Very helpful - new rider and was concerned about the clutch toward the end of its travel being way more sensitive to its release speed. Now I know (user error - lol).... Thanks!
Uploading atleast 1 vedio/day will be a great service to humanity .. 🤔🤔 btw, u r just like master shifu, thanks for sharing ur tips n tricks for free 👍👍
Amazing video man, been riding for 10+ years but just got a street bike, way diffrent than aaan Enduro. I am struggling to make smooth down shifts and go from a complete stop. XT-250 and a Vulcan S 650 is a major difference!!! Thanks for the tips
It highly depends on the clutch parts though (cable vs. hydraulic, quality of levers and connecting joints, wear on clutch cylinder/caliper/basket/rotors, wear of the gear docks, idle rpm stability, etc.). On my 35 year old ZX-10 Tomcat it‘s a totally different story than a modern Versys or GSX.
I wish I had or wanted a motorbike based on watching this, this guy is well deserving of an ego boost. The content is genius, and it is so nice to not have to click past a sickening set of reviews of whatever someone is shilling this week, too. And useful information, if I do ever ride or have to ride a motorcycle.
If I hold my throttle first and I release my clutch slowly.so,the bike is not going to off.i also doing this.its good for me.because my bike is too old and it has slow speed problem .that's why I'm doing this trick on my bike.plz reply me
Thanks for the video! Don't be offended, but I couldn't help but think you would be the perfect Chekov in a Star Trek movie. And although I was watching and taking note of your instruction, I was looking at the Russian architecture of the city. Lots of different styles to be seen, Muscovite Russian architecture, Brutalist architecture etc. all to be seen as you were riding the parking lot.
Another great video, thank you. When I try to turn tightly to the right at a junction from stationery, the bike starts turning ok, but then straightens up causing me to go too wide. Is this because I am letting clutch out too fast? I'm desperate for help on this, and you are the best teacher, so thank you in anticipation.
You have to practice in an empty parking lot and see exactly what you are doing. Are your leaning the bike at all? It sounds like you are leaning at the start and then you are straightening it immediately after?! What bike do you have? Thank you,
Very good, but I would say two fingers on the clutch at all times, unless straight line, you never know when you might want at least a half-decent amount of left-hand grip
Beaut accent... Are you ze Rrrussian, comrade? Congratulations on a smartly put together educational vid which is really helpful and not too intense. I like how your relaxed answers to some questions you posed gives a level of decision making back to the rider and you encourage personal rider comfort rather than "it must be done this way". I have a hydraulic fluid operated clutch which I find nicer than the cable clutch. ✌️
@@MotoControlEn I could listen to you all day. I love your accent. That's quite a big move from Russia to South America. I hope life there is good. Stay well comrade. Nostrovia. ✌️
Please could you recommend what’s are the best bikes for commuting on a daily basis on a motorway or highway? I will be doing 40 to 50 miles a day. I’ll be most grateful 🙏
I’m a new biker and got a bike with front disc and rear drum brakes. Could you explain how to use it properly and effectively. If you already uploaded please share the. Much appreciated your explanation and efforts.
After listening to you driving seems like an art form... Let me try your tips... Seems interesting and exiting to try... I have never noticed this points while driving... I just drive in my safe speed limits... But one doubt is there why my bike sounds noisy when I shift gear... Mine is ktm 390 engine... Pls help me reduce the sound it really feels like engine is taking a big hit when changing gear... May be tigting the chain use to help reduce sound...
There’s a channel called RiderMan65 motovlog. Their videos are literally the same footage as your videos and the script is also literally the same as yours but in Spanish. Are you aware of this? I noticed it because both videos explain this topic very well. So I compared them and it turns out they’re the exact same, just in different languages. And that got me wondering which channel is the original or if it’s a collaboration.
Thank you so much for the video! As a beginner, I struggle to pick up speed after stopping at a traffic light and when I start I need to turn (long turn). I start in first gear, but my Honda rebel only goes comfortably to about 8-9 mi/h in tbe 1st gear, so I often find that I need to shift gears in the middle of a turn, but I am reluctant to do that, since I have to roll-off the throttle and it's dangerous to loose speed while turning. So, I shift gears after I complete the turn, but it's dangerous since the car behind me is not expecting a drop in speed after the turn...how do I do it correctly?
Hi! I have never rode Honda Rebel before, are you sure 8-9mph is the top speed for 1st gear? Because usually motorcycle engines can have much higher revs than car engines, and new riders tend to upshift way too early.
@@mreya23 When you pull clutch fully, your bike wont do engine braking so you are not going to lose that much of speed; then you can shift up to 2 and release clutch. Its very easy to change gears in turns without loosing or gaining speed suddenly if you are keeping stable rpms. Once you have done some exercises it will become muscle memory and you will start doing it quickly without need to think about steps.
@@emreatl5093 thank you! I will try to practice it in my parking lot. I was afraid since the Rebel 300 in 1st gear almost comes to a stop if no throttle is applied
@@mreya23 Currently teaching my daughter how to ride on a Rebel 250.She has the same issue as you've correctly described about needing to change from 1st to 2nd gears @ approximately 10 mph. While practicing in a parking lot on straight level ground I told her start off in 2nd gear. Works a charm. Might want to give it a try, again , please do so ina parking lot. Hope this helps.
sir how much clutch to engage when shifting gears, and what to in situation when sudden traffic acccured, how to control throttle properly my friend said I do not ride properly when had him as a pillion he said I jerk a bike a lot when it comes to sudden traffic then sudden relieve , and also in gear shifting and what exercise can I do t become a better rider I have a cruise for now I am beginner
Excellent job explaining the how to use clutch! I was struggling trying to explain it to my son so I sent him a link to this video and it really helped.
It sounds like you are an inexperienced rider so ease the clutch out gently on all gears for now until you have confidence. You only need to pull the clutch in half way really and then ease it out letting your fingers extend gradually. Just don't drop the clutch. Safe riding = gentle inputs/ movement of the controls. Nothing abrupt.
Could you make a video on faster and smoother gear shifts(with emphasis on clutch control) from start to full speeds..? Include points like How professionals and beginners shift gears ie how fast and how smooth. 🙂
A like and a subscribe just on your little tip of the stop and go in the parking lot. Haven't ridden for 10 years so good exercise to start out with. Thanks man.
Can we have a narrated stop/go exercise for a Honda DCT bike? They don't have clutch levers so you have to make do with throttle & back brake. I'm kinda hazy about how I should be taking off - it won't stall but it can be very lurchy.
I have a question who torment my mind for days and i want your advice..im 35 years old i have never ride a motorcycle and i dont know how to ride a bike..do you believe its possible that i can learn to drive a motorcycle and become a good rider?..or there is no hope?..i love motorcycles very much and is a dream
