How To Ride FASTER With Less Risk 

Slow til you're good with your speed and direction...have more patience mid-turn and focus on your exits!!! linktr.ee/GregWidmar

Love this... I dont care about lean angles and moto gp body positions, what i care about is making the turn safely. Thanks for this vid. The true finish line is with our families.

These ride-along videos with you are just so valuable. They help counteract my inferiority complex about being too slow at the apex when I see other riders who seem to be riding faster through the apex. Either their speed is an optical illusion or they are tempting fate. We are not racing on the road -- we need to ignore what other riders are doing. I'm 72 and I still struggle with this!

If I could add to any of this: go on a dry run. Check out the road. Look for debris. Get familiar. Ride on new roads no faster than you’d drive a car as a general rule of thumb. Once you check out the road and you’ve ridden it slow, then work on going faster. Riding is an art form that takes a long time in my opinion. Train often and accept steady growth. Don’t just go balls to the wall. The same app.Ken’s to the gym, surfing, etc. Always great technical advice!

First time i was riding my first bike, just days after I got my licence, I was coming up to a round about in an 80 kmh zone. I took it at around 20 kmh. Very slow but I was not confident and it felt comfortable at that speed. As I came out of the turn and went to go straight and speed up I then realised that there was a turn coming out of the roundabout, not big but took me to the left. I hit it at almost 50kmh, I shit myself. Thank God I didn't panic, just slowed down tapper my brakes and looked at where I wanted to go like I was taught. Made it through, only centre meters from oncoming traffic. After watching this video, all I can think is what if I tried to the start the turn at the speed I thought I should go or something i wasn't comfortable with because i dont want to hold up traffic or something.

most importantly, about your comfortable entry speed. It will be directly related to where you look, if your look 'drops' or you stare at a fixed point, you will feel you're going too fast and will apply brakes and it's not good. Look ahead and chase the limit point, that's the basic of cornering. Thanks fast Eddie :)

I Was just out practicing this and it definitely increased how I entered and left curves. Slowing down going in and steady throttle through the apex and once the opening showed I accelerated out and it seemed I was going slower, but I was going much faster. The roads are at 50 mph. Body position was the same as usual. 😃

Honestly mate, your channel is the very best on YT for motorcycle safety. Many thanks.✊🏻

Your teachings and your channel has gotten better and better. As a seasoned rider I think you are giving some of the best advice on RU-vid. All the best to you and all the up and coming riders. There's a lot of bull out there. As riders we need to be safe and confident in our abilities.

Damnnn Greg, i cant keep up with your videos. The amount of content your putting out is insane. I have to improve my cardio to keep up with ur videos on YT. Mad respect from Holland

I’m 51 years old … never been on a motorcycle.. I just put a down payment on a 4rr .. just wanted to say thank you for teaching me the techniques.. I don’t consider me a beginner in anything cause I drive machines for a living.. I’m pretty sure the first day I get the motorcycle I will be on the freeway cause I’m a natural with machines .. but I just study the techniques of other and I just wanted to say thank you cause I study your techniques the most .. and if anyone ask why the 4rr .. simple ninja 400 and 636 all put together In one small motorcycle.. 😊

people always tell me that I'm good in twesties. But to be honest, I rarely feel comfortable and sometimes I panic when I enter a corner. Now I know why and how to solve this issue. Great video as always mate!

Man, been a while since I haven't watched your vids and now coming back to it I immediately notice how much the quality improved and keeps improving. Keep it up the good work!

I like this approach to learning the priority and focus when riding, especially for newer riders. Glad to see you are doing well Greg and you have the original beast back :)

Fantastic Greg I love these clips on corners, I done my first track day recently with a coach, I'm looking forward to my next track day, this clip was a great help ..

That is what I am practicing and I look back and my buddies are a long way back. Thanks for your advice and keep up the good work

Greg, this is "Motorcycling 101", extremely useful and insightful (as usual) !!! Greetings from Greece!

I learned to ride street bike in the 90s up in Sierra Nevadas…where the sign basically says twisties next 100 miles good luck lol. I was taught not to slide or brake into a turn (that means you have too much speed) but at 2/3 through the turn is when you to pull out of the turn. And shouldn’t use brakes at all, learn to use your engine and gears. Took me awhile but that small piece of advice was instrumental. A friend asked me in my first year of riding up there, “is it beautiful seeing Lake Tahoe or all the mountains and valleys??” My answer, “no clue, my eyes were glued to the pavement lol” it took a few nightmares that I’d look out at the view and that’s where my bike would go. Not a place to learn but I’m a Rise to the occasion learner. Power down, don’t slide into turn and power out 2/3 through. And for heavens sake, do NOT hug the line expecting the oncoming car to stay where they are supposed to. THEY are also googling at the view.

Had my motorbike learners permit for about a month, this video has helped so much when dealing with corners/twisties. Thanks.

Thank you for the lessons by actually taking this in and going out and practicing I can truly say this works thanks Champ

Thank u for helping me to become a better rider I really love to practice every thing u teach us think u sensei I love that I can actually feel my self going from riding to driving my motorcycle thank I'm very grateful

Turning in the middle of the corner is a game changer for me. I used to turn in way too early and then have to correct constantly.

Man thank you for those ride on southern california roads. Never been to SD mostly lived in L.A. and that was almost 30 years ago.

So good again - thank you so much! ❤ Love the way you make it posdible to be on the bike with you! 😊 Breath taking sometimes, when you go fast! Soooo good! ✨️🫠

Your channel has really been helping me get back into motorcycles. I would love to see a video on this mind set but with big long high speed sweepers. And how you attack those corners.

i went riding in the twisties last weekend. i stayed in the middle like what you said, and it made all the difference. i now enjoy cornering without stressing out line selection! thank you

I am so glad to find your tutorials, particularly this one when I just got my bike and license 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

GREAT video! You always have such informative and easy to transfer lessons. I am a fairly new rider (been licensed since 2006) but only just started riding consistently in March 2020 and your videos are my trusted go-to source so I am truly grateful. God Bless and keep up the excellent work, sir!

This is gonna change the whole philosophy of how I ride! Thank you!!

Like your videos a lot!! keep up the good work!! 👍👍👍👍👍cheers from Guatemala!

I came back 4 times to watch your videos over and over and I feel that I always learn something new I wish we have curves in Iowa we just have straight lines 😅

Another brilliant vid. This one though just hammers the point home so well somehow. Strrrrrrrrooonng!

Awesome!!! Great lesson.. big fan from CHILE 🇨🇱

I like it! Slow down, comfortable, remain patient, set up strong exit, SLAM ON THE THROTTLE!!

Fantastic advices! Thx a lot!

Awesome advice as usual!

I love how are you giving it to us straight :-) people do need to hear that because it is stupidity of the highest level to risk your life on every corner just to go little faster. There are so many idiots on the road makes me physically sick great videos. Thank you so much for all the instructions.

Slow slow, patience.... strong exit :-).. love it!!

Great video! Thank you! 🍺

What a lovely roads you have in USA. Not same here in the "sunny" UK. Keep up the good works and thanks for sharing all your experience. You are a legend!

A lot of the time riders get in trouble because they treat the public roads and mountain twistiest like a race track. This is usually young guys on super bikes. That’s why they call them organ donors…

All of these videos help it to slowly sink in.. I hear your words when I’m riding

I like how you demonstrated the concept repeatedly

Thanks moto this video is right on time please keep it up stay safe and blessed

thanks!! just bought new suzuki hayabusa I like what you said. proably saved my life. another great video!!! I'm 68 going from hondaCBR650R to suzuki hayabusa

Awesome video dude!!! 👍🏻

Love this video! Thnxs

Thanks for the awesome tips to learn to pick up speed through the corners! Slow in fast out👍. I always feel like I look like a beginner because I don't shift my weight or lean the bike hard, it is nice to hear that it's not necessary.

This is the most important video you've made so far! together with the concept of trail braking, this is what bikers of all levels should know! I have always learned that I should always be able to stop when coming to the exit. body position is certainly important, but a good neutral one, especially on public roads.

Going to try this tomorrow. Thank you so much

This channel is so awesome. Fundamentals are the best knowledge for sure. And don't turn till you see the start and are at the turn👍

Thks. Pertinent info re: doing turns!

Always learning something watching your videos. Thanks

So true! Good instructions, things I haven't even thought of putting into words before, just muscle memory. 😀

Whouah, I'm always amazed how simple you are in your explanation. Your English is excellent, which helps a lot . I definitely need to try and adopt your lessons. Cheers, and thank you for your dedication.

Thanks coach Patience for the exit.

Proper throttle control will change the way you ride. I kept getting on the throttle too early and that messed up my lines every time. Great video as always, Sensei

Great demo. Very helpful

It's strange at the beginning, but when we realize to ride faster/safer and with more pleasure - its more to do with mindset. It's psychogical problem, not so physical. Like - the whole ride is going in our mind. And our body - and therefore motorcycle - reacts to the mind and then we ride safe..or not ;) Our body is led by the brain and we can train that brain to think is certain way. Thanks for another lesson :)

Excellent! Thanks!

Totally agree good lesson the right person for this as iv'e watched others he's made great work.

Great video... Thank you!

Slow in , steady throttle then gun it ... good vid.👍

You are so right Greg,,,, after practicing what you teach i find myself much quicker and nearly no risk. 100% CONCENTRATION is what i try too always do. Things are so much more enjoyable do just what you teach... Cheers once again!

F.Eddie”, I really appreciate the instruction and presentation . The active on road narrative, simply brilliant.💪🏼

Very good lesson. It is appreciated

I like how you showed 3 steps. Thank you

Thank you for this informative video clip with practical advice on riding motorcycle in Twisties.

Great video, please send some of that perpetual sunshine to London!

Thank You Sir! This video is priceless. JP

I've tried this strategy, and it's made my cornering much smoother in a short time.

I agree for sure 🎉 thanks for the video ☺️

Great video!!! I'm just about to buy an MT 10. I've ridden super sports bikes for years but I haven't ridden for 6 years. I've done advanced riding courses and they're valuable. There are some amazing roads here in the south of spain and I aint trying to die!!! :)

Great video nice advice and a great bike to boot

Excellent bro keep up the good work👍

Great video thanks. Your narration is very useful, especially when you verbally explain "wait, wait, now accelerate" - it helped me change my riding. One issue I have observed is that if I'm riding behind a good rider, who accelerates hard when they're exiting a corner, it's very tempting to get on the throttle too early to keep up with them. But if I resist accelerating too early, I get an "accordion effect" where they peel off from me at the corner exit but I catch up with them at the next corner entry -- which feels stressful.

I’m glad you made this video I always thought faster at entry speed

Big help for an incoming rider like me. Kudos!

Great vid now time for me to practice this one

Great content as always

Thank you sir for this video.

Hey man i'm watching all of your videos. Also have the motojitsu app. I learned a lot of from you. But please can you make POV video like that with sportbike? Have a nice day :)

Great lesson! I have literally heard so called experts say trust your tires and having faster entry speed to go fast. Which on mountain roads with blind turns is idiotic. A lot more fun, safe, and faster taking your advice.

As a beginner this didn't change how I ride, but made me more comfortable to keep riding the way I do :)

Amazing video as usually. What about trail breaking? When, where and/or should we trail brake in the corners?

So good mate, cant wait to get out and practice focussing on my exits. How does your philosophy vary when it comes to the track?

Thnx Man,, 👍

I have to change my priority’s now 🙈 good to listening you 👍

Thank you

Could you talk about Limit points and The System of Bike Control. Learned lot from you. Thank you. All the best for upcoming videos.

beautiful roads in your area lucky guy

Body position always matters. Shifting some weight means more towards the middle of the tires. More importantly, shifting your weight the wrong way is really dangerous.

Noted, another great video

Hi Fast Eddie. Okay, good lesson and I do get the slow down, patience and strong exit through adding throttle to get off the edge of the tyre and on the center, Question? how much power/Inset is being used in the opposite hand/arm to the corner direction to apply "Counter steering"?

Thanks 🤗 Ride safe 😉 🇵🇭

Love this one. 🙃

Absolutely love your channel.. I did disagree with one of your vids about a year ago sitting on bike while fueling up.. but since then I had a pump piss gas all over my tank and over my engine, I was expecting a fire ball but nothing happened, so since then I now sit on my bike while filling up with gas.. so sorry for my disagreement.. I do have a question for this video.. why riding a bike like a 1250 GS or a sports bike you have more ground clearance so can sit up right, which with over 40 years of experience I agree but recently due to age and injuries I have now moved onto a cruiser stye bike Triumph Speedmaster 1200cc and if the bend is tight or I go into the bend a little hot I have to move my head towards the inside mirror of the bend and add a little more weight to the foot peg or even shift my weight a little more to the inside in the turn.. So I can stand the bike up a little more so not to scrape the pegs.. maybe I just need to get used to riding a low rider and make sure I don't go into turns to hot.. but this can be difficult riding around Wales (UK) through bends I don't know.. do you have any advice for people riding low riders/cruisers through turns and steep bends.. a video on this subject would be great. Thanks again for your hard work making your videos. Ride Safe buddy 🏍....... 🤟😎

Pardon my silly question - i wear a shoei neotec 2 helmet also. What video camera mount are you using, and where is it connected - is it at the lower chin air vent? Thank you so much for this and for all your instructional videos, you & DanDan The Fireman are my motorcycling Gurus! 🙏🙂

"Slow down mid turn, Strong Exit" Gotta keep this in my head all the time Thanks man!!

Loved that glove you have on doing that clips man..where can I get one?