How To Improve Your Slow Speed Confidence

Two Most Important Tips for Low-Speed Turning

In this section, the speaker discusses the two most important tips for low-speed turning.

Vision

• The first tip is to turn your head and upper body in the direction you want to go.

• This means turning both your eyes, chin, and chest towards the direction of travel.

• This applies to faster speed turns as well.

Clutch

• The second tip is to use your clutch when doing low-speed maneuvers.

• The speaker recommends finding the point where the bike begins to move and then pulling in the clutch.

• Not using the clutch can make it difficult to control the bike at slow speeds and can lead to accidents.

How to Improve Your Braking Skills

In this section, the speaker provides tips on how to improve braking skills.

Braking Technique

• Use both brakes together when stopping.

• Squeeze both brakes gradually instead of grabbing them suddenly.

• Practice emergency stops in a safe environment.

Body Positioning

• Shift your weight back when braking hard.

• Keep your arms relaxed and elbows bent while braking.

How to Ride a Motorcycle in Traffic Safely

In this section, the speaker provides tips on how to ride a motorcycle safely in traffic.

Lane Positioning

• Choose the best lane position for your visibility and safety.

• Avoid riding in blind spots of other vehicles.

• Use your mirrors frequently to check for surrounding traffic.

Defensive Riding

• Assume that other drivers don't see you and be prepared to react quickly.

• Maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles.

• Be aware of potential hazards such as road conditions, weather, and pedestrians.

How to Ride a Motorcycle in the Rain

In this section, the speaker provides tips on how to ride a motorcycle safely in the rain.

Tires

• Make sure your tires have good tread depth and are properly inflated.

• Use rain-specific tires if possible.

Braking and Acceleration

• Brake earlier than usual when stopping or slowing down.

• Accelerate gradually to avoid losing traction.

Body Positioning

• Keep your body relaxed and loose while riding in the rain.

• Lean slightly forward to improve visibility through your helmet visor.

How to Ride a Motorcycle at Night

In this section, the speaker provides tips on how to ride a motorcycle safely at night.

Visibility

• Wear reflective clothing and use reflective tape on your motorcycle.

• Use high beams when possible to improve visibility.

Headlights

• Make sure your headlights are properly aimed and functioning.

• Consider upgrading to brighter bulbs or LED lights.

Road Conditions

• Be aware of potential hazards such as wet roads, potholes, and debris.

• Slow down and increase following distance in low visibility conditions.

How to Ride a Motorcycle on the Highway

In this section, the speaker provides tips on how to ride a motorcycle safely on the highway.

Lane Positioning

• Choose the best lane position for your visibility and safety.

• Avoid riding in blind spots of other vehicles.

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Low Speed Control

In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of low-speed control and how to master it.

Easing Out the Clutch

• When turning right and you feel like the bike is going to fall, ease out the clutch a couple of millimeters in the friction zone.

• Manipulate your left hand slowly and smoothly when controlling low speed maneuvers.

• Avoid pulling the clutch all the way in and releasing it completely as it can make the bike jerky.

• The speaker has a video playlist about low-speed control with a GoPro attached to his mirror showing his hand movements.

Putting Your Foot Down

• It's natural to put your foot down when starting to learn low-speed maneuvers.

• The goal is to get to a point where your foot never comes down during these maneuvers.

• To achieve this, purposely put yourself in situations where you feel like you need to put your foot down and practice easing out the clutch instead.

• Overcome your physical need to put your foot down by relying on proper technique.

Benefits of Low-Speed Control Practice

• Gain confidence in yourself and your bike's capabilities.

• Learn how much your bike can lean before scraping a foot peg or other parts.

• Build confidence through practice in an empty parking lot.

Importance of Low-Speed Turning

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of low-speed turning and how it can help riders in practical situations. He also provides tips on how to improve low-speed turning skills.

Benefits of Low-Speed Turning

• Low-speed turning helps riders become more comfortable with their bikes in practical situations.

• Mastering low-speed turning can make riders better at faster speed turns as well.

• Practicing low-speed drills for just 10 minutes every time you ride can be very beneficial.

Tips for Improving Low-Speed Turning Skills

• Practice low-speed drills regularly, such as white belt drills and parking space drills.

• Warm up before a ride by doing some low-speed turning exercises.

• Focus on mastering your vision and clutch control, which are key to successful low-speed turns.

Importance of Practice

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of practice when it comes to improving riding skills. He provides examples of how other riders have incorporated practice into their daily routines.

The Importance of Practice

• Watching videos alone will not make you a better rider; you must go out and practice.

• Spending just 10 minutes practicing every time you ride can be very beneficial.

• Even if you only ride once a week, practicing for 10 minutes each time will still make a difference.

Examples of Incorporating Practice into Daily Routines

• One rider practices in a closed-down school parking lot near his home every day before he goes for a ride.

• Another rider practices at a gas station with an open area on his way back home from a ride.

Moto Jitsu White Blue Brown Black Playlist

In this section, the speaker talks about a playlist called "Moto Jitsu White Blue Brown Black" that contains low-speed drills for riders. The drills get progressively more difficult and can be set up by individuals.

Low-Speed Drills

• The speaker has a playlist called "Moto Jitsu White Blue Brown Black" that contains low-speed drills for riders.

• The drills get progressively more difficult and can be set up by individuals.

Questions and Video Submissions

In this section, the speaker encourages viewers to ask questions or submit videos of themselves riding. He provides his email address for submissions and suggests uploading videos to YouTube.

Asking Questions

• Viewers are encouraged to ask questions by commenting or emailing the speaker.

• The speaker provides his email address (fasteddy@motobjitsu.com) for submissions.

Submitting Videos

• Viewers can submit videos of themselves riding by uploading them to YouTube and sending the link to the speaker.

• If viewers want tips on white belt drills, they can send their video link in the comments or via email.

Additional Tips and Resources

In this section, the speaker provides additional tips and resources for viewers interested in improving their riding skills.

Tips

• Viewers are encouraged to check out the "Low Speed Playlist" for more resources.

• The playlist contains a variety of drills that will challenge riders at different skill levels.

Resources

• The speaker's email address (fasteddy@motobjitsu.com) is provided for viewers to submit videos or ask questions.