So my husband kindly let me know I was not shifting correctly off road. After watching a video I realized he’s absolutely correct. So today I went around the property trying out up shifting at certain points and standing up at others. The video is here, I’m still not sure I’ll keep the camera there, I managed to hit it a couple of times when standing. All my mistakes are in the video, @Daniel Tolomei , and everyone else, if you watch let me know what you think I can improve on. I hope you enjoy the tour lol PS: No, I was not wearing full gear because I’m going slow and I’m in our property and it’s too damned hot here. We’ve had several 104+ days in a row so it was just leggings and an spf shirt plus helmet, boots (I’m saving up for proper off road boots these will not do) and gloves.

Hi Everyone, I am writing here since I feel embarrassed to say anything to my friends or family. I got my first bike about 5 days ago. I took the MSF course in January of 2026. I rode the bike around my neighborhood for the past 5 nights, watching DanDans intro videos + MotoJitsu. I am aware of how dangerous it is and take it very seriously. I was practicing figure 8's, U-turn's, etc. Today I was planning to go to a parking lot across the street to work on more drills. Instead I made a turn and ran into a parked car. I tried to grab the front brake but of course hit the gas as I tried to do so. I lost control and dumped the bike. My leg is a little banged up but otherwise so injuries. The radiator is definitely damaged and the headlight is bent. Feeling pretty embarrassed and frustrated by this since I was on my way to practice. Brand new bike too.

Tomorrow I am meeting up with one of my riding groups I'm part of and riding from North Texas to Southern Oklahoma for their annual catfish ride. After the accident that happened where one of our members passed (medical emergency while on the ride, not anything to do with the group or his bike), I'm making sure my tail bag is loaded onto my bike and I have my med kit. One thing I did not even think to keep in it is some BleedStop until I watched Dan's video on what he keeps in his trauma kit. I bought a simple, pre-assembled emergency kit, and added a few things that I normally keep in my rugby med kit. I'll post some photos from the ride - even though it's only about a 2 hour trip there and back, it will be my first time crossing state lines and I am really excited about it. Even cleaned up my CBR for it lol... Ride safe be safe, y'all!

This might sound weird, but sim racing actually made me a better motorcyclist. One habit it taught me was to look far ahead, not just at the vehicle in front of me. The more you scan the road, the more time you have to react—and the smoother your ride becomes. Turns out, the same skill that helps you avoid crashing into a virtual racing car also helps you avoid real-world hazards. Turns out, good habits don't care where you learn them

Hi I’m Vince. Brand new rider..took MSF course in January 26’ and just got the Kawasaki z650rs a few days ago. Liked the vintage style and didn’t want to get too much bike. Here to get my skills honed. I’m 38 this year and want to be alive with all of my limbs and no accidents.