I do a handful of maneuvers every week or two. I do the figure 8's until I'm smooth with them. I do emergency stops, obstacle avoidance, opposite turning, short turns, long turns slow and fast, hard turns from stopped and anything else I feel like I need to work on. This is what I've learned. 1 - My bike doesn't perform the same in different temperatures and conditions. 2 - My state of mind makes a big difference (attitude). 3 - no matter how good I think I am, I have to practice to stay sharp.
Me too. I like having people watch when I whip my Victory Vision around in tight circles at very slow rates. People cannot believe that such a big bike is that nimble. I have to explain that it is the technique and not the bike in most cases.
Sure wish I could ride like you. I’m 70 years old and riding my first bagger. I had an FX Springer for many years and you’re right, the bagger is a whole new ballgame. I love it though and I’m looking for an empty parking lot and a couple buddies just in case I drop it. So far so good. I WILL learn this!
Yes it's free. But once in a while you could pick up one of my video's from ridelikeapro.com. That way, you'll have a step by step approach to learning all the exercises and the 3 techniques and I can keep this free youtube stuff coming😁
The videos ARE worth it! I have a triple set: Ride Like a Pro, Ride Like a Pro Short Cuts and Surviving the Mean streets! They make a great Christmas gift 🎁!
After being riding Motorcycles for 53 years and no accidents, I start watching your videos and I learned Lost of good tips to be more safe on the road,Jerry Thank you for all the good driving tips, you are by far one of the best on you tube, Thank you,Thank you. God Bless you!!!!!!👋👋✌
I'm a new HD owner and slow riding is by far the most challenging. I asked a friend to help me the other day and he took me to an empty parking lot to demonstrate and give me some instructions. He's retired motorcycle cop 33 years. He was doing that exact figure eight within the same 4 parking spots. It was amazing to watch how he made my huge Harley look like he was riding a bicycle. He definitely helped me that day and I'm hoping someday to get to that level. Thanks for your videos also they are really helpful.
I have been practicing your advice for a few years &After 50 yrs of riding with no accidents I have learned alot in the last 3 yrs from your channel than most of my riding "STRAIGHT"experience ,LOL.☆THANKS ,hope to take your course in the near future. (Knowing "counter steering & rear brake u turns have impressed many I ride with .《I'm always preaching your channel to ALL RIDERS -☆☆☆☆》THANKS ☆☆
@@mikeMcoa The Secret of Riding ;;is the same as "The Secret of Life ☆-well,,raised as an ARMY brat ,youngest of nine siblings, "The Secret is" SURVIVAL !!"-"use your EYES, for direction ,(,your head;; ,turn it ,this helps your eyes ☆also" Most important";;two words to remember in YOUR LIFE :《:BE CAREFUL-》☆,,,,started mini bikes @ 6yrs.ole,,racing 50cc@7yrs.ole,etc,,now 60 yrs.ole -orange county custom S&S OVER 2400CC.,lol☆--eye like All Bikes♡
I absolutely agree with you, the more knowledge you have, the more skill you possess, the better (and safer) rider that you become, the more fun it is to ride a motorcycle. Practice, practice, practice.
this is lifesaving and informative. the ability to "dodge" in traffic or make a tight u turn comes up way more than you think. i ride these roads in here west central florida daily, and a bike is great fun, but there is so much more than to just "get on and ride". practice counts (a lot!) motorman has probably saved countless lives with these lessons. i think it is AWESOME to see more and more women riders
At my initial motorcycle training coarse to get my license we had Suzuki GZ250s to learn on. I got so comfortable at low speeds on that little bike I bet the instructor I could do figure 8s in a SINGLE parking spot. I won the bet, though it wasn't a practical maneuver, and an impossible maneuver for most bikes. In fact, if not for the pegs folding instead of being hard mounted I would've dumped it. I had the bars full locked, peg dragging and my butt completely off the opposite side of the saddle just to keep balance. I was so happy with how maneuverable those small bikes were that I bought one for my first ride. It's an unbeatable bike for learning to finesse the bike without being intimidated by it. I'm still looking forward to one day seeing what I can do with my dream bike, a VTX1800.
Wow! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I just did the msf course about 5 days ago. I felt so awkward and wobbly just trying to do a u turn inside a box of the dimensions in your video on a small, light, bike! I was really amazed by how much of a difference turning your head makes! When I turned my head I was able to do it. When I lost confidence or looked at the controls I blew it.
That gal is Bad Ass......Clap-Clap i know some guys that couldn’t do that on there good days. I would like to thank you motor for making these video’s I think you save alot of lives out there teaching your riders if they listen to you. Keep up the great training, and keep it safe... i enjoy watching your videos
Just got my 13th bike and it’s a Harley street glide and I’m amazed how maneuverable it is. I’ve had every make and style out there and I love my Harley. Time to find a parking lot and become one with the new bike
100% PREACH IT Preacher! Practice is paramount. Unconscious competence. Take the time, go find your place and space and “just do it”. Motorman you rock! You are absolutely right. Love what you’re doing. Ride safe and ride and ride often.
I know this is a couple years old but great filmstrip. I know people that have had motorbikes for twenty or thirty years and still have limited skills. Good job. Rock on! Friction zone is free with the bike cracked me up.
Great video, I wish I had this knowledge when I rode a motorcycle in '85-'86 then had an accident that put me in a coma for over 4 days. Long recovery. I'm hoping to ride again. Thank you.
In Maine and New Hampshire you can take classes to learn to ride like this. I had a friend who works at Laconia Harley and he both showed and taught me how to do it. It's crazy and fun to do.
Never rode big Bikes, got a Ultra classic years ago. Wasn't long I said there had to be a better way then I found your vids and riding became vastly more enjoyable and safer.
Jerry, I have you to thank in much appreciation. I've been using the friction zone on my Goldwing DCT automatic. You had voiced some skepticism in the past and I'm here to tell you I ride like I fly. I control the bike, it doesn't control me. As it is in the cockpit, it is on the road. I run mostly in the Tour mode and it does everything I like and the friction zone makes that bike stable. Love the vids and advice. Keep it coming.
Great video Jerry. I watch everyone of them and my wife and I have had the privilege to see you ride in person up in Leesburg. Thank you for what you do sir. God bless.
I’ve been practicing these moves lately in empty car parks in England,, just got my goldwing and it tricky,,practice makes perfect tho, you make it look so easy 👍🇬🇧
Your tips are wonderful, Jerry. I have been riding for less than 2 months doing almost daily practice. One of my neighbors saw me doing figure 8 in my parking lot. He came over and asked me "how long have you been riding?". It was a shock to hear me saying it is less than 2 months. He has been riding for about 8 years, and he says he cannot do those 2 parking spaces U-turns I do. You deserve a BIG thank you!
my bro bought a Streetglide this summer. I taught him to ride using a lot of these techniques and a few people have asked him the same question. "How long you been riding?''
Must be nice to have warm weather most of the time in FL but I wouldn't give up my mountain curves and views in VA and WV for that... really fun, sharp turns
I’ve been riding just less than 2 years, i chose and LOVE my Sportster. I had zero street miles on anything bigger than a 150 . Ive watched and applied your teaching and have gained skills and confidence well. THANKYOU SIR! Riding keeps me sane and active , i pity people who don’t know the joy it brings!
Thank you so much Jerry. Makes total sense and I like the tip 'Go get a drink of water'. With us here in UK its more like a hot mug of tea. Kind regards Bob
I really appreciate your video and your techniques. I’m thinking about graduating up to a bagger from a slim age of Cours. I’m a shorter fella, but really enjoy my Harley’s been riding since I was 16. Thank you and God bless you.
Not everyone gets the chance to young like I did but I dirtbiked since I was 11 and dirtbikeing helps a lot it gets you use to the clutch and turning and really everything I'm 16 now and I drive a 1700
Hi from the U.K., Just happened to find myself here by some strtange twist of fate! Always felt easier to do things like this on my glide rather than other bikes I've owned... Great video, thanks for the instruction, that footboard scrape sounded familiar 😊 🍻👍🤙🖖🤘✌👌
I bought my first bike and it's a 78 Goldwing, it's a project bike as she needs some tlc to get back out on the road but I'm taking classes in the spring and summer... I've already got some funny looks & questions. I'm 5'6 and 175lbs so I know with some training and experience I'll do just fine. Thank you for the encouragement when ppl just want to knock me down because I'm a female/little lady. Hah! They said the same thing when I bought my 1st CVPI. I like to ride big things what can I say? 😄
I started commuting on my roadking last year. Just riding 5 days a week, your skills get better. If your only putting 1k miles on your bike in a year, training is gonna make a nominal improvement in your skills.
Thank you for all your tips and help. It's winter time here in Oregon and the bikes away for the snow and ice. But looking forward to the spring and practicing your techniques that you are passing along here. Thank you!
You dont know how important this is to learn slow turns as Jerry and his friends does here..and take a swingy ride with lot of right and left turns' and get custom to lean the bike without fear...Nice one Jerry ,take care there up the States..you'll make the roads great again :)
I have made this comment before but I’ve been doing slow manoeuvre exercises for several years now and I still get helpful insights on almost every video you make. Today it was where that crossover point is. I have been shifting the crossover point, not knowing or paying particular attention to a specific point, which of course meant my 36’ measurement was often missed. Thanks again Gerry.
@@terrysnider266 yes thats exactly What she did then she grabbed underneath the tank thanks I never had this delima until I ended up getting rheumatoid arthritis that and just getting along in age but I'm not that old yet either so what I cant muslw anymore I have to learn how to finesse
I appreciate your videos. I order your video a couple years ago. Even though I ride daily and far I still pull into empty parking lots and practice for a couple minutes
I've been riding for 42 years. I love your school. It should be mandatory for a license. I got a Utah License back in 1985 and they actually gave a Great test. New York's test is way too easy. I would say that the riders watching should make sure the white lines in the parking lot they choose are just as big as in the video. I've found that some are much smaller. That's all and thanks for making riding safer.
Hey jerry, thanks for your videos. I wanna say I was suprised when I learned that most american riders don't use or even know of the friction zone. I live in the netherlands and in order to even be able to take the riders exam you have to have passed a previous exam that proves you can handle the bike and a lot of those excersizes are friction zone heavy.
When I went through the CA Highway Patrol Motor Academy in July of 1988, we were not allowed to use any rear brakes on the exercises, except for one exercise that was completed on an angled portion of asphalt. We had to scrub speed by leaning sharp into the next turn. It forced us to use the grey area of the clutch and lean the bike without saving yourself with the back brake. We rode Kawasaki KZ1000’s. I don’t know if training using the rear brake is a HD thing or what. When we went to BMW’s it was the same. I don’t know what the CA Highway Patrol teaches now, but I think they’re riding Harley’s these days. Best job in the world.
At instructor school they wouldn't let us use the rear brake either. However, for total control, the rear brake is needed. Watch any police rodeo and you'll notice everyone on all makes, use the rear brake.
Harleys have many things to criticize but “top heavy” is not one of them. They actually make a good beginner bike for this reason. I was LAPD motors in the late 60s and HD was the only police compatible big bore bike available. I used to dazzle the onlookers with slow riding and maneuvering which is easier than it looks with the HD. The drawbacks?…you figure that out.
Just bought my dream bike: 1997 carbed FXD and, boy, someone swapped the front forks for beefier ones. I sure had trouble manuvering my bike at first. But I'm always practicing.
I’m looking to retire in Florida just need to find a great city to retire to. One of the things I do miss about California are the rides with my friends.
I took a rider safety course a few years ago by a husband and wife team . The lady drove a Street glide . Not sure what Jim drove . The lady was a very good instructor and was Jim. I wanted to go back and take the advanced course but they moved . I pretty sure the course saved my life several times . Patty is one of the best riders I ever seen
So you can use the friction zone while in 2nd gear to make them curves? New rider. I’m still practicing in parking lots and your lessons are the ONLY ones I’m using.
Pretty cool. They’re big bikes! Best thing I ever learnt was doing a commentary whilst riding and driving! Check out UK police videos where they do this! Didn’t know about the dry vs wet clutch bit though. Huge thanks. And what’s this girl thing that’s going on in this day and age grandpa 😃
You should come to the uk and do some of the narrow winding country lanes we have. Of course the same techniques you have demonstrated Work very well here too. Excellent videos...
Hey Jerry. That road looks nice but you really should come out to San Diego sometime and ride up to Palomar Mountain. I'm telling you, it's a beautiful ride and when you get to the top and look down, omg it will take your breath away.
I lived in Crystal River and always had a Motorcycle. Ozello and Gulf Beach road were the few curvy places to ride. I now ride Eureka Springs Arkansas where there are no strait roads!
I do a handful of maneuvers every week or two. I do the figure 8's until I'm smooth with them. I do emergency stops, obstacle avoidance, opposite turning, short turns, long turns slow and fast, hard turns from stopped and anything else I feel like I need to work on. This is what I've learned. 1 - My bike doesn't perform the same in different temperatures and conditions. 2 - My state of mind makes a big difference (attitude). 3 - no matter how good I think I am, I have to practice to stay sharp.
Well said..
I wish everyone checked their state of mind before turning the key in their ignition.
Me too. I like having people watch when I whip my Victory Vision around in tight circles at very slow rates. People cannot believe that such a big bike is that nimble. I have to explain that it is the technique and not the bike in most cases.
You my friend are in position to survive an emergency! And enjoy your rides!
Have someone video your sessions. I see so much from looking at my technique on video. It just adds to my learning process and improvement.
I’ve watched this many times and I never get tired of it !
Happy to say I’m a year in the riding game. Thank you for your tutorial videos sir very helpful..
Sure wish I could ride like you. I’m 70 years old and riding my first bagger. I had an FX Springer for many years and you’re right, the bagger is a whole new ballgame. I love it though and I’m looking for an empty parking lot and a couple buddies just in case I drop it. So far so good. I WILL learn this!
That’s awesome my friend. Just turned 40 and about to get my first bagger. 2 sporties and 2 dynas. You’re my inspiration to do this
He really is a pro. All this advice and it's free. Please keep releasing this kind of information
Yes it's free. But once in a while you could pick up one of my video's from ridelikeapro.com. That way, you'll have a step by step approach to learning all the exercises and the 3 techniques and I can keep this free youtube stuff coming😁
The videos ARE worth it! I have a triple set: Ride Like a Pro, Ride Like a Pro Short Cuts and Surviving the Mean streets! They make a great Christmas gift 🎁!
After being riding Motorcycles for 53 years and no accidents, I start watching your videos and I learned Lost of good tips to be more safe on the road,Jerry Thank you for all the good driving tips, you are by far one of the best on you tube, Thank you,Thank you. God Bless you!!!!!!👋👋✌
I'm a new HD owner and slow riding is by far the most challenging. I asked a friend to help me the other day and he took me to an empty parking lot to demonstrate and give me some instructions. He's retired motorcycle cop 33 years. He was doing that exact figure eight within the same 4 parking spots. It was amazing to watch how he made my huge Harley look like he was riding a bicycle. He definitely helped me that day and I'm hoping someday to get to that level. Thanks for your videos also they are really helpful.
Great to see people riding bikes with skill at normal speed , unlike other channels on youtube.
I love this video xo
There are different set of skills, I respect hard work and determination
I'm glad you showed the lady pulling off those maneuvers . Im a shorter guy and this proves even I can do this with my frame and some practice.
Jim Clark from WI, You're the man Jerry...love all your training videos!
I have been practicing your advice for a few years &After 50 yrs of riding with no accidents I have learned alot in the last 3 yrs from your channel than most of my riding "STRAIGHT"experience ,LOL.☆THANKS ,hope to take your course in the near future. (Knowing "counter steering & rear brake u turns have impressed many I ride with .《I'm always preaching your channel to ALL RIDERS -☆☆☆☆》THANKS ☆☆
Glad to help. Thank YOU.
Wow 50yrs what’s your secret ?
@@mikeMcoa The Secret of Riding ;;is the same as "The Secret of Life ☆-well,,raised as an ARMY brat ,youngest of nine siblings, "The Secret is" SURVIVAL !!"-"use your EYES, for direction ,(,your head;; ,turn it ,this helps your eyes ☆also" Most important";;two words to remember in YOUR LIFE :《:BE CAREFUL-》☆,,,,started mini bikes @ 6yrs.ole,,racing 50cc@7yrs.ole,etc,,now 60 yrs.ole -orange county custom S&S OVER 2400CC.,lol☆--eye like All Bikes♡
I absolutely agree with you, the more knowledge you have, the more skill you possess, the better (and safer) rider that you become, the more fun it is to ride a motorcycle. Practice, practice, practice.
Absolutely!
Marianna drives the figure eight very accurately. Cut exactly where the spot is.
Very good driver this woman.
Jerry is really pro!
this is lifesaving and informative. the ability to "dodge" in traffic or make a tight u turn comes up way more than you think. i ride these roads in here west central florida daily, and a bike is great fun, but there is so much more than to just "get on and ride". practice counts (a lot!)
motorman has probably saved countless lives with these lessons.
i think it is AWESOME to see more and more women riders
At my initial motorcycle training coarse to get my license we had Suzuki GZ250s to learn on. I got so comfortable at low speeds on that little bike I bet the instructor I could do figure 8s in a SINGLE parking spot. I won the bet, though it wasn't a practical maneuver, and an impossible maneuver for most bikes. In fact, if not for the pegs folding instead of being hard mounted I would've dumped it. I had the bars full locked, peg dragging and my butt completely off the opposite side of the saddle just to keep balance. I was so happy with how maneuverable those small bikes were that I bought one for my first ride. It's an unbeatable bike for learning to finesse the bike without being intimidated by it. I'm still looking forward to one day seeing what I can do with my dream bike, a VTX1800.
Another great video, Jerry.
36 years I've been using the same techniques you teach, and they are life and flesh savers.
💅👴🚬💅YOUR ASS IZZ FAT
@@deanfrank7671 weirdo
Wow! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I just did the msf course about 5 days ago. I felt so awkward and wobbly just trying to do a u turn inside a box of the dimensions in your video on a small, light, bike! I was really amazed by how much of a difference turning your head makes! When I turned my head I was able to do it. When I lost confidence or looked at the controls I blew it.
I'm thankful that your class jumpstarted my riding skills path.
That gal is Bad Ass......Clap-Clap i know some guys that couldn’t do that on there good days. I would like to thank you motor for making these video’s I think you save alot of lives out there teaching your riders if they listen to you. Keep up the great training, and keep it safe... i enjoy watching your videos
That Gal Works That Bike like A Boss ! ------- Gobble Road Is My New Favorite Motorcycle Video ------- Great Video
Glad you enjoyed it
It's amazing how effective it is to look where you want to go. It's so important to turn your head and focus on where you want the bike to go.
Just got my 13th bike and it’s a Harley street glide and I’m amazed how maneuverable it is. I’ve had every make and style out there and I love my Harley. Time to find a parking lot and become one with the new bike
100% PREACH IT Preacher! Practice is paramount. Unconscious competence. Take the time, go find your place and space and “just do it”. Motorman you rock! You are absolutely right. Love what you’re doing. Ride safe and ride and ride often.
I’ve been riding hd since I was 15, 46 years, and you taught me a lot of new skills, thanks motorman is the real deal!
As Motorman has said in his previous vieos, was it 46 years riding experience, or 1 year repeated 45 times?
@@WeaverJ576 it's actually frightning when people say they have been riding for so Long and they cant still do something Like this.
Jerry is the most inspiring teacher!!! Dean Jackson, Seattle, WA
I know this is a couple years old but great filmstrip. I know people that have had motorbikes for twenty or thirty years and still have limited skills. Good job. Rock on! Friction zone is free with the bike cracked me up.
Great video, I wish I had this knowledge when I rode a motorcycle in '85-'86 then had an accident that put me in a coma for over 4 days. Long recovery. I'm hoping to ride again. Thank you.
Thanks for the video guys. This really reinforces the essential slow speed skills.
Thank you, Jerry. It always a pleasure to be reminded of The Techniques. Hope you and your honey have a healthy and happy Thanks Giving.
I have all of his videos and they are a lifesaver. If you are gonna invest in a bike, invest in his videos!!!
In Maine and New Hampshire you can take classes to learn to ride like this. I had a friend who works at Laconia Harley and he both showed and taught me how to do it. It's crazy and fun to do.
Never rode big Bikes, got a Ultra classic years ago. Wasn't long I said there had to be a better way then I found your vids and riding became vastly more enjoyable and safer.
Glad to have helped.
I'll try this if I ever find a dry parking lot here in England.
Yeah iam with you on that one. Roll on spring time
Dont forget: You Live on a smal Island. In 100 years, online the Highlands look out of the Water.
I took my motorcycle safety course in rainy 34F temps.... 20' radius U-turns... tons of fun... :)
You'll need more than 2 parking spaces in the UK😀 these are 'murkin sized parking spaces👍
Jerry, I have you to thank in much appreciation. I've been using the friction zone on my Goldwing DCT automatic. You had voiced some skepticism in the past and I'm here to tell you I ride like I fly. I control the bike, it doesn't control me. As it is in the cockpit, it is on the road. I run mostly in the Tour mode and it does everything I like and the friction zone makes that bike stable. Love the vids and advice. Keep it coming.
These are great techniques, I share these with a lot of people. I recently taught one of my club brothers the friction zone and he is killing it
You just popped up on my feed. Hail the algorithm. I'd like to try that on my 47 Indian, the clutch is foot operated
Love your vid's and look forward to taking your course one day. Been riding 40 years, never too old too learn something....
I enjoyed watching riding in normal speed thanks and God bless you all!!
Great video Jerry. I watch everyone of them and my wife and I have had the privilege to see you ride in person up in Leesburg. Thank you for what you do sir. God bless.
Thank you.
I’ve been practicing these moves lately in empty car parks in England,, just got my goldwing and it tricky,,practice makes perfect tho, you make it look so easy 👍🇬🇧
Your tips are wonderful, Jerry. I have been riding for less than 2 months doing almost daily practice. One of my neighbors saw me doing figure 8 in my parking lot. He came over and asked me "how long have you been riding?". It was a shock to hear me saying it is less than 2 months. He has been riding for about 8 years, and he says he cannot do those 2 parking spaces U-turns I do. You deserve a BIG thank you!
You're welcome, happy to help. Keep up the good work with your practice.
my bro bought a Streetglide this summer. I taught him to ride using a lot of these techniques and a few people have asked him the same question. "How long you been riding?''
It's actually shocking that he cant do those slow and tight turns.
i am doing my license right now and i already know where i have to work on.
Iam a absolute beginner and this video is so motivating, thank you
Must be nice to have warm weather most of the time in FL but I wouldn't give up my mountain curves and views in VA and WV for that... really fun, sharp turns
I’ve been riding just less than 2 years, i chose and LOVE my Sportster. I had zero street miles on anything bigger than a 150 . Ive watched and applied your teaching and have gained skills and confidence well. THANKYOU SIR! Riding keeps me sane and active , i pity people who don’t know the joy it brings!
I have s Sportster too and I think 150cc bikes are as fun as a XL, just not that powerful.
Well said!
I hit the like button just when you started saying girls can't do it you guys are funny
Thank you so much Jerry. Makes total sense and I like the tip 'Go get a drink of water'. With us here in UK its more like a hot mug of tea. Kind regards Bob
That is one of the skills I love practicing. Not to mention people ask how you are able to do that. 😊
there are people who ask about my solowheel and say do a wheelie. i'm already on one wheel lol.
She's got the talent!
Very easy to understand as always. Your videos are always helpful.
Glad you like them!
I really appreciate your video and your techniques. I’m thinking about graduating up to a bagger from a slim age of Cours. I’m a shorter fella, but really enjoy my Harley’s been riding since I was 16. Thank you and God bless you.
I enjoy watching your videos. Keep making them!
Jerry is the very best-thanks so much!!!!!
Not everyone gets the chance to young like I did but I dirtbiked since I was 11 and dirtbikeing helps a lot it gets you use to the clutch and turning and really everything I'm 16 now and I drive a 1700
Hi from the U.K., Just happened to find myself here by some strtange twist of fate! Always felt easier to do things like this on my glide rather than other bikes I've owned...
Great video, thanks for the instruction, that footboard scrape sounded familiar 😊 🍻👍🤙🖖🤘✌👌
I bought my first bike and it's a 78 Goldwing, it's a project bike as she needs some tlc to get back out on the road but I'm taking classes in the spring and summer... I've already got some funny looks & questions. I'm 5'6 and 175lbs so I know with some training and experience I'll do just fine. Thank you for the encouragement when ppl just want to knock me down because I'm a female/little lady. Hah! They said the same thing when I bought my 1st CVPI. I like to ride big things what can I say? 😄
I started commuting on my roadking last year. Just riding 5 days a week, your skills get better. If your only putting 1k miles on your bike in a year, training is gonna make a nominal improvement in your skills.
Thanks for the tips. I went from a 750cc to a 114 Street Glide Special. She's a freaking beast!
2012 V Rod anniversary edition is what I took my in, and rode around in, in Indiana. Loved it.
Got me a 2006 V Rod as my first bike back in March. Love riding it down the Indiana backroads as well.
Got to hand it to you ... one of the best channels on YT !
Thank you.
Thank you for all your tips and help. It's winter time here in Oregon and the bikes away for the snow and ice. But looking forward to the spring and practicing your techniques that you are passing along here. Thank you!
Thank you Jerry for providing your services to the public. ✌😎👌
Thank you kindly Motorman, I enjoyed watching this video. As I enjoy all your videos.
My pleasure!
~ Beautiful to watch 👌 Nice motorcycles !
Thanks for the ride ...
You dont know how important this is to learn slow turns as Jerry and his friends does here..and take a swingy ride with lot of right and left turns' and get custom to lean the bike without fear...Nice one Jerry ,take care there up the States..you'll make the roads great again :)
Love your straight up attitude
I have made this comment before but I’ve been doing slow manoeuvre exercises for several years now and I still get helpful insights on almost every video you make. Today it was where that crossover point is. I have been shifting the crossover point, not knowing or paying particular attention to a specific point, which of course meant my 36’ measurement was often missed. Thanks again Gerry.
2:28 i failed this figure 8 part of the MSF but now its basically my favorite thing to practice on my motorcycle
Amazing Skills! Thank you Jerry
We have some nice winding roads and hills in Highlands county too.....Good video Motorman.
Very interesting video just shows what can be done with proper tuition
Big fella: 'Women can't do a figure of eight within two parking spaces.' Marianne: 'Hold my sunglasses.'
I had some trouble getting the glide off the stand so I looked it up and there she was all 100#s of her showing me how to do it almost effortlessly
I've noticed that if you will turn the wheel far to the right it makes it a lot easier to lift the bike
@@terrysnider266 yes thats exactly What she did then she grabbed underneath the tank thanks I never had this delima until I ended up getting rheumatoid arthritis that and just getting along in age but I'm not that old yet either so what I cant muslw anymore I have to learn how to finesse
I appreciate your videos. I order your video a couple years ago. Even though I ride daily and far I still pull into empty parking lots and practice for a couple minutes
Right on!
You keep doing you sir! I'll be going to motor school soon and I'm using you to get me up to speed! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!!!
Come and see me. I'll make sure you wind up at the top of your class. I've done that for over a dozen officers who were about to go to motor training.
@@motorman857 I might!!! March looks good! I'll have to get a trailer for my bike to get to you
@@brookemourey9901 I have a police R/K you can use.
@@motorman857 you would be a god send!!!!
I've been riding for 42 years. I love your school. It should be mandatory for a license. I got a Utah License back in 1985 and they actually gave a Great test. New York's test is way too easy. I would say that the riders watching should make sure the white lines in the parking lot they choose are just as big as in the video. I've found that some are much smaller. That's all and thanks for making riding safer.
thank you!
Hey jerry, thanks for your videos. I wanna say I was suprised when I learned that most american riders don't use or even know of the friction zone. I live in the netherlands and in order to even be able to take the riders exam you have to have passed a previous exam that proves you can handle the bike and a lot of those excersizes are friction zone heavy.
At least in WA, its the same. Permit test and endorsement test are both friction zone heavy.
When I went through the CA Highway Patrol Motor Academy in July of 1988, we were not allowed to use any rear brakes on the exercises, except for one exercise that was completed on an angled portion of asphalt. We had to scrub speed by leaning sharp into the next turn. It forced us to use the grey area of the clutch and lean the bike without saving yourself with the back brake. We rode Kawasaki KZ1000’s. I don’t know if training using the rear brake is a HD thing or what. When we went to BMW’s it was the same. I don’t know what the CA Highway Patrol teaches now, but I think they’re riding Harley’s these days. Best job in the world.
At instructor school they wouldn't let us use the rear brake either. However, for total control, the rear brake is needed. Watch any police rodeo and you'll notice everyone on all makes, use the rear brake.
Yeah, I competed for several years in Anaheim, at Anaheim Stadium and in Huntington Beach, CA, Lots of fun, and very competitive.
Which one were you? Ponch? Or Jon?
I love your videos! I don't know how I'm just now finding them.
Welcome!
I attempted this morning on my50, need some more practice for sure, managed it a few times after some effort
Harleys have many things to criticize but “top heavy” is not one of them. They actually make a good beginner bike for this reason. I was LAPD motors in the late 60s and HD was the only police compatible big bore bike available. I used to dazzle the onlookers with slow riding and maneuvering which is easier than it looks with the HD. The drawbacks?…you figure that out.
"Amateurs Practice Until They Get It Right; Professionals Practice Until They Can’t Get It Wrong"
Just bought my dream bike: 1997 carbed FXD and, boy, someone swapped the front forks for beefier ones. I sure had trouble manuvering my bike at first. But I'm always practicing.
I’m looking to retire in Florida just need to find a great city to retire to. One of the things I do miss about California are the rides with my friends.
Women on horses and bikes are the prototype of warrior women, strong, valiant, determined, and beautiful. I love women on bikes.
Thanks for a great video! Hello from Canada
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for info about clutch, didn't know.
We need these special techniques to pass the test and I did it at 61 … no problemen at all !!
You took your test on a 900 LB motorcycle? I'd like to see the video.
Saw your video tip on using the front brake in curves / turns. Thanks much!! It has made a huge difference.
That sounds pretty risky.
With practice comes confidence--great videos
I took a rider safety course a few years ago by a husband and wife team . The lady drove a Street glide . Not sure what Jim drove . The lady was a very good instructor and was Jim. I wanted to go back and take the advanced course but they moved . I pretty sure the course saved my life several times . Patty is one of the best riders I ever seen
Thanks for great videos, got some family down where you filmed this, nice country...
So you can use the friction zone while in 2nd gear to make them curves? New rider. I’m still practicing in parking lots and your lessons are the ONLY ones I’m using.
Sure hope that You still have a download available for training , will take a look after the next video
Pretty cool. They’re big bikes! Best thing I ever learnt was doing a commentary whilst riding and driving! Check out UK police videos where they do this! Didn’t know about the dry vs wet clutch bit though. Huge thanks. And what’s this girl thing that’s going on in this day and age grandpa 😃
Geez, I gotta start practicing more!!
You should come to the uk and do some of the narrow winding country lanes we have. Of course the same techniques you have demonstrated Work very well here too. Excellent videos...
That is why we have BMW and Triumphs.
Great to see, Great to listen. Learning&Enjoy in same time! Looking for next one. ;)
Im a hard maneuvers Flight Instructor. Hard Maneuvering makes hard to knock down pilots, and bikers too.
Hey Jerry. That road looks nice but you really should come out to San Diego sometime and ride up to Palomar Mountain. I'm telling you, it's a beautiful ride and when you get to the top and look down, omg it will take your breath away.
The road to Idyllwild from the 74 is awesome, too, and so is the 74 - Palms to Pines to Indio. Just to name a couple other SoCal rides👍
On my ZX-14 I practice my figure 8’s on my street in the culdesac. It works good.
I lived in Crystal River and always had a Motorcycle. Ozello and Gulf Beach road were the few curvy places to ride. I now ride Eureka Springs Arkansas where there are no strait roads!
Great. We just added an Arkansas RLAP school.