How Do I Get Over The Fear Of Leaning My Motorcycle? Does The Weight Matter? No!!
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- Hello TH-camrs! A special hello to my fellow PRELOADERS! For those of you that aren't PRELOADERS yet, hit that subscribe button and become one. In this video I discuss leaning the motorcycle and steps to take to get over the fear of doing so. Trust and believe (Exercise #3) as well as a good command of the friction zone are the keys to successful turns with sufficient lean at low speeds.
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PRELOAD:
Engaging the throttle to raise the RPM’s (revolutions per minute) above idle and holding the throttle there, with the clutch pulled in (no power to the rear wheel, “in reserve” “PRELOADED”). This process will make power to the rear wheel available to the rider immediately when the clutch is opened up. There’s no need for the rider to be concerned with twisting the throttle for power because it’s already PRELOADED.
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Single Serpentine - Cones 15’ apart
U-Turn - 24’ x 40’
Right / Left Turn - Approach lane - 5’ , Turn lane - 7.5’
Figure 8 - 27’ x 46’
Double Off-Set Serpentine - Cones 30’ apart (long) 36’ (wide) Gates 8’ wide
Exercises
Exercise #1 - Stop and Go
Exercise #2 - Slow Ride
Exercise #3 - Trust and Believe
Exercise #4 - Right / Left Turn From A Stop
Exercise #5 - Single Serpentine
Exercise #6 - U-turn
Exercise #7 - Figure 8
Exercise #8 - Offset Double Serpentine
Bonus Exercise - The Maze
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You and Jerry Palladino are doing a great service for all riders. I’ve been riding for 23 years and can certainly get better with more practice. Thank you.
Thanks Mike! My pleasure.👍🏾😊
Jerry always seems to be critical of riders. There are no two ppl or riders alike.
Time to buy some cones!
Use cups or cans.
Thank you Robert.
I've been doing a lot of practicing, my wife knows I've been watching your videos, we were out riding the other day and I made a u turn, using what I've seen you do and say, and from nowhere my wife said " good job " that felt good.
I didn't think anyone would notice but me. Again thank you for making me a better and safer rider. Not just for me, but also for keeping my wife safe while riding with me.
Jimbo brother... Man it is my absolute pleasure. I think that's awesome because if your wife regularly rides with you, she noticed the difference in your riding. That is outstanding!👍🏾 And most importantly, you're insuring that she's safe and in so doing, she will feel safer. At the end of the day, that's really the most important thing... Our safety.
Excellent job Jim!!
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle Thanks so much for this great information!!!
@@danfazio9870 It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
You’re very humble and a Pro Rider! I have a lot of bad habits that watching your exercises will definitely help me. Thank you for your service.
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
You help people all over. The very definition of paying it forward. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks J! It's my pleasure.👍🏾😊
I cant speak for anyone else, but I would think there are others like me. My fear isn't so much that I'm afraid of getting hurt from leaning my bike, but the fear of damaging my motorcycle. I am retired after 40 years as a long haul trucker. I live on a very small income and I can barely afford my road king. If I damage it, its gonna take money that is hard to come up with for repairs. I'm pretty good at slow turns, but I am not to the point that I could drag my floor boards. Love your Vids, and I'm gonna keep trying to get over the financial fear!
You're not alone brother. My fear is also damaging the bike. If I hurt myself at slow speed, then I just get time off work. :-)
I understand completely. When you get a chance, give this video another look. I stress that you don't ever have to scrape your floorboards. That is not the point of this. It will be a goal for some, but not for all. You say that you're pretty good at slow turns already. That's great!👍🏾 That's the goal. Just keep practicing what you already are good at because it's all perishable.
Oh yeah, congratulations on your retirement buddy!👍🏾😊
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle thanks! If I knew I would live this long, I would have taken better care of myself!😂😂
@@heybruh3274 😂
@@bctruck 😂😂 you are blessed!
Thanks for this! I’m almost 70, female, and back on a Heritage after 17 yrs. Such good reminders. Building my confidence again through practice. Thank You!
Hi Barb. It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
What I really like is Robert's ability to recover from the turn/circle, upright the bike, and come to a slow, smooth stop in a short distance. That is impressive!!
Thank you very much!
One simple thing makes these videos better than Jerry's. The fact that you can hear the throttle on the audio. That makes a world of difference with understanding what you are saying for someone who does not ride. I don't want to discredit Jerry at all, both of you guys are absolutely fantastic and ya'll are performing a great service to the motorcycle community.
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my TH-cam channel!👍🏾😊 th-cam.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle
Love the videos. After riding for almost 20 years I finally got my “dream bike”. But being a small female on a BIG bike I realized how many bad habits I’ve developed over the years. While my Dream bike has been my greatest riding challenge yet, I’ve found your videos inspiring. The preloading concept has made a huge difference in how I approach the process. Thanks for teaching an old broad a neat new trick!
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊 Congratulations on your “dream bike”!
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Robert, I have watched tons of your videos. You and Jerry are the best out there. I'm a short guy and own a Road Glide. Your videos have helped me immensely. BTW I'm a retired Officer of 32 years myself. Never made the Motorcycle squad at my department but did about everything else in police work. Keep em coming brother, you're making a difference.
Hey James. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Also, thank you for the compliment and for your service!
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
5'5" with a 2022 Road Glide here. As soon as time and weather permits, I'm going to start practicing these slow maneuver skills. I'm still a new rider. Took the safety class but that was no where near the practice any rider needs.
23 years NYPD!!!! My salute Lt. Thanks for what you are doing here.
Thank you very much!
Mine as well my young'n uses a zero downtown on patrols.
Thanks for emphasising the importance of preloading, I recently did the learners course in Au, and my instructor never mentioned it once during the 2 days, but was telling us not to rev the bike - I think to preserve his company’s bikes..we then headed out onto the road and many of us stalled out there, lucky nobody was injured!
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my TH-cam channel!👍🏾😊 th-cam.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊 Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
I've been riding 2.9 years. Did go through the Motorman local course on this topic. It's the topic I struggle with the most. Your explanation about the use of the clutch and throttle was very helpful. I'm going to get out soon and practice this in a parking lot. Thank you.
It’s my pleasure. 😊
I’ve been through Solo training and watched tons of videos over the last six months. This is the first time I’ve heard hold steady friction in your turns. I’m obsessed with getting better and spend hours practicing. Thanks for the preloading tip, it really sunk in with me.
I love to read this! I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊
Hi Robert. Preloading is IMO counter intuitive. Late in life biker here, roughly 14 years experience First bike a tiny cruiser 600cc, then 2002 Honda VTX 1800 for all but 8 months of my experience. My bike was down for mechanical issues for 5 long years. Getting the bike back up with new rubber, brakes, and fluids has been a couple of months. I was semi worried if I still had it!! Quickly found the juices and muscle memory was stronger than I expected. During the couple of months of getting the bike ready to ride I stumbled on your awesome videos. Back to my opinion that pre loading being counter intuitive has to overcome muscle memory to slow throttle/gas when approaching a slow speed maneuvers. That’s why I say counter intuitive. Like when I learned snow skiing. Counter intuitive is to lean back skiing down a mountain and you’ll crash. Lean forward is what they tell you and it works. So during one of my first back in the saddle rides I took each opportunity to make a tighter u-turn than I would normally want to take on. Usually I would ride around a building if I could avoid a u-turn. After watching your vids I was confident to exploit my talents I already possessed in using throttle against the rear brake. Your explanation is so perfect. Here in Texas we’ve been snow ❄️ and iced in so no opportunities to do anything right now when I got the bike ready kind of sucks. However here in Texas in a week it could be 70* so riding has to wait a little longer. Shiny side up! Thank you Robert!,
Hey Ken. Thank you for the compliment, but more importantly for sharing your insight and a little bit about yourself with your fellow Preloaders! That's always appreciated!👍🏾😊
Got to admit you explained the technique for keeping in the turn and preloading better the “Motorman”! Thanks for that!
Thank you. It’s my pleasure. 😊
Hi mate, I'm a Ducati rider in Australia. I loved your video. You've got a big heart. Your instruction on turning is clear and it's easy to see you care about helping people perform simple " bread and butter " techniques on their bikes. 👍👍
Thank you very much!
Best description I've heard for scraping boards is "sharpening " the boards! Thanks for your efforts!
Very welcome Russ!
Awesome lesson as usual. I’m 67 and a new rider. Learning a lot from you and enjoying riding.
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
Went out last weekend and rode around figure 8s left turns right turns from a dead stop till I was dizzy lol i have been riding all my life but learned using the rear brakes was what I was doing wrong...after 10 minutes of doing it I had it thank you I have a 2016 roadglide and owned it since new love riding even more now appreciate your help ✨
I love hearing that! 👍🏾 “rode around figure 8s left turns right turns from a dead stop till I was dizzy” Those are the words of a true Preloader!!!😊👍🏾 As I always say, learning this skill will not only make you a safer rider, it will make riding more enjoyable for you. Case in point!
My pleasure John.
well ... i use the rear brakes a lot ... they can help you make a tight turn
@@davidjones-vx9ju 👍🏾
Thank you fo4 every video. I am now a Preloader after 50 years riding.
Thanks for the lessons man. Much respect for you being an officer for 22 years. That’s amazing!! A lot of my family are military and first responders so much love to you man. I’m 16 and a fairly new rider. I have a job at Docs Harley Davidson in Kirkwood here in the STL area. Constantly learning new things and exited for the future in the motorcycle world.
Hey Quentin. Thank you very much! 👍🏾
Yes! I have the same elevated apprehension of turning right over left! Your videos are a great help and inspiration for me. Thanks Robert!
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my TH-cam channel!👍🏾😊 th-cam.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Maybe the best presenter of low-speed tutorials ever. Been riding since I was 9, and I'm now 58. I lost 9 years riding due to a back injury. Been back on my FLHXS over the last couple of months. You teach me something new in every video I watch. Thanks Robert.
I'm on a 125cc bike after completing a cbt and yours and Jerry palledino's videos are a great help. Thankyou!
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Love your content! These older videos have become part of my “start of riding season” routine. Our snow has just melted so just starting to ride. For 40 years I have always made the first few rides training. The preload concept wasn’t taught years ago. It really works.
Thank you very much! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
After 20 years I’ve been riding, I’ve learned more from 2 of ur videos so far. Thank you.
That’s awesome Pat! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊
The fact that if you accelerate it when is gonna fall, it is not gonna fall is insane fact good to know
That’s right. Trust & Believe!©️
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my TH-cam channel!👍🏾😊 th-cam.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
THANK YOU ROBERT SIMMONS! I AM A NEW RIDER. YOU MADE ME A MORE CONFIDENT AND COMFORTABLE RIDER ON MY STREET GLIDE !
It’s my pleasure. 😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
Hey Robert. Good morning.
Always good content. I appreciate that you have reinforced the "learning process" instead of just the desired result. Unlike many other channels, your insight demonstrates a realistic understanding of the student mindset.
Hey Sean. Thanks! I guess that's so because I always have the student mindset. I'm always learning!👍🏾😊
I've also found while teaching my son that not only preloading and keeping it loaded matters but that he keeps his nose pointed in the direction he is turning so he's always looking where he wants to go. I've found if he does this his turns are cleaner and tighter. I measured out the figure eight the msf class teaches and set him to doing it. But after realizing it was way to easy for him I started shorteninghis box on him till the box was well under half the size. He kept it loaded but more importantly he kept his nose pointed where he wanted to be. It was all in great fun trying to trip him up just a little but not only did he not trip up he rode that box like a pro. When we first tried this exercise the day before he struggled but the next day. After watching your video he improved and no longer struggles. We discussed your video and I told him I also thought he wasn't turning his head far enough and he commented how he was looking the rest of the way with his eyes . That's when I suggested to point with his nose not his eyes so between a little tweak on how to look and keeping it loaded he's turning into a pretty great slow speed rider. Thank you for passing on what you have learned through all your years as a motor cop. What you do is a very valuable service to riders everywhere.
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊 Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
Great video! you are so right about the friction zone. Once a rider can understand and is confident with the friction zone it opens up a whole new world of riding.
Thanks Paul! That means a lot coming from you!👍🏾😊
I'm now a preloader, we appreciate your years of service to the community and sharing the knowledge you have. So you are much appreciated as well!!
Thank you very much! 👍🏾
Thank you. The technical lesson really help me. Last night, it was the First time I made a u turn successfully on a 20’ wide street. Rev to around 2000 and listen to the engine at 2000, did it for me. I’m not afraid to lean my bike any more.
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I did it!!
@@supra8544 Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁
*Effortlessly go around in a circle multiple times and say, ok let's do this!😊 I will get there very soon. 🙏🏽
I have no doubt that you will, if that's your goal! If it's not, that's fine too.😊
Thank you so much!!! You and others like you are doing so much to help us all be better riders and people!!! God bless you my friend!!!
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my TH-cam channel!👍🏾😊 th-cam.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
You are a awesome teacher and rider. I keep watching and watching I practice then watch more. Your videos are great. I have alot to learn. I do feel better when I ride after listening and watching you. Thank you for what you do.
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my TH-cam channel!👍🏾😊 th-cam.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
That’s a recipe for success Ed! Watch and then PRACTICE! Then repeat! Keep it up brother!👍🏾
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Thanks from an absolute beginner... last practice session went much better with your tips ringing in my ears 😊
My pleasure. I'm very happy my videos helped you!👍🏾😊
I like the thought process you are teaching about pre-loading. I have never heard it explained like that so well. Thank you for this video. I just subscribed to your channel. Thank you for your years of service!
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊
EXCELLENT CONTENT!
Thank you Robert.
Explaining the mechanics of leaning help me understand and build my confidence so I'm ready to practice with less fear. 🔥👍❤
Thank James!👍🏾 It's my pleasure.😊
After watching a couple of your videos, all can say is that you are an excellent excellent instructor! Sharing your experience and knowledge with the rest of us is commendable! Thank you for your dedication!
Thank you very much Monte! It’s my pleasure. 😊
Right on man! Glad I found your channel. I did 20 years with the RCMP up here in Canada. I'm just getting into riding, thanks for the great video.
Thank you very much! Also, thank you for your service! 👍🏾
Awesome explanation and demonstration man. I think its cool that someone such as yourself will take the time to help other riders. You have earned my subscription my friend.
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁
Getting back on a bike in a few days. First time in 5 years. Been watching videos to help refresh my mind. Thank you for what you do. And your service as an officer!
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 It’s my pleasure. 😊 I'm happy that you're back in the game! Be careful out there.
I love how you speak with encouragement to your students. They will leave learning something because of your attitude and encouragement to being safe and mastering their bikes
Thank you very much! 👍🏾
This has been very helpful. I’ve struggled with a while on this but the believe & trust if there’s power to rear wheel it won’t fall”- it helped immensely. Very grateful. Thanks much Robert
My pleasure James!😊👍🏾
Thank you for this and all your videos. Cant wait to practice this on my days off this wknd. Im excited to work on this. I just got my cones so now I have real markers to work with. Im so stoked about my progress so far but know I am far from where I want to be befpre I really venture out. I have a decent parking lot close to my house which I practice at than I finish with going on my designated route I follow and every session I add 1 more leg to my route each session. Im taking it real slow and building on my skill. I really feel myself improving each session even if only a little. I love this channel so much and am greatful!
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my TH-cam channel!👍🏾😊 th-cam.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Slow and steady wins the race! Keep up the good work. Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! © 👍🏾
I just became a pre loader. Thanks for the hard work, outstanding explanation and your service. Working hard on your drills. Thanks again.
Thanks for watching and subscribing! Also thank you for the compliments! It's my pleasure.
ThNk you this one was made for me. I started the another tip one and stopped as you suggested to watch this one. Awesome. What a wonderful teacher you are. One thing to know knowledge but to share in such a way to teach is a gift. Thank you. So happy to have found you.
It’s my pleasure. 😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
saw you on Jerry Palladino's channel and you impressed even him. Keep up the good work, thank you for these videos...
Thanks, will do!
Robert; you are such a great, natural communicator; listening to your explainations is just like watching the moovie of what you are explaning. Thank you for your passion and energy.
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
Thanks so much for these critical pointers. I have asked others how I get over the fear of leaning to the right and they couldn’t answer. Now I know. Also, I’ve never heard about preloading until I watched your videos. It certainly makes sense and should help me become more confident doing slow maneuvers whether leaning to the left or right. Thank you sooo much!
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
Great video and thanks for your service Officer. I'm a MSF Rider Coach and I practice a lot but it's so easy to fall into bad habits like blipping the throttle doing slow speed maneuvers. That's my nemesis. Thanks for the reinforcement of proper procedure.
Thank you very much Mike! It’s my pleasure. 😊
Glad I found your channel. I've been riding 40 plus years always something to learn/re-learn. Ride safe Brother.
Thank you very much! 👍🏾😊
I also liked the view of your body position (torso straight up, counter weight, and switching when changing direction).
Thank you for making this video. It made a huge difference on my confidence in riding my bike
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
I cannot thank you enough! I went out yesterday and applied these techniques and I was BLOWN AWAY! I absolutely killed it. This really works! I'm a PRE LOADER NOW!!!! Keep Paying It Forward 🙌🤝
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-Capt. Johnny
That’s awesome Johnny!! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
It’s surprising how rusty I get by spring. Living in southern Alberta we can’t ride from October/November till April/May depending on the year. I practice slow maneuvering every spring at the arena parking lot at the end of my street. I feel useless for the first hour 😂. Your videos have refined the way I maneuver and I thank you for your time!
Proud to be a pre-loader Robert, stay safe brother ✌🏼
I love that you’re an avid praticer! I know I just made up a word but I don’t care. Wait... I have a better word... Preloader!!!👍🏾😊
Robert, this is the most important video I have ever seen on motorcycle control technique. I have watched this over and over in order to grasp every pearl of motorcycle wisdom you have put forth here. I’ve watched every one of your practice sessions, and I practice a lot, especially in my head (even in a distant land as I’m overseas with the military,) but this video and the one on rear braking are the keys to really understanding how those 3 points of control - friction zone, rear brake, and pre-loaded (and loaded) throttle - makes all motorcycles safe, and fully controllable. Without this control, leaning equals dropping. Thank you for your profound teachings. Keep up the excellent work.
That’s is fantastic! I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Also, thank you for the compliment! 👍🏾
That’s is fantastic! I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Also, thank you for the compliment! 👍🏾
Thanks for the video and the reference to RPM. I could clearly hear the difference and the slight adjustment you made to maintain that RPM. Also, the comment regarding revving the engine vs a steady rpm. Thanks again.
My pleasure Tom. 👍🏾
Great video, thanks for helping keeping your fellow riders safe(r).
Your message about complacency is spot on as much as the one about practicing. People forget too often that you have to put something in first, to gain a win. Love your channel, keep up the great work 👍👍👍
Thank you very much! Great minds think alike.👍🏾😊
Thank You. My confidence grows the more I practice Great Instruction Be Safe.
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Good to know.
Thanks for taking the time to make these very helpful videos, and thank you for your service.
It’s my pleasure Dave. 😊
At 21:22 What I learned was not so much the position of your clutch hand, but noticed that you sit straight up while the motorcycle leans during turns rather than you leaning together with the motorcycle. In other words, I learned & observed your body position, not clutch position. (although you haven't mentioned body position, as least not yet)
Thanks for all your efforts which benefits us all. Thumbs up!
Thanks Jeff. But just to be clear, the position of your clutch (being in the friction zone) is the most important thing. Body position isn’t important at all as it pertains to making turns. Counterbalancing just makes the rider feel the sensation of falling less.
Really liking these videos. Good approach to showing where the clutch is supposed to nbe, listening to the rev. Loading the throttle...all better information than I got from the MSF course. Boy do I wish you had regular training up here in the MD...
I'll be taking some of these techniques and heading to an empty parking lot this Spring and practicing.
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Also, thank you for the compliment! I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Glad that you will be practicing this spring.
Thank you for making this video of slow circle turns. I have ridden for years, bud never knew the way to control the lean that you demonstrated today. Will practice, practice, practice. Thank you.
It’s my pleasure Rich. 😊 Keep me apprised of your progress, if you don’t mind.
Your videos have helped me tremendously with slow speed riding. Thank you brother 🇺🇸
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
Just discovered your channel and subscribed. Really helpful info as I learn to boss my '21 Street Glide Special (upgraded from a '20 Ducati Multistrada). Felt like I took a step back with my skills when handling the Street Glide, but will practice what you are preaching. Biggest thing I learned today from your video here was to ***listen*** to my engine once I had the throttle above idle in the preload stage. It made concentrating on my clutch and brake much easier because it removed my focus on the throttle. Just had to listen to keep power going. THANK YOU!
Awesome!! I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
It’s my pleasure. 😊
Glad I’m up. Just finished watching the last practice session. Just got my bike and truck ready to drive up this weekend for Sunday. Can’t wait. I’m excited
Sounds good! Did you prepare the Hold Harmless Agreement form? I haven't received one from you and it's needed for you to be able to practice.
No not yet. Going to this evening.
@@thomasmozo6158 awesome!👍🏾
Another great and informative video as usual. Thanks for the featured video at the end. What an honor.
Jim Viviani
Thanks Jim and thank you for sharing yourself with your fellow Preloaders!👍🏾😊
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle thanks for the feature. I shared your channel to some FB motorcycle groups I belong to spread the word about slow speed skilled riding. You provide a valuable resource to the riding community.
Thanks
Robert! I love your videos. I’ve watched a few and they’re sensible and clear..
I’m always nervous doing u-turns on a cruiser in a gravel parking lot…
Hey Bill. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
i'm an older rider with 55 years of experience, and Robert i wanted to say thank you, Can't wait till spring to hit the parking lots
My pleasure Bruce. 👍🏾
In your videos you are solo specific on what you say that is giving me my own confidence. I was practice with my road glide and feel more confident a thanks to you. I want to be a preloaded so I practice practice practice.
Good for you Dave!!👍🏾Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded brother!!!
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I will you inspire me.
@@davidcolon3840 thank you! I don't take that lightly.👍🏾
Great video and great info! I admire you presentation skills as well. I've been sharpening my boards and treating them like hero pegs for a few decades, but there's always room for improvement. Thanks for your involvement in the biker community.
Thank you Ron for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Also, thank you for the compliment!👍🏾😊
Very good instruction. I’m only a two year rider. I started on a Yamaha V-Star 950 and now one year on a 1700 Vulcan Voyager. I just started training with clutch, throttle and brake working together to get better turn control and this vid clearly broke it down to the basics. Just what I needed. Smart stuff. Really cool. Thank you 😉
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Also, thank you for the compliment! It’s my pleasure. 😊
One fluid motion at stop with the side stand. Slick.
Thanks!
Thank you for joining the Facebook group I'm in and giving us the link to find you here. I'm an older rider in my late 60s. You give great advice on how to develop good technique. I've been riding for many years but never at slow speeds. I'm just learning what the friction zone is and ready to try it out.
It’s my pleasure. 😊 That’s awesome! Never too late to learn. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
I am so glad that I have found your channel, extremely helpful. Thank you Sir
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊
Just came across this video thinking of going from a sport bike to a bagger . Never rode a big touring bike awesome tips never stop learning. You just gained a follower and thank you for your service 🙌🏻
Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 It’s my pleasure. 😊
I know how you feel man. Been a sport bike guy all my adult life made the switch to a bagger a couple years ago. Its a different world. My problem with leaning is not fear for injuries its fear of scratching that expensive bike and being embarrassed. Ive tried watching ride like a pro but to be honest Mr Jerry is just not a people person. So it kinda turns people off from getting the whole idea of it. This guy here is awsome and explains things clear. Ive always watch the police riders at the bike rallies and I plan to keep practicing till I get that good. Ive always had skill on two wheels but low speed skill on a 800 lb bike is a learned art for sure. Im glad I found this channel bc I read a post the other day on a vid that said I will always laugh at the guy duck walking his bike but will never laugh at the guy who drops it from trying to do it right. Definitely about to hit the subscribe button. And good luck with your change over. My wife laughed at me the first time I rode off and reached my feet for the pegs behind me instead of the floor boards in front of me.
@@charlesgreer7641 thanks brother. Very well said!
Awesome video, clearly articulated and great tips! Looking forward to springtime. Keep on, Keepin on! :)
Thank you!👍🏾😊
Just passing a big Thank You! I've watched many videos and found yours to have the biggest impact on my skill building. The way you present yourself and the skill training is excellent and not talking down on putting a foot down or duck walking while learning is great. I just purchased my first cruiser a couple weeks ago, Yamaha Star 1100 Custom Midnight. Coming from a Suzuki Bandit 600S. I was very intimidated by slow maneuvering do to the landing back rather than forward. Lets face it - scared :). Using your training I have become more and more comfortable and the pre-load plus adding power to the rear wheel when you feel like your going to fall works 100%.
It’s my pleasure Tom. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Congratulations on your new motorcycle! Now show it who the Boss is!👍🏾
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I've never had this type of passion to keep going out and practice. Purchased cones which has been helping as well. I seen measurements of where they should be placed. Was that your website ? I can't we've in and out of them at a good pace. I'm putting them to close.
Hi Robert, My Husband just brought me a 2016 FLSTC Heritage. this is my 3rd bike 1st 2000 yamaha V-=Star 2nd, 09 HD 1200 Sportster. So I came across ur channel and decided to subscribe. I like what I hear & c, This Softail is beautiful and I hear is comfortable. My goal is to be confident and enjoy this new bike cuz it is a bigger bike but durable, I can down shift with my heel and this bike has Cruise Control which I like, etc. So I will be watching ur channel closely so this summer I can enjoy the ride. So far so good on what I have seen. Thanks Robert ..............Michelle
Congratulations on the new bike! Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 Also, thank you for the compliment!👍🏾😊
Well done, and I don't care how long or how many miles a person has under their belt. If you're not able to control your motorcycle at slow speeds than your not a "skilled rider".
I appreciate that your channel concentrates on slow speed skills because that's where we need the most techniques.
And you convey them very well.
Thank you very much! Of course I agree with you.😊👍🏾
Thank you for what you do. Great video, as always! Looking forward to when I can make it to one of your practices but in the meantime I watch (and re-watch) your videos then practice in local parking lots. I've only been riding since November 2020 but have been able to make very solid progress on my slow speed skills thanks to your instruction and advice. Keep the videos coming and thanks again for sharing your knowledge!
Hey Jeremy. Thank you very much and it's my pleasure! You're very fortunate because you're engaged in slow riding skills in the early stages of your riding career so most of what you practice will be the way you always ride, which will ensure you're a better, safer, well rounded rider and that is an asset to our community.
Great job and keep it up brother!👍🏾
Robert as a fellow retired officer and new 2021 FLHXS owner I really appreciate the training you are sharing. It’s become a ritual for me to try to study what you are doing and explaining and then go execute for my own practice.
Keep it coming brother.
Semper Fi
Mitch
Only ten minutes in to your video I hit subscribe! Made me feel more confident just listening to ya. I went from a 250 rebel to a 883 Iron. I just want to feel as confident or even more on my new bike as I was the 250! Thanks so much for great content
Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 Keep practicing and your confidence will continue to grow. Once that happens, the rest will take care of itself.
I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Awesome Robert, I went thru Wheel school in the mid 90's. As a former MOS I'm always looking to improve my HD skills. Thanks to you I'm relearning things and hopefully shedding bad habits.
Thank you very much! Also, thank you for your service!
It’s my pleasure. 😊
I am in California Riverside County, Im just found your videos, so I been practicing in my 2009 Yamaha Strorliner S 19cc , I boughtit in 2009 I put 1900 miles n parked it, I just pulled out again in Dec 2020 n thanks to your videos Im doing 75 % better..thank you my friend..
That is fantastic!! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
You're awesome. I'd love to take a class with you as an instructor. Just watching you takes the stress off.
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure.
Appreciate this channel so much Bro. Trust and Believe showed me that I need more practice than i thought I did. haha Thanks for all you do!
Thanks Tony! My pleasure.👍🏾😊
I’m new in the riding and I really appreciate your skills and professional advice. Thank you god bless you and your family.
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊
I heard scraping and a smile was on my face.. preloading 💥
And Keep It Loaded!!
This is a really great video! I think every rider can improve in some way and for me it's having the confidence to lean more on my heavier bike and "trusting and believing" as you say! (especially rights) I'd love to take a course from you are a gifted teacher. You also have a new sub - fantastic videos Robert.
Thank you very much Christian! Also, thank you for the compliment! I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! 👍🏾
Its all way a pleasure looking at the level of the skills of all the preloaders I'm looking discuss fa few options.... keep safe.
Thank you.
Right on brother! Very informative and professional. Stay safe/Ride safe!
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
ANOTHER helpful and well-done video. Thank you!
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Great Chanel, thanks for paying it forward 💪🏽
Thanks Louie! My pleasure.👍🏾😊
Your explanations are more informative than "Ride like a Pro" videos!
Thank you very much!
Great Vid ! Thank you Robert . This will help me tremendously !👊
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I know I appreciate it very much. It helps with my everyday riding immensely.
It is my pleasure. I'm happy to know that!👍🏾😊
This was great!! Thank you so much for this breaking it down even further . The video while showing your clutch hand positioning actually showed me more about the correct position to be sitting at Your arm position while holding on the both grips( I think have same bars) I’m pushing into my left side with my elbow and almost my knee but if I stayed upright better I’d have a bit more room to bring bars further over. Those little pieces like that of here’s “how and why “ are great for all skill levels.
Thanks!👍🏾 I'm happy it was helpful. Those are the stock bars on my bike and there days are numbered!