Robert: bought my first street glide in SoCal 2 months ago. First Harley. Your teaching has taken me from terrified to confident! You have NO idea what you’ve done for me! I practice every step in the Lowe’s parking lot in the evenings. I now feel so much safer, confident, and LOVE riding my bike! My first week, I just stared at it in terror before I found you. Made myself a paid subscriber without a second thought! Thank you again brother, you’re awesome.
Mr. Simmons, when you say be the boss of your bike.That's what i'm shooting for .I luv it ,unfortunately i live in michigan and now its cold and its snowing cant' practice ,waiting for spring .That doesnt stop me from watching and rewatching your videos.
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!
Hello Robert, my name is Joe. I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate everything you have done. Keep up all the hard work. You're an amazing person. Long story short, I don't have a motorcycle endorsement. I went out and bought a motorcycle. That was super big, and I am terrified of it. accidents that kept happening on my old bike Will haunt me for life.The mindset I had was that I'll never learn until I get one. So I brought it home on a trailer and parked it in the garage. I found you on TH-cam. Watch the video about being a boss of your motorcycle Found out what I was doing wrong So I had to go see for myself I pulled my bike out of the garage Knowing I didn't have an endorsement. I Had insurance and a permit Took it anyway I had to see Had A-blast felt super comfortable doing circles in the parking lot Scraping had A-blast Got it home 1st thing I did hopped on the Internet got my endorsement on a small bike. Now I'm 100% legal.I take my bike out of the garage today Went to the same parking lot I went to when I had A-blast And I had the worst time of my life Super scared can't turn put my feet down all the time I Tryd to ride it like the instructors trained me to do. And almost hurt myself. Maybe it was just not my day. I'm taking it back out tomorrow. When my kids go to school, I get 4 hours to myself, hoping I'll be able to get this down. Thanks again for everything you do, Robert. And keep on keeping people safe. I appreciate it. Thanks again
I have watched a lot of videos about slow riding, turning and u turns but you have advice that the other ones don't that has made a difference, thanks !!!!
This legend likes every comment and replies to most if not all! This shows how dedicated and committed he is to ensuring everybody's safety. FOR FREE! I've got a lot of respect for you sir. Thank you!
Hello Robert, I took delivery on my 2020 Fat Boy 114 yesterday, today was my maiden voyage. Back in January I became a Pre-Loader, “Trust & Believe.” Then in June I found Fast Eddie. I divide my time between your Master Classes and his. I got through chapter four in “Total Control 2nd Edition,” more videos on turning and being the Boss of my bike and the Boss of my Friction Zone, and Front Break. Then I got Fast Eddie’s phenomenal app. I put on my SS modular helmet, (SS stands for Sub Surface Warfare), SS gloves, Sedici jacket, and Tourmaster pants. I looked straight, bars straight, found the friction zone, covered my foot break and lifted my left foot as I rolled down my driveway over the trench to a right turn. My neighbor, a rider, saw me do 5 donuts to the left then 5 to the right and leaning into all four turns on our court, then I took off down the road. She said, “You’re ready for Bike Week! Are you sure this is your first time?” I down shifted and duck walked my first U-ie, 😂 On the fifth U-ie I wasn’t able to stay on the road even in lock, but I locked the fork through the turn on the grass with a left foot touch. A garbage truck was approaching, I forced myself not to look as they cheered me on. On my fourth jaunt off my court, down the road I kept my feet on the boards, road the grass and jetted back to my house…all on my FIRST BIKE! I’m scheduled for the Harley Academy in two weeks. Now I’m going to earn my White Belt. Thank you for all you do and the top shelf instruction you give. Going to practice emergency breaking, pre-loading, and Trust & Believe. ET1(SS/SW/MTS) USN, Ret. 🦅 of a 🪶 Rock2Gether Robert, can you bring back to bandanna and the black Gator Wrap. I want the 🌍 to know I am the Boss of my 🏍.
Congratulations on your new motorcycle! And more importantly, congratulations on your quest to be the Boss of said motorcycle! Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 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! Keep it up and please let me know how your class goes.
Thank you Robert for all that you do! I am a new rider. Took my MSF class last summer and have been having difficulty making my right hand turns from a stop. They’re too wide! What you’re teaching here, makes total sense. Why don’t they teach this is MSF classes? Maybe you need to think about having your own MSF course nation wide because a lot of the classes don’t care and just pass you even if you should have failed it. Think BIGGER Robert! Help more people learn the right way from the very beginning.
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! These videos actually help a lot of new riders. It’s really just a matter of who takes the time to watch them and then go practice the techniques.
now you have to know, that there is one guy in germany, who takes your lessons and practice, practice, practice. And if anybody ask me in a view years, where i learned all that skills, i can tell them from a rentired police officer from NY, doesn't that sounds really great! Keep on going, that's really great!
Robert, I hit the like and definitely subscribe button. How can anyone not want to? You are a great rider and instructor "teacher". A true gentleman that wants to help others ride better and safer. I hear you ask some of the new preloaders on a scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate themselves. They most likely are not rating themselves on slow riding. Anyone can go down then road at higher speeds, like you say. the bike goes by itself. Slow riding is totally different. I love how you emphasize that over and over again. I have been riding since 1981, I would rate my skills at 4 or 5 and I still learn everyday I ride. More so now that I watch your channel. Like some riders say, I have been riding for 50 years. Probably riding wrong all of those years. I will be practicing your techniques . Thank you for your dedication for doing these videos. Also, most importantly THANK YOU for you police career serving the community .
I'm a retired Federal L.E. and I just wanted to thank you for your help and time teaching people to ride. I love your videos it helps me a lot about riding motorcycle. I would like to meet you someday, that would be great to meet a LE brothe.
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 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 your service!
I'm 61yrs old and finally got myself a Harley Electra glide classic. I used to ride dirt bikes, what a difference !big heavy beast! lol Going to start out with the slow race for sure !Enjoyed you vids so far . thanks
I’ll be using all your techniques tomorrow when I finally get a chance to take out my bike for the first time with a experience rider.. wish me luck.. thanks for your time again rob.. I’ll be practicing all the time for sure..
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I jus got back in from my ride.. did about 50 mile stop and go riding no more that 40 mph... and the preloading really helped I did my first U turn... the guy I was riding with asked me why my rpm were up I told him I’m pre loading jus in case I need the power I have it...
Robert too bad I"m in Toronto Ontario Canada I would have loved to come out and practice with you.You are an asset to the motorcycle community.I do take your techniques and practice them.PS I don't understand how you can devote your time and knowledge cost free
Yes too bad. I have several Canadians that said as soon as the borders open, their coming. 👍🏾 Also, thank you for the compliment! I know I could be making a killing doing this, but the help I provide makes me feel much better about it just providing it rather than charging people for it. That’s kind of what sets my channel apart from the others.
I live in California but you make me want to ride to Georgia to join one of your class days. Thank you for all the time you put into this. You make the world a better place!
Robert is definitely awesome. There are others though. I think Fast Eddie ( aka Greg Widmar) of Motojitsu is based in California ( not sure which area of it thought). I want to say he currently is in Austin TX but my timing might be incorrect.
@@motoryzen thanks. I liked Fast Eddie's content but I don't think his knowledge comes close to Robert's or the other motor police vets out there. Many of the techniques him and others discuss are in direct contradiction with these. A large parking lot and some video footage to self-critique might be the next best thing.
Love your channel..been riding for years and have watched tons of vids but your's it's the best I've ever watched when it comes to low speed skills. "Trust & believe", words of wisdom!👍
Wow! You are really skilled. These videos are great! I’m glad I found your channel. I’ve subscribed for sure. And I’m recommending you to others! The whole idea of preloading and using that friction zone the way you do is amazing! Thanks for paying it forward!
Alway practicing your techniques Robert. 16 ft U turn last week in front of a motorcycle club ( guys watching) just kept telling myself “ keep it loaded” 😂🤣
I love the emphasis on the "TRUST AND BELIEVE"! I can't wait until the weather breaks here in TX to get out and put to practice what you convey to us PreLoaders! Appreciate you Mr. Simmons! And for the knuckleheads...I'd like to see you do better than this! I can't fathom how there could be negative commentary on something you show works in real time. Men lie, women lie, videos don't! Keep up the good work and kudos to your queen as well for the support she gives. Nothing keeps a man motivated more than a woman who supports his vision.
Unfortunately I live in Virginia and cannot make it to your practice sessions. 😕 I sure wish I could. I do really enjoy watching your videos and they are very informative. Thank you so much for sharing and making us all better Riders. God bless.😍🙏👍
Hi Robert. Thank you for your great lessons and dedication to keep us riders ride safe. Greeting from Cairo, Egypt. Hope to meet you one day. God bless you and your family.
What America and Canada for that matter needs, is more people like you Robert. If everyone was like you we would be a much better and less divided society. Respect brother.
Robert, Thanks for your enthusiasm and dedication to teach new riders like myself. I have been riding for a year now and I am still having trouble making tight u turns (fear of leaning at slow speed). I really liked this video and I will incorporate these techniques in my practice sessions.
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Keep practicing brother and watching the videos. Absorb as much as you can. It will happen eventually.👍🏾 Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!!
Hey, Robert. I'm on the Facebook groups you've been joining lately. So happy to have you with us. I think there is one thing about this kind of riding and the people who train like this all share - and you hit on it in this video - we are all motivated by the people who are new to this and we all want to make each other better riders. Whether you train like this to prepare for the rodeos, to become a more confident rider or just to look cool, it doesn't matter. Once you learn this stuff and can control your bike at slow speeds, you're a safer rider and everybody wins. Good stuff here, sir. I hope we get to meet sometime. Keep up the great work.
I'm a new rider in a sense that I just got back on a bike after almost 40 years. My last bike was a KZ 400 now I'm on a CVO Ultra Limited. What a difference time has made. Yes slow speed has put fear in me. However due to your videos I'm slowly getting better. Thank you. Yes I definitely will keep watching and following to learn so I can conquer my uh-oh times
I've ridden for many years and I actually feel like I've gotten worse since purchasing my large cruiser (ultra limited). I'm just not as confident at tight turns and u-turns. I hear what you say about all bikes are the same so I will keep this in mind and practice. I'm new to your channel and I enjoy it. BTW, thanks for your police service. I bet you enjoy Georgia over NY, lol.
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’ve done several videos with my Limited CVO. Even one 2-up one with my wife. Check that out when you get a chance.
I don’t know why I clicked this video. Started watching already with a negative attitude thinking OK let’s see what this guy says. What a surprise! I must say it is very hard to put into words technique and skill used for operating a Large motorcycle. You did a fantastic job Sir. All I can add is that time in the saddle is crucial for the skills to develop. People think it’s hard to ride fast. Try riding slow. Great content here.
Thank you so much for your way of showing how to do U-turns and the sound of your bike. I still have a couple of weeks before I can take my bikes out and am anxious since one is DCT. In May I have 4 or 5 rehabs that I take every year. I think everyone should take those rehab courses, but many are just too good for that and like duck walking their bike.
Robert! I started watching your videos a month before I got my V-Star 1100. I’ve been putting into practice everything you teach because I have a finely-tuned sense of self-preservation. I refuse to be intimidated by any machine, and I’ve been having a blast being the boss of my motorcycle! I’ve been riding for three weeks and have logged 1900 miles. I just turned 67 the other day, and I want to wring all I can out of every day, in the safest and most fun way possible! Of course, there’s a “cool factor” to scraping my boards, and I’ll be doing that by the end of this week. Michigan’s riding season is relatively short, so I’m tearing it up! Thanks for your instructions!
Been watching your video’s along with Mr. Jerry’s. You both are awesome and have so much experience to pass on. I’m a reentry rider and going to go through the MSF class in a couple weeks. Y’all’s videos and advice have made a difference in how I look at riding now compared to when I was younger. My goal is to ride with both you and Jerry in the future.. wish me luck..
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle thank you brother! I’m retiring (or planning to) from my agency in about 4 years. Want to get ready for the time off from dealing with the bad guys and get out of the house with the boss. She deserves it! Hopefully by then I’ll be confident enough to ride 2 up with her to see her family in Corpus Christi, Texas
After more than 70 surgical procedures in the last 11 years, (yes that's seventy), I was unable to ride for 3 plus years. I was the Safety Officer of a touring motorcycle group and my " claim to.fame" was that I could do figure 8',s in 2 parking spaces wide and 2 long on a full dresser. Needless to say I'm terribly out of practice. My back is fused from the shoulder blades to the tail bone, a couple vertebrae in the neck, I have an electric heart beat. No beat of my own so a pacemaker runs me constantly. Both knees have had work, I have an implanted pain pump, my right ankle gets quite enlarged by the end of the day. And the list goes on !@#%.and I'm 70 years old. I've not only watched your videos but studied them. I love your presentations but I have a tough time keeping my Drifter, ( Indian look-a-like) upright at a stop because of a bad left knee so that I can keep my brake covered. I've also had to use my.front brake more than you would like because of this. Please don't tell my to get a trike, I have a goldwing with a trike kit but it just isn't me. I'm old and crippled but I have a folding cane in the saddle bag and I'm not ready to give up riding. Your Videos have been a true inspiration. I wish that I was closer and could.make it to practice session, I'm in Michigan. Thanks for all you do and don't fault me for a few flaws in my procedural riding technique Keep those videos coming !!! God Bless !
Hey Frank. Brother you are indestructible! Thank you very much for your kind words. 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’ve said before if for some reason you can’t do things a certain way, you have to improvise and that’s all that you’re doing. But please be careful out there. Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!!
The other day, I was sitting at a red light in my 5.0 GT. As the light turned green, I caught myself saying, “preload, baby!” Lol Thanks for all that you do, Robert!
Very fortunate to have found this video. Looking forward to watching them all. I started riding dirt bikes at 5 years old and got a motorcycle license at 16. I'm 57 and fortunate enough to have never been hurt. Only times I have been down on street bikes (couple of times) has always been at slow speeds and learned early the importance of slow speed proficiency. You, my friend, are definitely the boss of your bike. Consider me a preloader! Look forward to making the trip to Pooler and meeting you. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m very happy that you understand the importance of this skill! Also, thank you for the compliment! Looking forward to practicing with you.
Good day Lt. Another great video and lesson. May I suggest one more tip for slow speed turns and leaning for u-turns, should you choose to revisit this lesson again? Aside from the keys of pre-loading, friction zone, rear break and head and eyes, if you are at the point where you are continually successful in practicing those skills. And you've grasped the need for that little bit of speed (6-8 mph). Now try to add counter balance, slight at first and progress to more as your confidence builds. This will definitely help getting over the feel of leaning as well as increasing lean angle confidence, thereby decreasing turning radius. One more step to Being the Boss of Your Motor. I hope I'm not overstepping. Keep up the GREAT work you're doing. Have fun and be safe. Faithful Pre-loder.
Let me start by saying you can never overstep if you're trying to help fellow Preloaders! That's what this is all about... Each one, teach one. I don't discuss counter balancing because I don't do it. It's not really necessary in slow speed riding, although there are people that do it. Thanks for mentioning it though.👍🏾
As someone getting ready to start riding again I am thankful I accidentally found your channel . When I was a younger rider none of this was even a thought to me it was all the going fast . Looking forward to putting your teachings to practice.
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I'm glad you found my channel as well! Most riders are like you were. My hope is more and more will understand the importance of this skill and accept the challenge of mastering it.👍🏾
Man these videos are crucial. I just bought my first Harley 14 SG and I cant wait to practice these exercises. Coming off of 20 years of sport bikes I never focused on going slow and only used the rear brake for emergency stops. Looking forward to reprogramming my brain. Thank you for your time and dedication. Be blessed.
I can't afford to send any money right now, as I spent it all o cancer . Haha. But I am gonna share this on my fb and maybe some of my friends will help. You put on a great show and I like everything I have seen. Keep up the good work as you are helping folks who need it .
Outstanding instructor, outstanding instructions, outstanding human being. Just watching your videos, I was able to go out first time & put it into practice. Yes in my backyard, get my permit april 23rd , road test may 4th. I'm already confident I'll do fine due to your teaching & years on bigger dirtbikes. So not a total rookie.. thank you so much for what you do.
Thank you very much Jim! 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! 👍🏾👍🏾😊
Robert - your channel is amazing! You're an exceptionally talented instructor. As a 35-year Army veteran, I've seen many instructors in my day, and you are one of the best. Thank you so much. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. (I'm an old guy who wants to learn how to ride - this summer I'll take an MSF course and buy a bike - I think)
Your the only person whos videos I watch from beginning to end without skipping parts. The way you explain things is like you got in my head, figured out where im thinking wrong and give a fix for it. Cant wait to get out and start practicing as soon as the weather here in Mi. gets warmer. Thank you sir for doing all that you do!
Wow! I heard you say you’re in Pooler Georgia and I immediately subscribed. I’m in Savannah. I just came across your videos today as I was looking for something else! Looking forward to watching and learning and possibly even practicing with you soon!
Wow is right! You’re right next door! Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 Now what do you mean “possibly practicing with you”?! Make it happen!😄👍🏾
Keep speaking from the heart ❤ I fully agree with everything you said on this video. Your shout-outs and your advice was so well received. In the Marines we have a "Can Do Attitude". I do not like the phrase " I can't" because all that is identifying a problem. Most problems can be solved or take it to someone who can. When you performed upgrades on your motorcycle, somethings you did yourself and somethings you turned over to others.....Mission Completed. I downloaded this video because I never want to forget what you said here. I promise I will send you a video riding on April 9th birthday, God willing. Stay safe and keep speaking from the heart and like always don't sugarcoat crap. Its about life or death out here riding a motorcycle and I love it. Blessings to you and your wife 🙏
Just order my navy blue short sleeve thks again mr and Mrs simmons. Happy that you guys was listening to my cry, now let me go out and become the boss of my motorcycle 🏍
My pleasure! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my TH-cam channel!👍🏾😊 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're so right , I'm getting back into it after 20 years and it's true that when I rode years ago I never practiced U turns and low speed moves . GOOD STUFF !
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle yes subscribed and enjoying ! Seriously , your work is articulate and concise . I still only drive manual in my cars since 50 odd years , I didn't think I needed a re-fresh for a bike even though it's been 20+ years that I haven't ridden . I fell on to on of your capsules and have watched and rewatched . Cheers from Montreal Canada !!
Hi Robert, great video and I really think your positive encouragement that you give in all your videos is really fantastic. Keep up the super work, I only wish I were able to come practice with you but being in Europe make it tough. Steve.
100% if you ride 2 up.. you have a very big responsibility to know how to ride that bike…and be in control… if you have my daughter on the back of your bike… you better have the skills
Robert always a positive message, you are the BOSS. Already got out on the bike between the rain and snow and was practicing the slow race pre-loaded all the way thru the neighbourhood. If only it was dry and sunny so I could get the cones out in the parking lot. Anyways thanks again for the motivation.
So true Brother. I went out today to practice after work and I got a little bit frustrated so I went back home and I`m watching your videos again. Thank you again for a Awesome video.
I just passed my written test ( I decided to get the learners permit this time because I'm basically starting all over again), and I have purchased a 2021 Honda 1100 Rebel but now need to take the endorsement skills test. Unfortunately I don’t have any friends (or even know anyone), that has a (smaller), motorcycle with a manual transmission that I can practice with or borrow for a short period just to go take the endorsement skills test. (The first time I took the endorsement skills test (1983), I owned a Honda 350 with a manual transmission and I had no trouble passing the endorsement skills test the first time). Here's the situation. You and everybody else always keep talking and stressing the point about using the friction point and feathering the clutch and also about using the foot lever for shifting gears while doing many different maneuvers such as performing the slow maneuvering moves during the endorsement skills testing for getting your motorcycle license endorsement, or when counter steering and performing other specialized maneuvers etc.. But. What if you have a motorcycle such as the Honda 1100 Rebel like I do that has an automatic dct transmission and does not have a manual transmission and so therefore it does not have either of those two items? So for example, what do you have to do to compensate for the lack of those two items when you go try to take the endorsement skills testing. It’s been over forty years since I last had a motorcycle endorsement on my license, so I’m basically having to start all over again from scratch just because the bike bug bit me once again (thanks to a close friend who let me set on his fully decked out Honda Goldwing 1200), - Yes, even at the age 74 the bike bug still bites (LOL). Yes I’ve been practicing for those many different skills test maneuvers but with that automatic and without the clutch and manual gearshift lever I can’t seem to get those skills test maneuvers down pat. I come close, but not close enough to be able to pass each of the different skills test maneuvers in order to pass the test and get my endorsement. So what do you suggest that might, will, or would help? Thank You for the great training tips and video’s.
@@ProspectorsGhost 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! With a DCT motorcycle, you have to use the throttle and the rear brake. Not having a friction zone is a disadvantage regarding performing slow speed maneuvers, but of course it’s still possible. I’ve had several DCT model Goldwings in my Practice Sessions. If you’re taking the BRC at a Harley Davidson dealership, they provide the motorcycle.
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle Yes. Right after watching my first video of one of your “Pay It Forward” video series, I subscribed to your channel and ever since then I have loved and enjoyed all of your video's and training tips of which I have watched so far. They are fantastic, and I have learned a lot just from watching your video's. One of them I watched last night was the one where you had Eric in it of which had his Goldwing automatic in it. That alone helped me (as I determined that if both “Eric” and “You” could ride an automatic and do those slow speed maneuvers then So Can I). As you always say..... It boils down to... "Confidence and Pre-Load" and then...... "Practice", "Practice", "Practice". And also, no I am strictly upon my own in trying to pass the skills test because on retirement pay and after the normal monthly bills are paid (including my motorcycle payment), I just don’t have the spare funds left over and available in order to be able to take the local motorcycle safety course which has the fee of $174.00, (and they also provide the bike as well I think), though I would love to do so if I could do it, and had the extra funds available to do so, because if you take their course, and pass their skills test, then they provide you with a waiver for the state required DMV skills test. But anyway, Thanks for the great advice, tips, and training video’s. A person couldn’t ask for more or better advice, training, and tips. So. Once Again, Thank You Sir ! Oh and by the way, Thank You Sir for your service in being a member of our country’s wonderful “Brother’s and Sisters in Blue” pertaining to “Law Enforcement” across the nation.
Robert - this is the first video of yours I have watched. Thank you so much for giving freely from your heart. I know I have some bad habits I learned riding dirt bikes 40+ years ago. These bad habits do not translate well when riding a 850+ lb cruiser. I have subscribed and plan to share these videos with my 18 year old son who just started riding. He had his first tip over yesterday. I was in front of him and did not see what happened, but I pleaded with him to learn from it. Peace and respect...
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!👍🏾😊
I just subscribed to your channel...this is the first video I've watched and I look forward to seeing more....I'm a new motorcycle rider...I bought my first cruiser and signed up for an MSF class. Once I pass and get my endorsement I look forward to learning all I can and learn how to ride safely. I'm excited! 😀
I occasionally practice slow ride maneuvers, mainly u turns in my neighborhood, and making tight turns and circles in the cul-de-sacs. I ride a modest vtx1300, a 3500 dollar "throw away" bike. Because I'm not riding on gold, lol, i don't care if i will ever drop it in a u turn or making tight circles, etc. I think, psychologically, this is a factor in folk not putting more faith in believing that you will not lay it down with speeds under 10 mph, but not below 5mph!
Hey Robert - thanks so much for the tips. I rode sports bikes in my 20's, then quit riding for a while. I'm now 60 and just purchased a 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C90 and I think it's crazy heavy!! So I'll be practicing your techniques as soon as I get plates and insurance. Thanks again!!
just wanted you to know that this is the first time i have subscribed to any channel and I watch TH-cam all the time instead of TV. I practiced yesterday what I have seen you practicing until I was physically tired... and Im sore today. I live in Hendersonville, N.C. , but hope to be able to come down there to practice with you someday. I will keep on practicing on my own for now, but it would be great to get feedback on things that I may not be catching myself doing or not doing. thank you for your service and for paying it forward. God bless
Hi Cheryl. Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 I want you to know that means a lot to me. That's really saying a lot and I appreciate it! I love that you're living up to your membership of being a PRELOADER, by getting out there and practicing! And that sounds like a really good session you had! Keep it up and I hope to practice with you soon!😊
Thank you for all you do. I’m a better rider because of you. Over here practicing by myself. Wish I could go to your practice sessions but I’m here in Los Ángeles
Outstanding video first time watching I found you on Facebook and come over here TH-cam site don't change on the wrong side of the state. Good luck to you and I will definitely keep watching
Robert, THANKS for everything you do on this channel! Q: I never hear you say pull your knees against the tank when doing slow speed maneuvers. How important do you think that is? Lots of love brother
It’s my pleasure. 😊 It's nothing that I've ever done, but I do know some that do it. It basically boils down to doing whatever makes you feel most comfortable.👍🏾
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!
Another great video sir, I took the 15 second pause you gave to actually find the video on my phone and subscribe (I was originally watching on the smart TV) and wanted to do more than just like 👍 Great content thank you for sharing
I’ve been riding for 46 years and learn new skills watching your videos every day now. Thank you so much!
It’s my pleasure Willis!
Robert: bought my first street glide in SoCal 2 months ago. First Harley. Your teaching has taken me from terrified to confident! You have NO idea what you’ve done for me! I practice every step in the Lowe’s parking lot in the evenings. I now feel so much safer, confident, and LOVE riding my bike! My first week, I just stared at it in terror before I found you. Made myself a paid subscriber without a second thought! Thank you again brother, you’re awesome.
Hey Mark. Thank you for watching and subscribing to my TH-cam channel!👍🏾😁 Thank you very much for further supporting my channel by becoming a V.I.Preloader! It’s really appreciated!
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!!!! © brother!
Mr. Simmons, when you say be the boss of your bike.That's what i'm shooting for .I luv it ,unfortunately i live in michigan and now its cold and its snowing cant' practice ,waiting for spring .That doesnt stop me from watching and rewatching your videos.
Hey Alan. That’s awesome brother! And it’s a good plan! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
Thank you for helping me become a much become a better rider. I pray for you and yours. God bless you 🙏 i hope that doesn't offend you 🙏
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!
Hello Robert, my name is Joe. I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate everything you have done. Keep up all the hard work. You're an amazing person. Long story short, I don't have a motorcycle endorsement. I went out and bought a motorcycle. That was super big, and I am terrified of it. accidents that kept happening on my old bike Will haunt me for life.The mindset I had was that I'll never learn until I get one. So I brought it home on a trailer and parked it in the garage. I found you on TH-cam. Watch the video about being a boss of your motorcycle Found out what I was doing wrong So I had to go see for myself I pulled my bike out of the garage Knowing I didn't have an endorsement. I Had insurance and a permit Took it anyway I had to see Had A-blast felt super comfortable doing circles in the parking lot Scraping had A-blast Got it home 1st thing I did hopped on the Internet got my endorsement on a small bike. Now I'm 100% legal.I take my bike out of the garage today Went to the same parking lot I went to when I had A-blast And I had the worst time of my life Super scared can't turn put my feet down all the time I
Tryd to ride it like the instructors trained me to do. And almost hurt myself. Maybe it was just not my day. I'm taking it back out tomorrow. When my kids go to school, I get 4 hours to myself, hoping I'll be able to get this down. Thanks again for everything you do, Robert. And keep on keeping people safe. I appreciate it. Thanks again
Hey Joe. 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. 😊 Also, thank you for the compliment!
We have good and bad days in all of the things we do. So don’t let that discourage you. Take it slow. Go through the exercises, starting with the Warm Up. Follow the first 5 steps every time before you move your motorcycle.
Trust & Believe!©️ and Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
this guy is awesome. that loaded/keep it loaded with pressure on the real brake is soooo huge in terms of total control from second one!
Thank you very much!
Damnit Dave! Everytime I see your name I crack up! 😂😂😂
@@karenshoucairmcgray4902 it's a theme in my life lol
I have watched a lot of videos about slow riding, turning and u turns but you have advice that the other ones don't that has made a difference, thanks !!!!
It’s my pleasure. 😊
This legend likes every comment and replies to most if not all! This shows how dedicated and committed he is to ensuring everybody's safety. FOR FREE! I've got a lot of respect for you sir. Thank you!
Thank you very much! I really appreciate that!
Hello Robert, I took delivery on my 2020 Fat Boy 114 yesterday, today was my maiden voyage. Back in January I became a Pre-Loader, “Trust & Believe.” Then in June I found Fast Eddie. I divide my time between your Master Classes and his. I got through chapter four in “Total Control 2nd Edition,” more videos on turning and being the Boss of my bike and the Boss of my Friction Zone, and Front Break. Then I got Fast Eddie’s phenomenal app. I put on my SS modular helmet, (SS stands for Sub Surface Warfare), SS gloves, Sedici jacket, and Tourmaster pants. I looked straight, bars straight, found the friction zone, covered my foot break and lifted my left foot as I rolled down my driveway over the trench to a right turn. My neighbor, a rider, saw me do 5 donuts to the left then 5 to the right and leaning into all four turns on our court, then I took off down the road. She said, “You’re ready for Bike Week! Are you sure this is your first time?” I down shifted and duck walked my first U-ie, 😂 On the fifth U-ie I wasn’t able to stay on the road even in lock, but I locked the fork through the turn on the grass with a left foot touch. A garbage truck was approaching, I forced myself not to look as they cheered me on. On my fourth jaunt off my court, down the road I kept my feet on the boards, road the grass and jetted back to my house…all on my FIRST BIKE! I’m scheduled for the Harley Academy in two weeks. Now I’m going to earn my White Belt. Thank you for all you do and the top shelf instruction you give. Going to practice emergency breaking, pre-loading, and Trust & Believe.
ET1(SS/SW/MTS) USN, Ret. 🦅 of a 🪶 Rock2Gether
Robert, can you bring back to bandanna and the black Gator Wrap. I want the 🌍 to know I am the Boss of my 🏍.
Congratulations on your new motorcycle! And more importantly, congratulations on your quest to be the Boss of said motorcycle! Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 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! Keep it up and please let me know how your class goes.
What bandanna and gator wrap?
Thank you Robert for all that you do! I am a new rider. Took my MSF class last summer and have been having difficulty making my right hand turns from a stop. They’re too wide! What you’re teaching here, makes total sense. Why don’t they teach this is MSF classes? Maybe you need to think about having your own MSF course nation wide because a lot of the classes don’t care and just pass you even if you should have failed it. Think BIGGER Robert! Help more people learn the right way from the very beginning.
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!
These videos actually help a lot of new riders. It’s really just a matter of who takes the time to watch them and then go practice the techniques.
I'm a preloaded and I'm keeping it loaded. Bless you mr Sommons
Thank you very much!
now you have to know, that there is one guy in germany, who takes your lessons and practice, practice, practice. And if anybody ask me in a view years, where i learned all that skills, i can tell them from a rentired police officer from NY, doesn't that sounds really great!
Keep on going, that's really great!
Thanks brother!😁 That does sounds pretty cool!👍🏾
Robert, I hit the like and definitely subscribe button. How can anyone not want to? You are a great rider and instructor "teacher". A true gentleman that wants to help others ride better and safer. I hear you ask some of the new preloaders on a scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate themselves. They most likely are not rating themselves on slow riding. Anyone can go down then road at higher speeds, like you say. the bike goes by itself. Slow riding is totally different. I love how you emphasize that over and over again. I have been riding since 1981, I would rate my skills at 4 or 5 and I still learn everyday I ride. More so now that I watch your channel. Like some riders say, I have been riding for 50 years. Probably riding wrong all of those years. I will be practicing your techniques . Thank you for your dedication for doing these videos. Also, most importantly THANK YOU for you police career serving the community .
Thank you very much Dave! I really appreciate your kind words and take none of them for granted!👍🏾
I love this show- haven't got my bike yet, but the anticipation has got me studying already...
Thank you very much! You're already ahead of the game then because this is 90% mental.👍🏾
i have a similar tattoo. mine says "what's done in the dark will be brought to the light." great stuff as always! thank you!
I like that! Thank you very much! 👍🏾
I'm a retired Federal L.E. and I just wanted to thank you for your help and time teaching people to ride. I love your videos it helps me a lot about riding motorcycle. I would like to meet you someday, that would be great to meet a LE brothe.
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 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 your service!
I love parking lot maneuvers! Go, Robert 🤘🏼😎
Me too!😁 Thanks!
I'm 61yrs old and finally got myself a Harley Electra glide classic. I used to ride dirt bikes, what a difference !big heavy beast! lol Going to start out with the slow race for sure !Enjoyed you vids so far . thanks
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! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
I’ll be using all your techniques tomorrow when I finally get a chance to take out my bike for the first time with a experience rider.. wish me luck.. thanks for your time again rob.. I’ll be practicing all the time for sure..
Good to hear! Please let me know how it goes. You don't need luck. You're going to do just fine. Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!!
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I jus got back in from my ride.. did about 50 mile stop and go riding no more that 40 mph... and the preloading really helped I did my first U turn... the guy I was riding with asked me why my rpm were up I told him I’m pre loading jus in case I need the power I have it...
Robert too bad I"m in Toronto Ontario Canada I would have loved to come out and practice with you.You are an asset to the motorcycle community.I do take your techniques and practice them.PS I don't understand how you can devote your time and knowledge cost free
Yes too bad. I have several Canadians that said as soon as the borders open, their coming. 👍🏾
Also, thank you for the compliment!
I know I could be making a killing doing this, but the help I provide makes me feel much better about it just providing it rather than charging people for it. That’s kind of what sets my channel apart from the others.
Thank you Robert Simmons for all your help !
It’s my pleasure. 😊
I live in California but you make me want to ride to Georgia to join one of your class days.
Thank you for all the time you put into this. You make the world a better place!
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊
Robert is definitely awesome. There are others though. I think Fast Eddie ( aka Greg Widmar) of Motojitsu is based in California ( not sure which area of it thought). I want to say he currently is in Austin TX but my timing might be incorrect.
@@motoryzen thanks. I liked Fast Eddie's content but I don't think his knowledge comes close to Robert's or the other motor police vets out there.
Many of the techniques him and others discuss are in direct contradiction with these.
A large parking lot and some video footage to self-critique might be the next best thing.
@@motoryzen Thank you. 😁👍🏾
Love your channel..been riding for years and have watched tons of vids but your's it's the best I've ever watched when it comes to low speed skills. "Trust & believe", words of wisdom!👍
Hey Mike. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Also, thank you for the compliment!
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
Wow! You are really skilled. These videos are great! I’m glad I found your channel. I’ve subscribed for sure. And I’m recommending you to others!
The whole idea of preloading and using that friction zone the way you do is amazing! Thanks for paying it forward!
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 Also, thank you for the compliment!👍🏾😊
Alway practicing your techniques Robert.
16 ft U turn last week in front of a motorcycle club ( guys watching) just kept telling myself “ keep it loaded” 😂🤣
That's awesome Darren!!! And you did it at the perfect location too!👍🏾
I love the emphasis on the "TRUST AND BELIEVE"! I can't wait until the weather breaks here in TX to get out and put to practice what you convey to us PreLoaders! Appreciate you Mr. Simmons! And for the knuckleheads...I'd like to see you do better than this! I can't fathom how there could be negative commentary on something you show works in real time. Men lie, women lie, videos don't! Keep up the good work and kudos to your queen as well for the support she gives. Nothing keeps a man motivated more than a woman who supports his vision.
Unfortunately I live in Virginia and cannot make it to your practice sessions. 😕 I sure wish I could. I do really enjoy watching your videos and they are very informative. Thank you so much for sharing and making us all better Riders. God bless.😍🙏👍
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 It’s my pleasure. 😊
Yes sir I have been subscribed for quite a while now.
@@joniyeatts1358 Thank you for subscribing!👍🏾😁
Hi Robert. Thank you for your great lessons and dedication to keep us riders ride safe. Greeting from Cairo, Egypt. Hope to meet you one day. God bless you and your family.
Hi lhab. It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I hope to meet you as well. Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
What America and Canada for that matter needs, is more people like you Robert. If everyone was like you we would be a much better and less divided society. Respect brother.
Thank you very much Ray! 😄👍🏾
Robert, Thanks for your enthusiasm and dedication to teach new riders like myself. I have been riding for a year now and I am still having trouble making tight u turns (fear of leaning at slow speed). I really liked this video and I will incorporate these techniques in my practice sessions.
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Keep practicing brother and watching the videos. Absorb as much as you can. It will happen eventually.👍🏾 Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!!
Just found your channel. I'm one of your brothers from Marietta GA. Looking forward to checking out more of your videos! Enjoy your retirement!
Hey Mike. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Thank you very much!
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle subscribed and liked!!
@@theanimal3293 awesome! Thank you for subscribing!👍🏾😁
Hey, Robert. I'm on the Facebook groups you've been joining lately. So happy to have you with us. I think there is one thing about this kind of riding and the people who train like this all share - and you hit on it in this video - we are all motivated by the people who are new to this and we all want to make each other better riders. Whether you train like this to prepare for the rodeos, to become a more confident rider or just to look cool, it doesn't matter. Once you learn this stuff and can control your bike at slow speeds, you're a safer rider and everybody wins. Good stuff here, sir. I hope we get to meet sometime. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Chuck! Great minds think alike my friend!👍🏾😊
"Practice breeds confidence". Say dat! Thank you Robert.
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I'm a new rider in a sense that I just got back on a bike after almost 40 years. My last bike was a KZ 400 now I'm on a CVO Ultra Limited. What a difference time has made. Yes slow speed has put fear in me. However due to your videos I'm slowly getting better. Thank you. Yes I definitely will keep watching and following to learn so I can conquer my uh-oh times
Welcome back to riding! Now you will do it right. 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! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
I've ridden for many years and I actually feel like I've gotten worse since purchasing my large cruiser (ultra limited). I'm just not as confident at tight turns and u-turns. I hear what you say about all bikes are the same so I will keep this in mind and practice. I'm new to your channel and I enjoy it. BTW, thanks for your police service. I bet you enjoy Georgia over NY, lol.
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’ve done several videos with my Limited CVO. Even one 2-up one with my wife. Check that out when you get a chance.
Great video. Thank you sir, and thank you for your community service.
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Also, thank you for the compliment!👍🏾😊 It’s my pleasure. 😊
I don’t know why I clicked this video. Started watching already with a negative attitude thinking OK let’s see what this guy says. What a surprise! I must say it is very hard to put into words technique and skill used for operating a Large motorcycle. You did a fantastic job Sir. All I can add is that time in the saddle is crucial for the skills to develop. People think it’s hard to ride fast. Try riding slow. Great content here.
Hey Ben. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Also, thank you for the compliment!👍🏾😊 I really appreciate it!👍🏾
Thank you so much for your way of showing how to do U-turns and the sound of your bike. I still have a couple of weeks before I can take my bikes out and am anxious since one is DCT. In May I have 4 or 5 rehabs that I take every year. I think everyone should take those rehab courses, but many are just too good for that and like duck walking their bike.
It’s my pleasure. 😊
Robert! I started watching your videos a month before I got my V-Star 1100. I’ve been putting into practice everything you teach because I have a finely-tuned sense of self-preservation. I refuse to be intimidated by any machine, and I’ve been having a blast being the boss of my motorcycle! I’ve been riding for three weeks and have logged 1900 miles. I just turned 67 the other day, and I want to wring all I can out of every day, in the safest and most fun way possible! Of course, there’s a “cool factor” to scraping my boards, and I’ll be doing that by the end of this week. Michigan’s riding season is relatively short, so I’m tearing it up! Thanks for your instructions!
That’s awesome Karl! 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!!!! ©
Your awesome...I love your “user friendly” encouraging and informative videos...keep up the great work!!!
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
Been watching your video’s along with Mr. Jerry’s. You both are awesome and have so much experience to pass on. I’m a reentry rider and going to go through the MSF class in a couple weeks. Y’all’s videos and advice have made a difference in how I look at riding now compared to when I was younger. My goal is to ride with both you and Jerry in the future.. wish me luck..
Hey Dave. 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! If you’ve been practicing, you won’t need luck brother. Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle thank you brother! I’m retiring (or planning to) from my agency in about 4 years. Want to get ready for the time off from dealing with the bad guys and get out of the house with the boss. She deserves it! Hopefully by then I’ll be confident enough to ride 2 up with her to see her family in Corpus Christi, Texas
@@davidromero2870 Sounds good Dave. Be careful out there.
I love watching and learning from you videos , wish you lived in Michigan so I could practice with you and the other Preloaders
Thank you very much Jeff! Me too!
After more than 70 surgical procedures in the last 11 years, (yes that's seventy), I was unable to ride for 3 plus years.
I was the Safety Officer of a touring motorcycle group and my " claim to.fame" was that I could do figure 8',s in 2 parking spaces wide and 2 long on a full dresser. Needless to say I'm terribly out of practice. My back is fused from the shoulder blades to the tail bone, a couple vertebrae in the neck, I have an electric heart beat. No beat of my own so a pacemaker runs me constantly. Both knees have had work, I have an implanted pain pump, my right ankle gets quite enlarged by the end of the day. And the list goes on !@#%.and I'm 70 years old.
I've not only watched your videos but studied them.
I love your presentations but I have a tough time keeping my Drifter,
( Indian look-a-like) upright at a stop because of a bad left knee so that I can keep my brake covered. I've also had to use my.front brake more than you would like because of this. Please don't tell my to get a trike, I have a goldwing with a trike kit but it just isn't me.
I'm old and crippled but I have a folding cane in the saddle bag and I'm not ready to give up riding.
Your Videos have been a true inspiration. I wish that I was closer and could.make it to practice session, I'm in Michigan.
Thanks for all you do and don't fault me for a few flaws in my procedural riding technique
Keep those videos coming !!! God Bless !
Hey Frank. Brother you are indestructible! Thank you very much for your kind words. 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’ve said before if for some reason you can’t do things a certain way, you have to improvise and that’s all that you’re doing. But please be careful out there. Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!!
Thank you Robert, love these detailed videos focused on one skill.
My pleasure buddy.👍🏾
The other day, I was sitting at a red light in my 5.0 GT. As the light turned green, I caught myself saying, “preload, baby!” Lol Thanks for all that you do, Robert!
That's great Andrew!! I love it! It’s my pleasure. 😊 👍🏾😊
We used to call that brake torquing, go ahead and apply the gas while you’re still holding a brake LOL
@@mrlarrybobjr 👍🏾
Very fortunate to have found this video. Looking forward to watching them all. I started riding dirt bikes at 5 years old and got a motorcycle license at 16. I'm 57 and fortunate enough to have never been hurt. Only times I have been down on street bikes (couple of times) has always been at slow speeds and learned early the importance of slow speed proficiency. You, my friend, are definitely the boss of your bike. Consider me a preloader! Look forward to making the trip to Pooler and meeting you. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m very happy that you understand the importance of this skill! Also, thank you for the compliment! Looking forward to practicing with you.
Thanks Robert. This is very encouraging and motivating.
It’s my pleasure. 😊
What's the best thing about this channel? The positivity!
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
Good day Lt. Another great video and lesson. May I suggest one more tip for slow speed turns and leaning for u-turns, should you choose to revisit this lesson again? Aside from the keys of pre-loading, friction zone, rear break and head and eyes, if you are at the point where you are continually successful in practicing those skills. And you've grasped the need for that little bit of speed (6-8 mph). Now try to add counter balance, slight at first and progress to more as your confidence builds. This will definitely help getting over the feel of leaning as well as increasing lean angle confidence, thereby decreasing turning radius. One more step to Being the Boss of Your Motor. I hope I'm not overstepping. Keep up the GREAT work you're doing. Have fun and be safe.
Faithful Pre-loder.
Let me start by saying you can never overstep if you're trying to help fellow Preloaders! That's what this is all about... Each one, teach one. I don't discuss counter balancing because I don't do it. It's not really necessary in slow speed riding, although there are people that do it.
Thanks for mentioning it though.👍🏾
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I don't do it anymore either, but i found it helpful to build confidence. Just a thought.
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Yes Sir. Keep them coming. Men and Women who love to ride.
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Very positive and common sense mindset and video
Thank you very much brother!
Thanks for the encouragement, another great video.....
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you very much!
Thanks for your time. It’s the most valuable thing we have.
It’s my pleasure Cliff. Thank you very much!
As someone getting ready to start riding again I am thankful I accidentally found your channel . When I was a younger rider none of this was even a thought to me it was all the going fast . Looking forward to putting your teachings to practice.
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I'm glad you found my channel as well! Most riders are like you were. My hope is more and more will understand the importance of this skill and accept the challenge of mastering it.👍🏾
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle yes sir Subscribed right away when I found. Your channel.
@@WarPaintCustom Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁
Man these videos are crucial. I just bought my first Harley 14 SG and I cant wait to practice these exercises. Coming off of 20 years of sport bikes I never focused on going slow and only used the rear brake for emergency stops. Looking forward to reprogramming my brain. Thank you for your time and dedication. Be blessed.
Thank you for watching Chris and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 That's a perfect word.. "Reprogramming".
I can't afford to send any money right now, as I spent it all o cancer . Haha. But I am gonna share this on my fb and maybe some of my friends will help. You put on a great show and I like everything I have seen. Keep up the good work as you are helping folks who need it .
Thank you very much Mark! Your good health is the best donation. 😊
Outstanding instructor, outstanding instructions, outstanding human being. Just watching your videos, I was able to go out first time & put it into practice. Yes in my backyard, get my permit april 23rd , road test may 4th. I'm already confident I'll do fine due to your teaching & years on bigger dirtbikes. So not a total rookie.. thank you so much for what you do.
Thank you very much Jim! 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! 👍🏾👍🏾😊
Robert - your channel is amazing! You're an exceptionally talented instructor. As a 35-year Army veteran, I've seen many instructors in my day, and you are one of the best. Thank you so much. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. (I'm an old guy who wants to learn how to ride - this summer I'll take an MSF course and buy a bike - I think)
Hey Pete. Thank you very much! I don’t take your kind words and compliments for granted!👍🏾😊
Your the only person whos videos I watch from beginning to end without skipping parts. The way you explain things is like you got in my head, figured out where im thinking wrong and give a fix for it. Cant wait to get out and start practicing as soon as the weather here in Mi. gets warmer. Thank you sir for doing all that you do!
Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 Also, thank you for the compliment!👍🏾😊 I really appreciate the kind words and it's my pleasure.
Appreciate your service very good information 🇺🇸❤️👍
Thank you very much!
Wow! I heard you say you’re in Pooler Georgia and I immediately subscribed. I’m in Savannah. I just came across your videos today as I was looking for something else! Looking forward to watching and learning and possibly even practicing with you soon!
Wow is right! You’re right next door! Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 Now what do you mean “possibly practicing with you”?! Make it happen!😄👍🏾
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I will MOST DEFINITELY make it happen! 😊
@@JUSTMEANDMYHARLEY that’s what I wanted to hear! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! 😊
Spring is coming in New England can’t wait to get back out there and practice, practice, practice. Thanks LT
It’s my pleasure. 😊
Keep speaking from the heart ❤ I fully agree with everything you said on this video. Your shout-outs and your advice was so well received. In the Marines we have a "Can Do Attitude". I do not like the phrase " I can't" because all that is identifying a problem. Most problems can be solved or take it to someone who can. When you performed upgrades on your motorcycle, somethings you did yourself and somethings you turned over to others.....Mission Completed. I downloaded this video because I never want to forget what you said here. I promise I will send you a video riding on April 9th birthday, God willing. Stay safe and keep speaking from the heart and like always don't sugarcoat crap. Its about life or death out here riding a motorcycle and I love it. Blessings to you and your wife 🙏
Hey James. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Also, thank you for the compliment!👍🏾😊 Also, thank you for your service!
Words of wisdom to the riders out there in this video. Learn these techniques.
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Just order my navy blue short sleeve thks again mr and Mrs simmons. Happy that you guys was listening to my cry, now let me go out and become the boss of my motorcycle 🏍
Our pleasure.😊
I appreciate you thanks for the free and knowledgeable advice 🤘
My pleasure! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my TH-cam channel!👍🏾😊 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're so right , I'm getting back into it after 20 years and it's true that when I rode years ago I never practiced U turns and low speed moves . GOOD STUFF !
Hey Ted. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Also, thank you for the compliment!
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle yes subscribed and enjoying ! Seriously , your work is articulate and concise . I still only drive manual in my cars since 50 odd years , I didn't think I needed a re-fresh for a bike even though it's been 20+ years that I haven't ridden . I fell on to on of your capsules and have watched and rewatched . Cheers from Montreal Canada !!
Hi Robert, great video and I really think your positive encouragement that you give in all your videos is really fantastic. Keep up the super work, I only wish I were able to come practice with you but being in Europe make it tough. Steve.
Thank you very much Steve!
Wow, that's a great riding practice video.
Have a nice day.
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Thank you.
Thank You for your service and your knowledge!
It’s my pleasure. 😊
Right on Robert. Always stay POSITIVE! Negativism exerts undo energy.
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Thanks George!👍🏾
TRUST AND BELIEVE !!!!.......Gotta love it. Best instructional series going, Robert. That'll be my mantra tonight dozing off to sleep.
Thank you very much! 😄
100% if you ride 2 up.. you have a very big responsibility to know how to ride that bike…and be in control… if you have my daughter on the back of your bike… you better have the skills
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Robert always a positive message, you are the BOSS. Already got out on the bike between the rain and snow and was practicing the slow race pre-loaded all the way thru the neighbourhood. If only it was dry and sunny so I could get the cones out in the parking lot. Anyways thanks again for the motivation.
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊
Awesome! Love these words and analogies.
Thank you very much!
So true Brother. I went out today to practice after work and I got a little bit frustrated so I went back home and I`m watching your videos again. Thank you again for a Awesome video.
It’s my pleasure Carlo.😊
I just passed my written test ( I decided to get the learners permit this time because I'm basically starting all over again), and I have purchased a 2021 Honda 1100 Rebel but now need to take the endorsement skills test. Unfortunately I don’t have any friends (or even know anyone), that has a (smaller), motorcycle with a manual transmission that I can practice with or borrow for a short period just to go take the endorsement skills test. (The first time I took the endorsement skills test (1983), I owned a Honda 350 with a manual transmission and I had no trouble passing the endorsement skills test the first time).
Here's the situation. You and everybody else always keep talking and stressing the point about using the friction point and feathering the clutch and also about using the foot lever for shifting gears while doing many different maneuvers such as performing the slow maneuvering moves during the endorsement skills testing for getting your motorcycle license endorsement, or when counter steering and performing other specialized maneuvers etc..
But. What if you have a motorcycle such as the Honda 1100 Rebel like I do that has an automatic dct transmission and does not have a manual transmission and so therefore it does not have either of those two items?
So for example, what do you have to do to compensate for the lack of those two items when you go try to take the endorsement skills testing. It’s been over forty years since I last had a motorcycle endorsement on my license, so I’m basically having to start all over again from scratch just because the bike bug bit me once again (thanks to a close friend who let me set on his fully decked out Honda Goldwing 1200), - Yes, even at the age 74 the bike bug still bites (LOL).
Yes I’ve been practicing for those many different skills test maneuvers but with that automatic and without the clutch and manual gearshift lever I can’t seem to get those skills test maneuvers down pat. I come close, but not close enough to be able to pass each of the different skills test maneuvers in order to pass the test and get my endorsement.
So what do you suggest that might, will, or would help? Thank You for the great training tips and video’s.
@@ProspectorsGhost 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!
With a DCT motorcycle, you have to use the throttle and the rear brake. Not having a friction zone is a disadvantage regarding performing slow speed maneuvers, but of course it’s still possible. I’ve had several DCT model Goldwings in my Practice Sessions.
If you’re taking the BRC at a Harley Davidson dealership, they provide the motorcycle.
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle Yes. Right after watching my first video of one of your “Pay It Forward” video series, I subscribed to your channel and ever since then I have loved and enjoyed all of your video's and training tips of which I have watched so far. They are fantastic, and I have learned a lot just from watching your video's.
One of them I watched last night was the one where you had Eric in it of which had his Goldwing automatic in it. That alone helped me (as I determined that if both “Eric” and “You” could ride an automatic and do those slow speed maneuvers then So Can I). As you always say..... It boils down to... "Confidence and Pre-Load" and then...... "Practice", "Practice", "Practice".
And also, no I am strictly upon my own in trying to pass the skills test because on retirement pay and after the normal monthly bills are paid (including my motorcycle payment), I just don’t have the spare funds left over and available in order to be able to take the local motorcycle safety course which has the fee of $174.00, (and they also provide the bike as well I think), though I would love to do so if I could do it, and had the extra funds available to do so, because if you take their course, and pass their skills test, then they provide you with a waiver for the state required DMV skills test.
But anyway, Thanks for the great advice, tips, and training video’s. A person couldn’t ask for more or better advice, training, and tips. So. Once Again, Thank You Sir !
Oh and by the way, Thank You Sir for your service in being a member of our country’s wonderful “Brother’s and Sisters in Blue” pertaining to “Law Enforcement” across the nation.
Loving the videos brother keep it the good work. Also, cheers from PA law enforcement
Thank you very much! Be careful out there!👍🏾😄
Thank you Robert, wish I lived closer. I will practice and watch the videos. “I will persevere”
It’s my pleasure Jack! 😊 That's what I like to hear!👍🏾
Robert - this is the first video of yours I have watched. Thank you so much for giving freely from your heart. I know I have some bad habits I learned riding dirt bikes 40+ years ago. These bad habits do not translate well when riding a 850+ lb cruiser. I have subscribed and plan to share these videos with my 18 year old son who just started riding. He had his first tip over yesterday. I was in front of him and did not see what happened, but I pleaded with him to learn from it. Peace and respect...
Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 It's great that you're getting your son involved in this early on in his riding career!
Man, thank you very much for very very important information's. Your content very helps me to learn and practice my skills.
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!👍🏾😊
Thanks for sharing your training, most appreciated
It’s my pleasure. 😊
I just subscribed to your channel...this is the first video I've watched and I look forward to seeing more....I'm a new motorcycle rider...I bought my first cruiser and signed up for an MSF class. Once I pass and get my endorsement I look forward to learning all I can and learn how to ride safely. I'm excited! 😀
Hey Joel. Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 Congratulations!
I occasionally practice slow ride maneuvers, mainly u turns in my neighborhood, and making tight turns and circles in the cul-de-sacs. I ride a modest vtx1300, a 3500 dollar "throw away" bike. Because I'm not riding on gold, lol, i don't care if i will ever drop it in a u turn or making tight circles, etc. I think, psychologically, this is a factor in folk not putting more faith in believing that you will not lay it down with speeds under 10 mph, but not below 5mph!
That’s great Carl! Keep practicing PRELOADER!
Hey Robert - thanks so much for the tips. I rode sports bikes in my 20's, then quit riding for a while. I'm now 60 and just purchased a 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C90 and I think it's crazy heavy!! So I'll be practicing your techniques as soon as I get plates and insurance. Thanks again!!
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Sounds good! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
I didn’t hit the subscribe button because I’ve always been a subscriber 😂😂
Love the videos but you already know that. 😂😂cheers🇨🇦
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I know, right. He wasted 15 seconds of my time! I'm already a subscriber. 😂😂
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Awesome teachings Rob! Persevere........Absolutely! We all love ya Man! 😊
Thank you very much! 😊
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle 🙂
just wanted you to know that this is the first time i have subscribed to any channel and I watch TH-cam all the time instead of TV. I practiced yesterday what I have seen you practicing until I was physically tired... and Im sore today. I live in Hendersonville, N.C. , but hope to be able to come down there to practice with you someday. I will keep on practicing on my own for now, but it would be great to get feedback on things that I may not be catching myself doing or not doing. thank you for your service and for paying it forward. God bless
Hi Cheryl. Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 I want you to know that means a lot to me. That's really saying a lot and I appreciate it! I love that you're living up to your membership of being a PRELOADER, by getting out there and practicing! And that sounds like a really good session you had! Keep it up and I hope to practice with you soon!😊
Thank you for all you do. I’m a better rider because of you. Over here practicing by myself. Wish I could go to your practice sessions but I’m here in Los Ángeles
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!
clean parking lot ...lol Here in canada after winter , the parking lots are sand and salt. good video!!!
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Also, thank you for the compliment!👍🏾😊
Outstanding video first time watching I found you on Facebook and come over here TH-cam site don't change on the wrong side of the state. Good luck to you and I will definitely keep watching
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Also, thank you for the compliment!👍🏾😊
So appreciate this. All I want to do right now is tight circles, u-turns and 90° turns from a stop. I get so nervous but I'll keep practicing!
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m glad to hear that because that’s the key to success. Keep practicing!👍🏾
First time rider im waiting on sping to come these vids help alot thanks Rob for your time and effort👊🏽
It’s my pleasure. 😊
Get to a parking lot, You don’t need cones to practice going in circles,left ,right.... be safe friend!
Robert, THANKS for everything you do on this channel! Q: I never hear you say pull your knees against the tank when doing slow speed maneuvers. How important do you think that is? Lots of love brother
It’s my pleasure. 😊 It's nothing that I've ever done, but I do know some that do it. It basically boils down to doing whatever makes you feel most comfortable.👍🏾
All I have to say is THANK YOU!!!
It’s my pleasure Pat. 😊
Appreciate your knowledge sir ! Much respect!
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊
My respect to you Sr , God bless you
Thank you very much!
Love your videos. Great education.
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!
Another great video sir, I took the 15 second pause you gave to actually find the video on my phone and subscribe (I was originally watching on the smart TV) and wanted to do more than just like 👍 Great content thank you for sharing
Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 Also, thank you for the compliment!
Good video, waiting for tje weather together warmer up here, cant wait to start practicing
Thanks Bryan! The warmer weather is coming.