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I appreciate that!! I got my confidence after finding Robert Simmons' videos ... Be The Boss of Your Motorcycle is the channel name. I highly recommend becoming a Preloader!!

Ah, the memories! 😆

things are gnarly

My feeling is that using the front brake undermines your control of the throttle. It so much easier (and less risk of falling) when using a little rear brake and clutch/friction zone control with a steady throttle

@@zstackgo Throttle control is part of learning front brake. I just don't hear anybody talk about front brake control all I hear is never use or barely use the front brake.

@@davebrunson125 I think there's a good reason for that: the VAST majority of the time, using the front brake (slow speed maneuvering) can VERY easily cause the front to dive, and when the handlebars are turned, this almost inevitably causes a drop. You're asking your right hand to do two jobs at the same time (throttle and brake). Why not keep it simple? having one-job for each hand and one job for your right foot? .... at speed, nothing wrong with the front brake, especially when needing to slow quickly. Even trail braking in a corner (medium to fast speed). Once you get down to 15mph or under, using that front brake is asking for trouble, regardless of experience level.

@@zstackgo It's all about learning control. I 1st learned it in the early 70s. A big problem is everybody jumps on a big bike to learn that's a mistake. I learned front brakes on a 350 and dropped it 15-20 times in a matter of a few mins. 1st issue is "Natural Tendency" and is the cause of all the problems you and many list. As you start to fall natural tendency is to draw tighter on the brake making the problem worse. You must learn to reverse your natural tendency and let loose in a bad situation. The way to learn front brake is get a small bike dress to fall you will but it's slow speed. Find a dirt/ grass field, wet grass is best. Start riding slow yet fast enough to maintain balance, 1st-2nd gear. Slowly engage the front brake while staying on the throttle until the front wheel is locked. As you do this you'll loose control tighten up and fall, to stop from falling and keep control let off the brake. You need to reverse a natural tendency. Keep practicing You'll soon start to get it. Not long you'll be driving across the field with a locked wheel. Now practice slight curves with a locked front brake. You'll quickly learn front brake gives you more control where many say it doesn't

@@davebrunson125 I’m not arguing that one can’t learn to control with the front brake. And I agree one “should” learn on a smaller bike, at a young age (or any age) if possible. But it’s not always (in fact I’d say RARELY is it) practical to do so. What I’m advocating for is to reduce natural tendency in another way. That’s all

2008 Yamaha Star Stratoliner

Thanks Bruce... here's a full practice session with Robert Simmons when he was in Asheboro: ua-cam.com/video/zjk7caIU3kQ/v-deo.html

I’m on a 2008 Star Stratoliner, Di is on a ‘99 Kawasaki Vulcan (probably very similar to your 1300). I highly encourage you to go watch Robert Simmons ‘Be the Boss of Your Motorcycle’ on UA-cam. His techniques and approach for slow-speed riding are invaluable

@@zstackgo I have seen some of his stuff. I prefer to watch the ride like a pro channel on UA-cam. He gets to the point with a quickness without spending lots of time trying to sell you stuff, etc. Sometimes when people talk so much without demonstrations, that information just goes over my head for some reason. Everyone learns differently and that stuff makes me drowsy for some reason without retaining any of the info being shared.

@@Christopherj1225 fair enough

@@Christopherj1225 actually, your comment nagged at me all night. Not sure if you’re specifically talking about Robert when you say “trying to sell you stuff”? He does none of that in his practice session videos, and even his product vids are more informative than some kind of advertising. Palladino, on the other hand, is constantly trying to sell his books and videos. (Never mind that he also teaches bad habits. Have you seen his ‘coming to a smooth stop’ video? Cringeworthy) As far as talking vs demonstrating? Yeah, Robert can be a little long winded when explaining his exercises, but the more information the better IMHO. Especially when that information includes the WHY he’s using the techniques and exercises that he is. I started with Palladino’s vids, but once I found Robert’s, never looked back. I like his approach, his attitude, his positive reinforcement, and his passion to make us all better riders.

@@zstackgo I can look again. The videos I saw were so long and the first 5 or more minutes kept trying to get you to pay some monthly fee for something. I wasn’t learning anything. I’d watch his videos after work and the next thing I know I’m waking up with learning nothing. On the ride like a pro videos those sales are not dragged out and there’s no monthly subscription. Plus a lot of them are near the end of the video.

In one of these videos, you can see me doing constant circles in the background. I was trying everything I could to drag a board. Got it one time @ 3/4 of a circle. Robert Simmons is hosting a practice session this weekend which I’m attending, hoping I’ll be inspired. But to be honest, I’m happy where I’m at. I’ll take 19-1/2 feet with no scraping all day long lol

Need to increase throttle on Yamaha, preload and keep it there. I ride a solo Nomad as well. Like you my lefts are better/smoother than my rights. Also watch Motojitsu and Ride like a Pro vids. Once I combined those with Robert’s training it all came together. Good job both of you!

@@larryhigginbotham1009 Ride Like a Pro, with Jerry Palladino 🤣