This riding technique will save your life!
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- In this video, you will see how important the HEAD AND EYES technique is and why riders MUST master it. If you learn nothing else, at least learn this very important technique. For more information on our book, dvds, thumbdrive, downloads and training locations, www.ridelikeap...
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I admire all of them for being there and willing to learn.
Agree. Maturity, self respect, mutual respect and humility all go a long way.
"Look where you want to go." A good philosophy of life!
You’re a very good teacher. You accent all the technical aspects of “riding” but in a way that drives home the lesson without losing the students interest because of your easy going demeanor. Thanks brother
Thanks! 😃
"If you aim for Failure, you will always Succeed" Thanks for the video mate
No problem 👍
I don't own a bike yet, but I'm still watching and learning. Just read my state DMV's manual, and taking a safety course this month.
@@hoyden1960 I wiped out during the safety course and decided against it.
I am as a novice as you can be. Still going through rider's school or whatever you guys call it in America. Last sunday, my brother-in-law lent me his Softail Deluxe, for some rounds around a parking lot, just so I could get the hang of it. I gotta say I did surprisingly good because of your videos, Jerry. Head-eye coordination, friction zone, throtle input, rear brake and leaning. I was doing fairly tight U turns on a big ass motorcycle, something I have never riden before up to that point, and man it feels good... Thank you so much, Jerry
I learned to “ride like a pro” from a Miami motorman many years ago. He used to go to the Harley store in Perrine on some weekends on his own time and set up a real cop riding course and teach the skills needed to save your own ass on the road. He would first sit and talk like Jerry does. That’s where a world of knowledge would be shared about riding. Yes, I dropped my Road King a few times on the course, but I wasn’t alone.
I once saw Jerry and his team at the Leesburg Bikefest and it was a treat to see them ride.
I’m an old fart now but I still ride 2-3 times a week and can still do a smooth u turn and drag a floorboard.
One of the best advises we got, and I always remember, is assume every car on the road has an assassin looking to kill you.
Really happy to see someone like you take the time to truly teach good habits. I have put just over 430k miles in my lifetime and I still catch myself with bad habits.
I'm 59 and a few weeks away from doing my pre learner basics course. I'm so glad I found your channel. Patience, trust, correct attitude, techniques and brain training are paramount.
I have been riding for 50 years and wish I could take one of your classes, just to see how I perform and to learn new techniques
Learning from the best!
This video is truly awesome! The participants aren't individuals that just got their "new" bike. Rather it's people who have been driving & riding for years!!! Thanks Jerry!!
You can hear the joy when he says “He looked right at it!”
Hello Jerry, been a rider here in the uk since 1961 and recently discovered your videos. You are a great teacher and lives will be saved thanks to you. I am learning so much already and find my rides are so much more enjoyable with less ego and more determination to be a safer rider. Thank you.
Mr. Palladino is awesome! Does quality humor too, God I want to take his course in person!
Used these same techniques teaching my 7 year old daughter how to ride her bike. Head and eyes up, look where you want the bike to go and a little break. Worked!! Lol
Jerry,
I just ordered the flash drive with Ride Like a Pro & Mean Streets II. I was lucky enough to talk to "Camera Girl!" What a sweetheart! I have been riding for 53 years and was amazed at what I learned from your videos. It's true, you can teach an old dog new tricks! I will go to Iowa on my 2016 Heritage Classic this Spring to take the class with Rusty. Thanks Jerry and keep up the good work! You are truly providing an excellent service!
Hi James....thanks for your order, it was great speaking with you as well! Enjoy our videos, keep riding safe!! :)
I've been riding and Racing since I was 7 and never realized how many mistakes I've been making over the years. Nice video.
Thank you for all the knowledge
I have been watching your videos for the last two weeks, Just came across your channel. Can I thank you as a nearly 65 year old going back on bikes. I rode bikes back in the 70's. I have a Honda shadow 1100cc ACE 1999. I want to say a big thank you from Ireland, Thank you so much. 😊
Welcome aboard!
Hi Jerry Palladino, Greg from Australia here. I just found your videos etc a few months ago and enjoy them immensely. I have started to practice some of the drills you teach and feel my riding is starting to improve for the better. I just wanted to say a personal thank you for your efforts it is appreciated.
Love it. In my MSF class back in the day, the instructor stood where he wanted us to go. Yelled "look at me!" And the bike went there. when we did. I will always remember that. Thanks fo the video!
You mean to tell me that all the years of me playing football and my coaches screaming at me to "GET MY HEAD ON A SWIVEL" actually meant something? That something I learned in school actually applies to something I want to do? Mr. Palladino who do you think you are?? Well I can tell you that you have enhanced my riding skills and helped me t be a better and safer rider. You Sir now have a new subscriber Thank you for the pertinent and much needed rider information. Especially with everyone driving with their head and eyes down with phones in their hands.
These videos are gold. Thank you again!! Loud pipes save lives but common sense and practice comes first.
Thank you!
Just ordered your dvd for my wife who just bought her 1st bike and for myself to get better
Thanks for your expertise and training
Made my first u-turn today. Was going wide, and then remembered "look where you want to go*, snapped my head over my shoulder & the bike followed.
That's awesome! I've almost dropped my bike twice trying to u-turn. Still working on slow speed maneuvering
first time you do that it's a pretty amazing feeling
I’ve learned a lot by watching your videos, my first bike was a softail and I was nervous about U turns . Now I own a ultra classic and can make U turns with my wife on the back . I’m in Illinois so I can’t ride in the winter. I’m practicing as much as I can in empty parking lots. Thank you Jerry, I hope to meet you one day 👊
There should be a riding course for passengers. Some folks riding 2up have a hard time because of the passenger, more than the rider themselves!
I did a uturn today moving my head and maintaining a decent speed and the first thing I thought was thank God for Jerry and his videos🙏😄
Amy... did you take the class or just watch the video?
I watched the video. I try to watch as many as I can since I live in Texas and Florida is a little far for me to take the class.
@@amymurphy5472 I just found out they offer this class all over America! Go to the “ride like a pro” website and see where its offered near you!
@@amymurphy5472 Theres classes in Houston. Idk how far that is from you...
Good to know! Thank you. I'm always striving to be a better rider, can never learn too much.
I ordered the RLAP video, book, and a couple of patches, a few months ago. During my rehab (broken leg), I've been watching the video, and re-reading the book. These exercises are really starting to pay off as I relearn to ride my 2018 Voyager. Doc Donna was great at some advice, and very helpful during ordering. If anyone is 'on the fence' about ordering. Do it! This course will seriously help you ride better, even if you've ridden for 20+ years. Don't be too prideful about learning this stuff...Jerry and Donna really know their stuff, and are trying to help everyone who admits there is always room to improve. Thanks Jerry and Donna. Stay safe, Everyone. :-)
You're welcome.
Dang, I get fired up every time I watch these exercises. I'm on a Fury and, gotta brag, your DVD's got me scraping pegs in full lock! I totally love this stuff!
I had a Fury (loved it) and one of the first things you should do is replace the horrible stock pegs with those long, pointy feelers underneath! While in a turn into an uphill street, I wasn't even leaning that much yet the feeler poked the ground and lifted the rear of the bike and gave me a good scare. I ended up installing RefinedCycle's ForwardControls and no more scrapping or scares.
Heck yeah!!
Where are you located? You’re a great instructor. I took the MSA course in 2006 in Florida at age 21 and rode until about age 26, then sold the bike as I’d started a family. I’m 35 now, MSA course is still good. I’m building a bike right now and I’m gonna be hitting the street in a month or so. I’ve driven every type of vehicle I can think of (bikes, tanks, forklifts), but I’m still doing my research as it’s been awhile since I rode a 700lb steel horse. I appreciate you having this channel. It gives us a lot to keep in mind.
My class is in New Port Richey Fl. go to ridelikeapro.com and click on classes with motorman.
Ride Like a Pro Jerry Palladino Roger that!
Love your bike and the simplicity of it not so big you cant handle it. And the color is same as my Jeep Wrangler! Your doing a great service to these folks. Thank you.❤
Gotta tell myself constantly to look where I WANT to go. Hard habit to break after 15 years of riding. Getting better at it but definitely need to practice, practice, practice! Thanks Jerry, your videos have helped me improve my slow-speed handling immensely over the past 3-4 months. Next step: buy Ride Like a Pro. After that, take a road trip to Houston for the class!
For some reason this head and eyes technique has done me more good than anything before it and that you for that.
Just bough a Harley and this is great stuff!! Same thing with driving or racing cars, look ahead to where you want to go, dont look short!
So glad i found your videos u helped me not be afraid to lean i scraped the floor board cause of what ive listened to on your videos im a noob with a huge bike that i had to have i am going to take a class but in the mean time every night i listen and watch your students Thank you Motorman!!
doing aggressive bicycle riding in nyc for years as a teen makes this second nature for me.
Just bought a bike today and took it for my first ride. I hadn’t ridden in over ten years and just realized I could use some refresher courses, which brought me here. I love the way you set up your course, and think it to be very beneficial in learning to ride. I know I’ll get the hang of it again, but these videos are a great help getting there.
Always the very best riding videos-thank you so much Jerry!!!!
Target fixation is real...training yourself to fixate on the RIGHT target is key! Only have about 20,000 miles on two wheels, and it is still something I have to consciously do.
It's a natural instinct to focus on the danger, not on the way out. You'll likely always need to consciously look for the exit point instead of the impact point, but as long as you can unconsciously switch to the conscious exit point focus, you're a step ahead. :-)
When I ride I look for manhole covers, tar snakes, painted lines and all that fun stuff and I started to make sure I look besides it at the path I want to go. It's a neverending exercise for me. :)
Noahmercy -Mann
Good news. See my comment above and see if that soothe a out some lane changes.
When somebody says he does it unconsciously, he is wrong. It isn't a natural habbit, targetfixation and looking direct in front of the bike is natural and wrong on a bike (or car), so you have to consciously do that. I have been riding for 20 years now and when I get sloppy, you f*** up the corners and I always know I wasn't looking correct, having the focus to close in front of the bike or not looking thru the corners. It becomes easier over time, but it isn't something you do unconsciously. Basically you are fighting against human nature and that is something you have to do consciously.
Being aware of it is the most important, than you instantly know when you are doing it wrong, reading your comment I think you are on the road to be a good rider (or already are)
20,000 miles? Well I'm way past my sell buy date then... heh. That said the visualization technique is good to hear elucidated. HOw did you arive at the figure. Unless you are a Nick Cave fan? I come in peace
Another great video. I when i am out riding even if it's juat through my neighborhood, i hear you in my head, head and eyes, head and eyes. Lol
Great Instructor.
Hallo Jerry, I found your site about two and a half years ago when I bought my Triumph Bonneville T100 Black (November 2017). It was the first time that I had bought a motorcycle since 1980. I had been riding since 1960 and my son had given me a very unreliable 2005 AGUSTA MV F4 Brutale in 2016 to practice on. In 2003 he bought a Triumph Street Triple to ride. I had forgotten more than most people had learnt. Your videos brought it all back to me. My whole family thanks you. They were all very worried because I had been injured three times on my racing bicycle. They did not understand that a motorcycle is safer than a bicycle. Thank you and have a great Easter.
After years of riding and even going through a Police Motor Course, I was pretty adept at riding out turns and twistiies. A ways back I was going through a normal right Curving road, and I for some reason looked left at the Car coming around opposite...right away instead of managing that right curve my bike was actually sweeping wider and going for that car for which I would have had a Side Swipe with it. Instantly I leaned right and looked right and the bike corrected and moved right into that curve. This brings complete proof that you must turn your head and look into the Curve....Every time.....Its good to Know whats Going on around you....but concentrate on where you want that bike to go...and it will do just that.
While driving my car does the same thing. (Steering kind of wanders, when I take my eye off the road)
Got to keep looking at where I'm going.
Hal Morse
Good point. Nicely highlighted with a personal tale. 👍😁
Yeap, I had an identical experience last weekend. Even while doing 55, super scary.
YOU GOT RIGHT 100000%.
As I bought this bike as a 1st bike ever in my life. In 1000miles looking to the front wheel wile leaning almost cost me a life. OK, I tried to lean without braking in the flat corner with no cars OR TRUCKS coming in my direction. Crossing the other side costed me nothing. I will try this in parking also. Always lokk where YOU wanna go not where bike is going... Got it. 😂
I bought the Ride Like A Pro video after purchasing my 2017 Kawasaki Voyager. I'm a better rider now but still need personal instruction to get better. Highly recommend the videos. Cheap investment and great rewards.
@SteveG. I just picked up a new 2018 Voyager, too. :-) Traded a 650 V-Star for it. I'm concerned about the large weight factor of this (985lb) bike. Jerry's videos are definitely going to help me be a better rider. Stay safe.
When I was in a H.O.G. chapter back in L.A., I would try to help the newer Harley owners. I would hold up both hands and say "See these? These are accessories"; then I'd point to my eyes and say "THESE are what turns the bike".
So perfectly said!!
I never thought about it till reading some of the comments here. While my dad was teaching my to drive cars, gravel trucks, motorcycles, and how to operate heavy equipment many, many years ago he always said the "vehicle" goes where you look. I knew the "Head and Eyes technique and didn't know it. Thanks for the reminder Jerry.
It does take some getting used to not look down or at the front tire when you are trying to negotiate slow turns. Your brain wants to look at what is going on in front of the bike, but you have to look way out in front of where your going. Great video as always.!! Thank you Jerry.!!
Very great tip i just learned” lean to the opposite side at low speeds” , as a new rider thats huge!!
Jerry, I bought your DVDs, and the head & eyes technique helped me improve my riding immensely and gain real confidence. Best money that I ever spent on my motorcycling hobby. Thank you so much. (This is an unsolicited endorsement, I get nothing from it.)
Thanks. Checks in the mail.
@@motorman857 HA! ; )
Great video man. Thanks.
Another clear cut example of this are CATS EYES in between lanes. You look at the cats eyes when changing lanes and you run them every time.
Look at the gap between the lines and most the times, you will change lanes smoothly and not hit the eyes when moving from one lane to another. Smoother ride and you look like a boss too. 👍😁
GREAT experience. I came into this feeling like I wasnt turning my head enough and now I know exactly what I need to practice. Had a blast, and I'm sure I'll be back!
Your instructions in the 'Snowman' remind me of my 18-wheeler training almost 26 years ago. Use all available space when making a turn and it's easy, don't be afraid to swing wide.
I hadn’t ridden in 20 years took the course in Texas it was fun informative
Great videos man. I been on a Ultra Limited about 3 years now. I’m constantly practicing maneuvering like this. Makes riding it so much more fun when you gain confidence in yourself.
It’s cool to see the improvement that they make with your coaching.
Good vid Jerry! Hope you're well. "Head and Eyes, Head and Eyes, Head and Eyes". My voice gets hoarse when instructing. and saying that over and over..... LOL...Love seeing students progress! Ride safe
im 65 with a broken neck but still ride any tips for doing u turn
Oh Jerry…… I have ridden since ‘79. 1st accident in ‘18. My confidence left w/that totaled bike. Recently purchased a ‘07 25th Anniversary Edition Honda VFR800. Oh, I dropped that damn thing before I even bought it. Why? Because I was looking ahead instead of WHERE I NEEDED TO GO. I appreciate your efforts schooling us old farts. Stay safe!
Good work on your courses, great tutorials. It amazes me the fact that Here in the UK you have to pass a course like this just to ride a 125cc bike. If you can't do this you aren't allowed on the roads at all. Then, you have to do another 2 tests in order to ride any cc motorbike (as long as you are over 24 years old) the 2nd test is a pass/fail obstacle course where you are assessed on low and high speed bike control and monouvres. The 3rd and final part is out on the roads for 40 minutes and is the easiest part of the test.
Good to know as I was going to begin motorbike training in 3 weeks time. But delayed by COVID. I’m also in UK.
@@jackkruese4258 hope you get to do i soon jack
i have been off a bike for almost 13 years but i have Been practicing and watching your videos for the last few months and its nakes a big difference. Was practicing u turns but forgot i had it in second gear oops lol
I have been taught that when you come up on an intersection and a car is setting waiting to turn, watch their front tire not the car. Keep over to left and drive on by. This will give you room to maneuver out of the way if they pull out on you.
Again thanks for yer riding tips, sure has helped me. I drag pegs alot....lol
I've been doing a few parking lots on my 97 Heritage Soft Tail, this stuff takes some practice. As always thanks Jerry and Wife!
Our pleasure!
I want you to know these videos and instructions are priceless and will save lives. I just got back on two wheels for the first time in over a decade. To say the least. I am a little rusty. Thanks for the content.
Seriously, why would anyone give this video a thumbs-down?
Gotta love your labor of love, Signore Jerry. Camera Girl's too. Grazie!
I'm an artist painter and that's what I used to teach my students. Don't look at the tip of your brush or pencil, look at where you want to go with your line/shape.
Thank you for the great video. and thank you to your class for showing us the improvement that can be made in a single class.
You are very welcome. And isn't it amazing what people can do with just a little training in the proper techniques.
This is an eye opener. I've been on bikes for forty years odd. A lot as a courier... this is news to me but makes total sense. I'm going for a spin tomorrow and will let you know.. nice one
wow see how important this is i am so glad i am watching this video ... thank you
Thank you! I will practice this.
First time viewer, that's a great service you are providing to new & experienced riders alike! Practice makes you better at anything, nice work man!
Thank you.
I have your download and have enjoyed it very much. I was doing pretty well with your techniques on my Street Glide but find my new Yamaha Venture a whole different animal. It's like starting all over again, lol. Practice, practice, practice I guess.
@GabbyHayes. I feel your pain. :-) My wife just helped me get a new 2018 Voyager, after trading my (much lighter) 650 V-Star. The Voyager is a great bike, no choke, & a fuel gauge (finally!). :-) But, I am a returning-rider after 10 years of zero riding. So, my apprehension of a 985lb bike is going away slowly, thanks to Jerry's videos. Shout-out to the Motorman! :-)
thanks, jerry can't wait to get out and practice!! the weather here in Fort Erie Ontario Canada no snow but lots salt on roads yet...soon
Is Green Acres restaurant still open?
Very nice tip! My first class this week-end....am tinking of all the thing you mention ! Thank you! 😊😎
This is great instruction. I’m UK based and this is part of the test MOD 1: Slalom then a figure of eight several times at low speed even if you just touch the cone with you boot it’s a fail really does make a difference as you said life saving
I always like watching these kind of videos on riding a motorcycle because ya I actually practice this stuff on my pedal bike because I just actually want to learn how to ride a motorcycle and I just actually take everything that I learn from these videos and then put them into great use when I am actually riding my pedal bike because this is how I plan on passing my motorcycle test here in Canada because I always write down the name of the video so that I can definitely go back to it on a much later date to Review it again and again
The way we explain it hear in Australia is LOOK THERE GO THERE !!! Love the videos thank you.
Thanks! 😃
Very impressive and pragmatic. Look where you want go! Don’t look at the cone you don’t want to hit!! Great and thanks. 😊
Quite impressive the improvements made.
I'm a new rider, and am excited to take a class similar to this one in April! Thanks for the education prep and knowledge!
Thanks Motorman. Head and Eyes, head and eyes, head and eyes!
I had a motorcycle cop teach me how to do that close to 60 years ago. And people still ask me today how do you turn that motorcycle in such a tight area. I say it's all in the clutch friction point, and a little bit of foot pressure on. Back brake. I've learned with experience to adjust my clutch just the way I like it and it really makes it easier for me anyways. And like you say lean the opposite way of the turn.
I have a problem not staying on the high side in turns. Thanks for pointing that out. I’m going to go practice it some today.
I'm working with my daughter on this now.. She has trouble with focusing on the obstacles, but she's slowly getting it.. Just takes lots of practice, practice, practice 😉👍 I know she'll be great 😁
I just wanted to say you have the best channel ever big fan
Thanks I'm picking up a yahama strat Friday and Sat morning I'm going to be in the miller park parking lot instead of the road less traveled.
man I got work to do yikes :)
I'm relearning this as well went from a medium bike back to a small bike now on a Road King. Head turning is key. I would love to run a course like this.
great teacher!!!
Thank you! 😃
Great video would really enjoy one of your classes .. 👍🏻🇦🇺
I love coaching like this..now i wanna go take something ..positive training not humiliation.
Great video Jerry
Thanks 👍
Great advise...
Can't get enough....
Yo da man
I like this. Im always willing to learn something new espesially if it can save my life. Nearly 40 years of riding not including riding dirt bikes when i was much younger I never had an accident. I know it could happen the next time i go out so im always paying attention to what im doing. i never realized but i was doing the watching where i was going and not the obsticals the entire time.
Great video for a nicely paved course. Slow is better when sand, dirt, gravel and debris is waiting for you to spill.
What a great vid!!! This has nothing to do with riding a bike. But, oddly, other than leaning, Its almost like going thru truck driver training again. So many same principals are there. Most people wouldn't understand that.
Oh wow I need more riding
I always wondered about counter steering and exactly how to do it, you explained this very well, and I used this technique all night last night on my way home and it's very easy and comfortable to do. Thank you.
this should every new rider learn i completely agree in europe they call this last exercise the 8 , and every new motocycle I buy i go and make alone these exercises for few times to keep sharp my skills ... nice video all the best .
I know how I am spending my social isolation time :) Thanks Motorman!
God bless you guys....it's not easy to do what you do...
Cheers from Canada 🍁