This riding technique will save your life!
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- 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.ridelikeapro.com
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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 👍
Mr. Palladino is awesome! Does quality humor too, God I want to take his course in person!
I love this Wisdom I thought I already had so one day I went and practiced these patterns where they teach Driver's Ed and in an hour I was no longer using the back brake on a 2016 FLSTFBS.
I could always do u-turns efficiently and effectively but now I can do them almost without thinking about it as it really does come naturally once you learn to do it properly.
You don't know what you think you know until someone teaches you that you're doing it wrong in such a way as to not offend you.
Ive been riding licensed since 1980 and I can't thank Jerry enough for all the lives I'm sure he's saved by doing what he does with his life
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
You can hear the joy when he says “He looked right at it!”
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.
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
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
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.
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!
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!! :)
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.❤
doing aggressive bicycle riding in nyc for years as a teen makes this second nature for me.
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.
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!
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
For some reason this head and eyes technique has done me more good than anything before it and that you for that.
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 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've been riding and Racing since I was 7 and never realized how many mistakes I've been making over the years. Nice video.
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!
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
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.
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!!
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
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.
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.
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
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 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!
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!
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.
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!!
Gotta love your labor of love, Signore Jerry. Camera Girl's too. Grazie!
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!!
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.
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.
Great Instructor.
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!
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.!!
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.
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. 👍😁
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!
New sub from the foothills of SC. Excited about watching and hopefully retaining some knowledge and techniques to go practice on!
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.
What a great coach Jerry is! Wish I was in that class!....
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 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.
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.
Very great tip i just learned” lean to the opposite side at low speeds” , as a new rider thats huge!!
It’s cool to see the improvement that they make with your coaching.
Seriously, why would anyone give this video a thumbs-down?
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 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
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.
wow see how important this is i am so glad i am watching this video ... thank you
Happy to find this channel!!!
Thank you good sir!!
Thanks Motorman. Head and Eyes, head and eyes, head and eyes!
I'm not an expert, but I have learned that looking at stuff will make me go towards it.
So I look at the path, not the obstacles.
The best way I can explain it is if you're going through a door or archway, you don't normally look at the door frame, but the path through it.
Thank you! I will practice this.
Thank you. You might have saved my life.
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.
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.
Thank you for all the knowledge
Great video! Just bought a Goldwing and will be using these techniques during my training. Keep up the great work!
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
Very nice tip! My first class this week-end....am tinking of all the thing you mention ! Thank you! 😊😎
I know how I am spending my social isolation time :) Thanks Motorman!
Keep up the good work Motorman and camera girl! 👍
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.
Great video would really enjoy one of your classes .. 👍🏻🇦🇺
Jerry and Donna great vlog. Be Safe🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks for the refresher on this.Your a great coach!
Thank you sir! It was a real pleasure to watch this video. It's realy great what those riders can do with their big and heavy motorcycles if they listen your indications!
Also on slow tight turns feather the rear brake and good throttle/ clutch control, great video even with 30+ years experience nice to watch.
Good jub! i am learning mor with your videos. Thank you .
I just wanted to say you have the best channel ever big fan
Love Jerry’s videos , enjoyed this one !
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
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
U make a great instructor Jerry 👍
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.
God bless you guys....it's not easy to do what you do...
Cheers from Canada 🍁
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!!
IT IS AN EXCELLENT VIDEO!
Just getting back into bikes your videos are great and very informative thanks heaos
Very impressive and pragmatic. Look where you want go! Don’t look at the cone you don’t want to hit!! Great and thanks. 😊
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
Oh wow I need more riding
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 :)
Spot on, great video!
My buddy bought his wife a 500 Cruiser. He said he would teach her what she needed to know. "Screw the safety course" he said. First ride, as she rounded the curve she looked into the woods and drove /crashed into it. Minor injuries. She never got on her bike again.
Quite impressive the improvements made.
I love coaching like this..now i wanna go take something ..positive training not humiliation.
Great vid as always.
I've been riding for a couple years and feel like I learn so much so fast. I never learn as much though compared to when I actually practice drills.
Great video for a nicely paved course. Slow is better when sand, dirt, gravel and debris is waiting for you to spill.