“Go when you are ready” 😬 You are right! We are never ready. This is one of the exercises that I need to relax and not panic and pull the clutch back in. Never fails.
ha ha we would be sitting there all day if we wanted until rider were really ready ha ha. Keep working on it. I want you to work on this without the cones. Also start with the handlebars slightly turn and not at full lock. Then when you get comfortable start turning you handlebars a little at a time. Let me know if this helps.
Thank you for this video. This happened this morning exactly what happened i was waiting thinking will i make this.left turn before car comes. Went too fast and caused wide as you mentioned clutch went to fast. Also car was coming in the target fixation nearly ended wrong side of the road. Luckily managed to correct and car up ahead was slow . Anyway mistake learnt. came to car park and practised these tips.
Hi Paul @ min 1:23 you say commit to turn but what caught my attention was you say look “ way out into the distance “ Thank u for that Thought it was just me.. Feeling why do I need to look so much further out to make the turn happen! Wow 🖤🏍️🙏
Paul. Yourvtips on this on a previous video have helped me and helped me help others on this excercise. The tip was look past where you want to go. So insread of looking at the 3 o'clock position i look at 5. Perfect. There is one other excercise that has me. That is 18 foot U turn from a stop. Then onto sub 18
@ProriderCentralTexasUA-cam Confidence is the big one. I an just starting to practice this. I typically start from full lock and my concern is speed so I get the handle bars wanting to straighten up. Should I be starting with the handle bars in a different position
@@skbenwa I would say to start with the handlebars slightly open to build confidence. Just remember as long as you have power to the rear wheel the bike will stay up. Keep me posted.
Honestly are you following me and reading my brain ! You have helped me so much with your last video about turning the handlebars and really looking where you want to go I have put in about 8,hours over the past 10 days and yesterday got stuck on exactly this !!!! Thank you thank you you are helping me be so much more confident
It is my pleasure sir ant that is great to hear. The very reason I started my channel was to help riders like yourself any way I can. Thank you for sharing your comments. I have found over the years that sometimes it's is our inner self that holds us back. I remember what it was like for me when I was learning this stuff. Thank you for taking the time to watch and please keep me posted on your progress. 👍
@@ProriderCentralTexasUA-cam I noticed on my Harley Iron that there is this whitish residue in places around the engine and other aluminum parts. Is this normal for bikes.
@@ProriderCentralTexasUA-cam Thanks for your reply. I found out what that whitish residue is and it's called aluminum oxidation. Weird that it is happening to my bike because my bike is only 2 years old. I might have to get something to remove the oxidation. What would you suggest?
I've never encountered an intersection where the right lane is so narrow that it forces me to be 90degrees to the street I'm turning into and typically point my bike at a slight angle to the road i'm going to turn into . Also, I find that turning the handlebar while stationary before moving creates a balance instability that is hard to manage. So I end up only turning the handlebars only when the bike starts moving. Can you comment on this please?
You are correct about intersections. By practicing making tighter turns it gives you more options say if your blocked in at a motorcycle rally and don't have much space to maneuver. It also builds confidence with your riding and improves your skills. Sometimes you can't control your environment. As for the instability when turning the handlebars when stopped, I don't experience that. If you stay in the friction zone and have active power to the rear wheel it will make the bike stable when turning. Normally when I see riders that have instability it's due to them pulling in the clutch once the bike starts moving which kills the power to the rear wheel then the bikes becomes unstable. I hope this helps. Thank you for taking the time to watch and for your questions.
Well I did my MOST exam again, the third time doing it unfortunately I was not successfully. I find the idea that I'm being timed very unnerving and I live in a province where I cannot practice on a motorcycle until I passed the MOST exam As a former motorcycle officer and a current instructor any advice?
Sorry to hear that. Can you send me an email to prorider.ctx.club@gmail.com explaining in detail what the test involves and which ones you are having trouble with?
Speaking of psychology; many of your students are probably on bikes that are worth tens of thousands of dollars. Obviously, they don't want to damage them. I wonder how well they would do on a loaner "beater" bike?🤔✌🏽
That is part of it another aspect is falling. We don't like the thought of falling. I also say if you buy it you need to know how to ride it ha ha. Thank you for watching and for your comment
@@ProriderCentralTexasUA-cam "If you buy it, you need to know how to ride it." Well said. Some people can't help themselves. They want the biggest, baddest bike they can't ride, nor afford.😉✌🏽
“Go when you are ready” 😬 You are right! We are never ready. This is one of the exercises that I need to relax and not panic and pull the clutch back in. Never fails.
I like that part where he said that. Because it is so true.
@@thanosetsitty1896 It is!
ha ha we would be sitting there all day if we wanted until rider were really ready ha ha. Keep working on it. I want you to work on this without the cones. Also start with the handlebars slightly turn and not at full lock. Then when you get comfortable start turning you handlebars a little at a time. Let me know if this helps.
@@ProriderCentralTexasUA-cam So scary Sgt. 😊 Will do, and I will keep trying!
@@thanosetsitty1896 Thank you for watching. We tend to get in our own heads the more we sit there ha ha. I hope it helps.
Practice practice practice! Thank you
You bet and I hope this video helped.
Thank you for this video. This happened this morning exactly what happened i was waiting thinking will i make this.left turn before car comes. Went too fast and caused wide as you mentioned clutch went to fast. Also car was coming in the target fixation nearly ended wrong side of the road. Luckily managed to correct and car up ahead was slow . Anyway mistake learnt. came to car park and practised these tips.
You are very welcome and thank you for sharing your experience. I am glad you were able to correct it.
Hi Paul @ min 1:23 you say commit to turn but what caught my attention was you say look “ way out into the distance “
Thank u for that
Thought it was just me..
Feeling why do I need to look so much further out to make the turn happen!
Wow 🖤🏍️🙏
You bet and I hope it helps. Thank you again for taking the time to watch my videos.
Paul. Yourvtips on this on a previous video have helped me and helped me help others on this excercise. The tip was look past where you want to go. So insread of looking at the 3 o'clock position i look at 5. Perfect. There is one other excercise that has me. That is 18 foot U turn from a stop. Then onto sub 18
Thank you for watching and am glad I could help. What problems are you having with the 18 ft U-turn from a stop?
@ProriderCentralTexasUA-cam Confidence is the big one. I an just starting to practice this. I typically start from full lock and my concern is speed so I get the handle bars wanting to straighten up. Should I be starting with the handle bars in a different position
@@skbenwa I would say to start with the handlebars slightly open to build confidence. Just remember as long as you have power to the rear wheel the bike will stay up. Keep me posted.
this was me,i set there waiting,and the instructor asked me if i was waiting for tomorrow,i'm very greatful you are there to explain how it works
Ha Ha we have all been there. I am glad I could help. Keep me posted on your progress.
Thank you, had trouble with this last night at the msf course. Nobody told me to turn the bars before haha. Very helpful.
You are welcome sir and thank you for taking the time to watch. Did you complete the course?
Honestly are you following me and reading my brain ! You have helped me so much with your last video about turning the handlebars and really looking where you want to go I have put in about 8,hours over the past 10 days and yesterday got stuck on exactly this !!!! Thank you thank you you are helping me be so much more confident
It is my pleasure sir ant that is great to hear. The very reason I started my channel was to help riders like yourself any way I can. Thank you for sharing your comments. I have found over the years that sometimes it's is our inner self that holds us back. I remember what it was like for me when I was learning this stuff. Thank you for taking the time to watch and please keep me posted on your progress. 👍
Thanks Paul great video and yes I have trouble on my turns put I am doing better thanks to you and you're advice take care have a great week
You are welcome and keep working on it.
Awesome video. Love your videos, very informative and easy to understand.
Thank you and thanks again for taking time to watch.
@@ProriderCentralTexasUA-cam I noticed on my Harley Iron that there is this whitish residue in places around the engine and other aluminum parts. Is this normal for bikes.
@@kjvbiblebelievertal7431 Can you take a photo and send it to prorider.ctx.club@gmail.com
@@ProriderCentralTexasUA-cam Thanks for your reply. I found out what that whitish residue is and it's called aluminum oxidation. Weird that it is happening to my bike because my bike is only 2 years old. I might have to get something to remove the oxidation. What would you suggest?
@@kjvbiblebelievertal7431 Thank I am not sure but I can help research.
One of the most important information video, thanks paul for the amazing video 👏👏👏👏👏👏
You are welcome and thanks again for watching my videos I really appreciate it. 👍👍
You're a damned good instructor and I've learned a lot from you. Thank you.
I really appreciate that and keep working. Also thanks for watching my videos.
@@ProriderCentralTexasUA-cam I've heard it said that "repetition is the key to all mastery." Practice practice practice. Hang tough.
@@randyspilman292 Yes sir good repetition and practice is the key to success ha ha
Nice video sir definitely going to help a lot of us
Thank you sir I hope so ha ha and thank you again for watching.
Great video as always man! Keep it up! Good to see those subscriber numbers raising!
Thank you sir and yep I look the subscribers ha ha. Thank you for watching.
Well done and helpful. Thanks😇👍
You bet and thank you for taking the time to watch.
I've never encountered an intersection where the right lane is so narrow that it forces me to be 90degrees to the street I'm turning into and typically point my bike at a slight angle to the road i'm going to turn into . Also, I find that turning the handlebar while stationary before moving creates a balance instability that is hard to manage. So I end up only turning the handlebars only when the bike starts moving. Can you comment on this please?
You are correct about intersections. By practicing making tighter turns it gives you more options say if your blocked in at a motorcycle rally and don't have much space to maneuver. It also builds confidence with your riding and improves your skills. Sometimes you can't control your environment. As for the instability when turning the handlebars when stopped, I don't experience that. If you stay in the friction zone and have active power to the rear wheel it will make the bike stable when turning. Normally when I see riders that have instability it's due to them pulling in the clutch once the bike starts moving which kills the power to the rear wheel then the bikes becomes unstable. I hope this helps. Thank you for taking the time to watch and for your questions.
@@ProriderCentralTexasUA-camThank you!
You bet let me know if anything I can help with.@@bikedawg
Looking good on that Road King!
Ha Ha thank you I am really liking it. Thanks for watching.
Did you sell your other bike?
@@eugeniustheodidactus8890 No sir, I have to ride along video coming out and I am riding it. It did feel good to be back on the Kawasaki.
I want a BMW but will never give up my Glide Special addiction.
@@eugeniustheodidactus8890 The BMW's are nice but I would keep the Glide ha ha.
If you ever come over to Tasmania Australia, It would be great to meet you for a round of practice...keep up the great work
Cheers Kev
That is on my bucket list.
My question is do you go into second gear once your straightened out of the turn
Yep that is correct
To clarify when do you go into second gear doing this tight turn from a stop
Once you you finish the turn and get the bike upright you can shift into 2nd
Well I did my MOST exam again, the third time doing it unfortunately I was not successfully. I find the idea that I'm being timed very unnerving and I live in a province where I cannot practice on a motorcycle until I passed the MOST exam As a former motorcycle officer and a current instructor any advice?
Sorry to hear that. Can you send me an email to prorider.ctx.club@gmail.com explaining in detail what the test involves and which ones you are having trouble with?
Speaking of psychology; many of your students are probably on bikes that are worth tens of thousands of dollars. Obviously, they don't want to damage them. I wonder how well they would do on a loaner "beater" bike?🤔✌🏽
That is part of it another aspect is falling. We don't like the thought of falling. I also say if you buy it you need to know how to ride it ha ha. Thank you for watching and for your comment
@@ProriderCentralTexasUA-cam "If you buy it, you need to know how to ride it." Well said.
Some people can't help themselves. They want the biggest, baddest bike they can't ride, nor afford.😉✌🏽
@@marsoelflaco5722 So true ,So true
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Thank you for taking the time to watch.