How many hours of training are needed to handle a heavyweight bike with skill and ease?
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- I'm frequently asked how long it takes for a rider to get proficient enough with the three techniques; head and eyes, friction zone and the rear brake to be able to handle a heavyweight motorcycle with ease, skill, and confidence. In this video, I'll try to answer that question and show you several riders that practiced and learned those techniques at my Ride Like a Pro class.
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There is no doubt about it Motorman, your videos and techniques dramatically improve rider skills, confidence, not to mention saving lives...I have been riding since the 1960's and still learning....Thanks for the great work you do.....👍
60 years of riding and still learning. I like that as it's TRUE. Learning on a bike never ends. Living in MN and WI every spring I consider myself a new rider after 5 months of not riding so my first ride of every season is straight to a parking lot to practice.. Scott
I think for most a lot of the fear comes from not wanting to drop their expensive bike.
Very true. I was pretty scared and second guessing my purchase. Seeing it in the garage was pretty unbelievable and I was very nervous. I just keep my rides short and practice the slow speed techniques. I'm able to make u turns on neighborhood streets well now. If anything, I need to buy an engine guard to help with some of my fears.
For me I don't even want to tip my cheap bike😊
I liked my 1975 Suzuki 400 dirt bike. If I didn’t drop it it was a bad day on the strip job
@@chrisdawson8252 I hear you Chris. I have two fears when practicing that keep me from improving. One is the fear of dropping my bike as you said and two not being able to pick it back up if I did drop it. I practice alone and I just can't seem to push the envelope much at all.
I jus paid a lot for my 2020 road glide... I wanna take this course but scared to death to mess it up and a cone ... but I think it’s worth it
Regularity of training is the most important here. You can spend a weekend in a class, learn all the techniques, but if you never practice them again, your skill will perish and very soon. But if you continue to train by yourself once or twice a week at least, your skills will get just more and more refined, and with time they become reflexes. And that is what your body will use in an emergency situation. Not the technique you have practiced for a few hours and then forgot, but the skill you have honed to a reflectory precision. Then it may save your life one day.
Hands Down! This is the best training anywhere! I bought his dvd and practiced constantly. My biker friends all laughed at me, until I took one of their ultra classics and did a U-turn. My bike is a Yamaha Vstar 1100 so I never did this on a big Harley but the techniques work every time. Forgot to tell you, these were old school bikers and they can’t even do what I do. Order the DVD’s if you can’t get to Motorman. Ask him questions on his UA-cam videos. He’ll get back to you. Practice, Practice, Practice!! Now Motorman, what do you think of trail-braking??
When I was a much younger hockey player I used to practice shooting the puck - with the puck almost touching the goal line I'd shoot at the far post to score. Many hours of practice refined that skill. About the same as riding a motorcycle.
I took a class last week after not riding for 13 years and found it so difficult. I was so disappointed, I thought it would come back to me. Of course I guess age does make a difference as I am now in my 50's ad apposed to my 30"s. I did take a fall during the u- turn exercise which made me doubt myself. I have your videos and will be practicing for sure. Thanks for all the great info!
Funny you put this video out. I just got the Goldwing DCT and started keeping track of how much time I spend practicing and as of today I have practiced 11 times and each time it was for approx 30-45 min. It wasn't until this last time that I felt I finally made significant improvement.
Many years ago with another bike I actually paid for a private lesson which was for 4 hours and it was like a miracle. At the end of that lesson I felt like I finally had control of the bike, it increased my riding enjoyment tremendously.
I really need to practice with someone else so we can take turns and coach each other and spend more time on each practice. It gets a little boring, and I worry about getting the bike to hot when doing it by myself.
I will definitely be taking private lessons in the future. Just need a little more time on this new bike first.
That’s true sometimes once you start to get fatigued you get sloppy with you riding skills even on the street.
I love your passion to teach people, sure wish I lived in florida, I would love some lessons... marty from Michigan
I love u Motorman u helped me ride my roadstar 1600 first bike but listening to you helped me tremedously after this corona virus passes i will take class but till then you are my teacher!!!
I was planning to sign up for a basic riding and safety course at my local community college. I tried to last year and they were booked solid. Then this virus hit and everything is closed now. I'm gonna get his video(s) and hopefully between them and my hubby who is a very experienced and great rider, I will be able to learn alot.
@@dixiedoo5876 yes i think u will be fine especially if ur husband is experienced and u have motorman good as any class ur gonna get
You speak of great easy to use techniques. Even the most experienced rider begins the year learning the bike again and practices the techniques you speak of. That in itself is a tip for new riders to take home.
Thanks for the channel.
I appreciate that!
The answer would be many. I started riding when I was 8 and I'm now 56 and still learning as I have learned a great deal watching Jerry's videos! And Jerry thanks for the heads up on Freedom Shields as I love my new shield!
You're welcome.
Thank you so much Motor Man. I just transition to Harley Davidson sportster and my husband is now transitioning over to a street glide. Watching your videos and your information is very helpful !!!
Did the course with Gary in Atlanta this past weekend. Had a blast and he was awesome.
I have picked up on some great tips watching your videos. Seen some things I was doing wrong and some things I was doing right. Was able to help a guy with his terrible left turns. I have been off my bike for years and just got back on less than a month ago. With these tips I was able to get my full license thanks to the new knowledge of how to properly use the friction zone. Thank you
You're welcome, glad I could help.
Love the ride alongs....great video about the Kawasaki...glad they let you test ride it....
Awesome video, it reminds me that I need more practice at the beginning of each season.
Thanks, Jerry always wise and encouraging words, I may get in a few long rides but intend to practice as much as I can during the riding season. Gordon
Hi Jerry, I downloaded your Ride Like a Pro video 2 weeks ago and there is so much more there than what's on your UA-cam channel (as I expected). Well worth the $ and I had it in 10 minutes!
I practiced for about a half hour and I'm already feeling more comfortable on my Wing.
I've always admired the amazing control the riders have in those rodeos, but thought those skills were only for people interested in precision drilling.
I've been riding about 40 years, and I've always been very safety-conscious. I thought I was a pretty good rider. But I'm sure I can't do the exercises your students master.
In a half-dozen videos you've convinced me I need to improve my low speed riding skills for safety, not for exhibition.
I'll be getting your videos and some cones, and getting out to practice. Thanks, Motorman!
I bought an 08 Ultra Classic a year ago, had not ridden since 1985. I didn't even have a license. I was lucky because I have a friend who is a CHP officer and a few friends who have big bikes. I called my friend and he told me I would know if I could get on the bike, and square it up and hold it up with one hand on the bars. He also told me that the slow maneuvers and turns will be hard. So I took my MSF class and the next day I went from H-D Street 500 to my bike. Where I live there is a set of streets that form an oval, with cross streets in the middle. My friend rode over on his bike and together we rode those streets. Lots of left and right turns. He followed me and told me to let the bike lean more and the turns will become easier. He suggested I ride those streets for an hour a day for a week practicing turning and stopping. I felt more confident each day. The first time I took the bike out on the streets I had to get gas. I was filling up when a guy rode in on a brand new Street Glide and had a hard time just getting to the pumps, he dropped the bike when he tried to turn.
It's a pity ain't it.
@@motorman857 Yes it is.
Thank you for taking the time to make these Jerry if I was in the USA I would take your course, but I watch the videos 👍
Glad you like them!
Another enlightening video. Thanks for your efforts.
My pleasure!
Would like to see some training of riding in the rain
You mean like this class I just taught in the rain a couple of weeks ago that's here on my channel? Here ya go, ua-cam.com/video/RqGNwjj2b1M/v-deo.html
Just one person's experience: the second best thing I ever did for my riding was go on a 2-day trip. A friend and I (each on own bikes) rode 8 hours one way, slept overnight, and returned. 16 hours of 'continuous' feeling the weight of the bike shift, the throttle and brake responses, the idiosyncrasies, how it felt to be in traffic, etc. When we were on our last hour on the way home, I remember suddenly realizing how completely comfortable I *felt*. I think I gained some skill, yes, but far more, I gained the feeling that the bike was an extension of my body. That grew greatly subsequently, but I crossed a threshold.
The best thing I ever did for my riding was to take professional training: first for the initial license, and then advanced rider training. I remain a rider without grounds to boast on any level, but I am safer, more confident with motorcycles (esp at lower and higher speeds, where things get... different) and have way more fun.
in additiion, im also 72 and do have some anxiety about making low speed maneuvers, but im practicing what ive seen on all of your video's
My anxiety, at 75 (in two weeks), is that with so few vehicles on the road due to the virus, I'd LOVE to take my Kawi Ninja for a ride, but IF I were to have an accident, I don't want to end up in an emergency room with potential COVID 19 patients. We've been having beautiful-to-ride weather, and it's slipping by.
@@usernamemykel when you always worry about IF,you will never allow yourself to DO.
My experience is riding metric bikes like the Yamaha V Star 1100 and Road Star 1700. But I couldnt ride longer than 4 hrs or my tailbone would go numb. Hell, I just decided one day I wanted a Harley Road Glide and went and got one. Then I jumped on my Road Star and couldnt get over how the thing felt as light as a moped. I've got 52k on my 17 Road Glide in 3 yrs and love it!
I took a Pro Course 5 years ago. I think it was about 6 hours of training. I learned to throw my Road Glide Ultra around with ease. I still practice regularly. I'm not able to throw around my Goldiwing and my Ultra Limited. Keep your head up, know the friction zone, use the rear brake, and you can throw any bike around
Exactly how does using the rear brake help? Thanks.
I watch your videos as much as possible !! Very helpful 🇺🇸👍🏻
Glad to hear it!
I like your videos. And I think you are doing a righteous service to motorcyclist as far as safety and common sense practices.
Your method of riding is flawless........I have been striving for this type of riding for the last 56 years. BUT........................Adjust the volume on your Videos so they all have the same volume.........please and thanks........Ricardo
I've been taking classes and regular practicing for a few years and still don't feel like I'm as skilled as I'd like to be. I really like the Low Rider S and you've got it set up nice.
Never being completely satisfied with your skill level is a key for improvement.
As soon as this I get my Ivan ECU back & this virus thing is done. I'm going to take lessons. In the mean time I will be ordering watching your DVDs and practice. RS&GB!!
Hello jerry. Love your training videos. I brought your surviving the mean streets 2 several months ago when I didnt have a bike. I just recently got my first bike, 2019 road glide and love the bike. I have to say I am alittle about my slow maneuvers on the bike for fear of dropping it. Hopefully within time I will get better with that. I do plan on getting out this weekend and going to the school behind my house and start my training. My goal is to get really good on this bike. Will let you know how it turns out. Thanks again
Hey motorman! This last Saturday I was practicing slow cone weave and offset cone weave. Then thinking of one of your videos that has Donna doing figure eights to practice leaning. I modified that a tad . I used three parking spot with a cone on each side and a tennis ball in the middle to represent the X that was to be the center of the figure eight. And started turning. After a short time I was well inside
The 27 feet width
Nice work!
Ride Like a Pro Jerry Palladino
Once I figure a way for you to receive the video. Debbie was my camera girl.
So far the file is too big to send through email or message
Thank you! I am learning a lot here.
Great video! Really appreciate your time and effort in producing these. I agree with an earlier comment, I think alot of fear is dropping your expensive bike, that being said, better to experience that in controlled conditions vs on the road! Trust me on that one!
I was going to be negative then I realized !! With God and a good rider motorcycle training class you can learn to ride a new street glide as your first bike just like me !! My first bike was a 2014 street glide new then 2017 I traded that for a new ultra classic with in 2020 I still love the bike and taken a few other training classes and ride all year long and learn more ever day
You the man, motorman!
Hey motorman.. been watching ur vids for about a month now... was wondering what to practice first... I’m not afraid to lean the bike over the scrapes on my foot boards and exhaust pipe show this and I also have learned to look where u want to go and not where u don’t but the clutch and throttle are my question. If u have a clutch and throttle detail vid I would be very grateful. By the way I’m on a 2015 Roadglide. You have taught me way more than I thought I knew and want to get better, thanks for your time and effort form Colorado
The best thing to do is go to ridelikeapro.com and get the Ride Like a Pro dvd or the download of that video. Then you will have the exact order in which you should learn the techniques and exercises. That video is 2 hours long and contains many details not seen in my short tips here on youtube. The 2nd hour also shows the actual police course so when you are ready, you move to the top level. All for 20 bucks.
Great thank you
Enjoy your videos. Any plans to bring your Ride Like A Pro training to Indianapolis area?
We have a training location in Michigan City Indiana, www.ridelikeaproin.com
Thanks
Great video
It it so good to be able to handle the big twins with confidence, how do you get to Carnegie Hall.?
Practice
Thanks!
watched this yesterday, yea it takes some hours of practice to keep up the skills. i try to get out every week to do just that. still need some more work at it. but im getting there slowly.
Thanks Motorman.
Goldwing DCT and I've been keeping track. After practicing for 2 months, 2 days a week it took me approximately 35 total hours of practicing before I was able to do a complete wheel lock (turning right only) along with being able to do 20' circles inside 24', 360 cones .
FYI for every 1.5 hour of practicing in the parking lot it turned out, I had done 15 miles which is surprising.
Never dropped my bike until this morning which is at the 35th hour of training and it was because I got tired and did something stupid.
Almost time for me to take a private lesson to fine tune things.
Very well done 👍
Ive been watching quite a few of your videos with great interest and now im inspired to go out and retrain myself. Ive been riding for over 20 years but lately my confidence has fallen badly. I think one reason could be because most of my miles have been motorways. The question i have is how can i practice these manouveres on a 400cc twist and go scooter.
Ive learned a lot from your videos! About how many cones do I need to set up the exercises?
Bought two of your newer videos but still go an look at some of the originals as well. Thank you for the videos you upload here, all these tips are great to keep up on our riding education. Do you ever get up to NY for a class?
Hi, Jerry and Donna. I was in that course (the only female there), Not to put too fine a point on this, but your instructions for the course specifically stated that LONG SLEEVES were required, and I noticed one of your star pupils was sleeveless. Hmmmm.... failure to follow instructions?? P.S. I checked my pockets and did NOT lose a quarter, so I won't be looking for it on the ground.
Believe it or not, sometimes something gets by me. I just checked the photo's from the class. Everyone started with long sleeves. At about the 3 hour mark 2 riders took off their jackets. When you see the photos, notice where you are looking most of the time.
ok ok i give thumb up.
Have you ever held classes for those who ride heavier super scooters (Silverwings, Burgmans, Piaggios)? Watching your videos has been helpful for me, but it would be great if you could demonstrate doing the same low-speed maneuvers without a clutch, just throttle and back brake. I feel like my skill is improving, but slow speed turning still makes me nervous.
Where do you guys get your strobe lights when you’re braking ? That lights up and very noticeable !
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Any plans to do a video on a New Honda Gold Wing DCT . Like to see the maneuvers done without a clutch .
Here ya go, ua-cam.com/video/fIyXNsC-XP0/v-deo.html
Ride Like a Pro Jerry Palladino thanks so much !
Along the lines of the topic of this video I have a really dumb question that I haven't seen the answer to.....I have all your videos and Ive also watched all your youtube videos multiple times. Ive taken the Basic Rider Course where I live but thats the extent of my training. I have 3 bikes, two of them I plan to ride someday but Im not ready for either of them, they are too heavy (883 and 939cc). My third bike however, is a brand new 140cc dirt bike. Now the stupid question....can I practice these low speed maneuvers in a parking lot with my dirt bike or will the knobby tires be a problem? I was scared out of my mind during my class on a 300cc motorcycle when I had to lean or turn, and I just dont think I can practice on either of my street bikes. In fact Im doubting my ability to ever be able to ride them. I grew up riding mini bikes and stuff all my life but its completely different getting on a motorcycle that weighs so much more! I easily flat foot all my bikes, but weight of them intimidates the hell out of me and Im just certain they are going to pull me to the ground! Im somewhat comfortable on my dirt bike though, because its a lot more similar to what I grew up riding. Is it a bad idea to try skills on pavement with it because of the tires? I think Im going to have to get me a 250 or 300cc street bike until I get my skills down. I just dont know if I can financially pull off getting a 4th motorcycle! Everyone thinks Im crazy as it is for having 3, especially since Im too scared to even ride them! My fear level is like a 9 but I REALLY want to learn the techniques and Im very strong willed!
You would probably be better off practicing with one of your bigger road bikes in a parking lot at parking lot speeds than a dirt bike on knobby tires. One of the main points of the MotorMan seems to be that the size and weight of the bike is irrelevant when you use the correct techniques.
My personal suggestion would be to get crash protection (crash bars/frame sliders) for one of your road bikes and give it a shot in a clean empty parking lot. You should be fine as long as you stick to parking lot speeds, wear protective gear, and don't whiskey throttle. If you're still nervous, maybe look at trading one of your current bikes into a smaller bike (~250 CC) and ride that for a year or 2 until you are comfortable. Perhaps you could get a private lesson or 2 also. And remember do not be afraid to lean the bike ABOVE 5 MPH (on a clean surface, no dirt or gravel, etc.), it can lean A LOT further than you think and it will warn you when you are near the lean limit by scraping the pegs or floorboards.
Try this link ua-cam.com/video/1LnQKy2SN7o/v-deo.html You can also put on, off road tires on your dirt bike for a lot less than buying another bike.
Rick Simpson Thanks Rick! I love that! That's what Im hoping. I WILL conquer this. I just ordered crash bars for my Harley and I think going to practice on it first. (The other one is a sport bike and its very intimidating so I think the Harley is my best bet.) Im just going to go for it and start practicing.
Ride Like a Pro Jerry Palladino Thanks Jerry, thats a great video with the bicycle. Ive actually already seen it several times. I have been practicing my figure 8's and cone weaves with it since I took my class to try to get more comfortable leaning. Ive spent many years navigating though town on a bicycle so Im pretty good on a bicycle, I just need to convince myself its not much different on a motorcycle.
I have a strange question...I've never had a bike with a full fixed fairing. Recently I purchased a kawasaki concours and I'm having issues... fear level 10+ on this bike... its like I lost my focal point that I've always used..your thoughts...
Be safe my friend
Hi Officer Palladino, I have just discovered you and just bought a 2010 Heritage Softail which I'm nervous on right now as far as dropping. So, I plan to get your "Ride Like A Pro." Two questions - Does that come in a purchase for download and like another subscriber wanted to know, I would really like to know what gear you wear during hot weather. I live in Mississippi. Thanks for all you do!
Yes, all my videos are available for digital download via my website, here's the link, www.ridelikeapro.com/product-category/digital-downloads/ I wear my full face helmet, a mesh jacket with armor, boots over the ankle, gloves, jeans.
I have three of your DVDs, and have watched them several times. I still enjoy the UA-cam videos, though, and watch almost all of them. The sound of your UA-cam content could benefit from the help of John Maxwell, of Chattahootchie H.D.. He even lists equipment for others' benefit. Give him a lookup. Thanks, again, for your content .... as you say, always worth the price!
I have the same set up as John. On this bike a lot of wind comes up from underneath. Not much I can do about that buy a set of 5 dollar ear phones makes hearing me much better.
Aww f2f
Hey Jerry I'm taking a new rider course at a local harley dealer here after that I plan on buying my first bike ive been looking at a street glide or a road glide im 5'7" 310lbs would either one of those two bikes be a good bike for a big guy like me for a first bike
Motorman, I have an '18 Chieftain Classic. I seem to recall in a past video, you mentioned the Indian had a longer wheel base. That being so, what distance should I be shooting for in my U-turns?
The Chieftain will do an 18ft u-turn but if you get consistent with 20 ft you're doing very well.
I am returning to ride it's been 33 year from when I used to ride I had a Ninja in 1978to 1986 now I have a 2002 Yamaha Roadstar 1600 is it too fast for a reentry bike
The more I ride, the better I get.
Hello Mr. Palladino, I’d like more information on your training video, how do I purchase it? Been riding about 10 years then when out and purchased a Street Glide, and it’s kicking my butt!!😂😢
Go to ridelikeapro.com The most comprehensive is the ''New Ride Like a Pro video available in dvd, or download.
Hey Jerry, can you do a video on using both turning the handlebars and leaning?
Cause he MOTORMAN BRO!!!!! LOL
All my low speed handling video's cover that. Go to my channel and you can watch all 950 of them.
@@motorman857 Turn yuh head. Simple as that.
I love that haircut. She got you!!
Have a question about I know where you are looking is where you are going . But like at night on a narrow curvey back road meeting traffic with bright lights , you can't see were you are going !? I'm 63 years old is kind of embarrassing to ask this I've been riding all my life but just don't know .
As we get older night vision gets worse and worse. I avoid riding at night for that reason.
You''re taking a chance riding at night to begin with, potholes and all.
In your opinion, what specific skills should one be able to consistently do before stepping up to a heavy bike?
I am thinking about getting your double dvd because I am in NY but I am wandering if I could get better without your corrections. What to you suggest
In the Ride Like a Pro video you will see and hear from 3 riders who never came to my class but learned and practiced the techniques from the video and went on to become ''Top Gun Champion'' riders. This ain't brain surgery. It's just 3 techniques. You may have heard me mention in my video's that the people who watched and practiced from my video then come to the class, are head and shoulders above the riders who didn't watch and practice prior to coming to the class.
I’m getting very comfortable with my 800 cruiser and want to move up to a heavy weight bagger. I know lots of practice like mentioned here would be necessary, but I’m concerned about handling the heavier bike during that training time. Thoughts?
Here's my thoughts. If little bitty girls can do it, (see my Ride Like a Pro video at ridelikeapro.com) How hard can it be?
If I were as good at anything as you are at teaching motorcycle riding I'd be happy, great job. Just let me say that the fear of the motorcycle should turn into respect for the motorcycle, and then add a little patience and enjoy. Kind of like training a dog or raising a kid. Lol
Dogs and motorcycles bite, kids don't (usually).
I wish you were in ohio! Lol i would love to come to one of your classes.
Hey Jerry. My son was killed by the wind blowing in Boston , Jamaica line 90 exit 18 I was told that he did loose control because of the wind blowing so hard. Any suggestions what to do when the wind is blowing hard?
Don't ride a two-wheeler. Don't drive a high vehicle.
FLORIDA: An awfully FLAT, tropical climate which is glued to a temperate mainland.
But, we can ride year-round!
Jerry with all this stay at home and away from everyone, do you think it’s responsible to be out riding? Some say since its dangerous you shouldnt put more pressure on our heath care system, was wondering your thoughts?
I believe this is a great time to ride. Less traffic means less chance someone will violate your right of way and plenty of empty parking lots to practice your skills.
@@motorman857 BUT - if one happens to have an accident (due to any cause), do you really want to end up in an emergency room at this time?
@@usernamemykel Let's put it this way, do what is best for you.
That looks like central Florida
My fear level is high because I’m afraid of trashing my $10k investment. Would love to attend many classes like motorman’s, but am curious as to if there are bikes provided? Not necessarily just Jerry’s program but any reputable program in the country.
you can always rent from eaglerider.com but i don't know how it works if you drop theirs
Three words: Sacrificial crash protection (crash bars, frame sliders, etc...). Be prepared for when you drop your bike.
what kind of ppe gear do you wear when it's hot
I wear my full face helmet, a mesh riding jacket, gloves, boots over the ankles, jeans.
Is there a set figure for what is considered a "heavyweight" bike? 700 pounds, 800 pounds, more? And is that just the weight of the bike itself or the bike and rider(s), gear, accessories, etc,.?
I'd say anything over 625 lbs is a heavyweight bike. No, that doesn't count the rider or anything else.
@@motorman857 Thanks. Looking forward to your class in May.
How do I know what RPMs I’m at without a techometer??
You don't know. You must develop a feel for it.
Thank you, I bought the new ride like a pro video, I have been practicing in my driveway, building up momentum to take it to a parking lot, I need to drive there it’s a few blocks away...
? Is a honda vtx1300r considered a heavyweight
I'd call it a heavy weight bike.
You handlebar is slightly out of line with the forks it looks like to me?
Thanos Etsitty probably his camera angle
I have nothing to compensate for
What do you consider a heavyweight bike?
would a bagger be a good bike to start off with?
Depends on you .road glide aka bagger or street glide same bike other than the fairing . I used to ride a 2000 buell didn’t ride for 8 years and just a month ago got a bagger 16” bars .it is completely different definitely a Learning curve . I was able to manhandle my buell around. I think it would just come down to you and how much you are willing to practice.all the bikes will Perform it’s just your ability to make it perform .
I got a road star 1600 with bags fairing i never rode before only dirtbikes you can do it man go for it
I'll put it this way, a light bike, 550lbs or less, are less intimidating. But it really depends on your fear level.
Great video-what is that white zip-tie on the base of your motorcycle. Cut that off!
My father gave me a few of those white zip-tie's just before he passed away. He said ''I don't know if you can use these because they aren't black''. I try to put one of them on my bike where I can see it as I ride to remind me of him. Sorry if it bothers you. Ok I just made that up but I got ya didn't I.
@@motorman857 My best friend growing up choked on a zip tie like that, so it was difficult to keep looking at that in the video. It took 2 hour in the emergency room to clear is airway, and from that his face was permanently blue. He invented the smurfs from that experience!
@@motorman857 yur a bad man Pro Jerry 😂
Handlebars look crooked on the bike, or is it the camera distorting it?
Inate ability, ever been in a car with someone who's been driving for years and yet they are still bad at driving, some people just don't have natural ability, they can't get the knack of it, same for riding bikes, they will always be awkward, there are alot of these people on the road.