How Do I Get Over The Fear Of Leaning My Motorcycle? Does The Weight Matter? No!!
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Hello UA-camrs! A special hello to my fellow PRELOADERS! For those of you that aren't PRELOADERS yet, hit that subscribe button and become one. In this video I discuss leaning the motorcycle and steps to take to get over the fear of doing so. Trust and believe (Exercise #3) as well as a good command of the friction zone are the keys to successful turns with sufficient lean at low speeds.
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Engaging the throttle to raise the RPM’s (revolutions per minute) above idle and holding the throttle there, with the clutch pulled in (no power to the rear wheel, “in reserve” “PRELOADED”). This process will make power to the rear wheel available to the rider immediately when the clutch is opened up. There’s no need for the rider to be concerned with twisting the throttle for power because it’s already PRELOADED.
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Single Serpentine - Cones 15’ apart
U-Turn - 24’ x 40’
Right / Left Turn - Approach lane - 5’ , Turn lane - 7.5’
Figure 8 - 27’ x 46’
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Exercises
Exercise #1 - Stop and Go
Exercise #2 - Slow Ride
Exercise #3 - Trust and Believe
Exercise #4 - Right / Left Turn From A Stop
Exercise #5 - Single Serpentine
Exercise #6 - U-turn
Exercise #7 - Figure 8
Exercise #8 - Offset Double Serpentine
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You and Jerry Palladino are doing a great service for all riders. I’ve been riding for 23 years and can certainly get better with more practice. Thank you.
Thanks Mike! My pleasure.👍🏾😊
Jerry always seems to be critical of riders. There are no two ppl or riders alike.
Time to buy some cones!
Use cups or cans.
One simple thing makes these videos better than Jerry's. The fact that you can hear the throttle on the audio. That makes a world of difference with understanding what you are saying for someone who does not ride. I don't want to discredit Jerry at all, both of you guys are absolutely fantastic and ya'll are performing a great service to the motorcycle community.
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my UA-cam channel!👍🏾😊 ua-cam.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle
You help people all over. The very definition of paying it forward. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks J! It's my pleasure.👍🏾😊
Thanks for emphasising the importance of preloading, I recently did the learners course in Au, and my instructor never mentioned it once during the 2 days, but was telling us not to rev the bike - I think to preserve his company’s bikes..we then headed out onto the road and many of us stalled out there, lucky nobody was injured!
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my UA-cam channel!👍🏾😊 ua-cam.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊 Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
Thank you Robert.
I've been doing a lot of practicing, my wife knows I've been watching your videos, we were out riding the other day and I made a u turn, using what I've seen you do and say, and from nowhere my wife said " good job " that felt good.
I didn't think anyone would notice but me. Again thank you for making me a better and safer rider. Not just for me, but also for keeping my wife safe while riding with me.
Jimbo brother... Man it is my absolute pleasure. I think that's awesome because if your wife regularly rides with you, she noticed the difference in your riding. That is outstanding!👍🏾 And most importantly, you're insuring that she's safe and in so doing, she will feel safer. At the end of the day, that's really the most important thing... Our safety.
Excellent job Jim!!
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle Thanks so much for this great information!!!
@@danfazio9870 It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
Thanks for this! I’m almost 70, female, and back on a Heritage after 17 yrs. Such good reminders. Building my confidence again through practice. Thank You!
Hi Barb. It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
Love the videos. After riding for almost 20 years I finally got my “dream bike”. But being a small female on a BIG bike I realized how many bad habits I’ve developed over the years. While my Dream bike has been my greatest riding challenge yet, I’ve found your videos inspiring. The preloading concept has made a huge difference in how I approach the process. Thanks for teaching an old broad a neat new trick!
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊 Congratulations on your “dream bike”!
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
I cant speak for anyone else, but I would think there are others like me. My fear isn't so much that I'm afraid of getting hurt from leaning my bike, but the fear of damaging my motorcycle. I am retired after 40 years as a long haul trucker. I live on a very small income and I can barely afford my road king. If I damage it, its gonna take money that is hard to come up with for repairs. I'm pretty good at slow turns, but I am not to the point that I could drag my floor boards. Love your Vids, and I'm gonna keep trying to get over the financial fear!
You're not alone brother. My fear is also damaging the bike. If I hurt myself at slow speed, then I just get time off work. :-)
I understand completely. When you get a chance, give this video another look. I stress that you don't ever have to scrape your floorboards. That is not the point of this. It will be a goal for some, but not for all. You say that you're pretty good at slow turns already. That's great!👍🏾 That's the goal. Just keep practicing what you already are good at because it's all perishable.
Oh yeah, congratulations on your retirement buddy!👍🏾😊
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle thanks! If I knew I would live this long, I would have taken better care of myself!😂😂
@@heybruh3274 😂
@@bctruck 😂😂 you are blessed!
Went out last weekend and rode around figure 8s left turns right turns from a dead stop till I was dizzy lol i have been riding all my life but learned using the rear brakes was what I was doing wrong...after 10 minutes of doing it I had it thank you I have a 2016 roadglide and owned it since new love riding even more now appreciate your help ✨
I love hearing that! 👍🏾 “rode around figure 8s left turns right turns from a dead stop till I was dizzy” Those are the words of a true Preloader!!!😊👍🏾 As I always say, learning this skill will not only make you a safer rider, it will make riding more enjoyable for you. Case in point!
My pleasure John.
well ... i use the rear brakes a lot ... they can help you make a tight turn
@@davidjones-vx9ju 👍🏾
Thank you. The technical lesson really help me. Last night, it was the First time I made a u turn successfully on a 20’ wide street. Rev to around 2000 and listen to the engine at 2000, did it for me. I’m not afraid to lean my bike any more.
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I did it!!
@@supra8544 Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁
Great video! you are so right about the friction zone. Once a rider can understand and is confident with the friction zone it opens up a whole new world of riding.
Thanks Paul! That means a lot coming from you!👍🏾😊
Robert; you are such a great, natural communicator; listening to your explainations is just like watching the moovie of what you are explaning. Thank you for your passion and energy.
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
Thanks for the lessons man. Much respect for you being an officer for 22 years. That’s amazing!! A lot of my family are military and first responders so much love to you man. I’m 16 and a fairly new rider. I have a job at Docs Harley Davidson in Kirkwood here in the STL area. Constantly learning new things and exited for the future in the motorcycle world.
Hey Quentin. Thank you very much! 👍🏾
who would actually down vote this video? man this is valuable info that some people would never know . thank you and for the wieners that thumbed down the video, i guess you are likely the people im helping pick up your bike after you dropped it at 2 m.p.h.
Thank you very much! 👍🏾
At 21:22 What I learned was not so much the position of your clutch hand, but noticed that you sit straight up while the motorcycle leans during turns rather than you leaning together with the motorcycle. In other words, I learned & observed your body position, not clutch position. (although you haven't mentioned body position, as least not yet)
Thanks for all your efforts which benefits us all. Thumbs up!
Thanks Jeff. But just to be clear, the position of your clutch (being in the friction zone) is the most important thing. Body position isn’t important at all as it pertains to making turns. Counterbalancing just makes the rider feel the sensation of falling less.
I like the thought process you are teaching about pre-loading. I have never heard it explained like that so well. Thank you for this video. I just subscribed to your channel. Thank you for your years of service!
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊
Thank you for this and all your videos. Cant wait to practice this on my days off this wknd. Im excited to work on this. I just got my cones so now I have real markers to work with. Im so stoked about my progress so far but know I am far from where I want to be befpre I really venture out. I have a decent parking lot close to my house which I practice at than I finish with going on my designated route I follow and every session I add 1 more leg to my route each session. Im taking it real slow and building on my skill. I really feel myself improving each session even if only a little. I love this channel so much and am greatful!
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my UA-cam channel!👍🏾😊 ua-cam.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Slow and steady wins the race! Keep up the good work. Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! © 👍🏾
It’s surprising how rusty I get by spring. Living in southern Alberta we can’t ride from October/November till April/May depending on the year. I practice slow maneuvering every spring at the arena parking lot at the end of my street. I feel useless for the first hour 😂. Your videos have refined the way I maneuver and I thank you for your time!
Proud to be a pre-loader Robert, stay safe brother ✌🏼
I love that you’re an avid praticer! I know I just made up a word but I don’t care. Wait... I have a better word... Preloader!!!👍🏾😊
Glad I’m up. Just finished watching the last practice session. Just got my bike and truck ready to drive up this weekend for Sunday. Can’t wait. I’m excited
Sounds good! Did you prepare the Hold Harmless Agreement form? I haven't received one from you and it's needed for you to be able to practice.
No not yet. Going to this evening.
@@thomasmozo6158 awesome!👍🏾
Just passing a big Thank You! I've watched many videos and found yours to have the biggest impact on my skill building. The way you present yourself and the skill training is excellent and not talking down on putting a foot down or duck walking while learning is great. I just purchased my first cruiser a couple weeks ago, Yamaha Star 1100 Custom Midnight. Coming from a Suzuki Bandit 600S. I was very intimidated by slow maneuvering do to the landing back rather than forward. Lets face it - scared :). Using your training I have become more and more comfortable and the pre-load plus adding power to the rear wheel when you feel like your going to fall works 100%.
It’s my pleasure Tom. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Congratulations on your new motorcycle! Now show it who the Boss is!👍🏾
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I've never had this type of passion to keep going out and practice. Purchased cones which has been helping as well. I seen measurements of where they should be placed. Was that your website ? I can't we've in and out of them at a good pace. I'm putting them to close.
Hey Robert, It is a fact that it's more self conscious turning right than left. I think its whether or not your right or left handed. But practice does make perfect. Thanks again Robert. And you're right, we should let all good cops know we appreciate them. Motor or not. Take care.
Thanks Pete!
ThNk you this one was made for me. I started the another tip one and stopped as you suggested to watch this one. Awesome. What a wonderful teacher you are. One thing to know knowledge but to share in such a way to teach is a gift. Thank you. So happy to have found you.
It’s my pleasure. 😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
I just became a pre loader. Thanks for the hard work, outstanding explanation and your service. Working hard on your drills. Thanks again.
Thanks for watching and subscribing! Also thank you for the compliments! It's my pleasure.
Thank you for making this video. It made a huge difference on my confidence in riding my bike
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
Awesome explanation and demonstration man. I think its cool that someone such as yourself will take the time to help other riders. You have earned my subscription my friend.
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁
You're awesome. I'd love to take a class with you as an instructor. Just watching you takes the stress off.
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure.
This has been very helpful. I’ve struggled with a while on this but the believe & trust if there’s power to rear wheel it won’t fall”- it helped immensely. Very grateful. Thanks much Robert
My pleasure James!😊👍🏾
Your explanations are more informative than "Ride like a Pro" videos!
Thank you very much!
Just discovered your channel and subscribed. Really helpful info as I learn to boss my '21 Street Glide Special (upgraded from a '20 Ducati Multistrada). Felt like I took a step back with my skills when handling the Street Glide, but will practice what you are preaching. Biggest thing I learned today from your video here was to ***listen*** to my engine once I had the throttle above idle in the preload stage. It made concentrating on my clutch and brake much easier because it removed my focus on the throttle. Just had to listen to keep power going. THANK YOU!
Awesome!! I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
It’s my pleasure. 😊
Thank you for joining the Facebook group I'm in and giving us the link to find you here. I'm an older rider in my late 60s. You give great advice on how to develop good technique. I've been riding for many years but never at slow speeds. I'm just learning what the friction zone is and ready to try it out.
It’s my pleasure. 😊 That’s awesome! Never too late to learn. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
You’re very humble and a Pro Rider! I have a lot of bad habits that watching your exercises will definitely help me. Thank you for your service.
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
Love watching your videos. I have had my endorsement since 2009 (@ 31 years old) when I was in the Air Force and went through the MSF course. Never did get a bike but kept my endorsement. Well back in June I got a Spyder RT-L for my wife and I to enjoy but 2-wheels kept calling me. I have been watching your videos since I got my Spyder and just went out and bought a Sportster Iron 1200 a month ago and have been loving it. Got cones and will be going to set up some practice sessions of my own once I find a good parking lot and the weather cooperates. Keep up the awesome videos and hopefully one day I will make is down for one of your practice sessions!
Thanks Jordan! Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Hope to see you down here one day. 👍🏾
*Effortlessly go around in a circle multiple times and say, ok let's do this!😊 I will get there very soon. 🙏🏽
I have no doubt that you will, if that's your goal! If it's not, that's fine too.😊
Robert, I have watched tons of your videos. You and Jerry are the best out there. I'm a short guy and own a Road Glide. Your videos have helped me immensely. BTW I'm a retired Officer of 32 years myself. Never made the Motorcycle squad at my department but did about everything else in police work. Keep em coming brother, you're making a difference.
Hey James. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Also, thank you for the compliment and for your service!
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
5'5" with a 2022 Road Glide here. As soon as time and weather permits, I'm going to start practicing these slow maneuver skills. I'm still a new rider. Took the safety class but that was no where near the practice any rider needs.
Only ten minutes in to your video I hit subscribe! Made me feel more confident just listening to ya. I went from a 250 rebel to a 883 Iron. I just want to feel as confident or even more on my new bike as I was the 250! Thanks so much for great content
Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 Keep practicing and your confidence will continue to grow. Once that happens, the rest will take care of itself.
I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
What I really like is Robert's ability to recover from the turn/circle, upright the bike, and come to a slow, smooth stop in a short distance. That is impressive!!
Thank you very much!
Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I know I appreciate it very much. It helps with my everyday riding immensely.
It is my pleasure. I'm happy to know that!👍🏾😊
I’ve been through Solo training and watched tons of videos over the last six months. This is the first time I’ve heard hold steady friction in your turns. I’m obsessed with getting better and spend hours practicing. Thanks for the preloading tip, it really sunk in with me.
I love to read this! I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊
Hey Robert. Good morning.
Always good content. I appreciate that you have reinforced the "learning process" instead of just the desired result. Unlike many other channels, your insight demonstrates a realistic understanding of the student mindset.
Hey Sean. Thanks! I guess that's so because I always have the student mindset. I'm always learning!👍🏾😊
I'm so stubborn that when I straightened the bike up, i generally letting go of the throttle before I pull in the clutch in or simultaneously.. thanks for the emphasis on pulling the clutch in when you wanna stop.. great vedio.. and the rpm at 2000 at slow speed is pretty ideal, i think, I'll try that when the weather let up in New England
Sounds good Thanh! Thank you!👍🏾😊
Best description I've heard for scraping boards is "sharpening " the boards! Thanks for your efforts!
Very welcome Russ!
EXCELLENT CONTENT!
Thank you Robert.
Explaining the mechanics of leaning help me understand and build my confidence so I'm ready to practice with less fear. 🔥👍❤
Thank James!👍🏾 It's my pleasure.😊
Thanks for the great videos from a cold Sweden
It’s my pleasure. 😊
New subscriber. I will try and practice this today. I've always used the excuse that my bike is probably too heavy for these tighter turns. Under your video instruction, I feel confident that I will tighten up my u-turns. Thank you. And maybe me and my backpack will make the ride down to GA for live instruction.
Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
I’m looking forward to practicing with you!👍🏾
Great instructor! Thank you so much.
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure.
I'm very happy for you! You can ride a motorcycle now !!! Now I have -35 degrees Celsius and I will sit on a motorcycle not earlier than in two months, when the heat starts!
Oh wow! Where are you?
Officer Simmons, good morning! One of my goals this year is to get in on one of your classes. Excellent job 👏🏾!
Hey Jeff. I want you to know I don’t take that for granted. It means a lot!👍🏾😊
saw you on Jerry Palladino's channel and you impressed even him. Keep up the good work, thank you for these videos...
Thanks, will do!
Thank you for what you do. Great video, as always! Looking forward to when I can make it to one of your practices but in the meantime I watch (and re-watch) your videos then practice in local parking lots. I've only been riding since November 2020 but have been able to make very solid progress on my slow speed skills thanks to your instruction and advice. Keep the videos coming and thanks again for sharing your knowledge!
Hey Jeremy. Thank you very much and it's my pleasure! You're very fortunate because you're engaged in slow riding skills in the early stages of your riding career so most of what you practice will be the way you always ride, which will ensure you're a better, safer, well rounded rider and that is an asset to our community.
Great job and keep it up brother!👍🏾
Robert as a fellow retired officer and new 2021 FLHXS owner I really appreciate the training you are sharing. It’s become a ritual for me to try to study what you are doing and explaining and then go execute for my own practice.
Keep it coming brother.
Semper Fi
Mitch
ANOTHER helpful and well-done video. Thank you!
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Thank you for this information. You and Motor man are giving us some real knowledge.
It’s my pleasure. 😊
Great Vid ! Thank you Robert . This will help me tremendously !👊
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
I also liked the view of your body position (torso straight up, counter weight, and switching when changing direction).
Just discovered your site,, everyone this man brother is speaking facts,, i just switched from A ninja 1000 to a 2021 Street glide (800)lbs,,,, you can turn on a dime if you just listen to him,, thank you,,,!! The last thing you wanna do is go to a rally and hit someone elses bike,,
Thank you.
Thanks for taking the time to make these very helpful videos, and thank you for your service.
It’s my pleasure Dave. 😊
Got to admit you explained the technique for keeping in the turn and preloading better the “Motorman”! Thanks for that!
Thank you. It’s my pleasure. 😊
I also realized my brake pedal is way over my floor board. I wear a size 12 boot so thinking I may need to get an extended rear brake lever. My foot covering the rear brake literally has my knee into my arm in right turns and feel really awkward as well turning right. I’ve moved /adjusted all that kind of stuff before on my other Harley it had room to do so . It kind of explains why it is still more comfortable and easier to use in slow maneuvering practice.Now they sell fixed lever extenders designed to give more room floor board.
I've really been enjoying your videos, no matter how competent I thought I was I learn something each time, can't wait for a weather warm up so I can practice and put the knowledge to good use. Thanks
Yes you're correct you can get the extended rear brake pedal as long as you don't have lowers. Very happy that you're out there practicing! Preload!!!👍🏾😊
Thanks Don! I'm glad that you're not only enjoying the videos, but that they're helping! Preload brother!!👍🏾😊
Thank you for your service.
It’s my pleasure. 😊
Hi mate, I'm a Ducati rider in Australia. I loved your video. You've got a big heart. Your instruction on turning is clear and it's easy to see you care about helping people perform simple " bread and butter " techniques on their bikes. 👍👍
Thank you very much!
Best explanation I’ve seen yet! Thank you!
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊
Nice work and good explanation of getting over the fear of leaning the bike. I’m digging your channel brotha! I have to ask though, from a retired motor to a retired motor. Are you a brake guy or no brake guy. Us no brake guys like to tease the brake guys. Lol!!!
Hey Rod. Thank you very much! Big brake guy here. That’s how the NYPD Highway Patrol rolls!👍🏾😊
Thank you for this video. Preloading works.
It’s my pleasure. 😊
Definitely a fan, Subscribed! Wish you were closer to CA :). I'm contemplating getting a bike after many years not having one, but being 6'10" means I have to get a beast lol.
Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 6’10” wow! What are you considering getting?
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I just bought a 2012 Victory Cross Country Tour. I'm now scheduling basic and intermediate classes through the CHP as well as finding parking lots to practice in lol.
@@wschappell that’s awesome!👍🏾
Excellent video as always Robert! I am curious about your body position as you are turning. It appears that you remain centered in your seat the entire time. You don't need to shift your weight in the opposite direction of the turn?
Thanks James! Good observation and question. No body lean is necessary.
23 years NYPD!!!! My salute Lt. Thanks for what you are doing here.
Thank you very much!
Mine as well my young'n uses a zero downtown on patrols.
Great info on slow riding.
Thank you very much!
Thank you for your service
Thank you.
Man this really helped alot. I am a new rider and am seeking/open to all tips to become better each day of riding. I just subscribed so will be looking out for more videos. Can you do one on motorcycle parts and what oil and gas is best to use??
Hey Ron. Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 I do have some videos on motorcycle parts, but I really don't get into those sort of things often. As far as gas goes, I was always taught to put premium gasoline in a motorcycle.
Very nicely demonstrated and explained! Just subscribed, will look for more!
Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 Also, thank you for the compliment!👍🏾😊
I've been riding 2.9 years. Did go through the Motorman local course on this topic. It's the topic I struggle with the most. Your explanation about the use of the clutch and throttle was very helpful. I'm going to get out soon and practice this in a parking lot. Thank you.
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Thanks from an absolute beginner... last practice session went much better with your tips ringing in my ears 😊
My pleasure. I'm very happy my videos helped you!👍🏾😊
Love the videos. Wish I could come for a lot session but I'm a ways away. Nanaimo, BC, Canada.
Thank you very much!
Great way to explain how to.
Glad you liked it
Robert when you tighten up your circle and lean the bike more , are you pushing harder on left grip basically counter steering harder ? Thanks for another great video all your content is very helpful
Hey Joe. No counter steering is going on. I'm sure you mean counter balancing and I'm not doing that either. I'm just allowing the motorcycle to lean further down. I don't have to push much. Gravity takes care of some of it.
I’m learning and practicing low speed turns. I had the same question Joe; are you not really counter balancing because your speed is above 5-mph?
Thanks for the lesson. Can't wait to get out to a parking lot somewhere
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Robert you have great content. If I was closer to Ga. I’d come to a class but I’m in Orlando Fl.
And I was a Motor Cop too!
If you ever come to Orlando Fl. hit me up brother. Stay safe !
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Will do!
I appreciate your channel. Thank you
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Can’t wait for this snow & ice to be gone in Jersey so I can practice the steps you taught. Hopefully just a few more weeks!!
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I am now one of your pre loaders 😁
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Hood vid wish I would have seen it earlier I paid the price I got road rash all on my arms good knowledge
Hello there Mr. Simon's...thanks for your work and dedication. Iv been trying to reach you to ask a few questions about your class and the times and cost..I'm not sure if I'm just over looking it or what but if you could provide me with the info and or number of contact it would be very much appreciated..Thanks
Your instructions are awesome, ive been binge watching your episodes and love them. Looking at your turning man you need to get apes i had that same problem i put 10in apes on my HD Ultra Limed and what a difference it makes
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Regarding the bars, I'm right there with you. I'm that exact thing!👍🏾😊
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle oh ya i subscribed after watching the first one i saw really good i bought cones and about to do some practicing
@@blakes336 awesome! Thank you for subscribing!👍🏾😁
Just getting ready for bed, then the notification rang!!. Guess I'm staying up for a bit😁👍
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@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle It's worse after, when your hearing 'Preload Preload' in your dreams!
Well explained, thanks for sharing your knowledge
Thank you Phil! My pleasure.
Thanks for the videos. I’m learning a lot.
My pleasure.👍🏾😊 So am I.
Thank you officer, perfect explanation.
It’s my pleasure. 😊
Another great video. BTW, now I know who the Hwy Cop is on the seatbelt poster. I'm pretty sure it is still up at my old Cmd in Brooklyn.
Thanks Rob! Yeah that was me.😄
I'm struggling to hold a steady amount of power on the throttle, and I especially screw it up taking right turns...I think I accidently move my throttle hand more when I move the handlebars. I am also squeezing so hard my hand gets tired and hurt very quickly. Hoping more practice gets me past all this.
More practice will help, only if you concentrate on not doing what you're currently doing now.👍🏾
I have a bike with pedals fat tire bike I leaned my bike everyday And I trust and believe in my mountain bike
THANK YOU ROBERT SIMMONS! I AM A NEW RIDER. YOU MADE ME A MORE CONFIDENT AND COMFORTABLE RIDER ON MY STREET GLIDE !
It’s my pleasure. 😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
only one way..... go out and do it ... little more each time ...practice... every time you ride .. do it so much you don't have to think about it
Exactly!
New here! So glad I found you.
Me too Gwen. Welcome. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I am!
Awesome lesson as usual. I’m 67 and a new rider. Learning a lot from you and enjoying riding.
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Watch 2 of your videos today thanks I subscribe and hit like nice work love the videos good tips.
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Practice your right hand circles. It shows you don’t like right handed circles. Remember Lt, practice what you like the least.
Oh I do!👍🏾😊
Sir i really appreciate the concept of pre-load. Im new... even if im not age wise. It just makes sense on how you handle any bike even if heavy. Let the engine do the work. Ive been keeping larger bikes out of my search, but i feel that with some of your techniques along with others will make that ride so much easier.
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Also, thank you for the compliment!👍🏾😊 I’m glad you’re realizing that. Man it’s amazing what raising your confidence level will help you achieve!😊👍🏾
Practice right handed u turns as much as you do left. Right handed uturns on those bigger bikes is harder
hello Robert ; the sun is back, i will try the u turn technique, i good for the stop , starting ,but for the u turn ,i got used to completely cut the clutch turn , around and open the clutch exit ,it is difficult for me to do a series of figures beceause , i have to pick up speed between each; see the and on the clutch allows me to understand the technique ; thank for your work ,
Hey Hans. Glad that you getting back out there to practice!👍🏾😊
Another great and informative video as usual. Thanks for the featured video at the end. What an honor.
Jim Viviani
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@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle thanks for the feature. I shared your channel to some FB motorcycle groups I belong to spread the word about slow speed skilled riding. You provide a valuable resource to the riding community.
Thanks
Hi Robert, My Husband just brought me a 2016 FLSTC Heritage. this is my 3rd bike 1st 2000 yamaha V-=Star 2nd, 09 HD 1200 Sportster. So I came across ur channel and decided to subscribe. I like what I hear & c, This Softail is beautiful and I hear is comfortable. My goal is to be confident and enjoy this new bike cuz it is a bigger bike but durable, I can down shift with my heel and this bike has Cruise Control which I like, etc. So I will be watching ur channel closely so this summer I can enjoy the ride. So far so good on what I have seen. Thanks Robert ..............Michelle
Congratulations on the new bike! Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 Also, thank you for the compliment!👍🏾😊