Excellent video. I am 71 and have been riding for 55 years. I recently completed 2 Ride Like a Pro motor officer training classes and learned things I never thought were possible on my heavyweight Road Glide Ultra. Those critical of your points in this video don't know what they don't know. Operating a bike is not the same as mastering control of the machine. Total years on the road in a car or motorcycle are meaningless. My grandmother drove for 70 years...and I still would not get in the car with her. lol. Never stop learning... I learned a couple more things here again. Thank you.
From a retired motor officer… remember when stopping in traffic, watch for oil slicks when deciding which foot to use for balance. We were taught to ride left or right of the lanes center to avoid riding on the leaked oil, then use you right foot if on the right side of the lane or your left foot if on the left side of the lane. It’s amazing how the brain processes information learned so long ago, in a matter of seconds when you need that info.
Solid no-nonsense advice here. I’m 55, riding for 40 years and yet I found something new to me in your video, love that, subscribed! Greetings from Luxembourg, Europe.
I'm 70, been ridding since the late 60s -- here: point the front wheel to sky, and walk the bike back up with the downside hand grip... (make sure the bike is in gear)
If you want to be confident when you stop, lower your motorcycle to have flat foot on the ground! I had a road king police and this I did! And I don't have any problems with motorcycle when I should to stop
Officers mount a motorcycle like that for a legitimate safety reason. Never dropped a motorcycle mounting from the left in approximately 50yrs of riding. I don't pull people over for a living so I'll keep doing what I know in regards to that. The rest is good stuff.
For standing up a dropped bike, carry a velcro strap that can be used to hold the front brake lever so the front wheel can't roll while you're lifting. Even with the bike in gear, the front wheel can sometimes roll, especially if you're on a slope.
NEVER stop learning! No matter how many years you straddle the saddle! Im 60 years young and after 31 years of waiting to get my endorsement, I know you constantly need to learn the things about riding! 🏍️Doug
For demonstrating how to properly upright a fallen motorcycle we used a young teenage girl, about 115 lbs, to upright the bike. Brawn strength is not needed. Great video for anyone.
During my time as an LEO, I was never brave enough to attempt motors. Now, medically retired, I ride daily and really wish I would’ve cowboyed up and did the motor thing. Great video and awesome tips!
Just bought my first Harley at 68 years of age. I’ve ridden for 5 and a half decades. Heaviest bike owned previously is my FJR1300. My 2019 Road King 107 is noticeably heavier. Thank you so much for the mounting and unmounting tip as I have the riders backrest and I’ve been struggling to lift my leg up and across the seat while mounting and unmounting. How to lift it off the side stand has been a blessing also. Thank you officer, your advice is appreciated. I’ve subscribed with notifications. Again a heartfelt thank you. You have made this old man’s Harley experience much more pleasant. I thought I was simply going to have to live with these limitations. Greetings from Canada.
@@BarkersBikes I too just came off an FJR to my first Harley Davidson, 2019 Road King 107. I'm 65 in December and also hail from Canada! I've had the RK 3 weeks now and found this video very informative. I'm loving the Road King and your tips will make it that much easier! Thank you, I will subscribe also!
@@markmore5722 Working within the friction zone makes these big bikes feel much lighter. If you’re trying to man-handle it around it feels very heavy. Keep your throttle set at a smooth and constant 12 to 1500 RPM. The beginning of the friction zone will move the bike but the bike will still lean over. Deeper into the friction zone the bike will want to stand up and will be much harder to lean. This also means the bike will want to move faster. Keep the speed under control using the rear brake. HD’s hold up really well to this type of riding.
Thanks for the tips! Coincidentally I bought the bike from a cop. He told me when he was in taking motorcycle riding training he probably dropped the bike 50 times!!! I guess you can’t be afraid to drop it… but I really don’t want to!!
Great video and 1 I recommend for all new riders. The bonus was the instructor laying the bike on the left side. The majority of instructional video's only show right side assists and of course in that scenario, you can put the jiffy stand down before beginning. For newer riders, please know this is a stressful situation, take a breath before tackling this up righting, it is much easier than you think. Thank you for this post.
A couple of years ago a friend and I did a riding course that was presented by a motor trooper and a riding instructor and it was fantastic. I had already been riding for years but it was a completely different level of confidence afterwards.
I'm very impressed with your knowledge of riding a large bike considering what a young man you are! All of your tips in this video are things I try to pass along to the youngsters whenever I can, since I learned most of them on my own after riding for over 40 years, all well before the internet. Good job!
Thank you very much! I guess I’m an old soul. Thanks for sharing. Glad to have you here. PS- I see you like old Fords. I’ve got a 1964 Ford F100 short wheelbase, step side. 👍🏻
Enjoying you videos. As a retired LEO i didnt learn to ride until I was 60 yrs. Taught by a retired Moto Officer and continue to hone my skills by watching the different moto cops videos, Yours has been added to my subscriptions. Cheers from Canada
Great info. I’ve learned more safety tips from Motor officers than anyone else about how to stay alive riding a MC. After all, you guys do just that 40 hours a week, week after week. Thanks man, glad you guys are there to work all the wrecks for us. lol.
I've just gone from a FJR1300 Yamaha and Yamaha Super Tenere to the Heritage classic. It is a big learning curve for me now as I have to readjust how I ride fully. Glad I made the change though. This video has helped me so much, thank you.
Slam Dunk! As a shorter rider you answered all my questions in one video! Especially if you have to put your right foot down at a stop. Which I have trouble with as I am used to having it cover the rear brake. Thank you Thank you so much! 😊
when I was a little kid this motorcycle cop used to ride by my house and thought his bike a Harley of course was just a giant and what would he do if he dropped it, so I waved him down one day and asked him my question, without even thinking he laid it softly over and then picked it up, Its one on my fondest motorcycle memories and though 50 years ago I never forgot it.
Here's another technique I got taught in England by an off-road instructor and works well where there are no rear crash bars to easily grab hold of. With bike in first gear and front of the front wheel pointing away towards the sky, approach bike on left hand side.. Now squat down and with back straight, cup both hands on the bar edge. Finally in one motion 'lift' bar up and bike will rotate to an upright position. Don't forget to kick side-stand down and gently allow motorcycle to lean back over towards you. Some people find they need to partially lift, take a breath and continue. That works too. I your bike is on very soft ground where a side-stand would not stay put, there's another technique for getting on the bike but that's another story! Interestingly in the UK, police will get off their bikes and walk the machine backwards rather than 'duck walk'. When several officers do that in synchronism or in sequence as required it looks rather professional I think.
This is extremely helpful, especially mounting from high-side and how to easily get the bike off the kickstand... especially when the there is a slight slope! Much thanks.
This is without a doubt one of the most outstanding instructional videos that I’ve watched in quite some time! In my case, I would have to apply your techniques to a Honda Rebel CMX1100 DCT. Many of your examples like mounting/dismounting my bike, and foot placement on the ground when starting off is something that I do. However, I have to practice doing it with a prosthetic left foot, so I usually keep my left foot on my floorboard and right foot down while applying the front brake. For me, it’s all about practice and knowing where the prosthetic foot is in space at all times! I’m so glad that I came across this channel. Awesome! 👍
Thanks for watching! Just to be clear, it’s not wrong to mount from the left. Mounting from the right seems to be the most helpful on big touring bikes. It would be fine to mount from the left on the Rebel. Speaking of Rebel, I actually made a video with one not long ago (by request) to show how to do a smooth, tight u-turn on an automatic/dct transmission motorcycle. It hasn’t been edited/posted yet. I was trying to get my hands on a Goldwing with a DCT to show it can be done on a touring bike as well. Thanks for the kind words! Glad to have you here.
@@BarkersBikes I echo the other positive comments on the value of your video. And to say that I have the opposite problem of @RollWithSoul317 as I have a prosthetic right foot. So rear brake application has to be a planned action. I looked around for a left hand rear brake setup for my F700 GS but found nothing. It has a Rekluse clutch, so I'm interested in your pending tight u-turn auto transmission video.
@@gerrystone5468 Hello, I am just wondering if there’s a possibility of having a custom made rear brake setup for your F700 GS?!? As for me, having lost my left foot (BKA) just about the achilles, left me with a long residual limb with an active calf muscle, so when I apply pressure inside the socket of my prosthesis, I can feel where my K3 foot is on the floorboard. I swapped out the original pegs for that reason. I am so thankful to Honda for the innovation of the DCT and I wish some other manufacturers would get on board with that option! Which leads me to believe that a rear brake setup can be made, even if custom!
@@BarkersBikes Glad to have subscribed! I would love to see your video on the Rebel CMX1100 DCT someday as it would be of special significance to me. Thanks! 🙏👍
Amazing video. Thank you. Been riding 30 years and learned things here I wish I knew years ago. Just got a Road Glide and can't wait to practice these techniques.
Great tips! I've been riding a bagger for 28years and only now that I'm older (not as strong)I've dropped it a couple of times...until now I have needed help righting it. Thanks!!!
Glad to have you here. Steady throttle (12-1500 RPM) and working within the friction zone is key for controlling these big bikes at slow speeds. Use the rear brake to create resistance if the bike starts moving faster than you need. Don’t let the RPM drop. Keep it smooth and consistent. 👍🏻 Thanks for watching!
First time watching one of your videos. There’s so much helpful information in here for new riders, explained and demonstrated so well and to the point. I appreciate that. Been riding about a year after taking the MSF 2 day BRC course. I dropped the bike twice during figure 8’s without fully understanding why. Somehow I aced the test and got my license, but I lacked confidence and just knew there was so much I needed to learn. I watched a ton of videos, found 2 people who I really like, and now a 3rd. The other 2 are also Motorcycle cops. You guys seem to know what you’re talking about.
Wow, I really appreciate you sharing this! I’m sure you’ve learned by now what your problem was…I’m guessing you weren’t in the friction zone with smooth consistent throttle. 😉 I’m glad you’re here! Let me know if there’s anything I can help you with. Thanks again for the kind words.
@@BarkersBikes You’re exactly right. It just didn’t click with me. I essentially stopped power to the rear wheel when I actually needed it to power me through.
Re: lifting a down bike. I was taught to put it in 1st, then (like you do at Mark 1:46) turn the wheel front to the up side / back to the down (back) side, then lift much as you do in the lift section. This caused the front tire of the bike to roll backwards which aids in it's own lifting and almost halves the weight. You do need to be ready to grab the front brakes when the bike tops up. I'm not a big guy in any sense but have used this several times. Amazing how well it works.
Hi Barkers Bikes, liked & subscribed, thank you for making this video, thank you for your service as a motorcycle Law Enforcement Officer, God Bless you 🙏🏽for your efforts to make this world a safer place. I dropped my RoadGlide twice, first time didn’t see oil slick, and second time was uneven ground, I am 5’6 a 150 lbs but your technique made supporting bike back up, easy. No longer have that fear, but examine my area of stoppage more thoroughly.Really loved how you entered the parking stall on the church grounds, loved just reversing a little, will practice that style, I usually, pull in front of stall then back it in. If there is space in the designated motorcycle parking area, I will do that beautiful U-turn you executed. Always mounted my motorcycle’s on the high side❤,Be Blessed, 🙏🏽, Ride Hard💪🏼, Aloha Kenneth 🤙🏽
Excellent video! I've been riding for 56 years, and every technique you showed was excellent. Wish I'd been able to see all of this back when I started riding. Unfortunately I had to learn this from many life experiences. Didn't have internet back then. Thanks again for the video. ☺👍
Another great video, Justin. Especially for me, a short, old man who's not as strong as he used to be. I really need to lay my 2106 Ultra Limited down and work on trying to stand it up. There's lots of maneuvers I'd like to improve on, but I'm afraid I'll drop it and not be able to get it back up.
That’s called being intelligent , knowing our limitations , plenty of people buy heavy adventure bikes , ride out into the wilderness , drop the bike , and oh oh they can’t pick their bike up .
That’s completely normal. Fear can be a good thing. One thing I didn’t address in this video is how to lay the bike down so you can practice picking it up. Use a rubber mat or something to cushion the bike and then lay it over the same way you lift it up but in reverse. (Put your butt in the seat sideways and walk it down.) Have a friend over to help when you practice just to be safe. Thanks for watching! Glad to have you here!
Thanks for sharing these great tips. I laid my softail down in my garage several months ago and I was unable to stand it up as the cement floor was too smooth. I could not get a grip with my shoes to push. I was able to pull my truck into the space beside it and put straps on it and ratchet it up. Take care.
Just subscribed, I love helpful content. I've been since 1969 and I've been using the right side to mount my bike for about 15 years. Will definitely start turning the wheel to right lock from today. I'v tried gripping the gas tank to upright the bike. Love the Police skill riding...
I'm really enjoying these video's. As a long time rider that took a number of years off, these video's are an excellent reminder of good habits. I appreciate your detail.
I had my Ultra Classic slip in a gravel parking lot and also a dirt lot and both times was able to grab the bars with my hip against the tank/seat and just push it up facing forward. I was taught the same method you show but the fear of pushing it backwards too far always gets me. I recognize that I should learn the right way though.
I watched the whole video, your style of presenting made it easy to watch the whole thing , thank you . I just bought an Electra glide classic and I really picked up some good pointers from your video.
Over here in the old country (1970’s style) we never had instruction. Your Dad might have helped you a bit. But back in the day the “jiffy stand/side stand” was made of cheese and if you mounted from the right side the bike would collapse to the left in a messy heap as the side stand collapses. I’ve never seen anyone in the UK mount from the right (we drive on the other side of the road 😎😎) but I’ll give it a go 👍🏻
Understood! lol cheese, ha! I can bet it’ll be a conversation starter if you mount on the right. It seems to be a controversial topic. I would like to clear up that I only mount big heavy bikes, such as touring bikes, on the right. I mount my Kawasaki Z900RS on the left.
Thanks for the video, even though I’m a few years late. I just got back to road riding after a long break and then you realize everything you forgot! Thanks for the tips, I’ll rewatch and look for more of your videos. I’ll also look for a refresher class nearby. (Maryland)
You’re welcome! It’s great that you are willing to continue learning. Many riders who take a break and come back assume they already know it all. Based off the NHTSA traffic fatality data, that’s a dangerous assumption. Glad to have you here! Ride safe!
While squeezing a number of my bikes into my garage I had to exit my 500 pound Vstrom on the high side and it fell over on top of me. No injuries to me, small scratch on the bike. I am a short rider and I had lowered the suspension a bit which makes the bike stand a little more upright on the factory kickstand. Needless to say I never did that again.
Yeah, that lowered suspension is probably the cause. Additionally, you can’t just stand up on the foot peg / floorboard. You’ve got to be leaning over the tank as you mount. Don’t blame you for not continuing the maneuver after that happened to you. Thanks for watching.
In Malaysia too. But I will add that being able to mount and dismount on either side is a benefit because sometimes it will be safer to do so. Example is when someone has parked their bike too close to my kickstand side, I will need to mount from the other side.
Excellent -- reality based, rather than thoughtlessly reciting of old tomes... Unfortunately I can't mount from the highside -- left knee won't flex enough to get over the seat (am in the late 70s now) and is left weakest to boot, so I have to adapt, but points are on the money... In my case I've given up my big Glide and migrated to a Softail (largely for the lower seat height -- when y'all get into your upper 70s you'll understand 😆)
Love thst he tslks about exceptions. We have ti maje judgments all the time and understanfing what is happening withbyour bike and ground conditions us key. Never and always can lead to false sense of security
Great video. New subscriber. I'm always amazed watching the videos of the slow speed tight u-turns on touring bikes. I have a 2022 Road Glide Limited myself. Rode fine for the first three weeks. Dropped it in the driveway backing out, and then developed the fear of the "point of no return" uneasy balance. Took me 2 months and Robert Simmon's videos of slow speed maneuvers to get comfortable again. I did like his method of picking up the bike of facing it and "walking through it". Things I've always wondered about are things like wear and tear on parts like your clutch when using the friction zone, how many miles before you should look at changing your fuel filter or what are indication signs that it's time to do so, upkeep items outside the standard oil, brakes, and tires you should check out every so often.
You are not alone. Those heavy bikes can be intimidating after a drop. Learning to use the friction zone on these heavy touring bikes is essential. Without it, the bikes feel very big and cumbersome. Once you learn to manipulate the bike within the friction zone, it feels lighter and much more manageable. With police bikes, we use the friction zone all the time, and they take a beating during training. Once or twice a month, we have an eight-hour training day in the cones. They really get used hard and are dropped often, especially when there’s a newer rider using the bike. Once everyone is certified, we move on to more difficult, competition-style exercises. We get anywhere from 3 to 5 years out of a clutch on a police motorcycle, which is actually amazing considering how we use these bikes. We are literally in the friction zone a LOT. This also has a lot to do with the rider. A new rider in training has a way of finishing off a clutch on an older police bike, usually because the inexperienced rider is using too much rear brake and throttle. Knowing how much wear and tear these bikes take, 3 to 5 years for a clutch is acceptable-almost impressive! A clutch pack is a replaceable part, like brake pads. It may be a little more expensive and a bit more difficult to replace than brake pads, but it’s worth it considering how much control the friction zone gives you. On a side note, we keep the bikes very well serviced. All the fluids are changed out often, and we keep the clutch adjusted properly. We do clutch adjustments once per month on the cable clutch bikes. The hydraulic clutch bikes are self-adjusting. I’m not sure about the fuel filter. Good questions! 👍🏻
Thank you! I try and treat everyone with kindness and respect. It has proven to be a very effective way of dealing with people. Even criminals ultimately just want respect. Obviously some situations are different but for the most part this works. Reminds me of an ancient proverb that says “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Thanks for the comment!
You’re not wrong. I mount smaller bikes from the left. I mount touring bikes on the right. We are required to mount from the right while on the police bikes. We aren’t required to use the floorboard though. It just helps the shorter riders. Thanks for watching.
We drive on the left here, so always mount from the low/left side, but mounting on the high side does look like quite the plan for when the bike's loaded up for touring...
Thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate you watching. I wear 511 Apex Pants. They are my go-to everyday, everything pants. I almost never wear anything else.
Sir, you are too young to know this but back when Harleys were only kick start motors, you were already standing on the "high side" after you started it. So that's where you did your mounting.
Jaredking Wow what a pompous ash . Being one of old person’s giving out some biker history and advice to others Remember YOU will be old person someday Remember todays lesson
@@jaredking5694 Even old riders know that the very kids you refer to here are responsible for an amazing increase in accidents and deaths on our roads and highways. We see the young folks all over town, hunched over a phone and spending very little time in conversation and in interaction with other people. It’s a sad development, truthfully. …
@@BarkersBikes That was another point from cmto's about the pros of mounting highside I got.... Good job on this video, you'll be helping alot of newbies.
Mounting on the high side works great on big, heavy bikes like Harleys. But beware high side mounting on other bikes like a BMW GS Adventure. Center of gravity is much higher and tipping the bike to the right side is very easy to do. Like he says in the video, don't ask me how I know.
Also , after ya mount your bike and berore ya take it off the kickstand ( i hate jiffy stand ) use your left foot to clear any gravel or sand away to give good traction so your foot doesn't slip then stand the bike upright ...
As a motor officer, what is your recommendation for a comfortable riding boot that offers protection, support and most importantly to me, good traction with a sole that won’t slip when supporting the bike during stops? Thank you for the great content! Ride safe!
Other than my motor officer boots, I’ve never had official riding boots. I always wear my Salomon Quest 4D tactical boots. They have anti-slip soles and they really work. Im not sure how much protection they offer at speed but I’m sure they are better than a regular shoe. Sorry I can’t help more. Hopefully you find yourself a good boot that works for you. Thanks for watching!
Stopping on a steep hill unexpectedly as a truck stalls ,and due to camber of road ,can cause one to have to put right foot down ,and grab front brake to hold position on the steep hill. Make sure you give bike plenty of revs as holding the front brake is fighting the engine , but you have to keep front brake on hard , until clutch disengages ….but too low revs and you stall and probably tip over.
on & off on the right side. when in a group ride and in position 3 at a stop right foot is down, position 1 left foot is down. depending on the slop of the road foot down on uphill side of the bike. reason to practice smoothly coming to a stop and being comfortable placing either foot down. Would be interested in you showing/discussing parking on a hill where the painted parking spaces are approximately 90 digress of the slop of the hill. I've seen this embarrass a couple of riders as others moved to help lift the bike back up. Stand on the uphill or downhill side. And in same parking lot both feet don't reach the ground, do you walk the bike back uphill so the stand is on the correct side you teach, what is the alternative? Also add in, this same lot is full and you don't have 2-3 spaces to turn into the space, cars are positioned on both sides of that empty space. i hope this makes sense and you understand the situations i'm trying to describe. I've seen slops/hills perplex a few riders.
Sometimes you’ve just got to use your best judgment for whatever situation you have. What I teach about parking is not meant to be dogmatic for every situation. Do what works best for you and your situation. In this video, I wanted to explain how I try and position myself in most situations. I do understand that terrain and certain environments may create the need for you to change this up a little. I would not park in a space that causes the motorcycle to be leaned over too far onto the side stand or vice versa, putting the bike in a tipping situation. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video. I am 71 and have been riding for 55 years. I recently completed 2 Ride Like a Pro motor officer training classes and learned things I never thought were possible on my heavyweight Road Glide Ultra. Those critical of your points in this video don't know what they don't know. Operating a bike is not the same as mastering control of the machine. Total years on the road in a car or motorcycle are meaningless. My grandmother drove for 70 years...and I still would not get in the car with her. lol. Never stop learning... I learned a couple more things here again. Thank you.
Glad to have you! Thanks for sharing!
From a retired motor officer… remember when stopping in traffic, watch for oil slicks when deciding which foot to use for balance. We were taught to ride left or right of the lanes center to avoid riding on the leaked oil, then use you right foot if on the right side of the lane or your left foot if on the left side of the lane. It’s amazing how the brain processes information learned so long ago, in a matter of seconds when you need that info.
Thanks for sharing my friend.
Solid no-nonsense advice here. I’m 55, riding for 40 years and yet I found something new to me in your video, love that, subscribed!
Greetings from Luxembourg, Europe.
That’s great! Glad to have you. Thanks for watching and sharing!
Ditto. Came to comment pretty much the same thing. 58yo, riding 43 years. Hi from New Zealand!
I'm 70, been ridding since the late 60s -- here: point the front wheel to sky, and walk the bike back up with the downside hand grip... (make sure the bike is in gear)
If you want to be confident when you stop, lower your motorcycle to have flat foot on the ground! I had a road king police and this I did! And I don't have any problems with motorcycle when I should to stop
Officers mount a motorcycle like that for a legitimate safety reason. Never dropped a motorcycle mounting from the left in approximately 50yrs of riding. I don't pull people over for a living so I'll keep doing what I know in regards to that. The rest is good stuff.
For standing up a dropped bike, carry a velcro strap that can be used to hold the front brake lever so the front wheel can't roll while you're lifting. Even with the bike in gear, the front wheel can sometimes roll, especially if you're on a slope.
This is great advice! Thanks for sharing.
@omnivore2220 If you gotta go to that extreme , it's time to lose the bike and get a lighter bike that you can handle, just saying.
Wow, now that is great advice! Thanks for sharing. I always carry reusable zip ties, now I have an extra use for them.
@honestlion17 It's not an extreme. I've needed it to lift my little Honda 300 when on a slope in the mountains.
@@omnivore2220 I digress.
NEVER stop learning! No matter how many years you straddle the saddle! Im 60 years young and after 31 years of waiting to get my endorsement, I know you constantly need to learn the things about riding! 🏍️Doug
Thanks for sharing! Well said!
For demonstrating how to properly upright a fallen motorcycle we used a young teenage girl, about 115 lbs, to upright the bike. Brawn strength is not needed. Great video for anyone.
Good idea I have a daughter that age. It would really encourage those who don’t feel they are strong enough. Thanks sharing.
The Parking With A Purpose tip was invaluable. I KNEW there was something wrong with the way I park my Victory!
Wish I had this kind of instruction 50 years ago! Great video sir.
So glad you’re here! Thanks for sharing!
During my time as an LEO, I was never brave enough to attempt motors. Now, medically retired, I ride daily and really wish I would’ve cowboyed up and did the motor thing. Great video and awesome tips!
Thank you! Thanks for sharing!
Just bought my first Harley at 68 years of age. I’ve ridden for 5 and a half decades. Heaviest bike owned previously is my FJR1300. My 2019 Road King 107 is noticeably heavier. Thank you so much for the mounting and unmounting tip as I have the riders backrest and I’ve been struggling to lift my leg up and across the seat while mounting and unmounting. How to lift it off the side stand has been a blessing also. Thank you officer, your advice is appreciated. I’ve subscribed with notifications. Again a heartfelt thank you. You have made this old man’s Harley experience much more pleasant. I thought I was simply going to have to live with these limitations. Greetings from Canada.
I really appreciate you sharing this with me! Thanks for watching! Glad to have you!
@@BarkersBikes I too just came off an FJR to my first Harley Davidson, 2019 Road King 107. I'm 65 in December and also hail from Canada! I've had the RK 3 weeks now and found this video very informative. I'm loving the Road King and your tips will make it that much easier! Thank you, I will subscribe also!
@@markmore5722 Working within the friction zone makes these big bikes feel much lighter. If you’re trying to man-handle it around it feels very heavy. Keep your throttle set at a smooth and constant 12 to 1500 RPM. The beginning of the friction zone will move the bike but the bike will still lean over. Deeper into the friction zone the bike will want to stand up and will be much harder to lean. This also means the bike will want to move faster. Keep the speed under control using the rear brake.
HD’s hold up really well to this type of riding.
Thanks for the tips! Coincidentally I bought the bike from a cop. He told me when he was in taking motorcycle riding training he probably dropped the bike 50 times!!! I guess you can’t be afraid to drop it… but I really don’t want to!!
Great video and 1 I recommend for all new riders. The bonus was the instructor laying the bike on the left side. The majority of instructional video's only show right side assists and of course in that scenario, you can put the jiffy stand down before beginning.
For newer riders, please know this is a stressful situation, take a breath before tackling this up righting, it is much easier than you think.
Thank you for this post.
Thanks for sharing!
A couple of years ago a friend and I did a riding course that was presented by a motor trooper and a riding instructor and it was fantastic. I had already been riding for years but it was a completely different level of confidence afterwards.
Oh nice! That sounds like a good course!
I'm very impressed with your knowledge of riding a large bike considering what a young man you are! All of your tips in this video are things I try to pass along to the youngsters whenever I can, since I learned most of them on my own after riding for over 40 years, all well before the internet. Good job!
Thank you very much! I guess I’m an old soul. Thanks for sharing. Glad to have you here. PS- I see you like old Fords. I’ve got a 1964 Ford F100 short wheelbase, step side. 👍🏻
Respect for LEO's and admiration for Motor Officers.
Honored to have you!
Enjoying you videos. As a retired LEO i didnt learn to ride until I was 60 yrs. Taught by a retired Moto Officer and continue to hone my skills by watching the different moto cops videos, Yours has been added to my subscriptions. Cheers from Canada
That’s awesome! I’m honored to have you here. Thanks for sharing.
Great info. I’ve learned more safety tips from Motor officers than anyone else about how to stay alive riding a MC. After all, you guys do just that 40 hours a week, week after week. Thanks man, glad you guys are there to work all the wrecks for us. lol.
You’re welcome. Glad to help. 👍🏻
I've just gone from a FJR1300 Yamaha and Yamaha Super Tenere to the Heritage classic. It is a big learning curve for me now as I have to readjust how I ride fully. Glad I made the change though. This video has helped me so much, thank you.
Glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing.
Slam Dunk! As a shorter rider you answered all my questions in one video! Especially if you have to put your right foot down at a stop. Which I have trouble with as I am used to having it cover the rear brake. Thank you Thank you so much! 😊
Glad to help! Thanks for sharing!
when I was a little kid this motorcycle cop used to ride by my house and thought his bike a Harley of course was just a giant and what would he do if he dropped it, so I waved him down one day and asked him my question, without even thinking he laid it softly over and then picked it up, Its one on my fondest motorcycle memories and though 50 years ago I never forgot it.
That’s a great story! Thanks for sharing that memory!
Here's another technique I got taught in England by an off-road instructor and works well where there are no rear crash bars to easily grab hold of.
With bike in first gear and front of the front wheel pointing away towards the sky, approach bike on left hand side.. Now squat down and with back straight, cup both hands on the bar edge. Finally in one motion 'lift' bar up and bike will rotate to an upright position. Don't forget to kick side-stand down and gently allow motorcycle to lean back over towards you. Some people find they need to partially lift, take a breath and continue. That works too.
I your bike is on very soft ground where a side-stand would not stay put, there's another technique for getting on the bike but that's another story!
Interestingly in the UK, police will get off their bikes and walk the machine backwards rather than 'duck walk'. When several officers do that in synchronism or in sequence as required it looks rather professional I think.
This is interesting, thanks for sharing!
This video covered every single concern I had as a beginner with brand new motorcycle! This should really be covered in MSF. Awesome breakdown!
Glad it helped! Thanks for letting me know!
I’m an old dog just learned a new trick. Thank you sir and may God bless you with his protection.
Thank you kindly, sir!
I always mount on the left been doing it for 55 years
new people maybe should do it this way. Good video
Same here. Grew up on horses
This is understandable. I’ve had others tell me the same. Especially those who grew up with horses. It is different at first. Thanks for watching!
This is extremely helpful, especially mounting from high-side and how to easily get the bike off the kickstand... especially when the there is a slight slope! Much thanks.
You’re welcome! I use that technique dozens of times a day! Works well for me. Glad to help. Thanks for sharing!
This is without a doubt one of the most outstanding instructional videos that I’ve watched in quite some time! In my case, I would have to apply your techniques to a Honda Rebel CMX1100 DCT. Many of your examples like mounting/dismounting my bike, and foot placement on the ground when starting off is something that I do. However, I have to practice doing it with a prosthetic left foot, so I usually keep my left foot on my floorboard and right foot down while applying the front brake. For me, it’s all about practice and knowing where the prosthetic foot is in space at all times! I’m so glad that I came across this channel. Awesome! 👍
Thanks for watching! Just to be clear, it’s not wrong to mount from the left. Mounting from the right seems to be the most helpful on big touring bikes. It would be fine to mount from the left on the Rebel.
Speaking of Rebel, I actually made a video with one not long ago (by request) to show how to do a smooth, tight u-turn on an automatic/dct transmission motorcycle. It hasn’t been edited/posted yet.
I was trying to get my hands on a Goldwing with a DCT to show it can be done on a touring bike as well.
Thanks for the kind words! Glad to have you here.
@@BarkersBikes I echo the other positive comments on the value of your video. And to say that I have the opposite problem of @RollWithSoul317 as I have a prosthetic right foot. So rear brake application has to be a planned action. I looked around for a left hand rear brake setup for my F700 GS but found nothing. It has a Rekluse clutch, so I'm interested in your pending tight u-turn auto transmission video.
@@gerrystone5468 Hello, I am just wondering if there’s a possibility of having a custom made rear brake setup for your F700 GS?!? As for me, having lost my left foot (BKA) just about the achilles, left me with a long residual limb with an active calf muscle, so when I apply pressure inside the socket of my prosthesis, I can feel where my K3 foot is on the floorboard. I swapped out the original pegs for that reason. I am so thankful to Honda for the innovation of the DCT and I wish some other manufacturers would get on board with that option! Which leads me to believe that a rear brake setup can be made, even if custom!
@@BarkersBikes Glad to have subscribed! I would love to see your video on the Rebel CMX1100 DCT someday as it would be of special significance to me. Thanks! 🙏👍
@@RollWithSoul317 I’ll do it for you. 👍🏻
It might be a week or so.
Amazing video. Thank you. Been riding 30 years and learned things here I wish I knew years ago. Just got a Road Glide and can't wait to practice these techniques.
Thanks for sharing! Hope they help!
Great tips! I've been riding a bagger for 28years and only now that I'm older (not as strong)I've dropped it a couple of times...until now I have needed help righting it. Thanks!!!
Glad to have you here. Steady throttle (12-1500 RPM) and working within the friction zone is key for controlling these big bikes at slow speeds. Use the rear brake to create resistance if the bike starts moving faster than you need. Don’t let the RPM drop. Keep it smooth and consistent. 👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
First time watching one of your videos. There’s so much helpful information in here for new riders, explained and demonstrated so well and to the point. I appreciate that. Been riding about a year after taking the MSF 2 day BRC course. I dropped the bike twice during figure 8’s without fully understanding why. Somehow I aced the test and got my license, but I lacked confidence and just knew there was so much I needed to learn. I watched a ton of videos, found 2 people who I really like, and now a 3rd. The other 2 are also Motorcycle cops. You guys seem to know what you’re talking about.
Wow, I really appreciate you sharing this!
I’m sure you’ve learned by now what your problem was…I’m guessing you weren’t in the friction zone with smooth consistent throttle. 😉
I’m glad you’re here! Let me know if there’s anything I can help you with.
Thanks again for the kind words.
@@BarkersBikes You’re exactly right. It just didn’t click with me. I essentially stopped power to the rear wheel when I actually needed it to power me through.
Re: lifting a down bike. I was taught to put it in 1st, then (like you do at Mark 1:46) turn the wheel front to the up side / back to the down (back) side, then lift much as you do in the lift section. This caused the front tire of the bike to roll backwards which aids in it's own lifting and almost halves the weight. You do need to be ready to grab the front brakes when the bike tops up. I'm not a big guy in any sense but have used this several times. Amazing how well it works.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Barkers Bikes, liked & subscribed, thank you for making this video, thank you for your service as a motorcycle Law Enforcement Officer, God Bless you 🙏🏽for your efforts to make this world a safer place. I dropped my RoadGlide twice, first time didn’t see oil slick, and second time was uneven ground, I am 5’6 a 150 lbs but your technique made supporting bike back up, easy. No longer have that fear, but examine my area of stoppage more thoroughly.Really loved how you entered the parking stall on the church grounds, loved just reversing a little, will practice that style, I usually, pull in front of stall then back it in. If there is space in the designated motorcycle parking area, I will do that beautiful U-turn you executed. Always mounted my motorcycle’s on the high side❤,Be Blessed, 🙏🏽, Ride Hard💪🏼, Aloha Kenneth 🤙🏽
Thanks for sharing this! Glad to have you here.
Excellent video! I've been riding for 56 years, and every technique you showed was excellent. Wish I'd been able to see all of this back when I started riding. Unfortunately I had to learn this from many life experiences. Didn't have internet back then. Thanks again for the video. ☺👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Another great video, Justin. Especially for me, a short, old man who's not as strong as he used to be. I really need to lay my 2106 Ultra Limited down and work on trying to stand it up. There's lots of maneuvers I'd like to improve on, but I'm afraid I'll drop it and not be able to get it back up.
That’s called being intelligent , knowing our limitations , plenty of people buy heavy adventure bikes , ride out into the wilderness , drop the bike , and oh oh they can’t pick their bike up .
That’s completely normal. Fear can be a good thing.
One thing I didn’t address in this video is how to lay the bike down so you can practice picking it up. Use a rubber mat or something to cushion the bike and then lay it over the same way you lift it up but in reverse. (Put your butt in the seat sideways and walk it down.) Have a friend over to help when you practice just to be safe. Thanks for watching! Glad to have you here!
You are really a good teacher. Perfectly explained. Next day I will try to step from the other side on my bike. Best regards from Germany. Thumbs up……
Glad to have you! Welcome! Thanks for sharing!
great idea; but works on heavy HD's. try this on a sport bike of xxx kg to flip it back towards ya.
@@ed.t.hansen6499 This is true.
Thanks for sharing these great tips. I laid my softail down in my garage several months ago and I was unable to stand it up as the cement floor was too smooth. I could not get a grip with my shoes to push. I was able to pull my truck into the space beside it and put straps on it and ratchet it up. Take care.
That was a smart recovery idea! Those floors can be slippery!
Straightforward video explained with common sense and real world value. Thanks.
I sort of discovered this the other day. The high side peg makes it so much easier to get a leg over. Just mount it like you would a horse.
I can’t mount my ‘03 Ultra Classic from the left. I am 64am disabled. Mounting from the right works for me. Good video sir.
Thank you!
I have a lot of respect for you motor officers...you guys really have your skills down! Thanks for sharing.
Great idea backing into a parking space. Glad I stopped by I learned something new
@@WinningWinningWinning Thanks for stopping by!
Just subscribed, I love helpful content. I've been since 1969 and I've been using the right side to mount my bike for about 15 years. Will definitely start turning the wheel to right lock from today. I'v tried gripping the gas tank to upright the bike. Love the Police skill riding...
Thanks for watching! Glad to have you!
I do not have or ride one. I just like bikes and enjoy watching your very informative videos.
I appreciate that! Glad to have you.
I'm really enjoying these video's. As a long time rider that took a number of years off, these video's are an excellent reminder of good habits. I appreciate your detail.
Great to hear! Thanks for watching!
All good information.No problems with my harley but my new kawasaki klx 230 is sky high at the seat but so much fun and easy for an old man like me.
I had my Ultra Classic slip in a gravel parking lot and also a dirt lot and both times was able to grab the bars with my hip against the tank/seat and just push it up facing forward. I was taught the same method you show but the fear of pushing it backwards too far always gets me. I recognize that I should learn the right way though.
Thanks for sharing!
excellent video, been riding forever but still picked up some great tips!
That’s great. Glad to hear it!
I watched the whole video, your style of presenting made it easy to watch the whole thing , thank you . I just bought an Electra glide classic and I really picked up some good pointers from your video.
That’s good to hear! Thanks for sharing. Those bikes are tough as nails. If you have any questions feel free to drop them in the comments. Ride safe.
Very clear and helpful advice. Thanks.
Over here in the old country (1970’s style) we never had instruction. Your Dad might have helped you a bit. But back in the day the “jiffy stand/side stand” was made of cheese and if you mounted from the right side the bike would collapse to the left in a messy heap as the side stand collapses.
I’ve never seen anyone in the UK mount from the right (we drive on the other side of the road 😎😎) but I’ll give it a go 👍🏻
Understood! lol cheese, ha!
I can bet it’ll be a conversation starter if you mount on the right. It seems to be a controversial topic.
I would like to clear up that I only mount big heavy bikes, such as touring bikes, on the right.
I mount my Kawasaki Z900RS on the left.
Thanks for the video, even though I’m a few years late. I just got back to road riding after a long break and then you realize everything you forgot! Thanks for the tips, I’ll rewatch and look for more of your videos. I’ll also look for a refresher class nearby. (Maryland)
You’re welcome! It’s great that you are willing to continue learning. Many riders who take a break and come back assume they already know it all. Based off the NHTSA traffic fatality data, that’s a dangerous assumption.
Glad to have you here! Ride safe!
Excellent tutorial. Thank you Motor Officer.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
While squeezing a number of my bikes into my garage I had to exit my 500 pound Vstrom on the high side and it fell over on top of me. No injuries to me, small scratch on the bike. I am a short rider and I had lowered the suspension a bit which makes the bike stand a little more upright on the factory kickstand. Needless to say I never did that again.
Yeah, that lowered suspension is probably the cause. Additionally, you can’t just stand up on the foot peg / floorboard. You’ve got to be leaning over the tank as you mount.
Don’t blame you for not continuing the maneuver after that happened to you.
Thanks for watching.
That is one beautiful bike and the Gold Wing is a beaut also. In my opinion, the two best-looking bikes in the world.
Yes, I agree. Beautiful touring bikes. I prefer the Harley myself. The Goldwing belongs to my dad. He loves that thing.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you. Great for new and experienced riders!
Mounting and dismounting on the high side is unheard of in Australia as (thankfully) we ride on the left side of the road.
Makes sense. 😉👍🏻
You mean you ride on the wrong side of the road.
In Malaysia too. But I will add that being able to mount and dismount on either side is a benefit because sometimes it will be safer to do so. Example is when someone has parked their bike too close to my kickstand side, I will need to mount from the other side.
@@mikco99No.
@@mikco99No
Excellent -- reality based, rather than thoughtlessly reciting of old tomes... Unfortunately I can't mount from the highside -- left knee won't flex enough to get over the seat (am in the late 70s now) and is left weakest to boot, so I have to adapt, but points are on the money... In my case I've given up my big Glide and migrated to a Softail (largely for the lower seat height -- when y'all get into your upper 70s you'll understand 😆)
Thanks for sharing! Glad to have you!
Great video! You just earned another subscriber. Keep up the good work, stay safe, and thank you for your service!
Awesome, glad to have you! Thanks for watching!
Great Video, very informative! Appreciate the Tips. Be Safe out there 🤙
Thanks, will do! Thanks for watching!
Love thst he tslks about exceptions. We have ti maje judgments all the time and understanfing what is happening withbyour bike and ground conditions us key. Never and always can lead to false sense of security
Great video. New subscriber. I'm always amazed watching the videos of the slow speed tight u-turns on touring bikes. I have a 2022 Road Glide Limited myself. Rode fine for the first three weeks. Dropped it in the driveway backing out, and then developed the fear of the "point of no return" uneasy balance. Took me 2 months and Robert Simmon's videos of slow speed maneuvers to get comfortable again. I did like his method of picking up the bike of facing it and "walking through it".
Things I've always wondered about are things like wear and tear on parts like your clutch when using the friction zone, how many miles before you should look at changing your fuel filter or what are indication signs that it's time to do so, upkeep items outside the standard oil, brakes, and tires you should check out every so often.
You are not alone. Those heavy bikes can be intimidating after a drop. Learning to use the friction zone on these heavy touring bikes is essential. Without it, the bikes feel very big and cumbersome. Once you learn to manipulate the bike within the friction zone, it feels lighter and much more manageable.
With police bikes, we use the friction zone all the time, and they take a beating during training. Once or twice a month, we have an eight-hour training day in the cones. They really get used hard and are dropped often, especially when there’s a newer rider using the bike. Once everyone is certified, we move on to more difficult, competition-style exercises.
We get anywhere from 3 to 5 years out of a clutch on a police motorcycle, which is actually amazing considering how we use these bikes. We are literally in the friction zone a LOT. This also has a lot to do with the rider. A new rider in training has a way of finishing off a clutch on an older police bike, usually because the inexperienced rider is using too much rear brake and throttle.
Knowing how much wear and tear these bikes take, 3 to 5 years for a clutch is acceptable-almost impressive! A clutch pack is a replaceable part, like brake pads. It may be a little more expensive and a bit more difficult to replace than brake pads, but it’s worth it considering how much control the friction zone gives you.
On a side note, we keep the bikes very well serviced. All the fluids are changed out often, and we keep the clutch adjusted properly. We do clutch adjustments once per month on the cable clutch bikes. The hydraulic clutch bikes are self-adjusting.
I’m not sure about the fuel filter.
Good questions! 👍🏻
Thank you so much the information that you gave was very helpful
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Oh man i do appreciate your efforts 👌🏻..thank you 🏁🛵
Glad to help! Thanks for sharing!
Definitely doing things differently, will give it a try.
If you don’t like it, you can always go back to your normal way.
Thanks for watching!
Great advices! Thanks a lot for sharing 😊 Take care and best regards from germany!
Thank you! Thanks for sharing!
Good to learn more about the specific technique,Thanks
Glad to help. Thanks for watching.
Good solid instructions , you have a great-attitude , the World needs more Cops like you . Dave nz
Thank you! I try and treat everyone with kindness and respect. It has proven to be a very effective way of dealing with people. Even criminals ultimately just want respect. Obviously some situations are different but for the most part this works.
Reminds me of an ancient proverb that says “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Thanks for the comment!
A very good tips-advice for me. I've just bought a Bmw R1800cc Classic with a 360kg weight!
Tq.
Great and informative video! Thank you for posting.
Rode a bike quite a bit, always “ mounted “ from left side. Just saying
You’re not wrong. I mount smaller bikes from the left. I mount touring bikes on the right. We are required to mount from the right while on the police bikes. We aren’t required to use the floorboard though. It just helps the shorter riders.
Thanks for watching.
It helps me a lot. Thanks bro. Keep continue
Very informative 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Enjoyed the information you imparted most helpful. Sydney Australia
Your welcome! Thanks for watching!
We drive on the left here, so always mount from the low/left side, but mounting on the high side does look like quite the plan for when the bike's loaded up for touring...
Fantastic video, good stuff to know. Thank you.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Easy stuff, how about top start on a steep hill with a sharp curve and loose gravel? Try it!!!
Just came across your channel and gotta say, the advices and tips and tricks are just amazing. Just curious what brand cargo pants are you wearing??
Thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate you watching.
I wear 511 Apex Pants. They are my go-to everyday, everything pants. I almost never wear anything else.
Great tips , anniversary road king rider here in Scotland. Subbed !
Awesome! Glad to have you!
Great tips, cheers and read safe.
Sir, you are too young to know this but back when Harleys were only kick start motors, you were already standing on the "high side" after you started it. So that's where you did your mounting.
Oh very interesting.
Sir, you may be too old to know this, but nowadays, we have all human knowledge at our finger tips. Why are old people like this? 🤔... 🤔
Jaredking
Wow what a pompous ash .
Being one of old person’s giving out some biker history and advice to others
Remember YOU will be old person someday
Remember todays lesson
@@jaredking5694
Even old riders know that the very kids you refer to here are responsible for an amazing increase in accidents and deaths on our roads and highways.
We see the young folks all over town, hunched over a phone and spending very little time in conversation and in interaction with other people. It’s a sad development, truthfully. …
Unfortunately, we also have the totality of human stupidity mixed in with that knowledge. It still requires wisdom to know the difference.
In addition to staying from traffic side... High side mount & dismount keeps you from getting pinned under the mc if the sidestand breaks.
Good point! Thanks for sharing.
@@BarkersBikes That was another point from cmto's about the pros of mounting highside I got.... Good job on this video, you'll be helping alot of newbies.
Mounting on the high side works great on big, heavy bikes like Harleys. But beware high side mounting on other bikes like a BMW GS Adventure. Center of gravity is much higher and tipping the bike to the right side is very easy to do. Like he says in the video, don't ask me how I know.
Thanks for sharing!
Awesome tutorial and explanation 👍🏽
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
NEW SUB ! Great video ! 😃👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Awesome! Thanks for sharing! Glad you’re here.
Great video!!
Thanks!
Outstanding techniques!
Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! Glad you’re here.
10:30 in Australia we can park motorbikes pretty much anywhere unless otherwise signed and as long as it doesn't get in the way of pedestrians
Oh that’s great! Thanks for watching!
I also like to intentionally lift my head up ( looking up) prior to pushing the motor off its side.
It seems to work better when I do it that way.
Good to know. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏻
Excellent! Thank you for sharing.
Your welcome! Thanks for watching!
Also , after ya mount your bike and berore ya take it off the kickstand ( i hate jiffy stand ) use your left foot to clear any gravel or sand away to give good traction so your foot doesn't slip then stand the bike upright ...
Good advice. Thanks!
Don't forget to put down your jiffy stand before dismounting
yummy passenger, Bro🙂
As a motor officer, what is your recommendation for a comfortable riding boot that offers protection, support and most importantly to me, good traction with a sole that won’t slip when supporting the bike during stops? Thank you for the great content! Ride safe!
Other than my motor officer boots, I’ve never had official riding boots. I always wear my Salomon Quest 4D tactical boots. They have anti-slip soles and they really work. Im not sure how much protection they offer at speed but I’m sure they are better than a regular shoe.
Sorry I can’t help more. Hopefully you find yourself a good boot that works for you.
Thanks for watching!
Didn’t know parking with a purpose was a thing. I just figured it out on my own.
Stopping on a steep hill unexpectedly as a truck stalls ,and due to camber of road ,can cause one to have to put right foot down ,and grab front brake to hold position on the steep hill.
Make sure you give bike plenty of revs as holding the front brake is fighting the engine , but you have to keep front brake on hard , until clutch disengages ….but too low revs and you stall and probably tip over.
Thanks for sharing this. Thanks for watching!
Always keep foot on rear brake pedal when stopped ..incase a car hits you from behind ..we learn this in the U.K when learning fou our test
Great video
Thanks for watching!
on & off on the right side. when in a group ride and in position 3 at a stop right foot is down, position 1 left foot is down. depending on the slop of the road foot down on uphill side of the bike. reason to practice smoothly coming to a stop and being comfortable placing either foot down. Would be interested in you showing/discussing parking on a hill where the painted parking spaces are approximately 90 digress of the slop of the hill. I've seen this embarrass a couple of riders as others moved to help lift the bike back up. Stand on the uphill or downhill side. And in same parking lot both feet don't reach the ground, do you walk the bike back uphill so the stand is on the correct side you teach, what is the alternative? Also add in, this same lot is full and you don't have 2-3 spaces to turn into the space, cars are positioned on both sides of that empty space. i hope this makes sense and you understand the situations i'm trying to describe. I've seen slops/hills perplex a few riders.
Sometimes you’ve just got to use your best judgment for whatever situation you have. What I teach about parking is not meant to be dogmatic for every situation. Do what works best for you and your situation. In this video, I wanted to explain how I try and position myself in most situations. I do understand that terrain and certain environments may create the need for you to change this up a little.
I would not park in a space that causes the motorcycle to be leaned over too far onto the side stand or vice versa, putting the bike in a tipping situation.
Thanks for watching!
Wife says thanks for the show-off u-turn. Gonna try that stop thing. She’s short and sorta reaches the ground on her Bonneville
Lol thanks for watching! Glad y’all are here.
Great video, thanks very much
Thanks for watching!
I wish I could go to Australia so I could mount my bike from down under 😆