Do You Fear Leaning Your Motorcycle While Making U-Turns At Slow Speeds? Watch This!!
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- Опубліковано 29 тра 2021
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In this video I once again discuss the fear of leaning your motorcycle at slow speeds and a work around for that.
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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
Exercise #9 - The Intersection
Bonus Exercise - The Maze
MEASUREMENTS OF MY PRACTICE CONE COURSE - THESE CAN BE ADJUSTED UP OR DOWN TO SUIT THE RIDER(S)
Single Serpentine - Cones 15’ apart
U-Turn - 27’ x 40’
Right / Left Turn - Approach lane - 5’ , Turn lane - 7.5’
Figure 8 - 27’ x 46’
Double Off-Set Serpentine - Cones 30’ apart (long) 36’ (wide) Gates 8’ wide
The Intersection - Cones 24’ x 24’
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This is golden advice ! So glad I found you. I am a re-entry rider and boy do I feel like a newbie. I haven't ridden a bike let alone a bicycle in over 20 years, so the first three days were admittedly embarrassingly terrifying. I was wobbly and shaking, but when I followed an old school Harley rider and followed his movements it started coming back to me. I went out today and there was a ton of road construction going on, so I got good stop and go, slow and go riding in. Turning slowly is my biggest obstacle today. Oh, and I hardly use my rear brake, so I need to, I see.
I didn't even finish watching this video yet...but he's already proven to me that he is not only extremely knowledgeable and skilled but most importantly, he's an amazing instructor who is still seeing it and explains things from the other rider's perspective perfectly. I'm 55 and have been riding for 30 yrs. I'm an Ok rider who is looking to improve his slow maneuvering skills on a Road Glide. His explanations are detailed and describe the order of events perfectly, with just enough emphasis on the key points. Great Job!
"The leaning of the motorcycle and the fear" You nailed it with this video. I finally can confidently perform a U-turn because of you and this video. I spent time on and off practicing Paladino's videos and could never get it. I even reached out to him and he suggested I be in 2nd gear when performing his routine. But I was confused, no one starts in 2nd gear from a complete stop especially at a traffic light when attempting a U-turn. Also I could never get the whole "feather the clutch". I dropped my bike many times because I was riding to fast with his method. I love how you called out "its not necessary to make a U-turn within 18 ft. and not necessary to lean". I actually searched You tube "how to execute a U-turn without leaning" and this video came up. I first practiced the slow crawl , exercise #2; then continued with slightly turning the wheel, then I jumped into slowly performing the U-turn (while dragging the brake). Got it within 5 minutes! As you stated, just focus on the rear brake. Stayed within friction zone and preload/keep throttle loaded while dragging the brake. I got sharper turns the more I applied more rear brake. So freakin' easier with your method, so awesome. Wish I found this video while back. I actually only watched your videos about your Motorcycle Jack. Those were the only ones I watched (start to finish). I'm firm a believer now with the preload/friction zone/and dragging the brake. That worked perfect for me. Was like a dream, not having the fear of the bike falling over. Thank you so much
This is first video I've come across that explained the basics of making a u-turn without leaning. Tight u-turns have always scared me because I thought I needed to lean my bike. You've done an amazing job explaining the basics and mechanics of slow speed riding and combining it with a u-turn.
ROBERT! I went back to watch this today 12/19/21. LOVE IT. I went out and practiced u-turns for an hour (of course in the process i go through Exercises 1 and 2). After 30 minutes I thought I should get a tape measure and understand the lengths I was working on. I can definitely do the 27 foot day in and day out (keep it loaded, cover the brake, keep throttle where it is, head and eyes, handlebars) BUT TODAY I REALIZED I HAD BEEN PRACTICING IN A STREET ITSELF CURB TO CURB WAS 27 FEET. GREAT. So I laid out a tape measure at 16 feet and then went around left and left then a u turn then rights and rights and each time kept my wheel just outside that 16 ft tape. OUTSTANDING. I felt for the first time I really understand the POTENTIAL of being the boss of my motorcycle. WOW the confidence. I wasn't leaning the bike. I WAS NOT LEANING THE BIKE. No need to do that. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE! Thanks again.
First THANK YOU!! I have been riding a motorcycle for decades yes I'm that old. I purchased my first bagger last October and became depressed as I didn't know if I could Ride it right, it was so heavy and hard to make those U-turns. I told my wife I might want to sell it and just keep my sport bikes, that would've been a mistake. I found you on UA-cam when you were new at it and you didn't even have a microphone, it was hard to hear you sometimes, but I've stuck with it and now I ride my bagger with confidence. You're doing a great job and I appreciate your help and next time I'm on the East Coast I need to come and find you and take one of your classes. Keep doing what you're doing, there's a lot of us out there that Appreciate your Time and Commitment to us.
I am a new female rider. I am 5'3" and late 30s. This channel is helping me build confidence and im taking some serious notes.
I love your channel, I had neck surgery and quit riding for a few years. I was so ashamed of myself because I had such fear and never did that before. After 40 years of riding, I couldn't believe I was afraid. You are helping me and confidence
Tight slow turns is what I've been practicing. First bike this summer. Feeling much better lately. I need to get to the local h.s. parking lot and practice this. You've got awesome balance and control.
Robert, I was turned on to you by a brother named “ Tall” and he has his own channel. You are one of the only instructors that does not insult your students. I was a follower of a gentleman that was also a Motor patrol man. But he insults more than he teaches. Thank you! I’m glad and honored to be part of this channel . And to all my brothers and Sisters “ SEMPER FI”.
Slow speed manuevering is probably the most valuable skill on a bike on the streets. Thanks for this, just got back on a bike and i really need to repractice this.
This is the best channel on the whole UA-cam!!!!! It's clear! It's not confusing! Clear basic where are same in all countries! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The fluidity of how smoothly and easily my dude right here makes these small little turn in the beginning of the video tho!!! Wow. I wish everyone who watches these videos knew how extremely difficult it is to make full turns and U turns in such a tiny little area like half a parking space. Insanity!!!
I wish I wish I wish I Lived closer I would be there practicing with you every chance I could. Thank You Robert for sharing all your knowledge and training with us. God Bless You and your Family. I am now forever practicing when I ride. Always remembering Pre Load and always Keeping it Loaded🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I'm 43 years old and just getting into riding. Thank you for sharing your experience with me and others. I am definitely the kind of person that you made this video for. I am going to take your lessons for a spin tomorrow.
Kennet from Sweden here. The best instruction video I have ever seen 👍