I've been meaning to tell you. I"ve been riding since 1968. Over the years I worked my way up to larger bikes. I had a sportster for 13 years but I recently bought an Electraglide and was completely blindsided to how hard riding a 900lb bike is. Totally intimidated! Your channel has helped this old biker! Keep it up kid!
Soak in all the advice you can, I had one too and you’ll eventually see how to make the bike do alll the work. It’ll become an extension of your body. I had to learn also all the little things I hadn’t really learned on smaller bikes. It’s very eye opening how many riders can barely ride if you go to a biker rally or sturgis. Whew.
@markpwebb I found that my Road King is so much smoother and ironically more agile than my 1200 Low. As far as the extra weight, it seems to make maneuvering my Road King even easier.
As Capt Jack Sparrow says, "It's all about leverage love"... when sitting higher up on the bike. I'm so proud of you Doodle for all you have accomplished and learned through your journey.
Great tip. I noticed this in your previous video of this course when the instructor told you to get closer. I drove to the parking lot yesterday, applied this rule, and for the first time I was able to make the U-turn as tight as I always wanted. Keep up the great work!
@@Paul58069 It's about weight distribution and the center of gravity in relation to possible handlebar impacts..... so yes, it can be an advantage (in certain situations) to slide forward. But it doesn't have to be. Here, the basic understanding of driving physics and the corresponding training is often lacking in driving school. The things shown here are absolute basics that EVERYONE who gets a motorcycle license in Germany must master before they are even admitted to the test (theory and practice). Likewise “picking up the motorcycle” when it is lying on its side (Yes, even someone with 50 kg. body weight can put a motorcycle with 10 times the weight back on its wheels WITHOUT lifting their back or failing due to the weight). “Braking on wet and slippery roads”, ‘8 riding on narrow roads’, ‘emergency braking’ etc. are also part of the standard training. Unfortunately, it is well known that there is often no proper training in the USA, be it for work or driving licenses, etc. So it's nice that there is someone who teaches the basics of safe and speedy motorcycling to his fellow countrymen!
Once again, you are making a substantial contribution to riders’ competence, confidence and safety. Much of what you described about vision and timing echoes what I have been taught over the course of many track riding schools sessions. Your videos are so important because, even among long-time road and track riders, slow speed skills are the hidden Achilles heel. Everyone can ride fast along a straight road, but most folks have few skills with regard to tight, slow uphill or downhill turns, stopping on dirt or sand or gravel, or U-turns. It’s that area we feel nervous about and do a great job ignoring. Your continuing focus on skill building is likely saving lives.
Dear Doodle, I super appreciate that your channel is so much about you, yourself becoming a better rider! You introduced me to the Ride Like A Pro, and now the Lock And Lean courses. I'm now 70 years old and want to know better how to masterfully handle my Road King Classic in tight maneuvering situations. Working to gain this level of expertise really excites me and inspires me! And so I thank you for sharing these courses, using heavy bikes like our Harleys with all of your viewers. I really dig seeing you sharpening, and increasing your own skills, too! Keep-A-Goin' Girl! I think you're doing a great job!👍👍👍🙂
This is super fascinating. Trying to understanding the dynamics of two wheeled vehicles has occupied a lot of my head space lately, and this just gave me more to ponder...thanks and keep up the exceptional work!
That's a great tip! I was told that tip by one instructor. Because I am short, he said that it would be and feel much easier to ride and turn and maneuver a bike, no matter what kind. It is the best tip I've had that made me feel comfortable riding a bike! Thanks for sharing!!!
Isn’t it amazing what you are capable of when you step out of your comfort zone!. This video the best video I’ve seen explaining what to do regarding U-Turns. Thank you!! Perfect! 👍 😊
Very happy to see this video!😊 Having spent a lifetime riding in the dirt (along with several cross country, pavement road trips) I bought a street bike and decided to be legal by getting my motorcycle endorsement. I chocked on the offset cones and started watching UA-cam videos and practicing. Counter steering seemed wrong for the cones so just last night I reverted back to dirt riding technics, which included leaning forward and voila!!! I could do the cones (most of the times). I thought this to be an anomaly till I saw your video today. All this time I've been fighting my dirt riding habits only to find out it's just what I needed. Thank you for this and all your videos. greg
Joe Goe is a beautiful creature! Thank you for the kind words sir, and yes indeed, this technique is a game changer!! Especially when you add in all the other supportive techniques that go with it in our curriculum. Looking forward to challenging you next level in 201 Joe!!
Hey Doodle! I wanted to reach out with a huge thank you for this video! I try to catch all your stuff and this one caught my eye. Using the tip you have in this video I went out to get some practice in this evening and with just this one little change I got WAY closer to consistently hitting 18 foot u-turns. Hit more today than in any session before. So thank you and keep up the great work!!
This lean forward posture is something that just came automatic for me when riding dirt. As the one officer said, he saw this posture brought to the street from the motocross world and it does make a huge difference. I honestly think everyone wanting to learn to ride motorcycle needs to start out riding dirt to learn how to handle and manage those odd bike responses and terrain changes.
You make wonderful videos so packed with information in a way that's not distracting with so many other things going on. You're very well spoken, knowledgeable and make clean technical videos that are very appealing to watch. Things like the split screen showing before and after really help show what it is you're trying to share with your viewers. Frankly you are doing it the way others should, a mixture of education, entertainment and completed with a sprinkle of humour and humility.
I'm 6' tall, and I can't do a full lock turn on my CVO Ultra without leaning forward and scooting a bit more closer to the tank. This is great advice, and the look where you are part is critical when using tall cones. Thanks Doodle for sharing!! Never think you are so good that you can't learn more, no matter the subject!
As a big guy that has ridden big bikes for a long time, I appreciate these finesse techniques even though I'm maybe not as intimidated by a big bike than most. A big toolbox means you're prepped for any situation, and the street is a really dynamic place! Keep up the great content Doodle!
You are a hero, I admire and respect your perseverance to improve in all aspects of motorcycling. It took me three bikes and ten years to finally master full lock u-turns with confidence (zx14r). This particular video is very insightful too...thanks for sharing!
Every other dirt road in Arizona ends in a sketchy compound with a couple of unleashed and vicious dogs. That's a great use case for a quick and precise U turn. Thanks for the tip.
This is SUCH great info!!! I just (last week 08/22/2024)) completed a Basic Rider course and the Coaches there also stressed this very thing! I know so little about riding motorcycles but realize riding cannot be learned by simply reading text and watching videos - saddle time is the right time! Other things that I do and teach resonate this fact, but too many people want your level of skill, but don't want the scuffs and scratches to get after it. I appreciate your dedication to riding with excellence and it's helpful in motivating me to pursue the same. (100 U-turns a day for 30 days - dude that's CRAZY!!!)
Keep up the great work Doodle!! I am constantly looking to improve my skills and help others improve. I recommend your videos to my friends who complain and say “hey, if Doodle can do it, so can you!”
The last time I observed a police rodeo. I did notice that their heads looked different when going through the twists and turns. Thank you Doodle, and Lock and Lean for sharing valuable info! When I see a clip of you with a leg out when practicing. I also see a Mini MotoJitsu! 😊 You Rock! ❤
Doodle your videos are so good for never ending learning tactics and tips that we all could use to make riding so much better and enjoyable, especially on a big bike when you can't stand up on the foot pegs, so lean forward when making u turns=awesome tips!
I agree !! U-turns make you FEEL the bike !! You get more and more comfortable on the bike the more u-turn you do !! Totally agree !! Great tip , can't wait to try it out !
Carolyn, thank you for this video. This has always been my belief that there is more than one method to perform differeny skills. There is never a "cookie cutter" one-method-does-all type of technique that applies to every situation. It's easy for instructors to grind the same method into every class but we have to understand that riding is much more involved, more complicated. "Always complete braking before going into a turn", taught for years and still being taught. What about trail braking? Opens up an entirely new way to drive the twisties, and safer I might add. Thank you for being our trailblazer.
You are amazing. Thank you for sharing. Inspiring and you are helping teach us all here. Ride wings and cruisers and I’ve been riding over 50 years. I’ve been doing much incorrectly and I continue to learn. You inspire me to go take a more difficult course to challenge my abilities and magnify my weaknesses. All riders should continually learn and inspire other bikers. Care. Dean
For the first time I felt a complete change in my driving experience instantly! Thank you thank you thank you! I'm following you and some others like Motojitsu and some Dutch riders to learn how ro control my bike. Some tips work after a while and some just doesn't do it for me. This tip...WOW...instant satisfaction! It changed my technique straight away, growing my confidence and improving my skills, specially in slow cornering and driving roundabouts. I will keep watching and hopefully will learn a lot more.
I saw this video and while out today in my RoadKing went and tried it out. Damn!!! This works great! In just a few reps I had her full lock and riding in circles like a clown bike! Thanks!!! I can’t wait to have more practice time w this technique.
I have had a couple surgeries this past year and am looking forward to riding again, cant wait to lean forward. (Having followed you from nearly the beginning... Proud of you.
Thank you for the explanation! I thought I was being silly by sitting so far forward on cruisers, and thought it just felt good being more over the pegs while maneuvering, but these other mechanical advantages make so much sense!
The best advice I picked up is to choose a parking lot close to where you live and every time you're coming home, practice a few figure eights and u-turns. I'll try leaning forward the next time I visit my local parking lot.
Google thought I should see this video, so I watched it and I subscribed! I've ridden Harley baggers since 2007, big motorcycles since 1977, and motorcycles since 1973. Yeah, baggers are big and heavy, but Harley baggers are very well balanced. I felt totally at home on them from the first one I ever rode, and I love riding them. I have seen lots of poor riders in my day, and it's always good to keep learning... so I'll be watching more of your videos, Doodle!
Thank you for sharing! Your videos are super helpful! I’d like to take that kind of training someday. I’m working my way up to it! My husband and I were in Jerry Paladino’s class with you a few years ago. Congrats on the success of your channel!
I found this super interesting as I've been doing the look before you turn method like you. I'm going to fool around with this tomorrow! Thanks, Doodle, I very much appreciate all the explanation!
Doodle, I have just found these videos and I am so pleased. You have enlightened me on a couple of riding skills that I need to use on my Harley Davidson. Thanks so much for sharing this information with us.
We all love you Doodle!! My daughter asked me last weekend when her doodle friend would be on UA-cam again…😂😂 she loves you, Dr. Pimple popper , and ninja kids… 😂😂🎉 I know, she’s a crazy one.
At 63 yrs old, riding since the early 80's, I am not a great rider. Thank-you for this awesome info, can't wait to try it on my Street Glide! Also, love your humor!
Brilliant! I have to say I think you’re on an awesome journey and enjoy watching, but this was a serious lightbulb pro tip. THANK YOU!!! It frickin’ works and I’ve been searching for the right U-Turn body position for my second bike for almost 3 years which is a taller ride and wallah! Cheers for that! 🍻
Doodle, you and I are the same height. I just weigh a we bit more than you. 😊 In basic motor training I had the same issues and quickly adapted for advanced motor school and finally Instructor school. The key about arms and posture, THEY WORK! I’m am so happy you experienced this and grateful you’re sharing this to all. Keep up the great work!
This is great Carolyn! Keep sharing riding techniques. I took the Tampa motorcycle police riding course recently, and I'm a fairly decent rider. I was surprised how much more I was able to learn and apply to my own skills. That lean forward would've helped a lot when I was there.
Great tips. Now I HAVE to watch the video on picking up the bike. Back in my younger days I rode a 550 lb 850cc bike and could just barely lift it up (and that was using the backwards method we were taught).
I am a retired RCMP police motorcycle instructor. Thank you for sharing the methos and techniques that allow you to own complete control of your bike and make it part of your body.
I like your approach to learning the way of the handling in opposition to some people who are most interested in stunts. Regarding this episode, more important than leaning is bring your seating position closer to the handlebar so that your arms are bent which let's you relax shoulders, neck,... I'm 6" and when I first rode my Road King I hated the straight (almost short) arm position when doing U turns, but quickly adjusted to seating in the tank and if your are small that is of the utmost importance. Watching you manouvering that bike, your position, even leaned over is still too stiff and streched, but you are doing it and that is what matters.
You hear that in quite a few videos of turning you head in the direction you wanted to go. This was a great video. Been watching your videos for a while now. You put out great content and good habits for new and old rider's!
Growing up on dirt bikes I learned early to sit as high on the tank as I can for more control as I am only 5'4..It really does help for us shortys...Cool video. Thank you
Great tip. In my first learn to ride class, we were forced to turn out head back when we turned. That has always seemed look bad advice, since we should be looking forward when we ride. It's is also very unnatural to look back, so the body tenses. Thanks for sharing this!
I really like this unnamed girl. She has a great way of delivering the information and then demonstrating the technique, even showing those turns she missed (very helpful). As someone who did motocross in the 80's and road powerful street bikes in late 80s, early 90s, getting back into Motorcycles now 30+ years later has been an eye opener. Everything is different about, both how I see the motorcycle, and the bikes themselves are considerably different (some very good TCS/ABS, perhaps some not so good from my perspective - don't love this mad max style these days). Anyway Doodle, you have inspired me to both take these more advanced bike training classes (beyond the Basic Rider Safety course) and practice this fully in a parking lot. Thanks Doodle.
Wow, such a simple solution for the outstretched arm with no finesse on the clutch or throttle. I'll have to practice it. Thanks very much for your video.
I love your channel! I’ve always wanted a Harley I bought my first Harley/bike a few weeks ago never rode b4 but got a 2019 road glide special and ur videos helped me a lot thank you n hope to meet u one day stay safe
By riding and leaning forward you also shift weight to the front fork, which compresses the fork slightly and changes the rake angle, making your turn radius decrease. Leaning forward makes your turn tighter. The compression is slight, but it does make a noticeably tighter turn possible.
I race hair scrambles (tight trails through the woods) and my road bike is a Honda Africa Twin. When I make tight turns, I concentrate on pulling my elbow to my side in the direction I want to turn. That and everything else you said. Another useful tip, in certain cases, is riding the rear brake and slipping the clutch while increasing throttle. The increased egine speed will add gyroscopic stability.
That was a great video and definitely something I will try consciously now. I like how you explained it too, really well done teacher Miss. Great lesson, excellent tips with a lovely warm smile. Nice
Impressive video! Just got my first bike in May. Turned 64 y o in June. Now, just came back from taking a riding course on 9/14-9/15. I think the course instructor confused me--A BUNCH! We have a CanAm, but I eventually want a two-wheel. I hade to take the FULL course which included two-wheel riding. You gave great instruction here!!! P. O. I., turning head before.... Our instructor drove this point into the ground. I will subscribe and practice, practice, practice.
The "lean forward technique" was taught to me at the MSF decades ago. I was also taught how to ride by an old school guy that used to rid widow maker trails before I even went to the MSF for insurance savings. This works on all bikes, regardless of weight or fairing/no-fairing.
Loved this, many thanks. Great presentation and lots of food for thought, new principles I hadn’t heard of before. You have one grateful new subscriber.
Good, you have learned that bent elbows can give you better/more control of your bars. Now, take this new skill to your car/truck. Move your seat forward until you have a bend in your elbows. This allows quicker/more precise steering inputs, just like on the FL. Good video, thank you! (I'm a retired ridercoach, btw.)
I watch a bunch of Moto Gymkhana. After watching this video and seeing the ideas presented, I can see a lot of parallels with how they ride in those events. Very interesting.
Nice tip rode dirt most of my life and dirt has improved my riding . I’ve Had my Electra glide side ways when someone pulled in front of me never went down did not high side dirt bike teaches you excellent balance and control
I've been meaning to tell you. I"ve been riding since 1968. Over the years I worked my way up to larger bikes. I had a sportster for 13 years but I recently bought an Electraglide and was completely blindsided to how hard riding a 900lb bike is. Totally intimidated! Your channel has helped this old biker! Keep it up kid!
Gotta shout out to Jerry and Donna Palladino for years of private lessons!
Soak in all the advice you can, I had one too and you’ll eventually see how to make the bike do alll the work. It’ll become an extension of your body. I had to learn also all the little things I hadn’t really learned on smaller bikes. It’s very eye opening how many riders can barely ride if you go to a biker rally or sturgis. Whew.
@markpwebb
I found that my Road King is so much smoother and ironically more agile than my 1200 Low.
As far as the extra weight, it seems to make maneuvering my Road King even easier.
@@grounded7362great point! A few months ago I traded my heritage in for a new 23 Street Glide ST. Man- does the ST maneuver so much better!! Wow!
Hello, have you seen the movie " Electra Glide in Blue "?
Your hunger to ride better is inspiring. 👍👍
*Too many people give 1/2 advice without explaining the hows and whys. You're a greater teacher than most!*
Yup ditto ✌🏻
I got you as well. Check me out.
As Capt Jack Sparrow says, "It's all about leverage love"... when sitting higher up on the bike. I'm so proud of you Doodle for all you have accomplished and learned through your journey.
@@RonConsumer it’s about leaning lower🙄
Great tip. I noticed this in your previous video of this course when the instructor told you to get closer. I drove to the parking lot yesterday, applied this rule, and for the first time I was able to make the U-turn as tight as I always wanted. Keep up the great work!
sweet!
Retired motorcycle Officer here you explained the body position perfectly. And when and where to look depending on what your trying to do
Would you say, that the leaning forward posture in u-turns is also beneficial when you are riding a sportsbike or a sportstourer, not a cruiser ?
@@FirstLast-hs4gw thank UA-cam, Will try-out. Same speed of course !
@@Paul58069 It's about weight distribution and the center of gravity in relation to possible handlebar impacts..... so yes, it can be an advantage (in certain situations) to slide forward. But it doesn't have to be. Here, the basic understanding of driving physics and the corresponding training is often lacking in driving school.
The things shown here are absolute basics that EVERYONE who gets a motorcycle license in Germany must master before they are even admitted to the test (theory and practice).
Likewise “picking up the motorcycle” when it is lying on its side (Yes, even someone with 50 kg. body weight can put a motorcycle with 10 times the weight back on its wheels WITHOUT lifting their back or failing due to the weight).
“Braking on wet and slippery roads”, ‘8 riding on narrow roads’, ‘emergency braking’ etc. are also part of the standard training.
Unfortunately, it is well known that there is often no proper training in the USA, be it for work or driving licenses, etc. So it's nice that there is someone who teaches the basics of safe and speedy motorcycling to his fellow countrymen!
Once again, you are making a substantial contribution to riders’ competence, confidence and safety. Much of what you described about vision and timing echoes what I have been taught over the course of many track riding schools sessions. Your videos are so important because, even among long-time road and track riders, slow speed skills are the hidden Achilles heel. Everyone can ride fast along a straight road, but most folks have few skills with regard to tight, slow uphill or downhill turns, stopping on dirt or sand or gravel, or U-turns. It’s that area we feel nervous about and do a great job ignoring. Your continuing focus on skill building is likely saving lives.
Dear Doodle, I super appreciate that your channel is so much about you, yourself becoming a better rider! You introduced me to the Ride Like A Pro, and now the Lock And Lean courses. I'm now 70 years old and want to know better how to masterfully handle my Road King Classic in tight maneuvering situations. Working to gain this level of expertise really excites me and inspires me! And so I thank you for sharing these courses, using heavy bikes like our Harleys with all of your viewers. I really dig seeing you sharpening, and increasing your own skills, too! Keep-A-Goin' Girl! I think you're doing a great job!👍👍👍🙂
I second this comment.
You've come a long way since your first videos. Congratulations!
This is super fascinating. Trying to understanding the dynamics of two wheeled vehicles has occupied a lot of my head space lately, and this just gave me more to ponder...thanks and keep up the exceptional work!
Thank you, Devon!!
That's a great tip! I was told that tip by one instructor. Because I am short, he said that it would be and feel much easier to ride and turn and maneuver a bike, no matter what kind. It is the best tip I've had that made me feel comfortable riding a bike! Thanks for sharing!!!
Isn’t it amazing what you are capable of when you step out of your comfort zone!. This video the best video I’ve seen explaining what to do regarding U-Turns. Thank you!! Perfect! 👍 😊
Very happy to see this video!😊 Having spent a lifetime riding in the dirt (along with several cross country, pavement road trips) I bought a street bike and decided to be legal by getting my motorcycle endorsement. I chocked on the offset cones and started watching UA-cam videos and practicing. Counter steering seemed wrong for the cones so just last night I reverted back to dirt riding technics, which included leaning forward and voila!!! I could do the cones (most of the times). I thought this to be an anomaly till I saw your video today.
All this time I've been fighting my dirt riding habits only to find out it's just what I needed. Thank you for this and all your videos. greg
Very impressive! Great tip. I'll work this into my slow speed practice. Thank you!
It really is a great tip! It has completely changed the way I ride. Lock and lean is one of the best courses I’ve ever taken. Taking 201 in September!
Ah I'm so jealous!!! Taking 102 in October...
I was coming here to say ive noticed Joe Goe leans forward, and here you are saying you've taken the course. It all makes sense now.
Joe Goe is a beautiful creature! Thank you for the kind words sir, and yes indeed, this technique is a game changer!! Especially when you add in all the other supportive techniques that go with it in our curriculum. Looking forward to challenging you next level in 201 Joe!!
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle was this course you took 101? Civilian or Police Training? Thanks!
Mind blown 😲 What a GREAT and useful tip. I ride a batwing bagger, will try this out. Thanks, Doodle 👏
Hey Doodle! I wanted to reach out with a huge thank you for this video! I try to catch all your stuff and this one caught my eye. Using the tip you have in this video I went out to get some practice in this evening and with just this one little change I got WAY closer to consistently hitting 18 foot u-turns. Hit more today than in any session before. So thank you and keep up the great work!!
This lean forward posture is something that just came automatic for me when riding dirt.
As the one officer said, he saw this posture brought to the street from the motocross world and it does make a huge difference.
I honestly think everyone wanting to learn to ride motorcycle needs to start out riding dirt to learn how to handle and manage those odd bike responses and terrain changes.
Cool info Sister, going to practice this technique. ❤🎉😊
You make wonderful videos so packed with information in a way that's not distracting with so many other things going on. You're very well spoken, knowledgeable and make clean technical videos that are very appealing to watch. Things like the split screen showing before and after really help show what it is you're trying to share with your viewers. Frankly you are doing it the way others should, a mixture of education, entertainment and completed with a sprinkle of humour and humility.
Great Advice. Thanks for Sharing. Time to go practice
Great video! You never fail to bring informative (and entertaining) content! I'll be trying this tip.👍
I'm 6' tall, and I can't do a full lock turn on my CVO Ultra without leaning forward and scooting a bit more closer to the tank. This is great advice, and the look where you are part is critical when using tall cones. Thanks Doodle for sharing!! Never think you are so good that you can't learn more, no matter the subject!
I ride a trike, so not everything will apply to me, but I still pick up tricks from you. Thanks young lady.
Great stuff. Thank you
As a big guy that has ridden big bikes for a long time, I appreciate these finesse techniques even though I'm maybe not as intimidated by a big bike than most. A big toolbox means you're prepped for any situation, and the street is a really dynamic place! Keep up the great content Doodle!
You are a hero, I admire and respect your perseverance to improve in all aspects of motorcycling. It took me three bikes and ten years to finally master full lock u-turns with confidence (zx14r). This particular video is very insightful too...thanks for sharing!
Every other dirt road in Arizona ends in a sketchy compound with a couple of unleashed and vicious dogs. That's a great use case for a quick and precise U turn. Thanks for the tip.
Thank you!
Very helpful. Thank you. 🙂
This is SUCH great info!!! I just (last week 08/22/2024)) completed a Basic Rider course and the Coaches there also stressed this very thing! I know so little about riding motorcycles but realize riding cannot be learned by simply reading text and watching videos - saddle time is the right time! Other things that I do and teach resonate this fact, but too many people want your level of skill, but don't want the scuffs and scratches to get after it. I appreciate your dedication to riding with excellence and it's helpful in motivating me to pursue the same. (100 U-turns a day for 30 days - dude that's CRAZY!!!)
Keep up the great work Doodle!! I am constantly looking to improve my skills and help others improve. I recommend your videos to my friends who complain and say “hey, if Doodle can do it, so can you!”
The last time I observed a police rodeo. I did notice that their heads looked different when going through the twists and turns. Thank you Doodle, and Lock and Lean for sharing valuable info! When I see a clip of you with a leg out when practicing. I also see a Mini MotoJitsu! 😊 You Rock! ❤
Doodle your videos are so good for never ending learning tactics and tips that we all could use to make riding so much better and enjoyable, especially on a big bike when you can't stand up on the foot pegs, so lean forward when making u turns=awesome tips!
Good video thank you!!!
I agree !! U-turns make you FEEL the bike !! You get more and more comfortable on the bike the more u-turn you do !! Totally agree !! Great tip , can't wait to try it out !
Awesome tips. I'm ganna try today 😊 Thanks Doodle 👍👍👍
Thank you very much for that information that works very well
Carolyn, thank you for this video. This has always been my belief that there is more than one method to perform differeny skills. There is never a "cookie cutter" one-method-does-all type of technique that applies to every situation. It's easy for instructors to grind the same method into every class but we have to understand that riding is much more involved, more complicated. "Always complete braking before going into a turn", taught for years and still being taught. What about trail braking? Opens up an entirely new way to drive the twisties, and safer I might add. Thank you for being our trailblazer.
Trail braking is a game changer!!!
Thanks! 👍👍
Good job👏🏼
You are amazing. Thank you for sharing. Inspiring and you are helping teach us all here. Ride wings and cruisers and I’ve been riding over 50 years. I’ve been doing much incorrectly and I continue to learn. You inspire me to go take a more difficult course to challenge my abilities and magnify my weaknesses. All riders should continually learn and inspire other bikers. Care. Dean
For the first time I felt a complete change in my driving experience instantly! Thank you thank you thank you! I'm following you and some others like Motojitsu and some Dutch riders to learn how ro control my bike. Some tips work after a while and some just doesn't do it for me. This tip...WOW...instant satisfaction! It changed my technique straight away, growing my confidence and improving my skills, specially in slow cornering and driving roundabouts. I will keep watching and hopefully will learn a lot more.
I saw this video and while out today in my RoadKing went and tried it out. Damn!!! This works great! In just a few reps I had her full lock and riding in circles like a clown bike! Thanks!!! I can’t wait to have more practice time w this technique.
I have had a couple surgeries this past year and am looking forward to riding again, cant wait to lean forward. (Having followed you from nearly the beginning... Proud of you.
I saw motor cops compete in South Florida. They are incredible.
Love your attitude ❤
I've been riding for almost 50 years but I never stop learning.
It's a lot easier to do it the fun way 🤕
I have learned so much from these videos Doodle, this is next level stuff. Lean forward!
Shotout from an old timer follower.
Thank you for the explanation! I thought I was being silly by sitting so far forward on cruisers, and thought it just felt good being more over the pegs while maneuvering, but these other mechanical advantages make so much sense!
The best advice I picked up is to choose a parking lot close to where you live and every time you're coming home, practice a few figure eights and u-turns. I'll try leaning forward the next time I visit my local parking lot.
Google thought I should see this video, so I watched it and I subscribed! I've ridden Harley baggers since 2007, big motorcycles since 1977, and motorcycles since 1973. Yeah, baggers are big and heavy, but Harley baggers are very well balanced. I felt totally at home on them from the first one I ever rode, and I love riding them. I have seen lots of poor riders in my day, and it's always good to keep learning... so I'll be watching more of your videos, Doodle!
Great advice.
Thank you for sharing! Your videos are super helpful! I’d like to take that kind of training someday. I’m working my way up to it! My husband and I were in Jerry Paladino’s class with you a few years ago. Congrats on the success of your channel!
I found this super interesting as I've been doing the look before you turn method like you. I'm going to fool around with this tomorrow! Thanks, Doodle, I very much appreciate all the explanation!
Thank you
Doodle, I have just found these videos and I am so pleased. You have enlightened me on a couple of riding skills that I need to use on my Harley Davidson. Thanks so much for sharing this information with us.
You rock, Doodle!🎉
We all love you Doodle!! My daughter asked me last weekend when her doodle friend would be on UA-cam again…😂😂 she loves you, Dr. Pimple popper , and ninja kids… 😂😂🎉 I know, she’s a crazy one.
At 63 yrs old, riding since the early 80's, I am not a great rider. Thank-you for this awesome info, can't wait to try it on my Street Glide! Also, love your humor!
Brilliant! I have to say I think you’re on an awesome journey and enjoy watching, but this was a serious lightbulb pro tip. THANK YOU!!! It frickin’ works and I’ve been searching for the right U-Turn body position for my second bike for almost 3 years which is a taller ride and wallah! Cheers for that! 🍻
Thank oyu for sharing everything you learned.... Great video and information
34 years on various bikes, great tips! Thank you!
Very helpful and well-done video. I don't ride myself any longer, but I'm forwarding this to my friends who do ride.
Great video, thanks! 🇺🇸
Appreciate your video …I’m going to try this slow speed technique on my next outing…keep up the great work…thanks again for sharing this information!
Doodle your the best! At 64 riding street for 48 years! I have to admit I have learned so much from you😊 thank you kid!
Doodle, you and I are the same height. I just weigh a we bit more than you. 😊 In basic motor training I had the same issues and quickly adapted for advanced motor school and finally Instructor school. The key about arms and posture, THEY WORK!
I’m am so happy you experienced this and grateful you’re sharing this to all. Keep up the great work!
This is great Carolyn! Keep sharing riding techniques. I took the Tampa motorcycle police riding course recently, and I'm a fairly decent rider. I was surprised how much more I was able to learn and apply to my own skills. That lean forward would've helped a lot when I was there.
Great tips. Now I HAVE to watch the video on picking up the bike. Back in my younger days I rode a 550 lb 850cc bike and could just barely lift it up (and that was using the backwards method we were taught).
Getting an Ultra this year and I intend to take a course like this in Ontario if i can find one. Great inspiration! Thanks for posting.
I am a retired RCMP police motorcycle instructor. Thank you for sharing the methos and techniques that allow you to own complete control of your bike and make it part of your body.
I like your approach to learning the way of the handling in opposition to some people who are most interested in stunts. Regarding this episode, more important than leaning is bring your seating position closer to the handlebar so that your arms are bent which let's you relax shoulders, neck,... I'm 6" and when I first rode my Road King I hated the straight (almost short) arm position when doing U turns, but quickly adjusted to seating in the tank and if your are small that is of the utmost importance. Watching you manouvering that bike, your position, even leaned over is still too stiff and streched, but you are doing it and that is what matters.
Interesting.
I've done this myself a few times completely by mistake and YES it makes a huge difference.
You hear that in quite a few videos of turning you head in the direction you wanted to go. This was a great video. Been watching your videos for a while now. You put out great content and good habits for new and old rider's!
Growing up on dirt bikes I learned early to sit as high on the tank as I can for more control as I am only 5'4..It really does help for us shortys...Cool video. Thank you
Love all your great videos Doodle!
Very informative and thoughtful. Keep up the awesome work.
Awesome !! I will try it, leaning forward. Thanks Doodle
Great tip. In my first learn to ride class, we were forced to turn out head back when we turned. That has always seemed look bad advice, since we should be looking forward when we ride. It's is also very unnatural to look back, so the body tenses. Thanks for sharing this!
Great video Doodle❤ Going soon to a Lock & Lean trainings, I will start to practice few of these advices, thanks🙏
I really like this unnamed girl. She has a great way of delivering the information and then demonstrating the technique, even showing those turns she missed (very helpful). As someone who did motocross in the 80's and road powerful street bikes in late 80s, early 90s, getting back into Motorcycles now 30+ years later has been an eye opener. Everything is different about, both how I see the motorcycle, and the bikes themselves are considerably different (some very good TCS/ABS, perhaps some not so good from my perspective - don't love this mad max style these days). Anyway Doodle, you have inspired me to both take these more advanced bike training classes (beyond the Basic Rider Safety course) and practice this fully in a parking lot. Thanks Doodle.
Wow, such a simple solution for the outstretched arm with no finesse on the clutch or throttle. I'll have to practice it. Thanks very much for your video.
I love your channel! I’ve always wanted a Harley I bought my first Harley/bike a few weeks ago never rode b4 but got a 2019 road glide special and ur videos helped me a lot thank you n hope to meet u one day stay safe
By riding and leaning forward you also shift weight to the front fork, which compresses the fork slightly and changes the rake angle, making your turn radius decrease.
Leaning forward makes your turn tighter.
The compression is slight, but it does make a noticeably tighter turn possible.
Compressing the forks doesn't change rake angle.
I'm so glad I found your channel!!! I appreciate all your advice and trips!
I race hair scrambles (tight trails through the woods) and my road bike is a Honda Africa Twin. When I make tight turns, I concentrate on pulling my elbow to my side in the direction I want to turn. That and everything else you said. Another useful tip, in certain cases, is riding the rear brake and slipping the clutch while increasing throttle. The increased egine speed will add gyroscopic stability.
Heard the same thing about clutch and throttle on Fort9 police riding video, have been trying it as well. Not easy for a beginner!
Good tip about leaning forward, which definitely makes steering much lighter when gripping the tank with your knees and leaned forward.
That was a great video and definitely something I will try consciously now. I like how you explained it too, really well done teacher Miss. Great lesson, excellent tips with a lovely warm smile. Nice
Impressive video! Just got my first bike in May. Turned 64 y o in June. Now, just came back from taking a riding course on 9/14-9/15. I think the course instructor confused me--A BUNCH! We have a CanAm, but I eventually want a two-wheel. I hade to take the FULL course which included two-wheel riding. You gave great instruction here!!! P. O. I., turning head before.... Our instructor drove this point into the ground. I will subscribe and practice, practice, practice.
The "lean forward technique" was taught to me at the MSF decades ago. I was also taught how to ride by an old school guy that used to rid widow maker trails before I even went to the MSF for insurance savings. This works on all bikes, regardless of weight or fairing/no-fairing.
I found a police motorcycle skills training course in Philly. I didn't think it was possible to find one. Your videos sparked my search. Thank you.
That's awesome!! have fun!
Wow!!! That is great information!!! I’ll definitely be trying this out!!!! Ride safe!!!!
Loved this, many thanks. Great presentation and lots of food for thought, new principles I hadn’t heard of before. You have one grateful new subscriber.
Great info! I discovered some of it on my own, but not the why with my little beast of my Ultra Limited. Earned a new subscriber today!
Had not thought of that or heard it. Very helpful. Thanks!
Good, you have learned that bent elbows can give you better/more control of your bars. Now, take this new skill to your car/truck. Move your seat forward until you have a bend in your elbows. This allows quicker/more precise steering inputs, just like on the FL.
Good video, thank you! (I'm a retired ridercoach, btw.)
Well done, Caroline, thank you!
i just found this page. really like it. its refreshing
I watch a bunch of Moto Gymkhana. After watching this video and seeing the ideas presented, I can see a lot of parallels with how they ride in those events. Very interesting.
OMG this makes so much sense. Appling techniques and disciplines of other riding genres makes sense.
Nice tip rode dirt most of my life and dirt has improved my riding . I’ve Had my Electra glide side ways when someone pulled in front of me never went down did not high side dirt bike teaches you excellent balance and control