In 2021 my first bike was an electra Glide classic, an 08. Never ridden before. I put in the work and was responsible. I got good. You don’t have to be afraid of any bike if you are responsible and you do the practice.
I just got my bike out of storage since December, and realized I lost some skill. Reviewed and practiced to fell comfortable again. We moved up north, and certainly not used to all the turns and speed zones. fun, when you're safe. Thanks again Jerry for the DVDS!
Jerry like your videos and they have been helpful. About 5 yrs ago not being on a bike for years and they was sport bikes. So i switch hobbies sold the boat and fishing, hunting gear and brought a the biggest Harley and the most hop bike i could get and thought i could ride that. It was rough going for a bit. Got the learners permit and had my boss work with me since he been riding for years and watch your videos and other videos. Three mouths latter i pass the skills test with that bike and i was the only one there with a big bike. I had conference. I practice alot. Ive been riding now for 5 yrs and only laid it down once and drop it a few times. The first year was rough but i took it on vacation and rode 1200 miles in one week. Im far a expert rider. I live up in norther Minnesota and the back roads are hilly and twisted. I notice i lose some skill during the winter but it comes back after couple hundred miles. This year the bike didnt get put away. I was able ride it. I do every once awhile i practice different u turns and figure 8's and weaving cuz up here the deer are everywhere. I also practice 60 to 0 stopping and weaving the same time. I realized thats probably not a good idea but it has saved my skin. Thanks again Jerry.
good advice Jerry. i dropped my flhtk the other day using the front brake when the bars were turned just a little. i know better. it was a quick stop as traffic came around the bend. was getting ready to make a right hand turn and down goes fraiser.....bad thing is i don't have the strength to pick it up any more. a good Samaritan stopped and gave me a hand. lifting the bike, i felt my back go "pop". might be time to sell it and get a tri-glide or Heritage Classic. this is only the second time I've dropped it since i bought it new in 2013. a little embarrassed to say the least. the bike is fine. it was a slow mo drop....lol. thanks for all the videos you do. i've watched a ton and have multiple DVD's, just an absence of concentration.
@@fredrickhaemker8434 yeah, i know. don't think i can right now, back kind of hurts and its got a black and blue mark along the spine. might be time to break out my Yamaha Road Star.....lol
Thanks for the front brake comment! I installed a L&A Choppers lowering kit, it brought the rear end down at least an 1 1/2”. Now I sit flat footed with a little bend to my knee’s. Till Then my Friend
we've all done it if we've ridden any length of time. Hope your back is okay. - ultra limited rider and it's my favorite bike of all time out of 8 bikes over my career. and I've had every major brand but Suzuki.
It's my opinion what to ride and what to buy.. You worked all your life as a motorcycle cop. Others just enjoy their life. If I can't ride it , acknowledge that this bike is mine makes me happy. I drive Silverado to work everyday, I don't need it, but it's mine and I enjoy it.
I just learned about bung king from one of your past videos. I have a 2020 low rider and am struggling at low speeds. I think the crash bars/pegs will help. Thanks
I reapect you and I learn from you! I truly believe that the right fit on a bike is important for them to be able to handle a bike. When I rode the Milwaukee Eight on a NEW softail, it changed me. I can ride so much better. Harley-Davidson builds a better bike! No matter the weight of the bike, Rider, or years of experience, the engineering is amazing to make the bike easier to handle. There is NO comparison of a Harley-Davidson to any other brand! Better quality, weight distribution, power, torque and we have been in business since 1903
After riding different types of motorcycles, mostly an 85 super glide for over 30 yrs ,then upgrading to a 08 hd flh I realized the skills I thought I had were extremely lacking the skills needed for such a large bike (5'8-160lbs) . After watching some of your videos, it was down to the dollar store for some pylons and out to a parking lot for some practice. Its interesting to watch even just someone leaving an intersection dragging their feet how many people lack any basic skills.
That lady made a good move by seeking professional training. Even if she didn't leave the class riding like a pro, she at least knows what it'll take to reach that goal - more practice and some one-on-one training. That's good information and good progress!
About to roll out this morning on the start of a 3k trip. I’ve done your course and practice a lot. It’s 32° outside (Idaho) and I will be bundled up a lot of course. With all the gear on I really loose confidence in the slow speed maneuvers. Hard to get the head turned, stretch to reach the high handlebar etc. I did recently pull my bars back a little and that real helped. I promise to do a quick practice at my usual parking lot on the way out! Expecting the highest temps to only be around 60° for the first 2 days. Thanks for your training and great tips.
On a recent road trip I stopped at an old country store in middle Tennessee. 4 Harley Riders came in as group. All 4 bikes were fully dressed. The lead rider made a near perfect u-turn setting for a straight exit back back on the highway. The other 3 pulled directly in front of the entrance to the store and stopped. When they left, the first guy fires up and is gone. The remaining 3 had the store parking lot plus the width of the highway to turn in. All 3 done a duck walk u-turn then dragged both feet till they hit 2nd gear. The whole time keeping head and eyes straight ahead. OK guys, before you start, I'm not picking on Harley riders. This could have been any heavy weight motorcycle. They were obviously scared of dropping the bikes. As I watched them pull away, I thought, I guess they missed Motorman's Video on u-turns.
Even going from an 1100 vstar to a Harley bagger is a big learning curve. I know, I did it in 2020, got an Ultra Limited, big difference from the vstar 1100.
I made a video called The Ride Like a Pro Experience, www.ridelikeapro.com It teaches you the 3 techniques you MUST master before ever getting a huge or small motorcycle. If it has two wheels, the techniques work as long as the rider has the skill set.
Hey Jerry, just subscribed. Yeah right turns always tough. I practice in my mom's drive. Sounds stupid but she helps with feedback. Yes, people seem to be impulsive and want that big load Harley. I prefer a smaller bike and for guys, well then you are labeled a beginner. But to me thats nonsense. I feel comfortable riding anywhere any obstacle.
Good video. I took your local course here in VA late last season. I did not do as well as I had hoped. I guess one area where I struggled was I never felt comfortable what I was doing wrong when it came to brake, throttle and clutch. I think I was doing "ok" with getting my head and eyes around but my instructors were stating something like "faster" or "slower" (I think those were the commands) but I didn't know whether to let off the throttle, hit the rear brake, etc. I'm about 2.5 years into it. I ride every month, try for every week. May try the course again or, more likely, see if I can get a one on one to discuss it. Thanks.
@@user-mf1wt6cv9k Thanks for the note. My issue is making sure I'm practicing the right things. On some of these slow speed turns, I admit I'm a bit confused what I should be doing vs what I am doing.
Disagree! Someone told me the best bike for me to learn on a couple years ago was a sportster. I got rid of it within 2 months and bought a Heritage. Great learning bike! Less than a year later and I was on a SGST. So I say the Heritage or any softail is the bike to learn on!
Everybody has varying abilities and learning curves. It sounds like you were naturally gifted with learning to ride and develop your skills at a faster rate than others starting out.
I bought a beautiful Heritage right after I did the HD academy. Was terrified of messing it up so I bought a cheap used Sporty to build confidence. Now I'm getting pretty damn good on my Heritage and planning to ride it for another 2 or 3 years before getting a Street Glide!
Your lips to God's ears, Jerry. Can't tell you how many times I've watched 'riders' take corners on a near 90 degree right or left angle, zero lean- oy!
I ride my 600lb bike ok, my husband has the 850lbs bike we have a lot of hills that’s why I haven’t tried the bigger bike. I wouldn’t wan to have to stop at a red light on a hill.
I wrecked my Road Glide, my fault. Throttle got stuck in the twisties and instead of pulling in my clutch like I had been doing, I pushed my throttle forward and stood my bike up. I rode my Honda NC750 with out issues, got my RGS back and I panicked. So I have jumped over to my forty eight and I’ll be starting all over again.
I just got the thumb drive and am doing circles in two spaces and figure 8s in 4 standard parking spaces, and that took a few minutes to get the speed and counterbalancing down on my Triumph Speed Twin. Bought a stack of cones so I can start the drills in the video. What worries me is that Kawasaki Voyager I'm buying this coming Saturday. The factory manual says the minimum u-turn radius is 10.8ft which is of course 21.6 ft diameter. I hope the Kawi engineers are wrong cause I could see trouble if I need to u-turn on a 20 ft wide country road. Wish I could turn these road bikes like my trials motorbike which I figure 8 in my 10 ft wide driveway.
@@motorman857 Thx, I watched it and the method makes good sense. My fear of leaning multiplies with bike weight. Gonna need to start with more cone space with the big bike until I develop some confidence. Love the doofuses at the end.
Only if you're turning as tight as possible. Of course, if you like shifting your weight to the high side, it sure won't hurt anything. ua-cam.com/video/sxKsutCVhUQ/v-deo.html
Jerry I have a question. Would slow speed maneuvers be less difficult, more difficult, or about the same if I replaced my stock wheels with slightly (2") oversized wheels? I'm looking at some very nice chrome mags but I don't want to sacrifice parking lot maneuverability. Thanks much!
That woman should start all over again on something like the YAMAHA 250cc V-Twin cruiser. Very low to the ground so they are not so scared of losing their footing, low weight and low power so not to scare them with acceleration…. Easiest bike in the world to learn how to ride….
I don’t like the bicycle idea. I find that when I do tight turns leaning my bike I like to be in the friction zone with power to the wheel. But to have power to the wheel on the bicycle you have to be pedaling which destabilizes the bike.
@@motorman857 I am providing the benefit of the doubt by assuming he is talking about pedaling so hard that you are throwing the bike back and forth. I can ride in circles on a bicycle with no hands by keeping an even pressure on the pedals to maintain stability.
@@Magnarmis It doesn't take pedaling hard or fast to lean and or swerve on a bicycle on level ground. At very low speeds, 1 to 2 MPH, you can pedal against a little pressure on the rear brake and even keep the bike upright at a standstill for a second to two. But even at 5 or 10 mph the bicycle is quite stable and the faster you pedal, the more stable the bike.
Whether or not you like the idea of using a bicycle to help people get over their fear of leaning, is irrelevant. I know it works because I've used it for 26 years with many of my students and I KNOW it works. Here's an example of how it works ua-cam.com/video/1LnQKy2SN7o/v-deo.html and this one ua-cam.com/video/v6ATNOy6t6U/v-deo.html
I kinda disagree with the premise. Each bike is different but with proper techniques anyone can can learn to ride correctly. I started riding motorcycles when I couldn't touch the ground had to jump on with one leg when I was 8 or nine. I find touring bikes easier to ride than a lot of cruisers. They turn better weight is lower.
@@motorman857 I'm saying you can learn on any bike they all have differences I'm saying I've had lighter bikes that was harder to ride than bagger. I don't practice picking them up my goal is to not tip them over to begin with. I see your wife 95 pounds rides a bagger. So it should inspire everyone.
@@charlesladd1827 With 26 years of teaching I can tell you that learning the proper techniques on a 500LB bike is much easier than learning those techniques on an 850 LB bike. I started my wife on a Honda 600. Not on the 850 Bagger.
A friend of mine once worked in a sporting goods store and he told me their inventory occasionally included a one time only fired .460 Weatherby Magnum with a free 19 round box of ammunition. My suspicion is that there are very similar reasons for that and the premise of Jerry's videos on this subject.
What you’re saying is pure 💩 and I’m being nice. Stop letting your PRIDE get the better of your Judgement. It’s the same as putting someone on a motorcycle and they never have ridden a 10 bicycle. Accident especially fatal accidents statistics don’t lie.
If anyone can't ride a small bike like a pro how can anyone thinks an 800 lb bike would be easier!? There's a lot of schools that's specifically dedicated to how to ride 800lb plus bikes if anyone thinks of getting train so good first simple logic
The bike doesn't matter when you acquire enough experience and skill because the fundamentals are still the same. I am also quoting Greg widmar of motojitsu who has proven to be a boss on a bike and has been an instructor for many years now He has proven throughout dozens of videos that the size or engine size or any other spec of a motorbike does not matter in terms of doing all of his motor Jitsu drills
Now regardless if you're just starting off you really should start off on a lighter weight bike be it a freaking Honda Grom or Kawasaki z125, or nothing bigger than Maybe Honda Rebel 500, at least until you get used to the absolute basics
Yup! One of the reasons I got rid of the Road Glide for a Low Rider S is because slow speed maneuvers sucked on the Road Glide and it just wasn’t built for around town riding IMO. I know it’s a rider issue but still……don’t ride outside of your skill level. Also, what helmet you got there?
That's why we have all our videos available as digital downloads via my website, www.ridelikeapro.com Unless you want to pay an arm and a leg to ship it internationally, this was our solution for our international customers.
In 2021 my first bike was an electra Glide classic, an 08. Never ridden before. I put in the work and was responsible. I got good. You don’t have to be afraid of any bike if you are responsible and you do the practice.
I just got my bike out of storage since December, and realized I lost some skill. Reviewed and practiced to fell comfortable again. We moved up north, and certainly not used to all the turns and speed zones. fun, when you're safe. Thanks again Jerry for the DVDS!
Jerry like your videos and they have been helpful.
About 5 yrs ago not being on a bike for years and they was sport bikes. So i switch hobbies sold the boat and fishing, hunting gear and brought a the biggest Harley and the most hop bike i could get and thought i could ride that. It was rough going for a bit. Got the learners permit and had my boss work with me since he been riding for years and watch your videos and other videos. Three mouths latter i pass the skills test with that bike and i was the only one there with a big bike. I had conference. I practice alot. Ive been riding now for 5 yrs and only laid it down once and drop it a few times. The first year was rough but i took it on vacation and rode 1200 miles in one week. Im far a expert rider. I live up in norther Minnesota and the back roads are hilly and twisted. I notice i lose some skill during the winter but it comes back after couple hundred miles. This year the bike didnt get put away. I was able ride it. I do every once awhile i practice different u turns and figure 8's and weaving cuz up here the deer are everywhere. I also practice 60 to 0 stopping and weaving the same time. I realized thats probably not a good idea but it has saved my skin. Thanks again Jerry.
Ride Like A Pro completely changed the way I ride for the better. Jerry is the man. Keep riding, keep practicing, and be safe.
Clear and clever advices. Finally, you are perfectly right : A bicycle is an excellent start !
good advice Jerry. i dropped my flhtk the other day using the front brake when the bars were turned just a little. i know better. it was a quick stop as traffic came around the bend. was getting ready to make a right hand turn and down goes fraiser.....bad thing is i don't have the strength to pick it up any more. a good Samaritan stopped and gave me a hand. lifting the bike, i felt my back go "pop". might be time to sell it and get a tri-glide or Heritage Classic. this is only the second time I've dropped it since i bought it new in 2013. a little embarrassed to say the least. the bike is fine. it was a slow mo drop....lol. thanks for all the videos you do. i've watched a ton and have multiple DVD's, just an absence of concentration.
20 push ups for that front brake use.
LoL
@@fredrickhaemker8434 yeah, i know. don't think i can right now, back kind of hurts and its got a black and blue mark along the spine. might be time to break out my Yamaha Road Star.....lol
The shame is real. I know.
Thanks for the front brake comment! I installed a L&A Choppers lowering kit, it brought the rear end down at least an 1 1/2”. Now I sit flat footed with a little bend to my knee’s. Till Then my Friend
we've all done it if we've ridden any length of time.
Hope your back is okay.
- ultra limited rider and it's my favorite bike of all time out of 8 bikes over my career. and I've had every major brand but Suzuki.
You are the man Jerry!❤️
It's my opinion what to ride and what to buy.. You worked all your life as a motorcycle cop. Others just enjoy their life. If I can't ride it , acknowledge that this bike is mine makes me happy. I drive Silverado to work everyday, I don't need it, but it's mine and I enjoy it.
I just learned about bung king from one of your past videos. I have a 2020 low rider and am struggling at low speeds. I think the crash bars/pegs will help. Thanks
I reapect you and I learn from you! I truly believe that the right fit on a bike is important for them to be able to handle a bike. When I rode the Milwaukee Eight on a NEW softail, it changed me. I can ride so much better. Harley-Davidson builds a better bike! No matter the weight of the bike, Rider, or years of experience, the engineering is amazing to make the bike easier to handle. There is NO comparison of a Harley-Davidson to any other brand! Better quality, weight distribution, power, torque and we have been in business since 1903
She is determined! She is a great friend of ours. She wanted us to come to your class with her.
After riding different types of motorcycles, mostly an 85 super glide for over 30 yrs ,then upgrading to a 08 hd flh I realized the skills I thought I had were extremely lacking the skills needed for such a large bike (5'8-160lbs) . After watching some of your videos, it was down to the dollar store for some pylons and out to a parking lot for some practice. Its interesting to watch even just someone leaving an intersection dragging their feet how many people lack any basic skills.
That's dam good advice my brother 😎
That lady made a good move by seeking professional training. Even if she didn't leave the class riding like a pro, she at least knows what it'll take to reach that goal - more practice and some one-on-one training. That's good information and good progress!
About to roll out this morning on the start of a 3k trip. I’ve done your course and practice a lot. It’s 32° outside (Idaho) and I will be bundled up a lot of course. With all the gear on I really loose confidence in the slow speed maneuvers. Hard to get the head turned, stretch to reach the high handlebar etc. I did recently pull my bars back a little and that real helped. I promise to do a quick practice at my usual parking lot on the way out! Expecting the highest temps to only be around 60° for the first 2 days. Thanks for your training and great tips.
On a recent road trip I stopped at an old country store in middle Tennessee. 4 Harley Riders came in as group. All 4 bikes were fully dressed.
The lead rider made a near perfect u-turn setting for a straight exit back back on the highway. The other 3 pulled directly in front of the entrance to the store and stopped. When they left, the first guy fires up and is gone. The remaining 3 had the store parking lot plus the width of the highway to turn in. All 3 done a duck walk u-turn then dragged both feet till they hit 2nd gear. The whole time keeping head and eyes straight ahead. OK guys, before you start, I'm not picking on Harley riders. This could have been any heavy weight motorcycle. They were obviously scared of dropping the bikes. As I watched them pull away, I thought, I guess they missed Motorman's Video on u-turns.
Very wise words!👍
Wow, on a NEW glide at that!!!
pro as usual!....Thanks a lot and keep up the good work, uncle Jerry!...✌✌👍👍
Having had big bikes and small bikes at the same time, I found slow speed maneuverability easier on the big bikes
Even going from an 1100 vstar to a Harley bagger is a big learning curve. I know, I did it in 2020, got an Ultra Limited, big difference from the vstar 1100.
Thanks dude...😊
Oh nooo, I just bought a Roadking this weekend, haven't rode since 87, wish me luck...
TY for Sharing
You should make a video showing essential drills you should know before getting a bigger bike (at bar minimum).
I made a video called The Ride Like a Pro Experience, www.ridelikeapro.com It teaches you the 3 techniques you MUST master before ever getting a huge or small motorcycle. If it has two wheels, the techniques work as long as the rider has the skill set.
@@motorman857 Perfect, thanks!
Thanks Jerry 😎👍🏻
No problem 👍
Thanks jerry; I'll spend the money on lessons.
Hey Jerry, just subscribed. Yeah right turns always tough. I practice in my mom's drive. Sounds stupid but she helps with feedback. Yes, people seem to be impulsive and want that big load Harley. I prefer a smaller bike and for guys, well then you are labeled a beginner. But to me thats nonsense. I feel comfortable riding anywhere any obstacle.
My ape hangers are killing me, talk about a thousand dollar mistake.
I put 12” bars on my ultra and I love em! I actually feel more confident doing slow speed turns. 67 yrs. old soon. Did you go too tall?
Good video. I took your local course here in VA late last season. I did not do as well as I had hoped. I guess one area where I struggled was I never felt comfortable what I was doing wrong when it came to brake, throttle and clutch. I think I was doing "ok" with getting my head and eyes around but my instructors were stating something like "faster" or "slower" (I think those were the commands) but I didn't know whether to let off the throttle, hit the rear brake, etc. I'm about 2.5 years into it. I ride every month, try for every week. May try the course again or, more likely, see if I can get a one on one to discuss it. Thanks.
Keep at it. You’ll be much better if you keep practicing. Ride safe.
@@user-mf1wt6cv9k Thanks for the note. My issue is making sure I'm practicing the right things. On some of these slow speed turns, I admit I'm a bit confused what I should be doing vs what I am doing.
Passed you on East today. Black FLHXS with headlight modulator. Hope all is well sir.
BuT spOrTsTeRs aRE GirLS BiKEs!!! Said by the dudes duck walking their 850 pound Harley in u-turns
I want that air horn!
But then my husband said he thinks it's a megaphone on side of bike, I want that megaphone, lol
Disagree! Someone told me the best bike for me to learn on a couple years ago was a sportster. I got rid of it within 2 months and bought a Heritage. Great learning bike! Less than a year later and I was on a SGST. So I say the Heritage or any softail is the bike to learn on!
Everybody has varying abilities and learning curves. It sounds like you were naturally gifted with learning to ride and develop your skills at a faster rate than others starting out.
I bought a beautiful Heritage right after I did the HD academy. Was terrified of messing it up so I bought a cheap used Sporty to build confidence. Now I'm getting pretty damn good on my Heritage and planning to ride it for another 2 or 3 years before getting a Street Glide!
Your lips to God's ears, Jerry. Can't tell you how many times I've watched 'riders' take corners on a near 90 degree right or left angle, zero lean- oy!
I ride my 600lb bike ok, my husband has the 850lbs bike we have a lot of hills that’s why I haven’t tried the bigger bike. I wouldn’t wan to have to stop at a red light on a hill.
Sounds like you need to work on that friction zone. Watch this oldie ua-cam.com/video/EFzZIOzmGgI/v-deo.html
Thanks Jerry! John from 34205
I wrecked my Road Glide, my fault. Throttle got stuck in the twisties and instead of pulling in my clutch like I had been doing, I pushed my throttle forward and stood my bike up. I rode my Honda NC750 with out issues, got my RGS back and I panicked. So I have jumped over to my forty eight and I’ll be starting all over again.
you might be talking to average people in this vid but if a dude was dead set on mastering the heaavy bike he will.
If you are afraid to lean your bicycle or motorcycle. Then you will not be safe on public roads. Facts do not care about anyone's feelings on this
I just got the thumb drive and am doing circles in two spaces and figure 8s in 4 standard parking spaces, and that took a few minutes to get the speed and counterbalancing down on my Triumph Speed Twin. Bought a stack of cones so I can start the drills in the video. What worries me is that Kawasaki Voyager I'm buying this coming Saturday. The factory manual says the minimum u-turn radius is 10.8ft which is of course 21.6 ft diameter. I hope the Kawi engineers are wrong cause I could see trouble if I need to u-turn on a 20 ft wide country road. Wish I could turn these road bikes like my trials motorbike which I figure 8 in my 10 ft wide driveway.
I'm confident that a Voyager can turn in 18ft but to know for sure, watch this video ua-cam.com/video/wiekf-STSk4/v-deo.html
@@motorman857 Thx, I watched it and the method makes good sense. My fear of leaning multiplies with bike weight. Gonna need to start with more cone space with the big bike until I develop some confidence. Love the doofuses at the end.
i have just one question. Does the proper technique include shifting ur seat position from side to side when making a simple uturn.
Only if you're turning as tight as possible. Of course, if you like shifting your weight to the high side, it sure won't hurt anything. ua-cam.com/video/sxKsutCVhUQ/v-deo.html
So there's a Bike for sale
I have purchased a Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic it's A lot lighter than my Sportster
Do you have anyone in New Jersey giving lessons? Thanks
Yes. ridelikeapronewjersey@gmail.com
I've heard that bikes pick themselves up on their own whenever Chuck Norris is near.
🤣
Do you have anyone in MD that does your classes? I have emailed the email showing on your web site but no response.
Have you called him? 443-646-3316
www.ridelikeapromaryland.com/
Do you offer class in Nor Cal?????
Sorry but no.
How well do you like the Street Glide Jerry?
Jerry I have a question.
Would slow speed maneuvers be less difficult, more difficult, or about the same if I replaced my stock wheels with slightly (2") oversized wheels?
I'm looking at some very nice chrome mags but I don't want to sacrifice parking lot maneuverability.
Thanks much!
Stock wheels are best for maneuverability.
That woman should start all over again on something like the YAMAHA 250cc V-Twin cruiser. Very low to the ground so they are not so scared of losing their footing, low weight and low power so not to scare them with acceleration…. Easiest bike in the world to learn how to ride….
I don’t like the bicycle idea. I find that when I do tight turns leaning my bike I like to be in the friction zone with power to the wheel. But to have power to the wheel on the bicycle you have to be pedaling which destabilizes the bike.
This will only happen if you are pedaling too hard. You can pedal slowly in a higher gear for more control on a bicycle.
Pedaling a bicycle makes it more stable and the faster you pedal the more stable the bicycle becomes.
@@motorman857 I am providing the benefit of the doubt by assuming he is talking about pedaling so hard that you are throwing the bike back and forth. I can ride in circles on a bicycle with no hands by keeping an even pressure on the pedals to maintain stability.
@@Magnarmis It doesn't take pedaling hard or fast to lean and or swerve on a bicycle on level ground. At very low speeds, 1 to 2 MPH, you can pedal against a little pressure on the rear brake and even keep the bike upright at a standstill for a second to two. But even at 5 or 10 mph the bicycle is quite stable and the faster you pedal, the more stable the bike.
Whether or not you like the idea of using a bicycle to help people get over their fear of leaning, is irrelevant. I know it works because I've used it for 26 years with many of my students and I KNOW it works. Here's an example of how it works ua-cam.com/video/1LnQKy2SN7o/v-deo.html and this one ua-cam.com/video/v6ATNOy6t6U/v-deo.html
Getting used to the Width of V Star
Geez yes she would have died round corners on the bagger. Definitely needs to first go back to smaller bikes & master them first.
Man, I can't even afford a bike. Good watch though.
I kinda disagree with the premise. Each bike is different but with proper techniques anyone can can learn to ride correctly. I started riding motorcycles when I couldn't touch the ground had to jump on with one leg when I was 8 or nine. I find touring bikes easier to ride than a lot of cruisers. They turn better weight is lower.
So you think a person should NOT learn to ride the bike they have, before moving to a bigger heavier bike? Seriously?
@@motorman857 I'm saying you can learn on any bike they all have differences I'm saying I've had lighter bikes that was harder to ride than bagger. I don't practice picking them up my goal is to not tip them over to begin with. I see your wife 95 pounds rides a bagger. So it should inspire everyone.
@@charlesladd1827 With 26 years of teaching I can tell you that learning the proper techniques on a 500LB bike is much easier than learning those techniques on an 850 LB bike. I started my wife on a Honda 600. Not on the 850 Bagger.
A friend of mine once worked in a sporting goods store and he told me their inventory occasionally included a one time only fired .460 Weatherby Magnum with a free 19 round box of ammunition.
My suspicion is that there are very similar reasons for that and the premise of Jerry's videos on this subject.
What you’re saying is pure 💩 and I’m being nice. Stop letting your PRIDE get the better of your Judgement. It’s the same as putting someone on a motorcycle and they never have ridden a 10 bicycle. Accident especially fatal accidents statistics don’t lie.
If anyone can't ride a small bike like a pro how can anyone thinks an 800 lb bike would be easier!?
There's a lot of schools that's specifically dedicated to how to ride 800lb plus bikes if anyone thinks of getting train so good first simple logic
The bike doesn't matter when you acquire enough experience and skill because the fundamentals are still the same. I am also quoting Greg widmar of motojitsu who has proven to be a boss on a bike and has been an instructor for many years now
He has proven throughout dozens of videos that the size or engine size or any other spec of a motorbike does not matter in terms of doing all of his motor Jitsu drills
Now regardless if you're just starting off you really should start off on a lighter weight bike be it a freaking Honda Grom or Kawasaki z125, or nothing bigger than Maybe Honda Rebel 500, at least until you get used to the absolute basics
Yup! One of the reasons I got rid of the Road Glide for a Low Rider S is because slow speed maneuvers sucked on the Road Glide and it just wasn’t built for around town riding IMO. I know it’s a rider issue but still……don’t ride outside of your skill level. Also, what helmet you got there?
Again, your videos should be mandatory.
Has she considered a trike, she may be alittle dangerous out there on two wheels.
As I said, all she needs is a one on one private class and determination.
It's a shame it doesn't have international shipping. 💔
That's why we have all our videos available as digital downloads via my website, www.ridelikeapro.com Unless you want to pay an arm and a leg to ship it internationally, this was our solution for our international customers.