How to Lean and Turn your Harley 

I just passed my written test ( I decided to get the learners permit this time because I'm basically starting all over again), and I have purchased a 2021 Honda 1100 Rebel but now need to take the endorsement skills test. Unfortunately I don’t have any friends (or even know anyone), that has a (smaller), motorcycle with a manual transmission that I can practice with or borrow for a short period just to go take the endorsement skills test. (The first time I took the endorsement skills test (1983), I owned a Honda 350 with a manual transmission and I had no trouble passing the endorsement skills test the first time). Here's the situation. You and everybody else always keep talking and stressing the point about using the friction point and feathering the clutch and also about using the foot lever for shifting gears while doing many different maneuvers such as performing the slow maneuvering moves during the endorsement skills testing for getting your motorcycle license endorsement, or when counter steering and performing other specialized maneuvers etc.. But. What if you have a motorcycle such as the Honda 1100 Rebel like I do that has an automatic dct transmission and does not have a manual transmission and so therefore it does not have either of those two items? So for example, what do you have to do to compensate for the lack of those two items when you go try to take the endorsement skills testing. It’s been over forty years since I last had a motorcycle endorsement on my license, so I’m basically having to start all over again from scratch just because the bike bug bit me once again (thanks to a close friend who let me set on his fully decked out Honda Goldwing 1200), - Yes, even at the age 74 the bike bug still bites (LOL). Yes I’ve been practicing for those many different skills test maneuvers but with that automatic and without the clutch and manual gearshift lever I can’t seem to get those skills test maneuvers down pat. I come close, but not close enough to be able to pass each of the different skills test maneuvers in order to pass the test and get my endorsement. So what do you suggest that might, will, or would help? But thank for the great training/tips video’s.

Howdy jay just found your channel ive watched 2 different ones like your way of explaining things and im big fan of "be the boss of your motorcycle" love what he shows and explain and i learned alot from him n i practiced every time I was out on (big blue) yamaha1700 n now ive seen you and you have answered some of my questions thx n right now im without a bike but ill get another one some how n soon lol and when I do im going to be hard at what you teach also im 60 been riding since 2007 thx for your content keep it coming

Hey Jay, first of all, Thank You for your service! I found and subscribed to this channel about a month ago & have watched nearly all of the videos posted. I’m not a new rider, but definitely need to put these techniques into use more. I love the motorcycle crash guards!! And ordering a set this weekend for my 2023 Road Glide. Thank you for taking the time to respond to questions. Some folks don’t have the time to read through all the comments & I happen to be one of them. I’ve also recently found Jerry & Robert on the tubes and although they have slightly different approach to slow speed skills you all agree the use of clutch and turning the bars. Keep the content coming please!

Really enjoy your videos. Learning a lot. Thank you!!! Wish I was closer but live near Indianapolis

gotta keep the content coming. This channel can be huge. I really hope people listen to the rhyme and reason of your instruction Thanks

There are alot of good reasons to visit Texas, taking your course is one of them. This technique is apparently so much easier on the clutch and brakes. Glad I found this channel because I do practice and the heat that comes off my bike ('07 Road King) is worrisome. The throttle hand on the windshield is what caught my eye. TCC!

Thank you Jay for answering my question. It was very informative and helpful. I’ll keep watching, learning and practicing.

Sir, i just subscribed. 2002 heritage Softail, putting sidecar on for my great Dane. 2016 Road Glide special. I needed this. Mistakes oh yes. My first marriage. 😂😂😂

Here it is February 2nd and though it may be too cold sometimes to ride. These slow speed maneuvers can be done all winter. Not much wind chill at 7 mph! 👍✌️

Jay, I did not know you had a channel and when I had the wonderful opportunity to meet you in lasts year nova rodeo in Alexandria, you didn’t mention it. Glad I came across it. And you are correct, the challenge I have with locking and leaning is dropping my ride and also getting injured. I am improving but have a ways to go. Thank you for the video; I will start checking out the others as well. Be and ride safe.

One thing that helped me have better clutch control was getting rid of the stock self adjuster on the clutch cable. Much more of a positive feel throughout clutch lever travel, and more predictable clutch engagement zone in the clutch lever.

hey Jay, great well explained video.. pls keep em' coming

Where did you get those drop guards from? I just picked up my first road bike, '21 Street Glide Special. Definitely a different bike from my dirt bikes. Your videos have been a HUGE help. Not only learning new things but even reaffirming things I already knew! Thanks!

I was surprised to hear you reading a comment I made month or two ago! Hopefully someday we can get down your way for a visit. I'm from Dallas and Arlington. Live in Iowa now. Thank you very much for showing us a better way! Rear brake already started squeaking at 3900 miles. 😢Maybe HPD can put a new one on for me? 😂Thanks again for all you do!

Thank you ! Great video , you make it look so easy . I am glad I found your channel ,you have a new subscriber as I want to learn more ! By the way , can I ask you what set up you have to make your rear tail light and rear flashers all light up as well as all light up when you do break and also they flash as you are breaking . I want to set up my 2014 the same way. So if you could please let me know and point me in the right direction as to wear I can get what is needed to do so.

Love your videos. I am Struggling on my goldwing, 05 . Not sure what rmp I should be running at.

Clutch on any MC is the same exact one with a manual car. Very simple. If you don't know how to drive a manual car or have done it before, the question about clutching on MC may be making sense. Other than that, it is like a manual car.

Watching you is like watching a pro golfer!

What are motorcycle drop bars ?? Where do you get them?? Is that exactly what they are called, or is that a slang term... Love your programing!!!

I subscribed to your channel because its a totally new concept to me , one day ill try it

Can you make a video doing the Illinois state DMV test exercise for small cone weave going into the half U turn, than stop in the box! pattern listed on the last page of the ILSOS.

Great techniques & skill level, your in the professional league! I hope to take your training sometime in the near future. I live in Texas as well. Thank you!

New to the channel, just subscribed. Do you have any online classes that you sell?

I am working on getting my 1st bike in 14 yrs. I rode a road king police interceptor for years before. I am in BCS about 1 hour and half from Houston. Where can I take your class?

I just found your channel and sub'd. Can a person fly in and do you have bikes available for a class, or do we have to provide our own bikes?

Drop guards for cruisers that aren’t Harley’s?

interesting. as a remote follower, I wonder where can I buy that procting pads around your bike. tks.

Love your videos. Just wondering, what is your opinion on speed for these maneuvers. I've heard others stress that you have to keep your speed up. Anything less than I think it's 5 mph they say you have more force pulling the bike to the ground than forward momentum keeping it up. They claim you want to be between 6 and 10 mph, but I seem to struggle a little with that. I tend to try and peak at my speedometer instead of looking where I want to go.

Do you disable the EITMS system? I would think that a stall would be caused if the system went active while doing these idling maneuvers.

Can u post the video about how u use the clutch, throttle and brake? I looked but couldn't find the video with your instructions on it. Also I ride 2 up 90% of the time. I'm not a small guy and the added weight of my wife makes it more difficult to do u turns on a tighter radius. U have any info on 2 up? Tt

Good evening, I just wanted to ask, how far away from you should your handlebars be in order to be able to maneuver safely, at full lock?

Hey Jay, I have the chrome drop guards as those were the only ones available when I ordered. Id like to paint them black to match the guards on my Street Glide ST...what paint do you recommend?

How much do you backup the rode, when adjusting your clutch? Half, 3/4 one turn?

During the cone weave are you looking straight ahead or at each cone?

JAY! Great job with the video! When did you get Fast Johnny?

hello … I see there under the Derbycover You have a guard or protector… Can You please tell me where this thing is to buy …? BR from Munic Bavaria

My Twin Cam does not idle that high

One thing I tell people practicing with saddle bags on is to lock them. If the bike drops hard enough the lid won't pop open then get scratched.I've seen it happen.

Get the bleep out of here.... Incredible... Wow!

I've watched this video, on how to negotiate weaving your bike, to the point of nausium, I still don't catch much difference in the 3 different styles of handling. Not your fault that I'm not "getting it".🥺😫 Yes, I'm beating myself up emotionally as I text this to you. Doug🥺😵 Doug

Is it a talk show??😢

Too much talking. I wanted to watch how to do not listen to peoples questions. A shame the practical was ok but not long enough.