Motorguy, thanks man for your videos and encouragement. Today I just got my license to ride a heavy motorcycle after a longtime struggle. Keep it up. Greetings from Sweden👊
You are very welcome and thank you for taking the time to watch and for leaving your comments. I really appreciate it. I just decided to offer some membership perks. Take a look and let me know what you think.
Great video. Perfect explanation of Speed and RPM. The bad habit I have created is; instead of feathering the rear brake I find myself riding the rear brake and slowing down my speed to low and losing confidence. I will ride in a straight line until I can program myself to keep the RPM at about 1800 and speed at 10 MPH while feathering the brake then incorporate leaning once I can maintain it. Thank for all you do.
It is common for riders to use to much rear brake. If can get your speed under control prior to starting your turn then you don't need rear brake unless you start going wide. So what I want you to do is practice getting your speed set prior to your turn then not using any rear brake during your turn unless you are going really wide. Now going really wide in the turn is a sign that you are letting the out to much clutch which causes the motorcycle to pickup speed. Let me know if this helps. Also if you have a minute check out my new memberships perks and let me know what you think
Your videos are always consistently informative and instructional. I learn by parts; so when you alternate with speaking in the studio then take it outside, it layers the video into easy to understand bits. Thank you.
Thanks for all the great advice and videos. My biggest issues is doing left turns and keeping my idol steady. It goes up and down. Sometimes too high. I ride a Honda Goldwing in case it makes a difference. Any advice on getting this to stay steady would be greatly appreciated.
That is a common issue but no worries I have a simple tip for. The tip is try to stiffen up your right wrist a little. So what happens is when you turn the handlebars the wrist tends to want to roll. Usually it's worse on one side than the other. So for you as you are making your left turns you wrist is rolling down thus giving you more rpm's. so the goal is to keep the wrist a litter stiffer so it stays in one position and not move up and down. Let me know how this works.
Mr Paul, I've watched your previous video on turning the handle bars to lock, that was good. But, personally I need more, can teach us more about how to turn the bars to full lock. I know about keeping power to the rear wheel, and can do it but turning those bars to lock for the first time is a hurdle I need to get over. I'm on the verge of turning them to lock, but just cannot get myself to do it. Thank you!
I did 2 videos on handlebar turn. Did you watch my latest video where I talked about using the figure 8 and 360 exercise to help with turning the handlebars?
I need to find someone that has a DCT bike so I can try it out. I had worked with a couple of students that have them. They were able to do everything but they had to have very good throttle control because the power to the rear wheel was delivered by the throttle. So if they rolled on the throttle to much they would pick up to much speed and run wide.
Yeah same here picked up a honda 1100 Dct. It has 3 modes as well as a user mode. Sport, Standard, and rain i do all slow speed in rain it gives it a more forgiving throttle response. By the way great videos and great information. Keep up the solid work.
Thanks Paul! As always great content. I use your tools & tips whenever I practice. I was wondering if you could do a video on any tips for going through the "Iron cross exercise" also known as the "four leaf cover", and "The intersection". I wanted to know a quick way to set it up in a parking lot with the parallel 9 foot spaces, as well as any tips on where to look when you are rounding each box. Even where to start with front wheel placement before the turn would help.
I can definitely give you some tips that will help you. I will have to go to a parking lot to see that best way to set it up with minimal cones. How many legs of the intersection are you able to complete?
I use legs that are 20’ wide and 25’ deep. Of course the width and depth can be increased initially and shortened to make the drill more challenging. The 9’ wide parking markers can be used to set up the width of one of the legs. Then, I physically pace off the 20’ width of the rest of the legs as well as the 25’ depth of each leg. I use one colour cone for the width markers and another colour to mark the depth. Four width cones and eight depth cones. Quick and easy to setup and tear down. Hope this helps.
@@wadeblake3451 Thank you very much for sharing that info I really appreciate it. I will work on a video that breaks down how to successfully complete this pattern.
@@ProriderCentralTexasRU-vid I have snuck into a police training course with one that is spray painted on. I was able to complete the first 2 but my wheel placement seems off, or I'm not turning my head at the right spot. I'm not able to use that lot anymore (because of campus security running me off) and was looking to set it up in my favorite practice lot
