Is your bike too darn heavy for you? 

I'm a new rider. I bought my dad's 02 Electra glide Harley never being on a motorcycle before. Just took it out and started riding. found out I didn't know anything. In one afternoon practicing u-turns I took it from about 40 ft to just under 20. I've owned the motorcycle for a month now.

It's all about technique. I was 66 years old when I bought and rode my first bike. (2002 HD Dynaglide with forward controls and stage II setup. I took the MSF beginners class and bought Jerry's videos. I practiced everyday. After two years, I traded up to a 2010 Electraglide. My wife and I go everywhere. I can easily do U-turns in less than 20 feet. Practiced emergency stopping. Bottom line....Jerry's videos made me a safe rider that has enjoyed biking this great country of ours. Technique and practice is all that it takes. Listen to Jerry!

I'm 70 years old and hadn't ridden a bike since the mid-90's. I've been riding a BMW K1200 for the last few months and am so glad I found this channel, I was beginning to think I'd made a mistake getting back into it at my age but I can clearly see that my problem is that I haven't taken an inventory of my skills. Thank Motorman for what you do!

My dad told me decades ago when I first stated riding in the 70s if you can't pick it up don't start it up

I could not agree more. I think one reason people buy too big a MC to start with is they are cheap and don't want to buy twice or three times. Then there is the ones that are afraid to be seen on a smaller bike to start with. So much is at risk in not starting with an appropriately sized bike. Also so much more can be learned on a small bike when we are not intimidated and helps to keep one from panicking when little things happen (and they will)

Sure can’t complain about the price of these free vids 😂

I finally discovered how you get such excellent audio on your tutorials. Full face helmet. I am 70 and still looking to prolong my riding skills. Love your encouragement.

After watching Motorman's DVD's, reading the book and practicing like crazy, I do feel confident. I got to go out Sunday and Monday after 3 months of cold temps. What I notice most is that people at the gasoline pumps seem to look at me when I'm wheeling up at a very low speed. Thanks to Motorman!

Good stuff . Being a returning rider I appreciate your riding tips. Thank you for these videos jerry .

I am one of your examples of returning rider. I rode a 1200 Sportster for 15 years . Sold the Nike and did not ride for 10 yrs and recently bought a Honda VTX. I am taking it slow and practicing but realized when I bought it that I need to relearn how to ride. Learning alot from your videos thanks

I'm am a 69 year old reentry rider and as of 2006. I road up until 1968 to 1974 back. I have a 2006 Harley Roadster 1200r that I raised front and rear suspension then put a custom seat on that is 7" thick with forward controls. Its just around 600 lbs with the T-bag and saddle bags & windshield. When i sit on a new Road king at the dealership I cannot lift my legs off the floorboards , simply not enough room for me. I would not want a 900 lb bike it's just to much for me after working in construction with a bad back from heavy lifting and manual labor. With the 3.2 gallon tank I can go 100 miles before hitting reserve, that's all I need. My Grandfather was a motorcycle Cop in San Diego California and when I study the low power specs on the old bikes he road it's a wonder he caught criminals. It almost feels like I have some kind of genetic memory of the V twin motorcycles that drives me to ride..! It is a wise thing to know one's limits..!

Recently got a street glide after a break from riding of about ten years. I rode a 250 ninja and it was light and fun and a great bike to learn on. When trying to decide on a new bike I kew I wanted a Harley SG but thought maybe a sportster first. After sitting on a few different models I figured the seating position was so different I was going to be a beginner all over again. These videos have helped a lot especially in regards to braking. I have just mapped out a slow progression involving a lot of empty lot time or riding in the early morning when the roads are empty. As confidence improves things become more enjoyable. Reminds me of the early days of driving a car we were all scared shitless until we mastered the basics and built our skills and confidence, take a shortcut and be stupid or operate outside your ability and bad things can happen. Parking lots are my favorite place its just fun to perfect the basics. My wife was concerned about the dangers but I feel much safer on a motorcycle than I do my bicycle. With so many people not paying attention and my back to traffic I felt like my days were numbered rinding my bicycle on the road so I gave it up

On a big city PD, back in the early 90's, I was trained on a Honda Rebel 250. The training was so good, that I jumped right up to a 800+ pound motorcycle with no issues. You are correct, its skill, technique, and practice. I saw women that weighed around 100lbs pass motor school with no issues. Its mind over matter, technique is everything. Thanks for your service brother, and thanks for your videos.

There is no question that you need to PRACTICE... Period. For me I don't believe in starting small and then trading to a larger bike. Get the bike you plan on riding and master that bike, get the videos and practice them but don't let anyone or yourself pysch you out that you can't ride because the bike is to heavy. You can absolutely do it. I don't have the time or energy to be going thru different bikes until I feel *ready " for a big bike. You listen to all these videos and people" teaching you to ride "" according to them youll never be ready because they are selling you stuff. That said , Motorman is the best instructor / teacher , listen to him and yes buy his series and watch them over and over then practice over and over, then again over and over. Rock on Motorman , enjoy your vids and learned alot!! I just see people not believing in themselves and literally talking themself out of the bike they really want because somewhere someone on RU-vid said they weren't ready for that kind of bike and now your buying and selling and trading to get where you want. Buy what you want and ride that and master that , one bike and be done. Go ride , take the courses that are available, get the Motorman series, go ride some more and every chance you get. Be safe and use common sense.

Different issue! 9 years on a Trike, now gone back to 2 wheels! Riding for over 50 years total. Thanks for all your info, working on slow speed maneuvering, especially u-turns. Thanks again!

Thanks Jerry, I am currently riding an ‘03 Electra Glide Ultra Classic. Came off a ‘07 RoadKing Classic. See you on the road.

Every bike is too heavy for the first few months... Every bike is too small after a few years 😆 There is such a thing as being/getting in riding shape.... (Strength and flexibility)

Thanks Motorman, in my particular case I learned to ride in the dirt as a kid racing my friends around flat tracks, motocross tracks, and low speed trail riding. The skills I learned in the dirt definitely saved my life on the street. Granted, street riding definitely comes with its own set of “survival” skills in terms of situational awareness, road surface awareness, braking application skills and many other on road skills. I always say, I learned to ride in the dirt but learned to survive on the streets! Keep the great videos coming...Your helping save lives out there my friend!

Thanks for your video❤️ I am a petit woman and just learning to ride a bike. Your advise is so important for me🌹🌹 From Norway with love🇳🇴🇳🇴

Hi Jerry, thanks for answering my question. I really thought I had bought too big (650 pound Suzuki Boulevard C50T - my 5th bike since I started riding in the 1960s, but it’s been 16 years since my last bike - a 1985 750cc Honda CB Custom, if I remember correctly). And I never really had any skills. But my skills are improving now through parking lot practice, I’m enjoying riding more, and as soon as I can get to an MSF class and get my endorsement and some more practice, I want to take some of your classes in Atlanta. That’s the closest to where I live in SW North Carolina. I’m about 2 hours north of Atlanta. In the meantime I’m going to order your Ride Like a Pro video. Thanks for all the great free vids too. Really enjoy and appreciate your wisdom. 👍🏼

I'm 45 and I'm finally learning to ride. I've wanted to since I was a kid. I've got a sportster but it seems so big and heavy to me. I'm 5'2" 112 lbs. I know once I acquire the skills that are needed I'll be fine on it but I've recently decided that I want a smaller honda rebel or a Yamaha vstar to learn on. Im keeping the sportster too. 😜 I got a dirt bike last year to start my riding on and I love it. I guess I'm taking the long and slow route to learning but for me its working. I'm trying to learn the correct way to begin with. Thank you so much for the time and work ya'll put in to make these videos.

New sub here. I thought this was a very good and informative video. I'm one of those reentry riders you talked about. From the time I was 16 to around 37 I had several bikes, and the last being a '83 Honda CB1100F that I bought new and kept for several years. 30 years later (last year) I retired at 67 years old and bought a well used but still pretty good '88 Suzuki Katana 1100 as a retirement gift to myself. I've got to admit for a while I was pretty intimidated at the weight of around 600lbs. It felt so much heavier than my CB1100F but when I looked up the specs on the two bikes I saw there was actually only a few pounds difference. The biggest difference was that I was 30 years older and hadn't been on a bike for so long. After a few months of riding again the Suzuki feels pretty normal now and I'm looking forward to a trip from just west of Toronto to Vancouver on it this summer.

"Thanks" so much for your Tapes Jerry. I recently got a Yamaha Roadstar 1700. Been riding most of my life. But this Bike is Bigger Heavier and Different than Any Bike I've had before. Your Tips have been Absolutely Invaluable. So my "Thanks" keep up the good work

These vids of yours have been needed for a long time... thanks for taking the time to explain things. In our state one must take a motorcycle course to get the endorsement on your DL... and honestly.. most of the instructors are either not very good or just bored with there job and do the bare minimum explaining things. About 10 years back a young lady was going through that course... and the instructor told her how great a rider she was in the class...doing better than the guys. But meanwhile he seemed to forget to explain the concept of "counter steering"... which one does not utilize in a little parking lot driving around those little cones. Now I begged her.... before she got out in real world riding I wanted the take her as a passenger and demonstrate a few things in real world riding.. like how to corner...proper braking. what line to take in a curve AND of course.. counter steering. She emphatically declined... being so proud of herself... and noting what her instructor had said about her "skill". A week following her passing and buying her first bike (not a big bike) a group of experienced rider "friends" ask her to join them on trip in our local mountains. Her first real curve at the start of the climb .. her trying to keep up...she tried steering her bike like a tricycle. leaned her body right and turned the wheel right.... and on a right hand curve of course the bike went left across oncoming traffic, luckily missing an oncoming truck... but hit directly in to a guard rail and broke both of her legs and totaled her brand new bike. She was lucky to be alive. I fault her instructor probably more than I do her. Please keep doing these vids... I am sure you are saving lives!!

"You're probably a crash waiting for a place to happen..." I love this. The knowledge is priceless as well.

I’ve been wanting to go to one of your training sessions so badly, but I live in Japan so I thought it’d be impossible. Then I hear you mention you have classes in Japan, too! That’s so awesome. I’m definitely going to attend here!

Thank you! I try telling people all the time it’s not so much your size, but your skills! Thank you Jerry. I watch all your videos. Wish you would come to CT and teach a class

Thank you, Jerry. Your labor of love is always appreciated.

Took my MSF course and had to hop on a Street Glide as it was gifted to me. I watched your videos and bought the Ride Like a Pro before I got on it the first time and it helped me immensely to at least get the bike home from the dealer after getting it checked out. I still of course have some slow speed practicing to do and will be going out to a big parking lot tomorrow with your video and some cones.

Thank you. Your videos give me a lot of confidence to ride

First off, let me tell you that I value your advice a great deal. I’m 55 years old, and I haven’t ridden a bike in over 30 years, mostly because I’m a father of three wonderful girls, so I put them first in all aspects of our lives. But now that they moved out I am planning on getting back in the game. I don’t own a bike yet, but I do own a bicycle, yes yes laugh it out, so I do practice your tips on it. Of course it’s not the same but the principles still apply; after all it is a two wheel mode of transport. I will though, start with a small motorcycle and work my way up. But the thing a fear the most of riding is the thousands of morons cruising our streets while texting or talking on the phone, and here in Miami it is 100% certain that you will come across them every day of the year, and there’s nothing anyone can do to avoid it. Anyhow, I keep practicing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Great video. I really appreciate your regular rides and commentary along the highway instead of just your "Ride Like A Pro" videos, which are great by the way. I have several.

I just discovered this channel. Amazing way to convey the concepts. It is impossible to be aware of the things one ignores, and nobody was born knowing. This sort of driving skills should be tested for when they give you your driver's license. Greetings from Argentina!

I always ride all thru the winter. Nothing to it. In fact I prefer riding in the winter. The summers here in Fl. are way too hot.

I know you are right. When I did my mc lic, you had to run figure 8's and reverse circles, and no cheating. Feet on pegs. I had my lic, except I pulled wide in the last 0 and the examiner busted me. I had no excuse. 30 days till next attempt. I lifted my brother's 250 into the truck and did figures, 8's lines, all on a 14ft paved single road, for hours. I am really glad I failed. I had a 400# bike 40 yrs ago. 20 yrs ago, I had a 400 again. And the one in the shed is heavy at 470. I am not ready to ride again, but low speed drills are what saved my bacon many times and there is where I will start.

Ive learned a ton from watching your videos, about to buy the whole set since my wife is starting to ride as well!

13.25 into it, you just gave yourself time to see and react to the chunk of junk in the road, there's a lesson right there!

Wow, I sure would have liked to be able to see your videos when I learned to ride on my own. I did spend time in parking lots, but you really explain things clearly. I am now 70 and sold my last bike some 20 or so years ago. From time to time I think of getting another bike, but it would be smaller than the Honda 1000 custom I used to ride, and I would get your DVD before the bike. I’ve been enjoying your videos in any case. Keep up the good work sir.

love my Heritage Classic...it's the perfect size and weight for me.

You mentioned about pushing and maneuvering the bike by hand, and this is the biggest "risk factor" I have with my newly acquired '07 Yamaha Royal Star Venture. My garage has a concrete floor, but the driveway is crushed concrete with some big pieces here and there, and I'm only 5'6" so I have to be off the bike and push it backward by hand, then turn it 90 degrees so it's facing the right way. I've found that the more speed I can get pushing it, the easier it is to handle and reduce the risk of tipping it over. Riding and turning, no problem. I need more practice coming to a stop and maintaining control balance when my wife's on the back.

Well said. I wish I could attend one of your riding classes

I really like the new Split Screen with the two views. (Not that we want to see your mug!) Feels like you're actually talking to us. Thanks

hey Jerry just found your you tube site and have been watching all afternoon. I live in the kootenays in BC Canada . I have been riding since I was 16 and back then we did cones for practice . I started on a 350 Honda back then and now ride a heritage . I am 67yr old now . I survived a head on in 1981 . I'll have to tell you about it one day . Anyway , I really like your videos , they are excellent . I will be watching more of them . You make so much sense I wish more people would pay attention to you . I live on the edge of a lake and there is a very windy road along it for about 60 KMs. Every yr we get a lot of prairie riders who come to enjoy the roads . Alot of them have very little experience with BC highways . So far in the last 40 days there has been 5 , yes 5 MC crashes on this road and everyone of them has been an unfinished corner . I have not reviewed all your videos yet but I will . One thing that really pees me off is bikers who cut the corners and hug the line even on a blind corner . Drives me nuts and in my opinion its a death wish . something I will never do . cornering requires skill and I call it holding the line . A rider should be able to follow thru a curve being in a perfect consistent distance fom the edge and centr of the road. Its all about your eyes looking ahead and coordination . Anyway . have you made anything regarding where to best ride your bike for visibility ? Have you made one that discusses blind spots for vehicles ahead of you and how to travel in multi lane freeways ? Anyway your videos are excellent . please keep up the good work and stay healthy down there . Lorne

I'm a big guy so I've always appreciated a big bike. But now with an artificial knee I have to be more careful stopping in slightly uneven ground. I went to a V Star 1300 Tourer because of the low C.G. and lower weight, but I'm almost ready to go back to a Dyna or a Sportster. I know a smaller person can handle a larger bike, but when your knee had no sideways leeway it's a game changer. And I'm not ready for the three wheeler yet.

this was me all the way. Went from MSF bike to a road king. almost gave up riding 3 days into it. was terrified of the bike. Bought your video set from website and book from ebay (sorry) and took to practicing around my hilly crowned road development for the next week before I even attempted a main road. This program is amazing.

My Super Tenere is very light until I tip it over in the mud and my feet slip out from under me while trying to stand it up. I practice using Jerry's youtube videos and they make a huge difference. Someone else said they hear Jerry's voice when doing u-turns and other tight turns, I do to. It amazes me how easy a u-turn in the road is when you practice.

Awesome info, Jerry! And I am one that's been riding 42 years. Thank you for your motorcycling dedication. Ride safe, BOTH of you.

If you dont use it, you loose it. Practice, practice, practice.

I lived out in central Australia and learn't to ride on a Honda K1 750 four when I was 15 years old, Then bought a Suzuki GT 750 triple 2 stroke when I moved to Sydney and that's where I was forced to learn all the skills Jerry talks about. There were very few riding instructors in those days and no internet. I gave up riding for many years when I was 30yo but now at 64 I have taken up the hobby again first on a small bike and now a ZZR 600 Kawasaki sports tourer. Thanks for all the great tips it is all coming back to me now, I am only 5'6" tall and on the GT 750 I had to pull up with 1 leg over the seat, much easier on the ZZR600 as it is lower.

Hi Jerry. First, thank you for your videos, here on RU-vid. Second, I'm heading to your site to purchase the DVD's you mention. Third, yep, I'm one of those 're-entry riders'. :-) I got off a suicide GSXR 750 10 years ago. Then, 3 years ago, I bought a little 650 V-Star to ease back into riding. Well, I "thought" I was a good rider, & my wife (Annie) saw me drooling on a new 2018 Voyager. So, she secretly set up the purchase for my birthday, and surprised me last month with the heaviest, damn bike I've ever ridden! :-) Now, I'm seeing serious inability to make U-turns, and such. So, I'm gonna order your videos, and practice, practice, practice. Then, when I can do at least a 30ft U-turn, I'll purchase a class session. As I posted on another video of yours, thank you for probably saving my life! :-) Great advice on everything you teach. I'm now a subscriber here, too. Please tell your wife that my wife says 'thank you Jerry for saving Kelly's life!' :-)

Your videos and your DVD I have really helped me on my first ever motorcycle. 2003 Yamaha Vmax.

I am from Australia and have just returned to riding.I really enjoy your instructional videos.Thankyou.

I have never understood why people think big bikes are too heavy. From a leg strength perspective, I've always felt like the Harley Touring bikes felt lighter due to the low center of gravity. The seats are so low on those bikes my knees are bent pretty well with my feet on the ground. So, ... I feel like people over 5' 6" should never have a problem especially if you can keep your feet flat on the ground. I'm roughly 5'11" and I find sport bikes more awkward and heavy 'feeling' do to having to be on my toes at a stand still.

Started riding in Guam in ‘62. My last two bikes were Honda ST1300s and I don’t have the inseam to reach the ground. When I moved to Eastern Tenn in 2016 I started having trouble at lights and simple stops, especially because there are so many places with sloping ground. I traded in the last ST and bought a new Goldwingband now I can manage the weight just fine. It’s a lot about how you fit your bike. There is a lot too about your fitness and age. At 73 I may have my last bike but this is a good one.

Well..thanks for this one motorman..I am thinking of getting into riding after 30 years and yep...The first thing I started looking at were big old Road King I road a Yamaha XS 1100 back in the day..about 500 lbs so your video has made me stop and rethink what I want to start out with and get my butt into a rider safety course. Thanks !

Watched a few of your videos and went to an empty lot, practiced a few hrs total and see a vast improvement!Thanks! And Love your candor also

Haven't rode since 1987. Jerry's techs are excellent you can ride really well but then he explains why. Feel with kowledge behind it

I learned how to ride on a big bike but I still haven’t stopped learning technique to stay sharp on slow maneuvers and turns . The rest of the ride weight doesn’t matter

My riding experience is 600s and sport bikes. I've had a few hrs on a wide glide, about to take possession of my fathers ultra classic. These videos and parking lot drills should help me build the confidence needed in a bike twice fhe weight im used to

Thank you Jerry! Sending you best wishes from São Paulo, Brazil.

Just started riding June 2020, my first bike? '99 shadow Spirit 1100. Got really tired of people telling me it was too much bike for me. That bike will always be able to out perform me, but I do practice, and understand there is always more to learn. Practice Makes Progress! -Pamela

I love watching your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

Jerry, great advice, I really enjoy your motivational videos. Im a returning rider with much to learn, again....I find your videos very helpful and really enjoy watching and learning from the best. I'll keep practicing.....Marty from Michigan

I am also a re-entry rider and bought a Honda Shadow Spirit 750 because I have a bad left knee and wanted the lowest seat possible, and that one is 24.5" . The first few days were SCARY and I thought the bike was WAY too big for me and I was being ambitious. Maybe a 550 would've been better. Either way, I walked out my front door, hands shaking with fear, and forced myself to ride a few minutes a day, at least. I practiced turning and wasn't able to do a U-Turn in a Safeway parking lot. Two weeks later, I traded in the Honda Shadow 750 for a Yamaha Stryker 1300 and I'm SO happy I started out "small" lol.

Kinda described me... Went from a Maxim 400 30 years ago to a Victory Vision now. Problem was that I didn't even want another bike until I saw the Vision. That said I got to ride it for a month before winter came and it is pretty easy to handle for a big bike. Looking forward to practicing my low speed skills this spring after watching your videos and others. Thanks for the tips and advice!

Motorman, Have you ever come across a rider whose bike was too big and they just couldn't get it? I'm a returning rider that rode a GL500 and a naked GL1100. I got a GL1500 last year and boy is it intimidating! I plan on getting your video and practicing. I hope I can get comfortable with this bike.

Tennis balls cut in half. Brilliant! I'm going to order your vid with the money I save on cones!

Hi Jerry. I like watching your videos. I already have the CD and have practice some of the skills. WE have snow and ice up in Massachusetts. So. I am on pause until spring. Watching your videos gives me the itch. Thanks for the videos.

Yes... My bike is too heavy for me. But it's the respect for the power and weight that it has, that will keep my two wheels under me.

Some say the V-Rod is too heavy But I found one for $5,000 price reduced with $9,000 on it it looks great... I haven't found a bike with low miles that looks that good so even though it's heavy I'm going to have to pull he trigger on that

I stumbled across your videos tonight. Im 6 months in riding after a 20 year break from riding. I have a yamaha 950 and a royal star tour deluxe. The Deluxe is heavy and taller and im getting used to it. I am going to watch more videos for better skills. I wouldn't mind taking some courses at some point.

I am a Disabled American Veteran. I have had to retire my 1980 Honda Goldwing Interstate it was just too heavy to get back up. When my back goes out my left leg looses all feeling and goes numb, in a stop the bike falls over. I now ride a 2004 Honda Shadow Arrow VT750. A 750cc is the smallest bike that American Legion Riders says that you need to go on a Legion run. I got a 750cc and my back has NOT went out trying to keep the bike up, even with my 250+ lb wife on the back. The Shadow sits lower than the Goldwing and being short (5'8") I can put both feet flat on the ground with the Shadow, but not with the Goldwing. Either way over 5MPH both bikes are no problem for me to handle, even with my wife on the back. I advise anyone, before riding a Motorcycle take a training course. I rode back in the 1970's then they changed the law, when I went back to riding I needed a motorcycle endorsement, so I took a ABATE course, seven years ago, I done good on their 250cc's. I am now 65 years old, I think I need to take one of your training courses, if I visit my family in Florida I can do it in New Port Richey, FL or get a class close to me, in Michigan City, Indiana.

Super big thanks from Finland. Keep on doing these great videos. Good audio and clear picture💯💯

The best on the web! And I saw that small girl on the bike...wow gave me allot of inspiration lol

Ha ! I'm too big for my motorcycle , 6'2, 235 on a Sportster . pretty sure i look like a goon on a kids trike.... ( well i have a few motorcycles, but that lil sporty is fun)

i bought a concours 14 when i bought it i thought it was to heavy, after i put 10,000 miles on it , i found dave moss on you tube i tuned my suspension and it took 200lbs off.

The only time a bike is too big is if you can't put both feet down flat in the seat. The rest is proper technique. Thank you for sharing your experience with us all.

I remember that video with the girl on the Electraglide. I have an older friend who rides a Stratoliner and constantly drops it. He's got bad knees and we are trying to convince him to drop a size or go to a trike. Thanks for the excellent video Jerry!!

Thank you for the advice and just wanted to let you know that I’ve learned to use the friction zone via your advice on that video Your awesome Thanks!

I need my 1950 Cushman Eagle back again. 🤗

In the 70's I rode a Honda CB350 and Yamaha CT175. did not ride for 30 years and 4 years ago I bought a Honda VTX 1300C from a family member who was no longer able to ride due to health issues. took the safety course at a Harley dealer using a Street 500, got my license, and started riding the 1300 on short trips on errands around the neighborhood to gain confidence. everyone I talked to said the weight of the bike would become my friend and I found they are right. it took time to get used to the bike but I found the bike wants to stay up, not go down. you have to be careful at slow speeds and I did my first U turn the other day when a street was blocked due to an accident following MotorMan's instructions. was it tense,? yes, was I confident I could do it? yes. with COVID19 traffic is light but you have to watch out for kids on bikes, people walking dogs, and people walking the neighborhood. so ride safe, ride smart, ride aware. and practice, practice, practice.

Watching your videos and practice has made me a better Rider and I have been riding fo 40 years 10x better Rider now

Experience is the hardest teacher. It gives you the test first and lessons later😂

Also I too went from 250cc as my first bike for few years before getting my behemoth bike.

Heaviest bike I've ever owned was 467lbs. A Triumph Trident 750. Absolutely loved it. Maybe I'll get another when I retire.

My man, I love you content and appreciate the info! I'm about to order your videos now!!! I would love to meet you and Donna one day! Knoxville, TN

An excellent review. My background is Road Deaths Investigation here in the UK and I just wish more riders would listen to and take aboard your first rate advice.

I used to have a V Star 1100 a year ago which weighs in at roughly 650 LBS and have now got my hands on an 850 LBS Electra Glide. It ain't much harder to ride, but then again I got a good bit of experience in on my V Star

Just completed the MSF course and ordered your video:)

I agree with you about not climbing on a larger bike if you aren't familiar with it. But there are ways to get around that, so to speak. And it's your fault. By using your full course, it can be accomplished safely. I rode a long time ago on a 550# bike and then didn't ride for four decades. Then I decided I wanted to get back in the saddle before I got too old to do it safely, if it wasn't already too late. I bought your full course with all your DVD's and books last February and spent the winter (I live in the frozen tundra of N. Wisconsin) studying them over and over and watching the videos until I had the techniques memorized. I bought a harley softail heritage and started out in empty parking lots with cones laid out and went over all the exercises for weeks. Then moved on to quiet neighborhood streets and progressed from there. Your course allowed me to become proficient on my 750# bike and I enjoyed the summer riding 4,000 miles. At the end of the summer I wanted a real road bike and traded up to a Road Glide Ultra and I put another 3,000 miles on that before November 1st. There is no doubt in my mind that I am a much more skilled, proficient and safer rider now at 75 that I was 40 years ago at 35 and it is all because of your "Ride Like A Pro" course and the many RU-vid videos you have published. Thank you with all my heart for teaching me how to finally be a skilled and safe rider. It was not too late for me thanks to you, Donna and your efforts through your course. Rick J

I’m a big boy with little exp. but my kid with lots of exp. just dropped a road glide while looking to buy. I’m still buying but I have a lot more leg strength than he has. I’m also getting back into the 5x5 training to help.

Love the siren!

I love my nightster just the right weight and size fast and ez to maneuver and not a clunky tank not really interested in a bike that will give you a hernia trying to pick it up even with the proper technique

Hi Jerry, love your channel! Just wondering if there's any way you could make a video on backing up a big bike. On a good day I'm 5"7, 150lbs and my Ultra Limited is pushing 1000lbs. I'm comfortable with uturns and low speed manoeuvring, but I live in the city and there are times where I just have to back into a spot, or back out of a tight space. I've often misjudged and went head in on slight inclines. Backing up on level ground is hard enough for me, but I've found that a good pair of boots with that little bit of extra height and grip goes a long way. I'm usually able to muster up the strength to paddle the bike backwards, but the worst situation happened when I once pulled into a perpendicular parking spot next to the road. Didn't think anything of it till I had to get out. Not only was the parking spot in gravel, there was a ledge to get back onto the asphalt paving of the road. Even getting off the bike to walk it, I couldn't back that bike up over the ledge for the life of me. I just had to swallow my pride, and luckily there were people around I could ask for help. So any tips or tricks in that regard would be hugely appreciated. Thanks!

😂😂😂😂 that joke was soul crushing

The second camera is a nice touch. I really enjoy your vids on RU-vid. Thank you!

ah yep. embarrassingly dropped a gold wing with the guard bars on a test ride while feeling for the friction zone and throttle response. another reason I dare not touch an electronic throttle. Once I got a handle on it, it was just about keeping things balanced and squaring up at a stop.

Thanks, I have found that as you say tire pressure is critical!

Always awesomely reassuring! Thanks, MM!

You described me to a T. Rode smaller Harleys in the 80s. Stopped riding for 20 years. Just bought a new limited low and I'm having trouble.