Great video Motorman, I too am guilty of the "too slow" maneuver, especially in a parking lot with other vehicles around, not so much out on the street...I need to remember to keep my head up and turned towards where I want to go, at times I find myself looking to far into the turn, and that's when I get that off balance feeling...I'm 65 years old, been riding since 1972 and still learning things from your videos that have made me a better rider...Thanks.
See, Jerry makes mistakes... he stuck the camera in his pocket without turning it off first... A little bit of pressure on that on/off switch insures the camera goes off but not enough pressure and... well it’s gonna stay on...
Yes. I will never teach proper camera techniques. Nor would I ever be dumb enough to comment on a professional photographers how to, youtube channel just because I own a camera. Unlike some of the people that somehow find their way to my channel to tell me what I should be doing with my students.
Didn’t spot as single one of em. Got the video, done some practicing, Florida to far away, did an advanced class locally today, Pleased to say, I avoided riding like a duffuss, Different cone patterns, Same three techniques. Fun way to spend a day with a diverse group of riders. I might even be a slightly better rider. Pretty sure the practicing helped.
Great video! Quick question. You mentioned before an ideal psi front tire inflation is best for manoeuvring rather than the HD manual recommendations. I just wanted to ask why? Thanks
Man Jerry, am I glad you make these videos. I was out riding yesterday got a couple miles from home and realized I forgot sunglasses. So, I ducked into a parking lot to make a U turn. It wasn’t pretty but I did it. Went home, got my glasses and made another U turn in the driveway, it might have been 20 feet or so. I was shocked I did it. I need to practice. After watching your video, I see what I was doing wrong. I was definitely not turning my head and handlebars fast enough and I too kept raising my shoulder. It’s such a natural reaction when turning. Ugh!! Oh well, luckily, there are lots of empty parking lots so as soon as I get a free minute, I’m heading out to practice. Thanks again for doing what you do.
Great video with analysis...love the “hunch back” analogy...& especially the politician reference...both very funny, true & excellent aids in creating good and crisp mental pictures of the “do’s & don’t’s.”
Thanks Jerry, returning to riding after 24 years, absolutely shocked at what I didn't know, first bike when I was 9 (ct70), last was a V65 (and I survived), pride and joy now is a VT1100C2 Shadow ACE Cruiser in Pearl and Black that somebody before me spent a ton of coin on tasteful accessories... studded everything! I can now turn her easily within the 18 foot and I practise every time I'm out, have to work on the stopping stationary thing, but I'm amazed at the confidence low speed proficiency gives you on the everyday ride, put 1800 kms on it since buying it last fall, been watching you and Kevin Morris on mcrider.com all winter, and since heading out in April (which is early here in Nova Scotia) I've racked up another 1500kms. Watching these videos I know has made me a much safer rider, plus given the knowledge of lean angles, counter steering, friction zones, etc. I am truly getting more enjoyment out of every trip... You gotta come to Nova Scotia and experience the road to Advocate from Parrsboro in Both directions (Tail of the Dragon but in Canada) and the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, I'll personal escort you on both just let me know. Thanks again, we're learning as we go! Mantra for everything right? Take Care and Stay Safe! Thanks for your service.
Another great video! I like how you point out those subtle mistakes that those decent riders make. That's what differs a good instructor from simply a good rider - seeing all nuances. Thanks for sharing your experience, Mr. Palladino!
Amen to that. Luckily so far all of my big blunders have been done and corrected on empty parking lots during practice. May this always be so for me and everybody else.
I'm 56 now, and I've been riding since I was 18 (except for a 15 year period, long story, lol) , and I've just realized, I KNOW NOTHING!! I sure need your class!! But because of money, its just RU-vid for now. God bless y'all for caring about riders🙏😁
I ride Yam. 1700 Roadstar, not afraid to lean it, always scraping the floorboards. Just think I probably doing something wrong that I scrape so othen.. Any thoughts on this?
Head turning is so important, and also correct body position. I’ve experienced that while practicing on parking lot. Analysing and correcting my own faults. It’s hard work but reward is greater - much better control over the bike . Thanks Jerry for another video , great work 🙌👏👏👏
Thanks for explaining 8:00 I actually was confused. Thought maybe you laid down for a nap or something. Or you were demonstrating how to REALLY LEAN that motorcycle. LOL
Jerry do some more of those long rides like the one you did on the Wing the other day. I listen to them while I’m out riding. It’s like riding with a friend.
This looks like such a non stressed and positive way to continue learning!👍🏻 Bravo Jerry, and thanks for you and Donna being the ones to teach all riders!🙏🏻🥰
Jerry, ha, I like your analogy about the politicians tells you and your natural instincts tells you (in turning) what your mind tells you and what is the actual. SO TRUE.
wish you were in northern ca, i recently bought your online course and am getting a better understanding of your method, these videos help, time to buy some cones. made in usa!
i almost feel like students should take off the bags and tour-packs and their confidence will go up (perceived lighter), and fears will go down (less damage) this would be a quick 15 min fix to more than a few problems.............. in my opinion
Kinda agree and kinda disagree, only because I've been trained throughout my life on various things to train as you'll do in real life. Start easy then gradually build up makes perfect sense too. More than one way to skin a gator I suppose.
@@ianmackenzie686 you are not wrong... i just think that on some level, the fear of scraping that 20k is a big factor i have found that with new things, i have to go out and get a scratch asap, and then it just removes my anxiety lol
If the bike tips over it lands on the crash guards so there's no damage. But the riders are free to take off any equipment they want to. Some do, some don't.
@@motorman857 i agree..crash bars are totally effective and tipovers are not a big deal at all.. .... i am just talking "psychology". i was thinking, by removing the bags, they might be more "relaxed and daring" better to tip over a hundred times in a parking lot and have the skills necessary to save your butt in one incident in the real world you provide a HUGE service to the motorycle community.... to both your in person students and the army or people whos lives you have saved just by watching and learning from you and @doc donna online
Love your videos, have your USB stick and watch it. Odd thing--last Saturday I was out on one of my usual roads in the country, and suddenly lost all my confidence as a rider! I did fine, but kept thinking I was going to drop the bike at stops....Odd.
Another great video of Mrs. Motormans riding skills I think if Motorman will watch her technique he could pick up some pointers, incidentally I got the clutch lever he is always crowing about it works pretty good...........Best/joe
How much practice do I need before the in person course (97 Softail Heritage Classic) ? How much is the course? I’ve been riding every chance but haven’t gotten much parking lot time in.
The class is $150.00 . To see if you're ready set up 6 cones in a straight line at 14 ft apart. If you can weave thru them without running over the cones or knocking them over 9 out of 10 times, you may be ready. ridelikeapro.com and click on classes with Motorman.
Hey Jerry, Question for you. Im a police officer in Utah, and my department is sending me to motors school next month. Ive got a motorcycle learners permit, but have never rode a motorcycle in my life. What are some things you would suggest doing prior to the course to give myself the best chance to succeed? Also, in your opinion, am I setting myself up to fail by attending the course with no motorcycle experience? Thanks!
Hey Jerry. Good video. If I may digress to motor officers, in your experience, how many people that actually try to be motor officers actually make it through? I'm asking percentage wise. Obviously it's an estimate but I'm only curious. Thx Jerry.
@@motorman857 that's almost 50% attrition. Did you find that the people that got dropped were not mentally prepared or physically prepared or both? I'm actually comparing this to Navy Seal training where attrition is even higher than that.
@@0873sp Motor school is hard but nothing compared to SEAL training. In my first school, some guys got hurt, some just quit. Nobody failed because they didn't qualify. They never got that far.
@@motorman857 I see your point. I hope no seals actually read my question because they would probably say I'm a f---g moron for trying to compare the two. I wasn't actually, I was only trying to compare the attrition rates of both. I have a friend from boot camp that was in Seal Team 1 last I heard. Anyway, I think a big factor is a person's attitude when coming to motor school. I think a positive attitude and the ability to persevere when problems occur and never quit would help immensely. Would you agree? I am giving some thoughts of applying with San Diego police but the only thing that concerns me is my age. I told you awhile ago about CHP telling me I was too old. When I retire from the Navy I'll be almost 51. Do you think I might be a little old to start as an entry level police officer?
@@motorman857 hi Jerry, not trying to pester but you never responded to my question about my age. Do you think I might be a little old to start as an entry level police officer?
Jerry. Shouldn't your students remove the bags from their bikes until they have more control and confidence in class? Seems like a good way to save some money!
Why does the head turning work? I just started riding and took my msf course and that’s what I found most difficult. I was able to turn it just to not get yelled at but it felt so unnatural haha.
it is absolutely true that when you turn your head and look to where you want to turn to, half the battle is won for some reason I have not figured out yet. Is their some kind of scientific reason that explains this other than visual fixation???....and why, when you fix your eyes on a target do you go directly there????
You go where you look. This works with everything from roller skating to ski-ing to driving a car and even walking. People lost in the woods tend to walk in circles towards your dominant side because they tend to look in the direction of their dominant side.
Hey jerry this happened to me twice once whit dry pavement and once whit wet pavement something you can explain and make a tutorial, i bought i bike used low miles good tires just out of the dealership 10k miles on it never wonder to ckeck it just drive out, well like i say happened to me twice, the first time was on a dry pavement i was going fast and it happened to get a yellow light i throttle hard thinking to pass it but i chicken out and hit the brakes hard rear brakes and the bike just shut off i panicked becuase i was driving a stall bike and the bike keep going on a straight line i lightly hit the front brakes the bike keep going with the engine cut off i panicked but the bike made a stop on the midle of the line, the next time it happened on the same light because it was my daily drive from work same scenario but this time happened on a wet pavement it did the same the engine shut off i hit the brakes never hit the front brakes the bike tilt to one side,when it was slowing dowm skid and drop i get ejected make two or more roll over i make it no scratchs but this is some scenario that ppl don't know or never encountered like i did twice the first time a made it whit out dropping the bike second time wasn't so lucky i made it and the bike made it to since i have engine guards just some scratches on the exhaust and on the bags just something to give you that you can explain some scenario thing
Mr motorman! Your videos are extremly helpful, I have been watching them for a while now, I was wondering if there is a way that you can make a video on bigger bikes like an Indian or a Valkerie? Thanks in advance!!
I have over 1000 video's here on my ride like a pro channel here on youtube dozens with Indians and Valkries. And at ridelikeapro.com I have my Ride Like a Pro on your Indian video available.
The cones are 30 ft apart in a straight line., the next line of cones of cones are also 30 ft apart but offset 12 ft from the first line of cones. The with of the cones from left to right is twelve ft. from inside cone to inside cone. The gates are 6 ft wide.
No one puts their bike down on purpose. Some people over brake the rear brake and the bike slides onto the ground. They may claim they ''laid er down'' because they don't want people to know they have no clue how to stop quickly or what brake to use and when. And no, it has never happened to me.
Watch the video. I do tell you what you need to know. Pay attention. I'm a professional instructor and rider, not a pro editor. I'm also the only person on youtube with a money back guarantee. If you're not satisfied with any of the 1200 video's I have on youtube, i give you your money back.
Ok. This is great. But for a more sporting exercise, put grass clippings down on a 55mph sweeper turn. We lost a rider last year because of a farmer mowing the ditch alonside the highway. It happened to me several years ago which led to a lil' flat-trackin.' The sheriff's deputy had a field day with the culprit. It happened on a blind corner anyway.Yee... haw.
To avoid that situation, on winding roads, you enter the curve at a speed that will allow you to straighten up the bike and stop within your sight distance. If you can only see 50 ft ahead, you better be at a speed that will allow you to stop in 50 ft.
@@motorman857 ... and get run over by the grain truck in back of you. This was on a major highway. HELLO!!!SURPRISE!!! Been riding for 57 years, and it WAS a surprise. I was complacent, and just enjoying the ride. Failed to anticipate .
@@dickjohnson4268 Of course, you can always disregard my suggestion and just go into blind corners at what ever speed you feel like. And if there's grass clippings or worse, that you won't see until it's too late, well, you know what happens.
@@motorman857 Jerry, this "blind corner" is a sweeper on a 55mph zoned major two-lane that is blind on the vertical plane, and is a heavy trafficed deere alley as well. As I mentioned, I was too relaxed. As I came over the rise in the corner, that was the surprise. At 55mph you can't stop in 55 feet. It was my mistake, and there was a tandem truck behind me as well. Your advice is paramount. Great videos. Another 'moto-obstacle' on this stretch is; the much dreaded manure-spreader tribe. That shit is slippery as well.
It's good to know you are listening so closely. I use humor at the class to keep the students smiling but on youtube the humor police pipe up and bust my chops.
