Will Using The Rear Brake Help You Make Those Turns From A Stop? Yes!

Hello KZbinrs! A special hello to my fellow PRELOADERS! For those of you that aren't PRELOADERS yet, hit that subscribe button and become one. In this video I discuss the importance of using the rear brake while making right / left turns from a stop. Using the rear brake properly, along with other techniques will almost guarantee a successful turn.
You may be asking yourself, who are PRELOADERS?
PRELOADERS:
Subscribers to this channel who are dedicated to being proficient in slow speed motorcycle operation.
What does PRELOAD mean?
PRELOAD:
Engaging the throttle to raise the RPM’s (revolutions per minute) above idle and holding the throttle there, with the clutch pulled in (no power to the rear wheel, “in reserve” “PRELOADED”). This process will make power to the rear wheel available to the rider immediately when the clutch is opened up. There’s no need for the rider to be concerned with twisting the throttle for power because it’s already PRELOADED.
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The purpose of my channel is to provide what I feel is beneficial and relevant information to the best of my ability. Paying it forward is my goal.
SHOW YOUR MOTORCYCLE WHO THE BOSS IS! Practice, Practice, Practice because practice breeds confidence and a confident rider is a safer rider.
Practice Sessions
Practice sessions are held on a weekly basis (Saturday or Sunday) in Pooler, GA. These sessions are free of charge to subscribers (Preloaders) to my channel only. All riders MUST complete a “HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT” form and submit it via email prior to participating in a practice session. Notification of upcoming practice sessions are emailed 5-7 days prior to a practice session. If you would like to be added to the email notification list, send an email to [e-mail] and include your name, that you’re a subscriber and that you would like your email address added to the group email notification list.
Exercises
Exercise #1 - Stop and Go
Exercise #2 - Slow Ride
Exercise #3 - Trust and Believe
Exercise #4 - Right / Left Turn From A Stop
Exercise #5 - Single Serpentine
Exercise #6 - U-turn
Exercise #7 - Figure 8
Exercise #8 - Offset Double Serpentine
Exercise #9 - Rear-End Collision Avoidance
Bonus Exercise - The Maze
MEASUREMENTS OF MY PRACTICE CONE COURSE - THESE CAN BE ADJUSTED UP OR DOWN TO SUIT THE RIDER(S)
Single Serpentine - Cones 15’ apart
U-Turn - 24’ x 40’
Right / Left Turn - Approach lane - 5’ , Turn lane - 7.5’
Figure 8 - 27’ x 46’
Double Off-Set Serpentine - Cones 30’ apart (long) 36’ (wide) Gates 8’ wide
Rear-End Collision Avoidance - Distance from starting line to front cones - 5', Front cones - 6' wide, Lanes - 5' wide
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Be well,
Robert Simmons

[@thehonorableaarongreene9792]

I like you, you're a good dude! You're actually trying to help people BUILD THEIR SKILLS instead of talking about BS like Big Rims and Loud Radios. I appreciate your effort.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Aaron!👍🏾

[@donaldpeytonjr678]

Aaron I agree. Rims and radios are cool and have a place if that's your thing. But knowing that you have practiced and improved your handling skills makes riding those rims and blasting the radio way more fun because you can actually handle the bike at any speed.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@donaldpeytonjr678 agree 100%!

[@monacarr958]

Robert, I can't tell you how much I appreciate what you're doing with this channel. I love the way you break everything down step by step and I especially appreciate how humble and joyful you are. I'm a baby rider and I've been watching videos fr many different experienced/veteran riders, but the way you explain things just clicked for me. Same goes for Jerry Paladino (Ride Like A Pro). BTW, love that NY accent! God bless you!!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hi Mona. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!

[@hebrewboy3126]

How you doing Robert you are a excellent teacher I will be going to pi k up my bike Tuesday I have a 2014 c90 boulevard suzuki my first bike I have to drive it home about 30 miles I have my learners and have some experience do you have any pointers also please link me you email if possible Thanks sir

[@sord444]

I have taken multiple basic and advanced motorcycle courses, but I don’t think anything has been helpful to me personally as this one video. Thank you!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!

[@hankhamelin329]

Just found your channel Robert. Nobody has better skills than motor officers. You and Jerry Paladino (Ride like a Pro) have probably saved more lives than you all realize. I subscribed and am sharing this with all the riders I know. Thanks for your service and for what you are doing now. By the way, I've been riding for 35 years and am constantly learning.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hey Hank! Thank you for watching and subscribing and sharing!👍🏾😁 It’s my pleasure. 😊 We’re always learning brother!👍🏾

[@freebird7629]

I hear your voice in my head when I'm out riding...preload and keep it loaded, lol!

[@gregoryhall3958]

Hi guys. ME TOO!!! Was out practicing / riding yesterday trying this specific technique.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

That’s awesome Sandra!👍🏾

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@gregoryhall3958 glad you’re out there practicing!👍🏾

[@MinisterJaiB]

Same😂🙌🏽

[@donaldpeytonjr678]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one !!!! LOL 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@advhour226]

The mantra in every motorcycle skills video I’ve seen is “clutch control.” That’s still extremely important of course. But what was a revelation to me was keeping the throttle loaded and fixed - and even keeping the clutch position fixed in the friction zone, a rider can precisely moderate speed and control just with the rear break. Most skills videos just mention rear brake as a lesser component for some stability, but this gives me a new perspective and tool in my toolbox for improved confidence at slow speeds. Thanks Robert!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

It’s my pleasure. 😊

[@360Tinman]

Robert, coming back and reviewing this video while having a cup of morning coffee, I realize this is the most important lesson in your series for me. It’s all starting to fall into place for me, now. Thank you, Robert.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Outstanding!! It’s my pleasure. 😊

[@gregoryhall3958]

Also using the friction zone while turning keeps you in control while turning. No more crossing yellow. Go figure......Until LT’s videos encouraged this behavior I never thought about trying it.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

That’s awesome Greg!👍🏾

[@joelucas6968]

Joe Lucas Hello professor, I am a 68 year old student of your channel. With the approval of my loving wife of 35 years purchased a 2019 Road King in June. Passed the rider safety course in July and watched just about every practice session you have put out. Only problem is now I can’t pass up pulling into every available parking lot to practice! Thank you for sharing your life experience’s and for your service in the NYPD.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hey Joe. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 It’s my pleasure. 😊

[@adamkreider283]

Hey Rob, how's it going? Did my first u-turn in less than 3 spaces. Heard preload and keep it loaded in my head the when time. I know it may not be that big of a deal to most but I avoided u-turns like the plague. I would always do a 3 point turn. Pull forward and turn then back up and finish the turn after that.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

That’s OUTSTANDING Adam!!! And you’re wrong... That would be a big deal to literally thousands of motorcycle riders!! Good for you brother!!👍🏾 Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! 😊

[@donaldpeytonjr678]

Congratulations Adam !!!!! Get to it !!!!! Practice, Practice, PRACTICE !!!!!!!

[@Dyanna07]

Hello Mr Robert, I decided to keep my bike because of you. Practicing your lessons have helped me tremendously. Thanks for your help online. One day I do plan to come to one our your lesson in person. Be blessed, take care, & stay safe🤗

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

I'm so happy to hear that!! I look forward to practicing with you!😊👍🏾

[@nay2nay77]

THIS VIDEO...RIGHT HERE...HELPED GIVE ME SO MUCH CLARITY😊. 1. Bike in 1st gear 2. Cover the rear break 3. Pre-load & KEEP IT LOADED 4. Put the clutch into the friction zion AND KEEP IT THERE 5. When you feel the bike move PICK UP YOUR FOOT I GOT IT, I GOT IT I GOT!!! Now, I can practice it....repeatedly 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Awesome Renee!!!😊👍🏾

[@nay2nay77]

Correction to #5. The clutch needs to be “just before the sweet spot.” I said that today when I was practicing.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@nay2nay77 I love it!!😊

[@gilessmith5057]

So much more fun when you know how to handle the slow speed. Parking lots are so much easier to manage.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Absolutely!

[@shaneo5196]

If we all grab that front brake, and do pushups every time, we all are going to have leg arms like you Robert!!😆 Good job Jason!! Preload everyone and be safe!!.....and don't grab that front brake pls🙏!!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

🤣🤣😂😂

[@Napalm44]

I love this channel I've learned something everytime. Simmons for president

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much! 😂

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’d vote for u. We’d have safer roads and common sense

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@geraldgoodiii6993 Thank you very much!

[@tonycortina4624]

I haven’t been on a Harley in 30 years. I bought a ‘16 FLHTK and it’s home in the garage. Bought some cones. 15 feet apart and it’s tough to do. I have a private community and 7-12 mph in and out and in circular driveway wide turns. I will practice again. I watched many videos and I will concentrate more on rear brake and throttle control and friction zone.

[@Micapattengmail]

Just found your channel. Your voice is so calming. Slow speed turns always make me nervous. I overthink them. If GA was closer I'd be there in a heartbeat

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊

[@fxlrsaz6363]

WTF..I've been doing this wrong the whole time! Thanks for this video 🤟🤟

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

It’s my pleasure. 😊 Let me know if it helps please. 👍🏾

[@Chargers11092]

Just found your channel!! Love seeing you paying forward the skills you learned as a Leo Motor. I too am a Leo Motor in Canada and have been for 10yrs and am with my services Precision Riding Team. These skills are invaluable and will not only make you a better rider but safer as well!! These skills are not something the common rider has the opportunity to learn. I praise you for sharing your expertise and knowledge on others!! Keep up the great work!!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hey Ryan. Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 Also, thank you for your service!

[@bobbembridge926]

I took a three week course (120 hours) back about 50 years ago and still remember most of this stuff. I have been riding since then but I am still learning or relearning from these videos. You can forget a lot in 50 years.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@bobbembridge926 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 You’re absolutely right. You never stop learning.

[@joelstrickland8890]

Jason is a beast! Thank you Jason, I’m up to being able to do 11. 💪🏼

[@RamblinManMoto]

Along with slow speeds from a stop, I've been having issues coming to intersections and making say a left turn when a car is sitting at the stop sign with their nose out. I have trouble figuring out how to smoothly make that left turn, a sharp left turn. Mine are terrible and I'm getting nervous with them. Hope this helps as well.

[@afan-accountabilityforalln4423]

Thank you for what you are doing. You have the best by far slow speed instruction on the web, and you are doing it asking for nothing in return. You are truly a upstanding man. You have took me from a str8 up 1 to a 4+ i have so much nore confidence in slow speed operations of my motorcycle. Now i try to scrape my boards. "PRELOAD & KEEP IT LOADED"

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

It’s my pleasure. 😊 That’s outstanding! Also, thank you for the compliment! I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!

[@vetter847]

I didn’t see a Robert Simmons action figure in the merch store... 😭

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

😂😂🤣

[@ivellios_]

Dumping the bike may be enough of a penalty. XD Cries in cracked fairing.

[@ruhungry2828]

Please all. If you're practicing regularly, remember to change your rear pads!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

👍🏾

[@MegaBomber1965]

Cause brake disc cost $135...don’t ask how I know...lol

[@peterbalint7257]

Robert, I also took the Ride Like a Pro course from Jerry and his wife. It was a great learning experience. What you are adding to my knowledge base of slow riding is detail on how and why some of the techniques really work. For example: Constant preloading is much easier to use than blipping the throttle since it eliminates one variable in keeping power to the rear wheel. Pulling in the clutch to make the bike fall into a turn as opposed to only using it to straighten up the bike in a turn. Using the rear brake to control speed as opposed to using clutch and throttle together. I will return to Jerry's course later in the year (since I live in Florida) and expect to do much better now that I gained the knowledge from you. Personal question, did you serve in the military before NYPD?

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hey Pete. Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! You clearly have picked up pretty much some of the most important techniques to be successful at being the Boss of your motorcycle! No I was never in the military. I started with the NYPD when I was 22 years old. 👍🏾

[@hotm1977hotm1977]

Hi , your lesson is of great value to many bikers. Thanks a lot and a salute to you .

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

[@tentoil]

This is awesome. I know I have heard some of these things over and over in some of your videos but something in here made the holding the bike stuck a little better This time. Thank you

[@joelstrickland8890]

We know the king preloader never duckwalks! 🚫 🦆

[@ronniewelch2246]

A group of 6 us in TN did our own “practice session” today. Everyone successfully completed 30’ left and right U-turns as well as 30’ Figure 8’s within the box using your techniques. We all know that we need to “practice and improve” but there was a lot of confidence building today...and this video perfectly described our thoughts, feelings and ideas of our practice session today. Thank you, Robert, for “Paying It Forward”, you are making us better motorcycle riders!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Ronnie that’s awesome!! 6 PRELOADERS (hopefully)! Just awesome!! It’s my pleasure. 😊 👍🏾

[@ronniewelch2246]

Yes sir...Thank You again!

[@masterlink_1]

@@ronniewelch2246 did you get any video ? that be good to see

[@ronniewelch2246]

@@masterlink_1 We did not record any from yesterday but here is video from where we did last fall... kzbin.info/www/bejne/raTan36wm9CJaas

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@ronniewelch2246 👍🏾

[@troyjohnson7013]

That might be to personal u don't have to answer that

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Not at all.

[@jeffreyengle2762]

I knew there was a good reason I didn’t buy any more than one!😂😂😂

[@tracymeyer3752]

A shout out to fellow preloader Jason DeSpain, “I will gladly accept your generous gift of 10 push-ups, thank you so very much! Much love.”

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

😂 Love it!!!

[@JasonDespain-hg4gn]

Absolutely anytime plus I get to show off for the wife

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@JasonDespain-hg4gn 👍🏾😊

[@jurgenniklaus4046]

I would love to practice with you with my Goldwing....... but it is Hard to come from Germany, so i just watch your Videos and the to learn 👍😁

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁

[@jurgenniklaus4046]

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle If i just get only half of that skills you have, i can handle my goldwing very, very well!

[@danpomm8632]

Great video LT, I find myself constantly practicing every time I ride now from approaching a red light or stop sign, to taking off and making turns. This is not just while the cones are set up, it’s all the time. Thanks to you I am always thinking about every move and situation as I approach it. Keep it up LT. You are making a difference paying it forward. ✌🏻

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Dan! You’re absolutely correct! Always practicing. State of mind is everything. 👍🏾

[@donaldpeytonjr678]

Dan I'm with you. The LT is just infectious. 😆🤣😂 He gets in your head and doesn't leave. Every red light becomes a slow ride challenge. 😆🤣😂 Every turn from a stop, I can see the cones and try to make the turn better. 😆🤣😂 I don't even leave my complex now without making a couple tight circles and figure 8's now!!!! 😆 😆🤣😂.. The neighbors probably think I'm nuts because I make so many little circle all the time !!!!! 😆🤣😂

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@donaldpeytonjr678 I absolutely love it! Thanks Don for the kind words!

[@ernied9387]

Thank you for your videos. I live in Canada. Love your videos. Makes me more comfortable around my bike. I’ll keep watching.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZbin channel!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

[@thebodymechanic193]

Great video's Robert, going to put into practice everything you said, I want to ride like you with confidence, boss my bike 💯👍

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! 👍🏾

[@Superfangelo]

I'm late for the party on this vid, but I surely enjoyed it never the less. I watch you, sir, along with Jerry Palladino, MC Rider, and MotoJitsu. I call it the "College of Rider Knowledge". And after class, I go to church. The church parking lot, that is. Today, my friend David joined me for church service on his Suzuki M90. David has many, many more miles in the saddle than I do, but today I got to school him a bit on slow speed maneuvers, as in; "Stay away from that front brake!" "Head and eyes!" "Look ahead, not down!", and so on. Overall, he did well because he listened and it was FUN! We'll be going to church together as often as schedules permit, and hopefully down to practice with you next year. PRACTICE IS FUN!😎

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hey Mark. That is awesome!

[@FaithisKey792]

Robert, amazing. I will test this right away. Thank you. I just went from a Gxsr750R to an M109R. A whole different animal. Thank you very much Robert and may God bless you all and loves ones.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊

[@michaelaffoque377]

Robert, I just bought my first Bike HONDA CBX 750 ex Police bike now fully recondition.. In fact i underestimate the difficulties of riding bikes... Many thanks for all your trainings that helpin me build up my knowledge and confidence in this new challenge of mine.. I am far away in the indian ocean (Mauritius island) and greatfull for all you are doing.. Thanks Boss

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hey Mike. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Congratulations on your newly purchased motorcycle! It’s my pleasure. 😊

[@jasongallagher7646]

Thanks Robert. Being new to the channel and to the HD American Touring bike, I’ve grasped the concept of using my rear brake.Demonstration and explanation was easy to understand. Thanks for the help.🤙

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊

[@301joey1]

Great stuff, thanks for sharing...Im a returning rider on a Honda VTX 1800...It has a intigrated braking system, when you press the rear brake one of the 3 front brake calibers engages also...How much will this affect the technique your showing? Thanks Joey

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much! It shouldn’t. The brakes are linked on my bikes as well. However, this feature doesn’t engage under 10 mph. I don’t know if this is true on your motorcycle.

[@neilsneath1717]

Hi Robert, Greetings from the UK. Have been viewing your videos with interest. My problem is that my bike (Honda NC750 DCT) is an automatic. Do the same principles apply or in your experience is there an alternative ?

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hi Neil. Some of the same principles apply, however without a clutch, you have no friction zone so you must rely on the throttle and the rear brake. Not impossible, but definitely more difficult.

[@1975Chinook]

"Stop staring at my cones" - T shirt on a lady ?!? C'mon... It's even harder... much harder. Cheers man. Keep up the excellent work.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

😂😂🤣🤣 Thank you very much!

[@trevinosimmons2302]

Currently working on mastering my friction zone. I noticed having too much power going to the rear wheel while preloaded and keeping it loaded, causing me to have to press hard on the rear brake. Forming new and better habits.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

That's great Trevino! When we can identify what we need to correct, it makes this process much easier.👍🏾

[@gearsandgrit]

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I have this issue too, the hydraulic clutch just has such a small friction zone and it's so far out for my hand. Makes it tough.

[@johnyoung4466]

Another awesome video, thanks Rob your doing a great service for your fellow riders. Looking forward to coming back....

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks John! Looking forward to having you back out.👍🏾

[@MrDoyle07]

You are to far away from Michigan, but my young Son is an Army Ranger down there in Savannah, GA and I would love to see him hook up with you and learn your “Boss-Man-Ship” of his Harley!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZbin channel!👍🏾😊 kzbin.info That sounds good to me. Good news! You can now add yourself to the email notification list. Sign up to be notified of special events and upcoming practice sessions. lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/aJ8GJyl/bossofyourmotorcycleinfo

[@rabbitsmith8281]

Hello from south louisiana,, Admire the tecnique of your teaching, Well done, I am 78 still riding and loving my Fat Boy Harley,, My slow speed skills got room for improvement, even i been riding for 60 years of Harley, all sizes and dimensions, Love to ride still. Job well done, Thanks

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Glad to hear you’re still riding!

[@pbhenderson247]

😲I'm literally getting goosebumps watching you turn this big bike like this!! 23:13

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

😂😂🤣🤣

[@thomasnelson2463]

I love your channel, but I have been a smart-ass my whole life. You are challenging me and others to "drop and give you 10 or 20" as a reinforcement to proper throttle/clutch usage. Judging by those "guns", your instructor had a rough time getting you off that brake lever!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

🤣Thanks!👍🏾

[@luisbritom.1950]

muchas gracias por tus consejos, I am a new biker and I am riding a Road King, I was very scared at the first time but now I am improving my skills, like you said: rising my confidence. muchas gracias from Venezuela.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊 Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! © brother.

[@RamblinManMoto]

Man this video and a couple of others are what I needed. I posted on my channel about the trouble I was having when I dropped my bike because I was holding the front brake. Someone recommended your channel. I had seen one video a while back but not these. I'm going to be practicing this stuff. Thank you!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

It’s my pleasure brother. 👍🏾

[@nickjay-b2j]

Just found this channel, finding it really useful as just got a bike again after 30 years without one. It's well explained and makes good sense I have been trying some of the exercises and I can feel myself getting better and gaining confidence. Wish we had vast empty car parks in the UK like you have in the USA tho.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZbin channel!👍🏾😊 kzbin.info I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

[@0369DevilDawg]

Like all of your videos I warch I really enjoyed this video very much. I am having a hard time keeping my foot resting on the rear break because I am 6' 3" and sit particularly on the lower edge of the fuel tank (I should be getting my new seat from the states hopefully this week. However, I changed the level of my handlebars because they were touching my knees while making the turns you taught.....I got tjred of the ut-ooes and puckers, lol. Every chance I get I "practice, practice, practice" these turns here in Angeles City, Philippines. I have only been riding a big bke for about a year and your style of instructing in slow motorcycle skills and using my rear break makes me feel confident and not intimidated by the craziness of riding a motorcycle over here. Often times I say to myself I wish Robert can see this or I can hear you in my head about a slow speed motorcycle skill I am going us or have used. Thank you thank you for your practice videos because I am enjoying be the boss of my motorcycle.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much! I’m so happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! 👍🏾😊

[@damercyroomnurse8345]

Head up Eyes open And don’t steal Wifeys pillows to duct tape to your bike🤣🤣 Gotta love some Wood Jr Thanks for another great video Sir, and please say hello to Mrs Anita for me. Hopefully Laura damage repairs to our house are about to wrap up in the next few months and I’ll get some seat time. I’ve always thought Southwest Louisiana couldn’t be more beautiful, but seeing it over handle bars instead of thru a windshield has proven me wrong.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

It’s my pleasure. 😊 and yes. If I could bottle up Wood Jr.‘s energy and attitude, that would be great!

[@killerdubber]

Your videos are so helpful. I just bought my first bike and thought I bit off more than I could chew because I'm a meathead and bought the most badass bike I could find. I spent a few hours doing some of your basic techniques and I'm learning fast. Thank you!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

That’s awesome! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZbin channel!👍🏾😊 kzbin.info I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! © It’s my pleasure. 😊

[@ariell4936]

Hi Robert, i never drove a Harley Davidson and you probably would not believe it i bought last week a Harley Davidson ultra limited 2017. Looking at all you video’s to be sure i will not make any mistakes or drop my bike. You are one of the few people who are explaining how to drive a bike very well…. With all details. You helped me already a lot even without riding the bike…. And will have more confidence to start with it. Thank you and keep up to good work.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hi Ariel. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Congratulations on the new motorcycle!

[@PFLEONARDI0906]

I just found your channel, excellent material and delivery! regarding looking at the horizon, it reminds me of the Smith System of Defensive Driving- ‘Aim high in the windshield”.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much! 👍🏾😊

[@usernamemykel]

I've just watched this again - this is excellent, lieu, as are your other videos. Happy Holiday to you and Mrs. Simmons.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much! I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Thank you. Same to you & your family.

[@conj8450]

What do you think is the number one drill I should be doing to get better. I’m a newbie who was “smart” and bought a 1400cc intruder with 6inch inverted forks. I’m having confidence issue with turns from a stop

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Exercises 1-4.👍🏾

[@moeb4348]

Great video! At first when I saw the 45min length, I almost skipped it thinking that's way too long. The time went by very fast. At the conclusion, I didn't want it to end! Great job. I wish you were my neighbor.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

[@RamblinManMoto]

Do you have an Amazon affiliate page or other resource for the equipment you use? Curious about your microphone and recording set up. Thanks.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Yes. It’s in the description section.

[@rafaelmartinezesparza7856]

Hello Robert! What is your opinion about Kawasaki Vulcan? I know there are different models, but if you could give me your opinion about them in general, and which of the models you would recommend to somebody beginning to ride?

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hi Rafael. I like them! As far as which one I recommend for a meeting rider, remember I learned how to ride on a Road King, so my opinion is you can learn how to ride on any motorcycle.

[@donaldduck2405]

I would like to see the FLHCS/FLHC. I heard it's more difficult to use your technique.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I don’t know what that is.

[@thomasnelson2463]

How do you F-ing "cover the brake" from the highway pegs? (I'm not trollin', I love this channel!)

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

You don’t

[@QMJ38]

Mr. Robert sir, where are your classes located also I am a brand spanking new rider, where as i have a bike, but I only have a permit and not the endorsement yet. Yes I am signed for class at a college to obtain my endorsement. But I am looking forward to attending one or two or more of your classes next year. Thank you for reading my message. God bless you and all that you do. Paying it forward and keep it preloaded 10-4 over and out!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hey Quintin. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m in Pooler, GA. Looking forward to practicing with you.

[@eapicou74]

My brother I just found your channel just trying to get some pointers. U make it plane this is one of the problems I struggle with. I just wanna say sir I appreciate you taking the time and making it plain for me! Now I'm about to find your u turn video. I took a course and the u turn and these turns from a stop are my biggest problems by far. But thanks again for everything and I will be subscribing. ✊

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!

[@bigbob21]

it all makes sense at @27:00 no extra throttle or clutch... theyre both engaged where they need to be, the rear brake is what's affecting the speed from 0 - whatever mph you need funny, in my MSF class, we didn't or at least I didn't use the rear brake at all except when adding to an emergency stop, combined with clutch/front brake

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Outstanding!! I’m so happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! 👍🏾

[@clarencepullins389]

Stupid question maybe but you are ok double checking traffic with a glance to the left if you're making a right turn like this right? You say look thru the turn thats why i ask

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZbin channel!👍🏾😊 kzbin.info Looking through turns really applies to turns at speed more than making a right or left turn.

[@johnmalone6221]

Robert, Just found your channel and can't wait to go practice this morning. Question though, do you have a video about riding two up? My wife comes with me sometimes and I can make it work but there are moments when I get anxious. Besides "sit still", how can I explain to her what she needs to do so she doesn't impact control of the bike?

[@frankfang3877]

I consider your video as my slow riding bible, thanks for the great effort! Still one question I'm bit unsure, on slow turn, shall I keep throttle and clutch fixed in friction zone, only use rear brake to adjust speed, or I apply consistant minor force to rear brake, use clutch to adjust the speed?

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

You can actually do both, but I recommend the first option. Less to worry about.👍🏾

[@roryroten5988]

Thank you for such great content. Recently bought a large bike with linked brakes and curious how this affects this stray, if it all. Currently struggling with right hand turns and looking to improve technique

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Linked brakes won’t affect this at all. All of my bikes have linked brakes and on my bikes, the linked brakes don’t engage until the motorcycle is traveling over 25 mph. Even if that wasn’t the case, it still wouldn’t matter. 👍🏾

[@FWM123]

I have a question what about people like me (I suppose far and few between) I have a prosthetic right leg and I can't keep the rear brake covered however I do ride a 2015 Ultra with linked brakes what do you recommend for me?

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hi Jesse. Are you able to support your motorcycle with that leg and that leg only?

[@caseycrownover8329]

Im a brand new motorcycle rider just got my first bike 2 weeks ago and and have scared my self half to death thinking I was getting better but new nothing I'm surprised I did not kill my self after practicing the skills u and another certain retired motorcycle police man I have became 95% better of a rider in 2hours thank y'all u have saved my life

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

Awesome recap on the essentials, Robert! It's very refreshing to have someone with so much knowledge, willing to share that knowledge. Thank you, sir! Preloaders unite👍🏾👍✌

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊

[@shadeau6]

hey jason yer count is.... zero, zero, zero...etc

[@briankately9638]

I ride equals exact equal minus the wind splitter, does it not block the wind for highway speeds? I’m looking at different option for taking the bike on long distances.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

For a shorter person I’m sure it would be great.

[@averycummings3727]

I’m taking a beginner rider course 2 months. (Never ridden) What wrong with duck walking?

[@AdrianM1k]

its true what he says. I've been watching other videos alot especially on motojitsu aka fasteddie and their technique is different and I have been struggling with my U turn all this time although I have been riding for around 5 years. Just so happen I came across this video from Mr simmons and my U turn have been easier and improving since I do alot of riding everyday due to my work as a food delivery it helps with making my job more easier and more fun

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

That’s awesome! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

[@DarrylMaclean]

I have just come across your channel and watched a few of your videos and i really appreciate what you do. I came to youtube looking for knowledge after i just bought and rode my electra glide for the first time and after riding for most my life this is my first touring bike. And your videos have totally reset my brain, most of my riding career has been on performance track bikes and the importance of using the front brake and as soon as i got on this touring bike i knew i was doing something wrong because it all felt wrong at low speeds. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and i look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZbin channel!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! You definitely are in the right place brother! Welcome to Preloader Nation! 👍🏾

[@jimsoderbom5884]

Great info, and great fun! Beautiful neighborhood by the way...

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@jimsoderbom5884 Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZbin channel!👍🏾😊 kzbin.info

[@broncojimbob]

3rd video ive watched, thank you. Fyi, i showed horses for years awhile back. Here is a fact, horses are dumb animals, how they learned to look so good in a show is repetitive training. Its practice, practice, practice.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Indeed it is James! It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊

[@tonang33]

One of the things I fear tremendously is SAND. (I dropped my bike turning on to a driveway that had sand by the driveway apron). What do you do when you see sand where you want to turn?

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZbin channel!👍🏾😊 kzbin.info Check out this video. kzbin.infovN4EqBTcACg?feature=share

[@chipsaffery477]

Can you elaborate more on the use of the rear brake, please? Aside from reducing speed, what’s the intent or purpose of rear brake pressure in slow speed maneuvers, and when is it applied. On a different note, I appreciate the videos and what you do for the motorcycle community. All the best.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hey Chip. Keep watching. It’s explained several times in several videos. Basically, it gives you control. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊

[@fischerrichard7895]

Not to blow my horn but i drive charter buses and have been told by many customers including Big Ten sports teams that I'm the best driver they have had. How do i translate that into riding? I have a problem of wanting to excel at everything.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I don’t see that as a problem at all. Your driven. If this is something you want to excel in, immerse yourself in it. Watch the videos and practice!👍🏾

[@Bruh_Too_Easy]

New subscriber here. Love the theme, content & all but video length has me cutting some of these short. Not criticizing just being real. -Grace & Peace.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁

[@MasterObiwan01]

Robert, thank you again for another awesome video to your viewers. You won't get a video from me doing push up because I already know to keep it loaded during slow speed maneuvers always covering the rear brake. Preload and keep it loaded 👍

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much Ed! 😁

[@johnrausch4979]

LOL, OH did I make the mistake of grabbing the front brake in a low speed U turn when I first started riding. YUP, that was the first and last time I ever did that. LOL

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

😁

[@k.j.8711]

The new shirts are tight. Props to the Mrs. Finally getting my bike from storage on Friday. Practice practice practice. Preload mania.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks K.J.! I know you're excited to get the bike out! 👍🏾

[@sherryflaro9839]

Hey Robert Awesome video, but I think you should do 10 push ups for saying use the front brake lol

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much! 😆

[@michaelpyott9673]

I have learned alot just by watching your channel and applying it whenever I ride.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

That’s awesome! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZbin channel!👍🏾😊 kzbin.info I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

[@sherryvz4581]

Thank you, I stumbled upon you searching for answers.. you will b my go-to guy ❤

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁

[@truswans5324]

Mr Simmons how do I send you a personal message? I am a below knee amputee and I’m trying to figure out another technique for this please help me sir. I’m doing too many push ups

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Just send me an email.

[@marinehm]

Hahaha. The first time I heard this term. I thought you were calling us Free-loaders! Love these training video, keep them coming. Keeps me safe and not have to scrape someone else off the pavement.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

😆 Yes that’s happened before in the past. Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

[@mojomanmurph1925]

Kudos and got all respect for your skills but in that scenario, I am duck walking it out. I don't have those years of experience as you and it costs a lot when to repair but I get your message and what you are trying to convey.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you! What scenario in particular are you referring to?

[@kman-mi7su]

I'm a new subscriber, and I can tell you folks that he isn't lying about being a preloader. It is a very important skill to master. I too like Robert and Jerry have been thru police motor school. I'm still on the job unlike them, but coming to the end of it with 25 years in and 52 years old. I still ride for the Dept. (I'm in DC) but not full time given my present duties. I only get to ride for special events mainly now such as July 4th, demonstrations, and other events. In order to stay certified to ride the dept. motors, I have to go thru a yearly recertification course and test. In fact I have to do my yearly recertification and the end of May for 3 days. I was thinking about it and decided to see what people taught on KZbin. This and the Ride like a Pro channel are good. BTW folks these techniques work with ANY motorcycle, for instance, my personal bike is not a Harley, it is a Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe and I assure you, it applies.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much! Also, thank you for your service! Be careful out there!👍🏾Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁

[@kman-mi7su]

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle Thanks, Robert! I'm nearing the finish line and thank God!

[@NoBulletsFly]

Just discovered this channel, this is the first video I’ve seen. I’ve had KZbin for years this may be my first comment ever. This is the best motorcycle teaching channel I’ve seen. Most sites will charge for this type of in depth content. Look forward to watching all your videos and getting on the bike and practicing the drills!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hi. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Also, thank you for the compliment! I’m honored to be the first content creator that you’ve taken the time to leave a comment for!👍🏾

[@jeffskidmore64]

I been watching your videos in the evenings before bed then I can’t wait to go practice these moves tomorrow…. Then it rains, Ugh!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

😆 That’s crazy!

[@darvhernandez1]

I would have ruined both bikes

[@anar7043]

Are you counter balancing? I can't tell.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

No I am not.