Practice Session #8.1 (Night Edition) - Advanced Slow Speed Motorcycle Riding Skills

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PRELOADERS:
Subscribers to this channel who are dedicated to being proficient in slow speed motorcycle operation.
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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.
Welcome to Practice Session #8.1! This video covers 8 exercises and 1 bonus exercise to practice which will help improve your confidence, which in turn will make you a safer motorcycle rider.
Tom and I had a great time and was blessed with great weather. This video was recorded on Tuesday, January 20, 2020 and was the first practice session ever held at night but it had to be done! I couldn’t let Tom ride 1,000 miles back to Texas without doing what he rode here exclusively to do. So if you want to check out Tom practicing in the first night practice session ever and well on his way to becoming the BOSS of his motorcycle, get a snack and come on in!
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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.
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
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
Bonus Exercise - The Maze
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Be well,
Robert Simmons

[@DeLaPenaFamily]

Robert, you’re a standup kinda guy. You’re willingness to hangout for Tom shows the level of integrity and dedication you have for helping riders become “the boss” of their motorcycle. Props. 👍🏼

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you Fred!👍🏾😊

[@colbyfranklin8733]

i realize I am kinda randomly asking but does anyone know a good website to watch newly released tv shows online?

[@devonnelson9708]

I realize it is kind of off topic but does anybody know of a good website to watch new series online ?

[@abdielcalvin9337]

@Devon Nelson I would suggest flixzone. You can find it on google =)

[@kasondario3930]

@Abdiel Calvin definitely, I've been using FlixZone for since april myself :D

[@fabianl5019]

Everyone would benefit from having a Tom and/or a Robert in their inner circle. This was beautiful! And Tom will kick cancer's a**, for sure!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Fabian!👍🏾😊

[@Old-n-slo-locked-n-leaned]

Wow! Tom is a motivating example of persistence. No quit in that man. And thanks, Robert for keeping it real and showing the “mistakes”. When you practice hard you will make mistakes and that’s how you improve. Tom may have dropped it a few times but now he is a better rider than the guy who has ridden for 20+years and never dropped his motor. Pushing yourself hard in practice with drops will result in much better road skills and a better chance of no drops when you aren’t practicing.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks L N! I couldn't have said that better myself!!👍🏾

[@innovationgroupofsouthflor4744]

That's amazing what you did for Tom! You're a great man.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

I appreciate that!

[@echevarriawilson]

Tom seems like he has the heart of a lion and I wish him the best of health. Robert you my friend are an amazing individual that this world needs more of. You're a gifted rider, a patient coach and a talented teacher. I love your content and I'm still practicing 4 times a week. Keep em coming!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much Wilson!😊👍🏾 You’re practicing 4 times a week??!! Man that’s awesome!! Keep it up brother!👍🏾

[@six8415]

All I can say is you’re a standup guy Mr.Simmons! Your dedication to helping people learn and building their confidence far exceeds anyone I’ve ever seen helping people overcome their fears,uncertainties and confidence level. Thank you,God Bless!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks a lot for that Vinny!👍🏾😊

[@WJRobbins125]

If someone would have told me two weeks ago I'd be watching 90 minute videos of people practicing I'd not have believed them! :) As trite as it sounds this video convinced me of your sincerity and I hope to make it down to meet you and learn in person.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

😂 That's something isn't it Will? I'll be here, God willing, if and when you can make it down here.

[@throttletherapy9998]

When Tom started making those tight u turns, man I was smiling and cheering like I was watching my team make a touch down! Watching the dedication with you and him was very inspiring. I will be praying for Tom to beat that cancer. Great job both of yall and the dedicated pre loaders! Thank you for your time!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks buddy!!👍🏾😊

[@re-entryrider2839]

The blower is definitely the mark of perfection! Awesome that you did an extra session for Tom and let us watch too!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks!👍🏾😊

[@jsloveshisharley4199]

I just love the way your sticking with him. And I love his determination. I'm getting so pumped up, I can't wait to be able to ride. Your the man brother.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Johnnie!😊👍🏾

[@tm5017]

You are one hell of a great guy Robert! I hope to meet you someday......Tony

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Tony! That would be nice.😊👍🏾

[@jt5182]

35.21 into the video is why we watch and NEED your videos.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks J T! Glad I can help.👍🏾

[@KGoat71]

Robert, your generosity truly knows no bounds my friend. Just a fantastic video. I'd like to give a shout out to my Texas Brother Tom and hope he finds his way back safely here to Houston. I will also pray for his complete health recovery. That's near and dear to my heart. "Trust and believe!" Until next time..

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you Kurt! Very well said!😊👍🏾

[@jamescruz7460]

Awesome video, as soon as he got the preload and the clutch to work smoothly he was coming around pretty good on the u turns. Thanks for your confidence building patience Robert.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks James! My pleasure.👍🏾😊

[@rooseveltzinnerman6372]

Big ups to Tom & to you too Rob for looking out for him, its so inspirational the spirit & zest that Tom has, he is definitely in my prayers for total healing 🙏 which I have no doubt of, I can't wait to see him back, you and Tom both are an inspiration 😀 😊

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Uncle Jr.!👍🏾😊

[@shaneo5196]

We love the dedication and desire you have Rob, many thanks to you my man!! 😁👍, Keep up the good work!! Tom, much respect. You got this, F***-Cancer. My prayers 🙏 to you and everyone for good health

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much Shaneo!👍🏾😊

[@peteshaw3434]

Tom is a cool guy and very determined to improve. Obviously with riding1000 miles to come practice. Rob, your a great guy for making sure he still gets the session he rode so far to participate in! This is why I can’t wait for the next video each week and excited to practice myself!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Pete!😊👍🏾 And yes he's a very cool guy! I love reading that you're excited to practice!

[@russellstuartsr7597]

God Bless you all the way Brother,im watching you everyday now,,,im riding and 06 Streetbob,im practicing,Preloading

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much Russ! God bless you as well.

[@W4HDM]

Glad to see Tom got in a practice session! Awesome you set it up for him!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

👍🏾

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Beautiful Robert...Love this night session. That 17' was fantastic, he is only a product of his instructor. Loving the 360 view also.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much!👍🏾😊 Much appreciated!

[@orangetruck651]

I felt so bad for Tom and had thought if he had the time when he got his bike back you would probably practice with him before he left, just did not count on it at night. Great video.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Will!👍🏾😊

[@darrenperkins7069]

Good on you for spending time with Tom. Hope he keeps his strength and focus. Keep up the great work Robert I always look forward to watching your videos for hints and tips 👌🏻

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Darren!👍🏾😊

[@MarshalZhukov]

Was out practicing yesterday and almost dropped it on a hard right turn from a stop. Not enough throttle I backed it up and got that preload on! Was a good practice session after that! Getting in some good 18 foot U turns. Glad you guys were able to make it happen on the course he was looking good out there! And what a bombshell at the end. Glad he made it out and got a chance to train! Safe travels for Tom's return to TX and hang in there!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Nice work Marshal!

[@fm6330]

Awesome Robert. There are some people who are truly teachers and you are definitely one of them. Hopefully in a couple of months I will be coming your way.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you Frank! Hopefully!🤞🏾😊👍🏾

[@kenwoodmate9595]

Bro Rob.Man with character ,Keep following your intuition it will always take you to the right destination.. 🙏🏿 Bro Tom preloader Keep the faith 🙏🏿

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Ken!😊👍🏾

[@danpomm8632]

Well that was just awesome LT, what a great stand up guy you are to follow up with Tom and give your time to make sure he got the chance to practice with you 👍🏻. so glad I found this channel, even though we have not met yet, I feel so proud to know such a stand up guy. A shout out to Tom, stay strong brother, F Cancer, you got this🙏. Your not alone, I personally know what you are going through. 🤟🏻 keep on practicing and keep it preloaded. ✌🏻

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks a lot Dan!👍🏾😊

[@danpomm8632]

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle No, Thank you 👍🏻✌🏻

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@danpomm8632 👍🏾

[@gnt256]

THATS COOL AS HELL BRO FOR YOU TO DO THAT. I'M CONSIDERING TRAILERING MY BIKE FROM LOS ANGELES TO WORK WITH YOU.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks! Wow that's a hell of a trip brother!

[@ThomasCLocke]

Yes trailer! Trust me.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@ThomasCLocke if anyone knows, it’s you buddy!😄👍🏾

[@Secondchancesarerare]

This was such a pleasure to watch, not only because it shows how much of a good guy you are, but also Tom's determination and love for riding. And that 17 foot u-turn....Nice!!! So glad to hear Tom is staying at a hotel and getting some rest before that long ride home. Thanks again for a great video sir, always a pleasure to see good people doing good things. Stay safe and keep the shiny side up 😎👍

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much!!👍🏾😊

[@Nrgpack]

Tom is the man. Thank you so much Robert for sharing the videos!!!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

My pleasure.

[@jamesstouffer1845]

Robert I have to say, NOBODY does what you do! I am so impressed how helpful, and patient you are, that type of person is rare these days. You can find all kind of help on KZbin, but to take the time you do to benefit the KZbin community and your preloaders , and how you accommodate the V.I.Preloaders is definitely paying in forward! I love this channel!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much James! I really appreciate that!

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

Oh, this is the dude whose bike broke after riding from Texas! Glad his trip ended up being fruitful. Robert, you are a very generous person. Tom's workout was inspiring.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks brother!👍🏾😊

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I just bought a 2019 Road King. Plan to join you down there for a session within a few months.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@eugeniustheodidactus8890 congratulations on the new Road King and I look forward to it!👍🏾😊

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle They didn't tell me that the check I wrote for the RK was just the *_down-payment_* on all of the accessories that I would soon buy! lol.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@eugeniustheodidactus8890 😂

[@innovationgroupofsouthflor4744]

Wow, great job Tom!

[@38eaglesman]

You are one hellava guy. Stand up !! That was areal great move on your part. I'll be coming to practice with you soon.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Arnold! Looking forward to it!👍🏾😊

[@purpleheartvet24]

Glad he was able to go thru the course! 🤙🏼 big ups to you for staying late! I have a son stationed in South Carolina need to make that trip to see him and then head down to your course!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks! That sounds like a plan to me!👍🏾😊

[@BigRic68]

You're doing great work, man... You've inspired me to get my practice time in a lot more often, even in the cold up here in NJ!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks brother!👍🏾 I love the inspiration!

[@donaldpeytonjr678]

I'm with you up here in Philly in the cold. Practicing !!!!! This was a great video. Didn't realize you two took time after session #8 to come back for session #8.1 and get some night work in !!!!! That is commitment to sharing and learning at it's finest !!! Well done by both of you to come back out and put in some work. You and Tom refused to let that 1000 miles be for naught !!!! Fantastic !!!!!!! To see his improvement in the U turn had me in my living room cheering out loud like I was watching a football game or something !!! 😆 🤣 😂 It was a beautiful thing to see !!!!!

[@douglasmartin7647]

It has to be said.... You wouldn't find the ride like a pro guy at night, in a lit parking lot, helping one of his pupils to master the skills of clutch, break and throttle in order to increase that 2% to a higher number. Well done my friend, well done.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much Doug!👍🏾😊

[@ronniewelch2246]

One of the best videos so far...Keep on Keeping On!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks!👍🏾😊

[@randykling2889]

My first trip to Florida, trailer the bike.... from Michigan... in February... first Harley... first... dead battery... Transport mode???. Oh ok... 2nd picked up a well made nail in rear tire... The way folks went out of their way to help me get my bike back on its wheels and running... is more then words can say.... I smiled when you mentioned Tom and his bike... and am looking forward to practicing with you soon..... i truly appreciate your skills.. Great to watch you and the guys.....

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Randy! I look forward to it!👍🏾😊

[@SAFirEarms]

I finally finished this video and glad I did. You're willingness to stay with Tom and Tom's willingness to share his journey and stick with the practice is commendable. Then to ride back to TX just adds a whole another level. Kudos to you Robert Simmons for your encouragement and enthusiasm for your Preloaders!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hey Tom. Thank you very much!👍🏾😊

[@TD205]

Great video!!! Very kind gesture to stick around while he got his bike fixed.👍🏿💯 Houston is a long way from home. I like the night edition and helmet cam, pretty cool. Stay safe!!🏍✌🏿

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks!👍🏾😊

[@BlueLineHarleybyMiltonFig]

Tom, you are a warrior. Thank you for sharing. Safe travels my brother. And LT, you are a stand up guy. Can't wait until I am allowed to travel out of Jersey to come down. Stay safe sir.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Milton!👍🏾😊

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

You are one, standup, dedicated individual, Robert! Maybe, Tom, had this all planned to get your undivided attention🤓 Preloaders unite!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks!👍🏾😊

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

Just finished the the video. Your progression on the U-turn, Tom, was phenomenal - godspeed to you!

[@veelaw5386]

Thank you Mr. Robert and for Tom speedy recovery..

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Lee!👍🏾😊

[@billya3628]

You truly are paying it forward! thanks again for the videos, really appreciate it.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you! My pleasure.

[@karenshoucairmcgray4902]

God bless you Robert! Always going above and beyond! ❤️ Hope your ankle is on the mend. “Tom.....you remind me of a motorman who used to smoke his cigar and had a big smile on his face while doing the slow race at bike night”. You did great! Hope you had a safe trip home! God bless you! 🤗🙏🏻

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hi Karen. Thank you very much! The ankle is dong well.👍🏾😊 God bless you as well.

[@karenshoucairmcgray4902]

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle Excellent! 😊 Thank you!

[@pauldersch6936]

I watched the entire video..."awesome"... I noticed that after Tom did several left side U turns, he would go past you and do a turn around to come back to you and they looked GOOD in about a 24' (3 parking spaces).. So maybe he needs to practice in the 3 space distance more times than go down to the 2 space (18') space. But, regardless it was a GREAT practicing experience for him...me as well...Like you said at the end of the video TOM is a real standup guy...God bless him and bless him with a safe ride back home...

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hey Paul. Thanks! Take another look at it. 3 parking spaces is actually 27'. The widest I made it was 20', which he used. However, most of his turns were well under 20'.👍🏾

[@pauldersch6936]

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle You got it brother..... Practice makes PREFECT...GOD bless you both... Can't wait for your next video...

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@pauldersch6936 thanks again!👍🏾😊

[@mrs.smobley3829]

Failure is not an option for this young man. I love his determination but God he scares me every time he drops his motorcycle, glad he didn't injure himself. Prayers going up for Tom.🙏🏾

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Tom told me a few days ago that he’s like a roach 🪳, nothing can kill him! 😁 Helluva guy!👍🏾

[@mrs.smobley3829]

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle 😂

[@johnsikora6043]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Tom. A guy that's so determined to drive 1000 miles to improve his riding skills will probably beat the cancer big time! He's a trooper and so are you Robert!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much John!

[@danadiggins793]

Yes I managed to get out and practice last week in NH...until it started to snow! I got in an hour though.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Nice Dana!! Good for you! Preloaders at their finest!!👍🏾

[@seanwynkoop474]

WOW ... is all I can say .. You really went out of the way . . . He made sure that he worked as hard as he could....trying and working until he had it. You can just see that he was happy to able to work with you. Plus I think you both had a good time doing it ! OH that snow man thingie .... ahhhhh ya wont be doing that anytime soon .LOL I think I'll stick to 24 ft U-Turns and hard left and right turns from a stop ..

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hey Sean. Thank you very much!!👍🏾😊 Yes he was determined and we had a lot of fun! Yeah forget about that snowman ⛄️. 24’ u-turns and hard right and left turns from a stop are much more important and relevant to how you’re normally riding on the street anyway. Keep up the good work brother!👍🏾

[@clintc8533]

You are awesome for sticking by your preloaders. Toms bike is loud! I think he bee my speaker

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Clint!😊👍🏾

[@benpadilla157]

You my brother are a great teacher an put out some good practice video's cant wait to get home to practice this I am not at 20ft yet but 24 but I keep practicing I will get there soon take care an keep up the good work brother god bless

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Ben! 24’ is good! I appreciate the fact that you want to strive for 20’, but I want you to recognize that there are a lot of riders that can’t make a u-turn in 24’, so you’re doing well. Keep practicing brother!👍🏾😊

[@Country-Marshal]

Great job. Finally practice at night. You have the right temperament for instruction. Calm, cool and collected. Very competent. Lets see the maze... I like a challenge. I also enjoy follow the leader or last man standing exercises. Obviously for the confident rider. But I'm diggin this channel. Keep it up. From Lt. To another, you make us proud. Be safe.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Doug!😊

[@glenpdavis]

Solid assistance for a brother. Man card renewed indefinitely!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Glen!👍🏾😊

[@0369DevilDawg]

LT, it is April 3, 2021 at 0144 and I just finished watching this video of you and Tom. Wow, I am wide awake with straight up props for you and how you hung right in there with Tom, and with yourself too. I will keep you and Tom in my prayers Brother. Job Well Done!!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much brother!👍🏾😊

[@masterlink_1]

you are all right man ...good looking out after a fall i had to turn the key off back on to reset it and , the new bikes i know when they fall it turns everything off and the 4 ways go on bike in safety mode thanks you for what you do lots of good will come from this sending prayers out to tom .....

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Dave!👍🏾😊

[@bassmanjtfunk]

18 foot u turn. My goal. After 3 practice sessions still not making it. If you're just watching its way harder then you think. Riding almost 47 years with 10 years off in the middle somewhere. My friends asked me why I practice and laugh. But no one has enough courage to challenge me. LOL 😆 I think Tom may need new crash bars. But he looks smooth even when going down. Tom you are a warrior brother! Much respect 🙌

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Very well said brother!!!👍🏾😊

[@oscarorrego3653]

Robert ! You are awesome ! God bless you !

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you Oscar!👍🏾😊

[@TeoSalinas]

I'm catching myself cheering for Tom as he started making the 18 foot u-turns. Great job Robert! Great Job Tom!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

I know exactly how you feel. Thanks!👍🏾

[@jonk6182]

Robert and tom this is the best video I've seen yet! You.both showed true heart and dedication!! Robert you are a true inspiration to me to become a better rider! Thanks for all that you do!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much Jon!👍🏾 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!

[@keokipuahi5284]

Awesome man!!!!Appreciate all your videos..ALOHA!!!!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Keoki!👍🏾😊

[@innovationgroupofsouthflor4744]

You're are great instructor! God bless keep up the great work.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

I appreciate that!

[@khakedaltaleei9988]

MAN don’t have the right words to explain how I like watching this videos even I’m riding different category of motorcycle “hayabusa” and i don’t know if it possible to do this with sports bike .. but I will keep watching coz MAN .. If motorcycles have a soul it will be you. keep it loaded 🤙🏾

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks brother! That means a lot. And just so you know, these techniques are NOT just for cruiser style motorcycles. It’s for ALL motorcycles! 👍🏾😊

[@khakedaltaleei9988]

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle Thanks for the information

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@khakedaltaleei9988 my pleasure. 👍🏾

[@RafaelJimenez-hz9gu]

AWESOME AWESOME video LT! You ever come to Miami hit me Up for a ride and Cuban coffee. The best thing about you, is you take the time and reply to our comments. Thank you. Unlike the guy here in FL.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks you Rafael!

[@jasonupchurch566]

You’re doing a great job brother! I appreciate all the great videos and that you choose to share your experience with us.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

I appreciate that Jason!👍🏾😊

[@EddieTorresmusic]

Your truly a motivator and encourager! One day hope to meet you! Shout out from Chi-town🥶😄

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Also, thank you for the compliment!👍🏾😊

[@lorinyoung3755]

Cool thing to do for Tom 👍🏻

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Lorin!👍🏾😊

[@redhorsegarage]

As noted in an earlier post, I am getting caught up on your PRACTICE playlist This was an outstanding post on many levels. The Tom story is motivating and reminds us of how short and precious life is. Well done!! Ps creds for not taking out your snowman challenges - good lesson for us newbies!!!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much!

[@arlisharobinson6623]

I hope Tom continues to recover and bravo on that long 14hr ride. I'm so glad I stumbled on your channel I hope to be able to come to at least one of your practice sessions very soon

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you for watching and subscribing Arlisha! I hope so too!

[@kevintruitt2866]

Robert you are my man i just watched you and toms practice you are defenitly a stand up guy .

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much Kevin!👍🏾

[@gregoryhumphrey2831]

Much respect to both you and to Tom.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much! 👍🏾

[@talltex109]

Great video!! Tom is a friend of mine and I knew of the problems with his bike, and how great he said your course was, looking forward to possible making the course myself!!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you!👍🏾😊 Tom's my brother for life now!!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 Hope to see you hear as well!

[@alvincriswell1479]

First Class Mr. Simmons. I hope I can make it to Pooler someday.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Al! Me too!

[@RealCoachRonn]

This is amazing Big Rob! Easy to lean forward for a fellow wanting to best his skills

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much!

[@grownmanthangs4996]

Great video. Definitely have inspired me to practice more.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks!👍🏾😊

[@rwashingtonSGS4]

Appreciate the lesson and the support you provide for us

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

It’s my pleasure Rodlann. 😊

[@WhiskyJackR]

Your a Star Man Robert, Respect 👍

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks brother!👍🏾😊

[@jgrc73]

Keep up the great work!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks, will do!

[@tommiebyrne8720]

Wow well done Robert and Tom, God bless you both

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

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

[@tommiebyrne8720]

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I am hoping to take a road trip myself from San Francisco, maybe join in to one of your classes. Later this year or next year. Covid allowing. Stay safe. Tommie

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@tommiebyrne8720 Sounds good!

[@robinkblair]

Love the applause when he made it!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks!😊👍🏾

[@motoparkour]

👍🏼 👍🏼 👍🏼Great respect man, Great respect 👍🏼 👍🏼 👍🏼

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Much appreciated!👍🏾😊

[@lorenzopartida8780]

Thank you for another great video 📹 😀 👍

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you Lorenzo and my pleasure. 👍🏾😊

[@johnsikora6043]

Great video. You're a dedicated teacher. You guys had a blast!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much!

[@wingrovedasent7180]

Another great video! You definitely helped that guy.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Also, thank you for the compliment!👍🏾😊 Tom is a great guy!

[@hansbazin5714]

hello from France , this time i am trying to write in english , i saw several of your videos ; there are great ,with clear explanations , humor , and humility; represents the America we love in France !!!! y will have a request , would it be possible to film the mouvement of the left hand ( clutch) during the u turn from a stop ? have a nice trip ( en français grand V) sorry for my bad english

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hey Hans. Thank you very much! I may be doing something like that in the near future.

[@deborahf3738]

A wagon full of cones...if it were a red wagon that would be hilarious. Your helmet cam makes me want to puke...BUT...it gives a fantastic perspective on how little distance you have while making the turns, seeing what you see. Thanks yet again for a great video....

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hey Deb. Thank you! And it's my pleasure.😊

[@grilly4220]

Really good training you are doing I wish I lived closer. I could use the extra training, Retired Police officer Peel Regional Police Motor officer for 4 years, currently own 2010 Ultra Classic. Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much! Also, thank you for your service!

[@grilly4220]

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle Thank you for your 22 years of service as well LT. I did 31 years retired as an Inspector. My motor officer experience was when I first Joined Toronto Police. I have been riding off and on for over 40 years. Ride safe brother.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@grilly4220 Thank you.

[@matthewscott024]

Love your videos. Do you know of any one in newyork doing this training. Your a great man helping riders.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you Mat! No I don’t, sorry.

[@dallasw1143]

Robert...thank you for the persistent explanations for the benefit of us preloaders. Dip and lean...folks consistently struggle with that technique (including me). Can you describe more often (over and over) while people are practicing, what we need to do to counter that bad feeling, how to perform that lean, and how to be successful? Tom has more experience than most and he had to work hard to master this. The extra help will definitely help those of us practicing without being there with you. I am sure seeing/hearing how important the clutch/throttle/speed/lean/look is an important combination. I am not sure that I would like to fall over as often as Tom is brave enough to do. Two questions 1) is there an exercise we can do that practices the lean? I think we may all have different ideas of “lean” 2) how much physical manhandling are the preloaders doing? Thank you for doing all this wondering knowledge sharing.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hey Dallas. It’s my pleasure. What I will say is that bad feeling, at least for me, never really goes away completely. However, the severity of it dissipates and that comes from practicing mastering the friction zone along with incorporating the rear brake. Most importantly, you MUST learn to TRUST and BELIEVE that as long as you provide sufficient power to the rear wheel, the motorcycle WILL NOT fall. This is why I believe Exercise #2 & Exercise #3 are so important because as soon as it feels like you’re going to fall, because you’re already Preloaded, just open the clutch into the friction zone and you will feel the motorcycle pick itself up. This is vital to getting over that “bad feeling”. The bad feeling goes away when you KNOW that all you have to do is open your left hand a little and the motorcycle won’t fall. 👍🏾

[@dallasw1143]

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle Thank you for the explanation. One more question, it relates to "lean" technique needed in some exercises. Exercise 2 & 3 are turning the handlebars, what technique(s) do we use to "lean" the motorcycle? It looks like we ALL struggle with the "lean" and maybe need some more understanding. At lease, I would like to know more. Thank you again!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@dallasw1143 simply put, once you learn to trust and believe, you literally push the motorcycle into a lean. You’re literally letting the motorcycle fall to the side that you need it to lean, but it won’t fall over as long as there’s power to the rear wheel. So while the motorcycle is leaning, the only thing keeping it from falling is sufficient power going to the rear wheel and that’s attained by staying in the friction zone while also using a little rear brake simultaneously.

[@dallasw1143]

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle perfect, thank you...excellent explanation.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@dallasw1143 my pleasure.

[@darlynn2011]

Stand up guy right there! Two things I hope you can comment on (if you did, sorry I missed it) - 1 is body positioning on slow turns. Lean vs. not lean and head location. 2nd is - I noticed in your overhead shot, you're reach to handle bars seem much closer to your body, so your turns you're not really "stretching". I don't have ape's (2018 street glide) but I feel like I have to really stretch to reach outside handle bar doing tight turns - like almost have to lunge forward a bit -- I don't know that's correct or if I need to adjust my handlebars back towards me. Basically, if I make a left turn, my right arm reach is really stretched out. I'm not doing 18' uturns lol. I'm practicing and following you. LOL. Any input is helpful.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hey Darlynn. Thanks! So regarding body lean, I’ve found that it depends on the rider and the bike. Some people counter lean and some people (myself included) don’t. I don’t find it necessary during slow speed riding. Regarding the handlebars, if moving up on your seat doesn’t solve the problem, I would have your bars adjusted closer to you. I’ve experienced doing 17’ u-turns with 16” Apes and it does feel a little concerning when you have to fully extend your arm to make a turn. Especially when it’s the clutch hand.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

I’m happy to hear you’re practicing! Keep it up!👍🏾😊

[@darlynn2011]

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle Thank you sir! Next practice session, I'll try moving up on my seat to see if I have a more comfortable feel. I'll continue to watch your video's for any other instructions/suggestions you provide on slow moves. Great stuff and a wonderful thing you're doing by paying if forward! "pre-load" is one of the best advice ever given on any media with slow maneuvers. Gave us watchers an "a-ha" moment!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@darlynn2011 thank you and I’m very happy to hear that the channel is helpful to you! I’m even happier that you’re making practicing a priority! The true definition of a Preloader!!😊👍🏾

[@lifeliners1]

I gotta tell ya, you are a good man and all the best to tom, but I could of told you that he is tired and I think that if he was moving forward on the seat he wouldn't have to extend his arm that far which makes it harder

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much!

[@carloleduc8349]

Robert, you are an awesome guy .I`m hoping one day to be able to go down to Georgia and practice with you , that is at top of my bucket list. Also I try to send you a video to you Email of my doing 10 push ups because I used the front brake but didn`t work. ?

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hey Carlo. Thank you very much! Try to send it again and make sure you’re using the correct address.

[@slaytonunderwood8988]

Love your videos. Thank you so very much for passing on your information. I'm in NYC. How can I join one of your practice sessions? I

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Hey Slayton. As long as you’re subscribed to this channel, just send me an email saying, “Please add me the the email notification list.” and whenever I’m scheduling a practice session, you’ll be notified. 👍🏾

[@TravelingTall]

😀👍 thats awesome!

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks TT!👍🏾😊

[@raybrdjr]

DUDE GOT HEART AND ROB HAS PASSION! ALSO, ROBERT, I DONT THINK THEY ARE PICKING UP ON AND SEEING HOW YOU ARE SLIGHTLY COUNTERBALANCING YOUR BODY AS YOU MAKE THAT 18FT TURN. THATS A HUGE TECHNIQUE! HIS NEW CLUTCH WONT LAST LONG EITHER REVVING UP LIKE THAT.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you very much! If I am, I don't see or feel it. I wasn't taught that and it really isn't necessary.

[@raybrdjr]

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle , oh ok. man, because of you I noticed there in the parking lot at the harley dealer in pensacola, fl they have the circles, right and left turns, etc all striped out. so I tried it yday. 18 ft u turns aren't complicated but damn that tight circle, thats tuff...lol! I didn't want to get to aggressive without saddlebag guards and engine guard protectors on my road glide s.

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@raybrdjr that's excellent! I hear you. No need to take any unnecessary chances with her.

[@robandangie7775]

Brilliant! 😉

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks! 😃

[@BikerJim74]

Damn man i loved watching this

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thanks Jim! I loved making it!😊

[@my3rotts]

you make it look so easy, do you ever come to florida?

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

Thank you! As of now, I only practice in one location.

[@my3rotts]

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle Stay safe brother officer

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

@@my3rotts thanks! Likewise. 👍🏾

[@wesleybray123]

What was wrong with Ton’s bike? Thanks I really enjoy ur videos I’ve been practicing with my 05 sporty and didn’t realize how much I didn’t know tell I watched you videos and tried doing it myself now I find out after all the years I’ve been riding I don’t even know how to ride slow. I’m trying to get good on my sporty before trying it on my Road Glide Ultra because it’s a lot heavier than my sporty. So I’m going to keep practicing and watching all videos tell I get it down before I try the big bike. I’m haveing a hard time useing the rear brakes to preload I’m sure going to keep practicing and watching your videos, I wish you were closer but I’m out west in Northern California so I’ll keep practicing out here and let you know how I’m doing thanks a lot

[@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! Keep me apprised please. 👍🏾

[@RoadGlider1839]

Robert have a question, I am a tall guy 6'3" and when I turn my handle bars they go straight into my thighs when I make turns I get afraid because of that, and trying to lean, Should I get different handle bars or what so they don't do that my bike is a 2017 Road Glide.

[@RoadGlider1839]

Any suggestions ?