The Friction Zone Explained...For New And Advanced Riders | Slow Pro Skills

The Friction Zone | A Closer Look | Slow Riding Skills Part 1 of 3
The Friction Zone is the basis of all low-speed riding maneuvers. For new and advanced.
In this video, we talk about finding the friction zone and we demonstrate riding in the friction zone at a slow speed.
The best thing about this session is no cones are required.
Go practice this and most of all...Have fun!
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[@WhatsUpBob]

Friction Zone is the key to almost every aspect of competent riding...What I found is that each bike has it's own unique FZ like you said....MAN, did I get a lesson in that when I bought my 2nd bike, a V-Rod, and the FZ with it's slipper clutch was only about the last 3/4" of travel....I sat there at first revving and revving til I final found the catch point. LOL

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Hey Bob, I could have said it any better. "Friction Zone is the key to almost every aspect of competent riding" Our daughter FZ is far out and she prefer it that way. That'd why I don't like to ride her bike. Thanks for watching Keep ranting!

[@stevemoore6812]

Great video, practice, practice, practice. 🚗.mini

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Always! Cant get too much practice.

[@2Wheel4Fun]

It's all about that FZ Baby...Slow control. Waiting for the 2nd lesson👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Coming soon my brother...Should record it Saturday and post on Sunday.

[@2Wheel4Fun]

@@BootsandJeansRiders Right on my man...can't wait for the next installment.

[@Dogsled1000]

Good explanation of the friction zone and it's use. Thanks!

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

You're welcome Al, Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@sherryflaro9839]

Hey Rich Marc here, As a new rider I love the way you teach and explain things. I am enjoying my new bike now and I’m starting to feel in control. Can’t wait to learn more and to keep practicing

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Thanks Marc, Welcome to the wonderful fun world of Motorcycling, Happy we are able to help you gain Control, keep up your Confidence and stay in Command of your bike. All it takes is PRACTICE! and use what you are learning on the road. Be safe out there.

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

The Friction Zone is the basics of all low speed riding maneuvers. In this video we talk about finding the friction zone and we demonstrate riding in the friction zone at slow speed. Enjoy...Now go practice.

[@larissacheremetieva4421]

Very very confident on the bike!

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Thanks Larissa. Lots of practice.

[@karenshoucairmcgray4902]

Oh my gosh Rich! Thank you so much for explaining the friction zone in detail. I have always had trouble staying in the friction zone not quite fully understanding the mechanics of how the clutch plays it’s part. Since me and clutches have never got along in the first place. 😂😂😂 I was taught not to go over 2,000 RPM as Jerry Palladino advises. I try to keep my RPM’s between 1300 - 1500. It is very challenging. I always listen to what my motor has say. 😊 This skill came in very handy on the way to Daytona Bike Week due to a nasty accident on I95. When I saw the traffic up ahead slowing down.....so did I and I never put my foot down once. Thank you for this vid! 😊 Love the white gloves!

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Hey Karen I am trilled that it helped. If you listening to Jerry Palladino then you can't go wrong. I sometime have my RMM's as high as 2000 also but usually in very tight peg scraping turns. So don't worry as you get better 1300 - 1500 wont be a problem for you. Using the skills in a real situation is the real test, and obviously you passed. Great job! Most people are good in the lot but lose confidence on the street where it really counts. Thanks for watching and commenting I really appreciate it. Have fun and ride safe.

[@freedevilarcher]

Thank you so much, I needed to know the whole thing about friction zone

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it. Hopefully it will be helpful for you.

[@joseantoniotorresmartinez7748]

Hey man you did a great job explaining what friction Zone is in this video. Thanks for sharing. Couldn't wait to watch your next videos!

[@HondaHarleyGurl]

Great demo Rich. I will master this friction zone! Looking forward to parts 2 & 3.

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Fantastic! HHG, It is a skill that will benefit you throughout your riding career. Even with just a little practice. Thanks for watching, really appreciate it.

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Another great video my brother. Motorcycle riding 101. I love this stuff. Keep bringing it.

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Thanks Rich I appreciate that.

[@Sodiumfreeriding]

We were just talking about this at lunch. Setting up a parking lot snd just riding around slow maneuver and getting some old skills going! Cooks ruff

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

That is awesome! It amazing how so many people never practice their slow riding skills. We try to sneak in at least one practice a week, even if its only a 5 minute session. We are always looking to sharpen our skills. I would love to know how your practice turned out. Thanks for watching.

[@codymarshall7364]

Finally a video that demonstrate the process with visuals And not just blabbing about buy this and buy that. Very nicely done sir

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

WOW Cody...I'm trilled that you liked it. And glad it was helpful. thank you so much for watching and commenting.

[@WaltInPA]

Great demonstration - I’m looking forward to practicing along with the series 👍

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Thank you Walt. I will record the next one on Saturday and it will be up next Sunday.

[@bumpyface228]

Thank you brotha.

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Glad you enjoyed it. thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@LifeIsGood2017]

Thanks for sharing! Great video

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it.

[@Mr.Thrilll]

I really like how you teach. Thanks for posting and I hope you continue to.

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Thank you Strossi, I will, so stay tuned we appreciate it.

[@MrZipperhead16]

Well this helps. I could turn my bike around in a closet but that was 20 years ago and with a 750. Big difference with a 1500 wing and having forgot everything after all this time. Thanks for the refresher.

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Hey Zittle16, You are welcome...We all need a refresher from time to time. I'm sure you haven't forgotten everything. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it.

[@donaldpeytonjr678]

This was good Rich. Nice demo of the friction zone via the clutch lever movement on the paper pad as a visual background. Fantastic !

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Glad you liked it Donald, I wanted it to really be seen clearly. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate the support.

[@spencerb8609]

Always good instruction. Peeeeeeace!

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Thanks again Spencer. Peeeeeeeace!

[@TyFromTennessee]

Great tutorial video! I learned a thing or two! Well done.

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Glad to hear it Ty...Thanks for watching and always supporting.

[@BrittNelson1]

Hey, I just discovered your channel. Great content and demonstrations!

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Welcome aboard Nel, Glad you like the demonstrations. Thanks for watching.

[@Supermankev2001]

Such important lessons. The basics are so important great demonstration. Love using the paper at the beginning very effective. Love this type of content.

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Thanks so much Kev...I really appreciate it. The basic fundamentals is what we tend to forget or take for granted.

[@Motoramblings]

Great job showing the friction zone! I can't wait to get out there and start practicing this stuff!!

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Thanks, Just have fun practicing and it will come naturally. Spring is around the corner.

[@DeluxeChimp]

There's a little motorcycle get together I like to go to up in South Dakota that's chock full of riders who would really benefit from practicing FZ control 😉 Great video Rich! ✌😎

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

I know that get together that you are talking about LOL. Thanks for the compliment, I always appreciate it.

[@princesstiana3010]

I will practice that

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Hey Princess, go for it. You have a excellent instructor to practice with. Hopefully we all can roll together this year. We may be heading your way this summer. Don't ask when, because we have no idea.

[@fredjohnson688]

Thank you sir

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

You are very welcome Fred. Thanks for watching.

[@JethroNurffhurder]

Dude, just found your channel... From what I have seen you have some of the best instructional videos I have ran across. I am having to break habits from driving manual cars for years on end and learning it's ok to let the clutch to slip on my bike. Thanks for the great content.

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Thanks for the compliment Paul. I really really appreciate it.👍👍👍

[@ChopperFett]

This is great guys. I can’t remember are y’all coaches too or just do this to be nice to us!!!

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

We like to think that we are nice, but that's not always the case LOL. Ask the question when we meet and I will explain in detail.

[@mjrbm82]

I love your vids man.. As rider who only rode a sports bike for two years and now transitioning to a goldwing your vids are very informative.

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Hey Michael...Glad you like them! How do you like the wing so far? Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

You always do a good job of explaining these things in your videos Rich, good job as usual Brother 👊🏼😎

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

I appreciate that Dan, just trying to do our part. On another note...We have plans to head in your direction, later this year.

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

@@BootsandJeansRiders aww sweet, do you know what month yet,as we are planning on going to the VAMM21 meet up in VA with everyone, and then we will be heading to Florida at the end of July as we are Riding from Florida to Sturgis in The World Record Poker Run, let us know when you guys are heading this way,we would love to see you guys again, ride safe guys 👊🏼😎💯

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

@@OZARKSHDRIDERS We will miss the VAMM21, will be at a family wedding in MT. after that we are playing it by ear. However we will be in Florida visiting my brother in late July. We will keep in touch!

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

@@BootsandJeansRiders nice, yeah just let us know brother 👍🏼

[@2Wheel4Fun]

Hahaha...is that Michael Jackson's Glove 🤣🤣🤣

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

He he he...So you wanna be starting something lol

[@Paul-td1xn]

@@BootsandJeansRiders You were just waiting to say that weren't you...lol...good stuff

[@LatinoRider]

Great tutorial sir!

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Glad you liked it! Thank you.

[@Tom-jw1pe]

Thanks

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Hey Tom, you are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it.

[@williamparker9713]

Lol, man them gloves supposed to be black. Love your videos. Keep doing what you do and be safe out there

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

HAHA!!! Yup they are supposed to be black.

[@EasyRiderGreg]

I used to be able to do that all day. Now I gotta get it done quickly and either stop or get going before my hand cramps up. Do I see a DCT transmission for me? Hmm. I wonder how that will work at slow speeds? Good job Rich.👍🏻👍🏻

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Hey Greg, We've heard nothing but good things about the DCT's hopefully I can get to ride on in a slow situation. In slow speeds, I would guess that more pressure on the rear brake than normal is the key. Just a guess... Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@bigredmachine55]

@@BootsandJeansRiders The DCT is brilliant at low speeds. Like you said, use that rear brake.

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

@@bigredmachine55 Thanks Chip...

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Nice job bro. Looking forward to seeing the other parts. I was taught slow riding by a person that would accompany the queen’s carriage in England. It was all about friction zone, rpm and rear brake.

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

More to come Viper. Man that is high level learning you received. It is easier to get a MC endorsement in the US than another country. You are very fortunate. Can't wait to the boards reopen, we want to come back to Canada.

[@stoney3398]

Awesome video Rich! Yes, the clutch on every bike is different, and not just the friction zone. My Trophy SE has a very heavy pull compared to my Tiger 900. I can easily use 1 or 2 fingers on the Tiger, which is very difficult on the Trophy, yet they both work flawlessly. Another reason it’s important to practice on your own bike, not a friend’s bike, as they just won’t work the same.

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Absolutely Stoney, as you stated " Another reason it’s important to practice on your own bike, not a friend’s bike, as they just won’t work the same." People always ask me to demo on their bike, and I always refuse. I would say, "if I can do it on this big monster then so can you" Thanks for watching Stoney.

[@WRoussell]

I always practice the FRICTION ZONE when I ride. I remember it being difficult on the 125 Nighthawks in class; its much more difficult on my Indian Roadmaster

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Hey Wyndell, seeing you riding the Roadmaster...I can't tell that it was difficult. Its probably because you already mastered it. On another note, I will be contacting everyone soon (via email) about the lunch ride Kake mentioned.

[@dougb4710]

How do you make this work with a automatic transmission

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

I haven't tried it. But I've seen a rider do it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIvJqZKMp7mpq9ksi=PBhdBkXshjsmBMJ4

[@dougb4710]

Can you do this with a automatic bike

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Check this out...kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIvJqZKMp7mpq9ksi=PBhdBkXshjsmBMJ4

[@kenlocke9806]

Rich, well done. In this video, are you slow riding in 1st gear or 2nd gear? Kenny

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Hey Ken...In this demo I'm in 1st gear. However this can be done in 2nd also. With most of the patterns exercises I ride in 2nd. The Gold wing have enough power to do most slow riding in 2nd gear without stalling. Hopes that answer the question.

[@kenlocke9806]

@@BootsandJeansRiders , thank you for your reply and great demos. I am a 1st gear guy, so I’ll continue to practice in 1st gear. It just the motor sound was so quiet in your video, I thought you might have been demonstrating in 2nd or 3rd gear. Final question, when you say keeping the rpm at 1100 to 1500, you are referring to 1st gear, right?

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

@@kenlocke9806 ​ @Ken Locke Yes 1100 - 1500 rpm I'm in first gear. I would occasionally get up to 2000 rpm in really tight turns, but I normally stay between 1100 and 1500 rpm's.

[@JP1970]

Very helpful Rich-I had no idea what this meant, but you taught me! Thank you. Ps: I had a great ride today on my Gold Wing...my Harley buddies had nothing but positive things to say...thanks again for these videos. Very helpful! Did Kake and Willy and Melody see I joined the Wing club???

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Hey Jason glad it helped! How are you liking the new addition so far? Yes, they all know that you are in the Wing club lol.

[@laryangel4082]

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[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Thanks..Much appreciated.

[@carlostomas3698]

Damn! Just discovered your channel now. That camera showing the clutch while doing the maneuvers and explanations is really priceless. I’m just starting taking my driver’s license (motorcycles) at a very very late age. One more subscriber from Portugal! I’m looking forward to see your other videos. Thank you very much for sharing!

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Welcome aboard Carlos. I am glad you like the videos. And I wish you many happy and safe years riding. Thanks for the sub, I appreciate it.