Get this through your head...

Get this through your head...a motorcycle must lean in order to turn. If you're afraid to lean your motorcycle, this video will provide some tips to get you over that fear.
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[@mannysantos1435]

"A duck walking doofus" -😅 I laughed because this was me until I started watching his videos massive respect everytime I see a motorcycle cop now

[@hradventures976]

I have been riding 5 year and learned 90 percent of how to do that by watching your video and practice what I see and this have saved my life at least 3 times thanks for what you do in it really is appreciated

[@garyneal9059]

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[@ncurc9766]

3 weeks owning my first bike, an 800+ pound street glide, your videos made the bike easily manageable for me, a few hours in a parking lot telling myself- "head and eyes up, friction zone, little rear brake" and now my floorboards are scraped and busy parking lots and pulling out into traffic cause no more stress, i struggled greatly at first

[@ianh9696]

I have a high fear of leaning a bicycle/motorbike. It's made up of several factors. 1: I don't want to get hurt by falling off and so lose time off work and lose pay. 2: I don't want to damage my bike as I cannot afford big repair bills. 3: My mind fixates on such a small contact patch of rubber to road. 4: Confidence in the grip of such a small area, ESPECIALLY on a bicycle as it is so much smaller. 5: Confidence in my own abilities. I am pretty much a scaredy cat, lol.

[@Nashvillegtrplyr]

I have been watching this channel for months, I’m a 43 year old professional guitarist. Never ridden a motorcycle with clutch only scooters. I just bought my first bike today, a Royal Enfield Classic 350. I also bought a box of chalk, some road cones, and a post it note that reads (Head, Eyes, Friction Zone) I’ll be calling to order the videos pronto. Love this Channel, Jerry reminds me of my college guitar instructor. No nonsense, to the point and awesome advice you’ll use for a lifetime. I’m excited to learn to ride and become a good rider. Thanks for these videos. They are very motivating and inspiring to watch. This channel is one of the reasons I decided to just go for it and get a bike to learn to ride. Thanks Jerry. I appreciate you.

[@motorman857]

Glad to help.

[@hughconnelly6278]

excellent bike, I bought the same model, just love it, and these videos.

[@tarynsanmartino8930]

Perfect example! I've learned that if you've never ridden a bicycle it will be extremely difficult to learn to ride a motorcycle. You are the best. Can't get enough of your videos. So good.

[@brucecutting9244]

I am so happy that I came across your channel sometime back. 30 minutes ago I had a stupid cab driver suddenly cut me off. I avoided the collision by less than 2 feet and kept the bike upright. Thanks again for your videos. Without them I might very well have been on the way to the hospital now.

[@osaze61]

Practicing friction zone control, slow u-turns and waves in the parking lot is key to improving as a rider. Appreciate all the videos.

[@stephenmoretti3252]

Your videos should be mandatory at the msf classes, learned life saving manuvers and just plain and simple moves that keep me safe every day and night while riding.

[@scottwilliams1577]

I have no problem leaning left, but for some reason leaning hard right is difficult.

[@leviefrauim1425]

Always solid advice from Jerry- thank you, sir!

[@vanceauclair9499]

Great Video Jerry!!! Great information and practice for the fear!!

[@hugoberganza2984]

Thank you so much! I wish to go to your class! God bless you

[@carls72dart]

Thanks as always for the great feedback! Practice, Practice, Practice!

[@truesurrealist]

Seeing the bicycle next to the motorbike is as big and obvious as it needed to be for me to understand. Thank you so much!

[@paulpugh2480]

Good advice Jerry, always good advice ,Thnx.

[@JustMamba]

I was recommended your channel by my msf teacher after I passed the class. I've now been through about 50 videos in the span of like 2 days.. I can tell he's watched alot of your videos just by some of the stuff yall have both said. Thanks for all of the valuable info.

[@TheLouisianan]

Jerry would walk circles around the instructors I had. They didn't mention half of the things in these videos and half my class failed.

[@steveross2797]

As a long time viewer I'm able to pick up on some subtle clues while watching. In the clip with the helmet view it was telling that the horizon line never really tilted, indicating rider weight shift to balance the bike's lean (not just a head tilt). Also noted during the bicycle/bike clip (it's very subtle.). Keep riding Jerry, I like these videos! :)

[@rudetuque]

Awesome to bring a bicycle into the training equation! This is my 'first' summer of motorized 2 wheeling, and I have been leaning heavily on my years of bike riding (road, trail, downhill, cross) to ramp up the moto skills. Channels and tutorials like yours, Jerry, provide great instruction. My experience helps in the translation to ramp up the moto skill set. I have to ride 5km on a twisty gravel washboard road to get to hardtop. I feel more surefooted on my Ninja 250 doing that than most of the in town riding... but it is all the same principles as being on bicycle... smooth brakes, easy handling, look where you want to go. Thanks for the great videos, and instructions, it's super fun watching people toss around those big bikes!

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

Always informative and educational! thank you for sharing your passion to make riders safer and more confident!

[@hamidelazoui3008]

Good morning, Mr Motorman Instructor, Thank you so much for the information!

[@paullesho2693]

Thanks to your training I can turn my Electra glide around real well. you are right. Speed lean turn friction zone little rear brake, Bam !

[@LawrenceBroussard]

Always helpful and full of great reminders! I took the Motorcycle Safety Course at my local Harley Davidson which is a incredible value and you learn how to better ride your motorcycle in a. safe manner.

[@braddenning1617]

Good info Motorman, Im 63 Got my first minibike at 8 and riding all my life, street ,dirt, enduros, Motocross, probably owed close to 100 bikes over those years ,All Harleys (Shovelhead dressers) Did my first class with your instructors in 2008 with my 2006 FLHTPI. I THOUGH I KNEW IT ALL !! At that time im 40 years riding and didn't know what I didn't know after your class!!! ( DID TWO MORE LATER ON TO KEEP FRESH ) Changed my whole riding style for the better and safer !!! THIS IS A MUST FOR NEW RIDERS !!!!!! Im also in great physical shape at 63 and feel like I cant twirl a FLH on my finger tips !!! I have so much confidence that I did My last police skills competition on my early 70s FL WITH A FOOT CLUTCH/HAND SHIFT !!! Was tough but made it through, several times , no falls and cleared every cone ! BTW ,The bike was the"HIT" of the event" I offered several other younger motor officers a chance to teach them how to ride it , Not one stepped up !!!! Keep up the great videos!!! Also suggest keep a spare set of floor boards .

[@justanotherviewer52]

Motorcycle one-oh-one. Thanks Motorman and Camera Girl!

[@thomasborger6548]

A good sense of humor the gent injects into his videos.

[@MrBobby8069]

in person instruction I'm sure is better than just watching videos, but videos are better than nothing

[@benitomercado7617]

Thanks Jerry!! I learned from you and Rob Simmons!

[@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery]

Amen. Both these people, especially Jerry have been of great help, I've been new to owning and riding and the things I've learned from this channel has been very useful. Saved my bacon 🥓 a time or two

[@RayMyers-hj5zw]

Thank You Jerry & All the Ride Like a Pro Staff !!

[@motorman857]

Our pleasure!

[@odishamiltonjr328]

Everyone can lean from these videos. Sure I've been riding a long time. Do I think that makes me an expert? Well if it did, I don't suppose I'd keep watching. I learn something every time. Or reinforce some I should already know. Thanks Jerry. I appreciate what you do.

[@Bearded.Wonder]

This is great. Pedal bikes/motorbikes both work on the same principle. Should solve the problem of fearing the lean.

[@my2wheels]

👍 Jerry job explaining the leaning concept!👍

[@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery]

Absolutely 💯

[@angelarita7183]

Practice practice,beat the fear ,it took me a long time to learn and still learning.

[@rachelwarren214]

I'm getting my first bike and I listen to you all the time .And I will practice everything I have learned from you. Thank you Jerry

[@motorman857]

Great to hear!

[@lilo2469]

Glad to hear CG in back in action😊

[@garypowell4875]

I really appreciate your videos, even after 50 years of riding. My Vulcan 1500 was feeling heavy. It seemed as I got older it got heavier. Riding became less of a pleasure. So, I sold it. It didn’t take long for me to miss riding, so a search for a smaller, lighter bike began. After riding a variety of bikes at Americade, I decided to look for a Street Twin or R Nine T, both fun and responsive bikes. I’m now getting used to my 2018 Street Twin and your videos are helping me regain my confidence. Thank you for keeping us educated and safe riders.

[@motorman857]

The Street Twin is a highly maneuverable and fun to ride motorcycle. Glad to help.

[@FordF250Tremor]

You nailed it! I would classify myself as an expert cyclist. All the same techniques apply. I can just about bring my bicycle and motorcycle to a stop using rear brake and pedal pressure. One of the best things I ever saw was a video where they fixed the bike so it couldn’t turn the fork in one direction. It was impossible to turn.

[@streetglidelover]

Thank you sir

[@truesurrealist]

Makes a lot of sense. Imagine trying to only "steer" a bicycle to make a turn. Never. It's too..small and peculiar. Like using your hand to put your right foot down.

[@texaspete2k11]

I'm a new, since December 2k22, rider. My 1st motorcycle choice at age 59, 2k1 1800 goldwing. As I watch this video and others there seems to be a common thread. Folks are afraid to lean. I admit, I'm one of them. I took you class in Chesapeake, VA and I failed miserably. One to not give up, I immediately signed up for another class. As I was practicing on my own, the first thing I started doing was a 360 circle. I started real BIG!!! I reached my goal and got the circle tight after leaning. I suggest instead of starting the slow cone weave, start everyone making 360's. As you say, each exercise builds to the next one. I found my confidence level went up and that u-turn got easier leaning. Just a suggestion from a newbie.

[@austerarrow4061]

You’re so didactic. My parents in Sweden let me ride a Yamaha 350 when I was 11. Traiened on a bicycle, scooter to handle gas and clutch. Good traing as my feet didnt reach terra firma on the Yamaha… Besides being a serious and professional instructor(I’ve learned sooo much from You). And you’re funny too🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@Rob-lj1jl]

I hade to make a slow speed 90 degree turn a few weeks ago when not paying attention before I came close to a curb on my Valkyrie Interstate and was surprised when I felt the side of my running shoe scrap the pavement on the footpeg. I must have really leaned the land barge over to do that. Haha

[@MrRedhorizon]

Sir I live 2500 miles away and I ve used your videos to learn a lot of things, Thank you from Morocco.

[@motorman857]

You are very welcome

[@ChiefHobie]

Good advice

[@BrianBraaten]

I raised my ultra limited with 14 inch suspension in back and fork extensions until I get better forks I still scrape a little but not near as bad.I’m always in the mountains in the sierras all the roads are curvy in not flat

[@queasyRider3]

I wonder, that Indian Scout and that BMW, did they have guards that protect the rider leg when it falls ? If they don't, I can see how the rider might be afraid to lean. Any case, glad to see y'all helped them do so much better.

[@jdoe836]

Jerry's RIGHT!! I've practiced these same techniques on my Trek Domane SL 5, a $3,300 road bike. Applying a little trail braking, I can U-turn in ONE parking space. Some of you are chuckling right now, but consider this, I'm able to descend some curvy hills in Shenandoah National Park at speeds exceeding 40 mph. You can only do that if you LEAN THE BIKE.

[@j.t.8759]

Hi Jerry, Watch your videos each week and love 'em! I've also purchased you videos and training materials. I'm also big into cycling. Quick note...If you watch a professional cyclist, you'll notice that the pedal is NEVER down in the direction of the turn to avoid "levering" a wheel off of the ground. Prior to entering a turn, you ALWAYS place the pedal opposite of the turn to the bottom of the stroke. Keep up the great work that you and Donna do!

[@motorman857]

You would think that would be common sense. But common sense isn't very common.

[@j.t.8759]

@@motorman857 Good one Jerry! You're absolutely right! Common sense seems to be a lost art/commodity.

[@Jo-si3ot]

Thanks Motorman🤙

[@motorman857]

No problem 👍

[@bikerbrinrac]

Yep definitely gotta lean 🏍️👍

[@keithmills778]

I’ve leaned a bicycle enough to scrape a pedal as I was pedalling through a turn. When I checked how far you need to lean to hit a pedal I was amazed. I don’t know how the tires didn’t let go.

[@Grumpyoldman60-]

theres no better sound than dragging the floorboards through the twistys

[@mitchmay3867]

I’ve never ridden a motorcycle. But I’ve been watched about 5 of your videos and was really thinking that a pedal bike or even a push scooter would let people get the feeling of moving the bike around with much less pressure to not ding your motor bike

[@garybender432]

I’m not afraid of leaning my bike as such. I’m afraid of dropping my bike and damaging it because the cost of repair is so high.

[@motorman857]

Get some crash bars.

[@drzrider3440]

Yep, if im on any cruiser style bike, i can npt go through any round-a-bout without dragging my floor boards all the way around the turn, sometimes hitting my frame and lifting back wheel off the ground slightly. Lean that shit.

[@ChefGuruJeff]

Important to know- u don’t have to lean with the bike , instead u can lean the bike below u - especially at low speed. Learning to toss that bike around below u is vital.

[@srivathsansubramaniankanna2751]

Love your videos mate. If the road is wet or slightly loose gravel surface, how far can you lean?

[@motorman857]

On wet pavement, after the initial rain washes the oil away, you have 90% of the grip you'd have on dry pavement. But common sense says don't try to find that 90% on the street. As for gravel or sand, Don't lean the bike at all.

[@change_your_destiny420]

Bicycle's like that transfer over good with dirt bikes and dual sports, because the balance is more in the legs. But a full size motorcycle, like what I recently bought is way different in the balance, it's all in the butt. And idk if it's just my bike, but at slow speeds in a turn the front wheel wants to turn more then I want it to. And then there is the fear of dropping 900lbs on you, on top of any damage that may occur from dropping. But that's where the highway bars come in which I learned from this channel.

[@motorman857]

40 PSI in the front tire will stop that sensation of the bars feeling like it wants to flop to full lock.

[@change_your_destiny420]

@@motorman857 lol I just got back in from checking my air pressure before I head out. And my front tire is low and there's a nail in it.

[@motorman857]

@@change_your_destiny420 Other than the low pressure, and the nail, was the tire ok? 😁

[@change_your_destiny420]

@@motorman857 yeah I could probably plug it for now, but i don't think I'll ride it (other than around the neighborhood). Just the idea of a tire going out at high speeds scares me, just little

[@motorman857]

@@change_your_destiny420 Wait, I was just messin with you. Don't plug that tire unless you just want to get to where you can buy a new tire. Replace the tire. Don't take any chances.

[@kennethking817]

People who are having trouble with maneuvering their bikes around obstacles or turns might try the Recluse clutch . That would take one of actions out of the maneuver , I've seen a lot of people have trouble using the clutch at low speeds .

[@motorman857]

Yes the Recluse is good for people who have a medical problem with their hand, or if you're just a doofus who can't get the hang of the clutch and throttle.

[@kennethking817]

There a lot of Doofus out there , Your classes have a few every video you put up . I only mentioned Recluse as an option for those who can't clearly ride and chew gum at the same time .

[@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery]

Thanks Jerry. Incredibly important information being brought forth on this channel. God bless you and your journeys on the bikes. SPORTSTER4LIFE

[@dougkrnosky2091]

Does push steering transfer over to a bicycle at a higher speed? Great video?

[@kevincarter5854]

I wanna see you motorman ride the bicycle, better yet can you show us how to ride a tricycle also in case one day I have to go from two wheels to three 🚴🕺

[@luckylook7159]

I do right-hand tight turns, no problem, but left-hand turns, I just can't get it tight enough. I'm going to get back on to the bicycle

[@Magnarmis]

I have even low sided a bicycle on gravel when I was a teenager.

[@martinleicht5911]

I knew a biker who was good at that,,her name was Eileen !! 😁

[@bikerintheblood]

Hey Jerry, thanks the great dvd download! Just a quick question: please could you give me the three diameters for the snowman? Many thanks 😊

[@user-nl1io9di1e]

I have a question that has been bothering me for a while and that is how do you lean the motorcycle at slow speeds? What is the correct technology here? At higher speeds it's "push steering", ok. but what do I have to do at 8 to 10 miles? During the slow exercises I only steer with the steering wheel (handle bar steering) and how do I get the lean angle with that? Best regards from Cologne, Germany H.-G.

[@wordreet]

I argued with a YT commenter one time, and he was convinced that a bicycle is not the same as a motorcycle! "It has an engine where the bicycle doesn't!" "It's not the same! You have to pedal!" 🤦‍♂

[@equalibrium7898]

All very good Jerry. Just like to ask how long it takes to clean all your 6 to 7 bikes?

[@motorman857]

Since I never let them really dirty, 15 or 20 minutes each.

[@Psyque23]

Hi Jerry! Very informative videos, I have a question on counterbalancing, Is it necessary in slow-speed maneuvering? I never heard you mentioned counterbalance before. I was trained to counterbalance now I don't think I can undo it because of my belief that it's the only thing that keeps my bike from dropping, and of course the right speed. Thank you so much!

[@motorman857]

Here ya go kzbin.info/www/bejne/qamupKiqeLubi7M

[@Psyque23]

@@motorman857 Awesome sir thank you! Are you on full-lock steering when doing those turning?

[@motorman857]

@@Psyque23 No. Not even near full lock.

[@motorman857]

@@Psyque23 If I'm making an 18' turn, I may hit lock for a second, in these exercises, the riders are no where near full lock, the exercises are set up at 24', 26', 30'.

[@Psyque23]

@@motorman857 Thanks so much sir! Looking forward to more of your great videos!

[@terrywatts1060]

Can't get any more simpler than that

[@Boeing767DriverAA]

Hey There Motorman. Im planning on travelling to your region in the near future and would love to take your class. Looking at Hotels since I'll be coming from Atlanta. Im guessing Hudson area would be my best bet?

[@motorman857]

Yes.

[@Boeing767DriverAA]

@@motorman857 Thanks I hope to see you in the very near future

[@garykeating7058]

I watch your vids a lot. One question to go full lock on circles or figure 8's, as I try to tighten them up can't seem to get to full lock. what more should I do to get to ful lock , thanks Gary

[@stephenmoretti3252]

Just relax and keep trying, you'll get it, practice, practice, practice!

[@motorman857]

Turn the bars to full lock and with one foot, duck walk the bike in a circle. Dot that until you can keep your foot on the pegs thru the entire circle.

[@dimityrmanukov2077]

Where did you get the Revival seat from? Looks great

[@motorman857]

It's the seat that comes with the E/Glide standard. I had it upholstered to look like the Revival seat.

[@dimityrmanukov2077]

@@motorman857 , thank you sir

[@claudemohler2957]

I got drop guards

[@joeyg29jgjg]

I only get real sketched out on gravel on my bike. Shit scares the piss out of me lol Edit: I wish I had that many cones so I could setup a course like you got

[@motorman857]

Get enough cones to practice one exercise at a time. Master that exercise, THEN move to the next one.

[@1949coupe]

Beginner rider at 50...yeah I know. Backround, I'm 6'2", 230 lbs and in good shape. I really want a HD Heritage Softail. The motorcyles used in the classes are light and easy to handle, Question, would you recommend getting say a 750 lighter motorcyle to learn on for a year and then move up to the HD, or just learn on the HD, the motorcyle I actually want to be riding?

[@motorman857]

If you breezed thru the beginner course and the bike you rode in that class felt like a toy, and you're willing to put in a few hours of training before going out on the road, buy any bike you want. If you answer no, to any of these questions, get a small bike to learn on.

[@1949coupe]

@@motorman857 Thanks Jerry. I plan to put in the time. Practice, your videos and I'll take it slow.

[@Plissken84]

I read that title in joe Pescis voice

[@Kazuma532]

When i lean it should I hold the clutch and throttle steady what about the rear brake counter balance nobody is telling me how to do it correct I have failed doing uturn it is a shame I can not pass my test. Step by step what to use and when should I use the clutch throttle etc. Many thanks.

[@motorman857]

In every low speed turn or maneuver, you are in the friction zone, applying throttle, light pressure on the rear brake and turning your head and eyes ONLY to where you want to go. Three techniques, get my Ride Like a pro experience via my website and learn how to master the techniques and apply them every time you ride. www.ridelikeapro.com

[@Kazuma532]

@@motorman857 Hi again I have another question I noticed when I am in a traffic trying to go right or left my turn is wide which I don’t really understand what’s the main key to do it little sharper and thanks .

[@user-oy2bz5wm2b]

THE BICYCLE DOES WORK. TRUST ME, I KNOW.

[@mkoehler222]

That's a pretty small bicycle for a tall guy like you!

[@kevincrane2200]

Do you still countersteer at slow speeds

[@motorman857]

No. Below 15 mph you are handlebar steering. The switch from handlebar steering to counter/push steering occurs seamlessly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6HUlYF8odl6aqM

[@beaufubm5983]

I see people duck walking bikes in traffic all the time.

[@motorman857]

Exactly. That's the problem.

[@lazaroibarra8464]

Sending Brandon Biden to you. He needs help with his bicycle.

[@djocbr5498]

i want a street glide. and want to take your class. been riding for 2 years and been watching your channel since i got my first bike. The guy at my class at Harley said i look like a motor officer because of my head turns! Thanks to you Jerry. The head turn has got to be the single most important thing besides friction zone. Id love to take a class with you.