Is fear holding you back?

[@motorman857]

Here's the link the video showing how the last rider on this video was turned into a skilled rider kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHy0eKZ4qruUb7M

[@Mr450pro]

The progress of the last girl, made me happy all the way down to my stomach. You can see she is relaxed and is having fun, that what’s riding is all about 👌🏻

[@Ermim80]

Thanks!

[@danjohnson7767]

Wow! A 1971 honda 350 still running. I had one and put 25 miles on it in two years. Was my second bike. Merry Christmas Motorman.

[@Wildturkey10121]

I know what you guys are saying and I ride my bike okay and I always have the thoughts in my head of what I need to do. I have some bad habits I'm working through and have made some mods to my bike ('04 Road King) to help. My biggest problem with the class was the more mistakes I made the tenser I got, which caused me to make more mistakes. I kept dropping my bike on right standing turns and slow turns, I was hitting cones with the rear wheel on the slalom and I would get tenser and it was a total nightmare. When I'm just out riding I practice the eyes thing and turning my head faster and looking further behind me on u-turns and such and I'm just fine. I mean I still need some practice, but I'm a hell of a lot better at it than I was in the class. My anxiety level of being watched was terrible, I've never liked crowds or people watching me. Thank God I had a good instructor, also a police trained/trainer, that helped me a bit or tried to. I've watched hours of these videos from several people, you all say the same thing so I trust it and work on it on my own. I'm not there yet, I've had my bike in the shop a lot getting it up to snuff mechanically and modifying it to fit me better, 12" bars for instance. So I appreciate these videos and showing what people do wrong. I see a lot of me in some of these riders when I was in my class and well I don't do that on my own.

[@marsoelflaco5722]

Keep the faith. Sometimes practicing, alone, in a quiet parking lot does wonders. No one to judge/criticize, no pressure. Just remember good habits/techniques.✌🏽

[@motorman857]

That's exactly why I make the Ride Like a Pro video. So you can practice the proper techniques on your own with nobody watching.

[@censorship_sucks]

One thing I came to realize when I went from stock bars on my Ultra Classic, up to 12" bars, was that I now have to lean/sit up some before making hard turns/maneuvers. With the taller bars it makes you have to stretch that arm/side of the body out more than what you're use to with shorter ones. Basically, I have to prepare my whole body to make certain maneuvers, otherwise, I was adjusting on the fly and that was throwing my balance and timing off. Hopefully all that made sense. Keep it up and you'll get there.

[@motorman857]

@@censorship_sucks Just adjust the bars back toward you. Problem solved. You're welcome.

[@Wildturkey10121]

@@censorship_sucks Since I went to the 12" I'm a lot more comfortable on the bike. To me it seems to be much more comfortable and agile.I had the dealer install them and they are directly in line with the forks and they feel great. I'm a larger person ( 6'3" 285#)and I always had to reach a bit for the stockers not to mention I always was hitting my right knee with the throttle prior to the change. I'll have to get used to the new controls I've had them adjusted once and they feel much better but are still a little different than what I was used to, but I plan on putting some miles on it so it is just time.

[@nathanrotar5012]

You can see the success in her face. She is just smiling ear to ear.

[@williampoff3096]

F E A R - False, Evidence, Appearing, Real. This is true in life as well as motorcycles. I let fear rule me in life for years on the small thing's. And it ruins the NOW worrying about the FUTURE. So I've learned to give my worries to Jesus Christ. And I'm not going to let FEAR ruin my Motorcycle riding, It is one of the passions of my life, ITS MY STRESS REDUCER. So practice, practice, practice!! Do what Jerry "Motorman" says, and lose your FEAR!! Once you lose your fear of your bike........YOU WILL ENJOY YOUR MOTORCYCLE FOR THE FIRST TIME AND ENJOY IT MORE THAN EVER. God bless you Jerry and Donna🙏😁

[@echevarriawilson]

Thank you Jerry for a great class, I enjoyed myself! Keep up the great work and I'll keep practicing!

[@justanotherviewer52]

Things you can fix with practice. Thanks Motorman.

[@locoocho2415]

Thank you for this Jerry I really appreciate your videos.

[@harrymane9354]

One of the main problems I need to get over - I can't seem to turn my head. I try, I really do. Mind you, I make progress....but it's so hard. I've taken numerous group classes and I find what's missing is the coaches are reticent to yell out orders to the students for fear of embarrassing another adult in a group class. They just....let it go. I watch Motorman's videos and there's many times he's standing in the specific spot yelling at the students, "Look at me! Turn your head!", at the appropriate moment. We need that 'basic training' type of instruction. It works. It's sorely missed.

[@motorman857]

For hard cases I sometimes use a shock collar....Ok, I just made that up. But I have thought about it. 🤣🤣

[@Wildturkey10121]

I have the same problem, but I'm getting better at it. I turn, just not as fast or as far as I should. That is muscle memory that I will develop over time, just like you will. Just be aware of it and when you catch yourself doing it swing that head around. The more I do it, the more I do it if that makes sense.

[@jeffclarke5497]

So cool to see someone improve with your help and their willingness to learn and practice!

[@vgo5213]

Great teaching

[@twowheelboomer]

Hey Jer' how about some more "You be the judge" segments...I like those...

[@timbutler3213]

Merry Christmas to you and yours Motorman. thanks for all the great content and helping to make so many of us better riders.

[@jonnycando]

If I remember correctly the cone weave followed by a u turn is one of the test moves at Virginia DMV…I personally did Harley’s training and it’s a little different maybe a tad tougher than the Commonwealth.

[@Wildturkey10121]

I think that is pretty standard, we have to here in Texas as well. It is one that I had trouble with because I was so tense I wouldn't go fast enough and was too stiff to flow through the cones. Once I relaxed a bit it was ok thank God I made it through. Out on my own I weave like that all the time because I love the feeling. On an empty road I weave back and forth a lot, it reminds me of snow skiing and I love it. Put me in front of a line of cones and several people watching my every move and I was a basket case lol.

[@bikerbrinrac]

Yep gotta lean & keep up your speed or you will one-day fall off going round tight turns. Do lot's practice. Ps The girl at the end on the cruiser was amazing after training.

[@Roadglide911]

Fear kills! Everyone who rides has had an oh shit moment. The key is to realize it, know what you need to do and just do it. My problem is my head won’t turn like a normal person’s. Injured neck while in the military. I just turn it as far as I can and hope for the bed. 😊

[@Wildturkey10121]

I know what you mean, I'm fused from c4-7 and L2-S1 so I can't turn my neck as much as I would like but you manage, we all do. I also have an issue with weight transfer, but I'm getting better with what I have. I just may go a little slower entering curves than others, but a lot of that is getting better with miles and practice.

[@AF-O6]

I've crashed offroad bikes well over 100 times. I don't fear crashing on my street bike...but I fear scratching and denting my expensive (to me) street bike!

[@motorman857]

Then you need motorcycledropguards.com

[@paulchamitoff9281]

Thank you for all the great videos that I watch over the winter. Always learning. Not so much fear of handling the bike but fear of all the morons out on the road. Any suggestions?

[@w.r.sinosky2019]

I think it would be interesting so see this stuff from an overhead perspective with a cross taped to the top of the helmet. Just a thought...

[@motorman857]

In my The Ride Like a Pro Experience, video, in every scene we use a drone view, ground level, and helmet mounted cameras. Just 20 bucks at ridelikeapro.com

[@stevew600]

Hi Jerry, please describe tight turns on gravel roads, thanks regards Steve

[@motorman857]

Go slow, use the friction zone and rear brake, and don't lean.

[@stevecrowell5594]

I really appreciate your continuing encouragement. Being in Maine, and a little older (74) I don't ride much at all in winter. Do you have any hints for making a U turn on slippery surfaces, such as damp grass? (1986 GL 1200 Interstate (full bagger)). Note: I plan to take the course next spring.

[@motorman857]

Yes. On slippery surfaces, lean as little as possible.

[@stevecrowell5594]

@@motorman857 Thank you, that's what I figured. It's about the only time I duck walk.

[@shawndunn8085]

Hello Mr Jerry this is Sean from Jacksonville Florida could you do a video on low speed handling on a Honda Silverwing scooter are any low cc scooter

[@motorman857]

Sorry buy, I don't have access to a scooter. However, you should know that since there is no clutch, you can use a little rear brake against a little throttle and of course, head and eyes.

[@carlruff8955]

What's the distance between the cones, I'm a new cruiser owner, I rode a cbr 1100 8 yrs ago. Thanks

[@motorman857]

Start at 14', once you make it through without knocking all the cones over, tighten it up to 13, then 12', same with all the exercises. Start a little bigger, master each exercise before moving on to the next one.

[@JCastaneda1989]

Where are you located at I'm a new rider wanting to learn too ride better

[@motorman857]

Tampa Fl area.

[@lindafreeman3803]

Jerry, Are you really saying that you haven't seen me in a while and I need to hone the skills I learned way back when?🤔 😏😉

[@motorman857]

Of course. And the next class is on me.

[@stevewilson3139]

When I get over 50 mph I start to get scared,I’m 61 yrs old. Didn’t bother me 40 yrs ago,any advice?

[@motorman857]

You can go up in 5 mph increments until your fear goes away.

[@dugbucky3298]

Don't be diss's the Santa, you wont make the nice list!

[@3RDOOR]

I heard Santa was trading in the reins. ✌🏻❤️🇨🇦🫵🏻🎄