Riding a motorcycle skillfully is all in your head...

[@echevarriawilson]

Mr Jerry Pallidino, you run an excellent class. I'm still practicing my gate exercises and I'm looking forward to enjoying myself in another session with your instruction. You're a top notch instructor! Keep up the great work and the great content. I'll keep practicing!

[@tonycortina4624]

WOW Mr. Pallidino. My first bike in 1990 Heritage Softail Classic and I just bought it and taught myself. From Upstate NY to Brooklyn for Work. Can’t believe I survived. Had a family and sold it in 93. Now it’s 2022 and Just bought a FLHTK ‘16 and I’m practicing at my house. Taking a Riding academy class for my license at HD. Purchased some cones and starting from scratch. Your a great Teacher

[@wpankey57]

I always love seeing the riders progress during the course of the day. TURN YOUR HEAD!

[@MalcolmHarvey]

Im blown away by that guy on the bike who was able to pickup that bike sittin on it, id like to see that. Incredible feat. And it was amazing how good he had become in just that short of time in class there. Good on him.

[@Heritagejim5339]

Ohh God! Now the time has come where even adults are so fragile that someone criticizes you about your hollering, give me a break. Mr.Pallidino, that’s kind of you to offer an apology for nothing. As you said how in the hell can anyone hear you on a motorcycle from 50 feet away? The education you give so many is fantastic, I have your book and the DVDs and they are so helpful to refresh myself and practice. Thank you so much for your teaching ability and for educating all that are interested in riding safe😎

[@josephlorenzo4929]

You don't yell at all you care and very passionate about teaching . It awesome Thank You !!

[@roadglide]

100%. Over thinking. After that it is technique groomed with “correct” practice. Great content as always. Appreciate.

[@kman-mi7su]

Yep, I was just telling my girlfriend a similar thing, 90 percent skills, 10 percent work, the other 90 percent of the work is done by the bike, you just have to confidently and competently tell it what to do.

[@michaelwoytowich5309]

Thanks again for all your excellent advice. I have your ride like a pro DVD that I have watched and used - thank you. Please don't ever water down the course for the hyper sensitive people; you are far better off yelling at your students than yelling about them after they have not survived a crash due to lack of training.

[@vernonjackson4015]

Jerry, I know a guy that’s been riding a bike for over 30 years and he can’t accept push steering. I’ve just started riding and it’s pretty simple that it works. He says he leans the bike. I think he full of it. It’s some hard headed people out there. Thanks for your videos.

[@BikesILike]

I'd love to do one of your classes Jerry. One day, if I ever make it over to the US I will do that! 😉👍 Greetings from Oz!

[@maiorov.m]

Wish I had chance to have a class with Jerry (: Thanks a lot for the video! Useful as always!

[@goldilocks913]

Humour makes you relaxed and you can take in information so much better. That Bigfoot gag had my laughing out loud. 👍🇬🇧

[@19jody72]

Man, that's the truest truth that can ever be said. If you think you can't, you won't ever do it. I'm not saying jump on one and give it hell, but you have to have confidence in yourself.

[@user-ob4kn3rp3j]

I find myself wanting to take your class and practice and I don't even ride (yet). Love watching your videos and your coaching.

[@sarariella]

Dang, this is what i needed to hear.. i am a new rider (in the Netherlands) i just had 4 lessons and felt like an ABSOLUTE failure because it was a lot harder than I thought but I realised it’s all in the head. You need to trust yourself and believe that it will be okay

[@goldilocks913]

Keep at it buddy, I’ve been riding 40 years and I’m still a beginner. 👍🇬🇧

[@richhowell6874]

Had to chuckle about your "yelling" comment. I recently took the motorcycle safety course here in California and I wish they had yelled. When you're concentrating on maneuvers that are new and challenging, the brain doesn't process unfamiliar hand signals. Being told what you were doing wrong after the exercise doesn't give you any time to practice the correct technique.

[@waydegardner7373]

This was such a great reminder in just the first 2 minutes. I brought home my new R18 Classic yesterday and was a little nervous, especially on the curves and in frontage road stop and go traffic. The “look where you want to go” kicked in about 10 minutes in and once I got used to the clutch, feathering it with the right amount of throttle and a touch if rear brake really boosted my confidence. Thanks again for all you do to keep us safe. 👍

[@bikerbrinrac]

Great video Jerry. Yes agree that alot of learning to ride is in your head as well as the practical 👍 Both are essential to ride.

[@josephlorenzo4929]

Thank You Jerry ! Gonna take your class soon .

[@tajeetjugmohan9175]

Keep pushing dem boys and gals Jerry-You save one life from a bad habit, your job is done.

[@shawncoates8219]

I like you that you said rear brake isn't necessary for slow turns if you can use the clutch and throttle properly. I have a fused right foot and a replaced ankle. The foot brake is a little difficult to modulate for me. The last time I rode I really used the head turn in turns and it's starting to become 2nd nature. The u-turns too. I live on a small cul-de-sac and my last thing is a few u-turns before I go up my driveway.

[@biggbossman1130]

I'm sooooo glad I'm not sensitive to where I thought you were yelling...I can't wait to take your class,and I want all the yelling and jokes and whatever!!!

[@Sgtyork488]

Hi..watched your videos many times...anyway a few days ago went for ride. Hadn't been riding for about 4 1/2 years. Because of death in my life. I felt I wasn't mentally capable of doing what's needed .went about 130 miles stopped several times..some back roads..little freeway. First 50 miles was a little busy. Did ok..but realized I was just a little rusty ..but went well ..had someone cut me out in a turn..I just did a little maneuver and was just saying to my self. He wS Goin to hit me. I just smiled and said wow .but I seen it coming..my spider scene was on game. ..

[@my2wheels]

Jerry ! You are not yelling, your Italian!👍

[@larsblankenfjell9814]

You are dammed right, when I ride, I keep extra distance to the car in front om me, and look forward at all times, to see what to be expected ahead. I calculate every car to be equal with a Moose, that could do anything far from expected

[@georgethompson4886]

Man I wish you did this up North. I'm in NY. Going to get the RLAP experience and practice on my own. Love the beard Jerry!

[@motorman857]

I have locations in New England, Virginia, PA, MI, etc. www.ridelikeapro.com OTHER TRAINING LOCATIONS right from the home page.

[@markj6506]

Mass motorcycle school has the course. I took it a few years ago. When i finally move to Florida want to go take the course from the original motorman. Great learning experience took it on my 08 cvo roadking,the thing shook rattled and rolled because the cam in it used to chug at lower speeds so it was little more difficult getting the friction zone right. You'll love the new set of skills you learn. I always look for places to practice everytime i go out now, its fun, especially when you bust u turns with ease in front of a group of riders who have been riding 20 years longer. I tell them about motorman,its a great chance to spread the word and maybe a couple out of a huge group will do it then theres 2 more safer riders out there. The quick stop and swerve technics alone have saved my butt a few times alone.

[@ChrisYVRVANcruiser]

I just want my garage to look like yours! :P thats includings the bikes of course

[@mikebentivegna6003]

Great tips and like the beard !!!

[@ChrisYVRVANcruiser]

After the 3 weeks course Level 1 I was hurting everywhere :P mental and physical haha

[@ronlynch7744]

Yeah, I guess you can compare it to a Engine that’s missing on a Cylinder, it’s sputtering & coughing. Once tune that Engine up its smooth as Butter. So it’s like fine tuning your Riding Skills with a Motorman TuneUp. 😎👍🇨🇦

[@davidedging4930]

The bigfoot comment: now that was funny as hell!

[@rustyscrib6071]

Is there a chance you will ever come to California?

[@joemetro352]

Believe it.

[@stanleykennie4668]

Where is the nearest ride like a pro class in Alabama

[@advveteran4894]

Love your videos Jerry. When are you going to sell some t-shirts with your catch phrase "Turn ya head!" ?

[@motorman857]

I'm working on it

[@justanotherviewer52]

Want to make 'em laugh? Keep the beard! Thanks Motorman.

[@scottwinslow2509]

Hey Jerry. I have a Road King special with 14in ape hangers. Could I still attend your class? Or would it be logical?

[@motorman857]

All I can tell you is I can do all these exercises with ape hangers and a chubby passenger. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5y2pWWEpLJ5apY

[@scottwinslow2509]

Lol. I hope you're not talking about the misses

[@scottwinslow2509]

Wow. You were going really fast too!

[@mitchreive9173]

What are you riding on in the video? Saves lots of time

[@motorman857]

I'm riding a desk.

[@mitchreive9173]

@@motorman857 no sorry in the parking lot looks like you are floating around on something at your class.

[@motorman857]

@@mitchreive9173 AH, HA. Very perceptive of you. I'm on a little handicap scooter. I use it to tow a trailer with the cones to set up the exercises. I decided to try filming while on the scooter to see what effect it would give the video. I think it looked pretty cool as if I was floating on air.

[@wesleycardinal8869]

I gave this a like just for the bigfoot joke!

[@adaleparker1956]

Jerry, I bought your dvd's and I'm just curious does anyone ever say, I loved watching you doing the turns; but I'm afraid of scratching my new Harley so a little Leary about doing the drills???

[@motorman857]

No. Probably because they listened to me saying, ''If you have any problem with the exercises, just make them bigger''. ''Start big, and narrow it down as you get more confident''. And many have watched the part where we show the motorcycle drop guards and how well they prevent any damage to the bike even in a 20mph slide on the ground.

[@adaleparker1956]

Thanks

[@jackieharris2854]

I have taken advance motorcycle training, I get lost inside all those cones...why?

[@motorman857]

Maybe in the class you went to, you didn't get enough instructions on the correct way thru the exercise. Or, you needed to be lead thru or walked thru the exercises.

[@ianshepherd3090]

Spase station ?? :)

[@motorman857]

oops, "space station"...

[@ianshepherd3090]

@@motorman857 Thankyou for the videos, they have been a big help.

[@Trev9]

Yelling is caring. A dented ego is way better than broken bones and motorcycle

[@revjamaro]

Are people really that sensitive? I think you are a great instructor.

[@adamr7981]

I could never handle that horrifying abuse Just by watching this I need to go to my safe space. KZbin should sensor this

[@gwynnromano5881]

😂😂

[@motorman857]

I'll do the jokes around here, thank you very much.

[@Anton_G_604]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Trev9]

@@motorman857 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pumptruckjim]

Heck, you can jab me with a cattle prod if it makes me a better rider and keeps me alive.

[@motorman857]

Hmmm...that gives me an idea...

[@swiftcaution5170]

@@motorman857 shock collars..?

[@eeriecouture]

Oh great , I’m a over thinker

[@SoloPilot6]

. . .which is why squids who can't ride are OUT of their heads. Gee, aren't the students PAYING you to yell at them?

[@TR_Swan]

Raise your voice, snowflakes melting.... LOL.