I Dropped My Bike HARD....that one hurt!

[@markrogers4983]

That ground is a helluva lot harder now than when we were young.

[@RidingandWrenching]

@@markrogers4983 that ground is a great teacher too!

[@romesyoutubechannel5356]

That is probably the truest statement I've ever heard.😅 Those things that used to heal in a few days take a few months to heal After you break 50.

[@RidingandWrenching]

@@romesyoutubechannel5356 nailed it!

[@JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures]

This was great Cue. Boy did you fall hard! You made very solid points. Appreciate you showing me “Falling with style” at the end, ride it like a surfboard! 😂

[@RidingandWrenching]

Yes sir. You and Robert have the 2 best drops I have ever seen!

[@JS-ov9jb]

Retirement is dangerous!!! Stay safe Cue🤙

[@lennyevans4724]

Good you’re ok Cue.. you just proved that doing something you’ve done 100 x before may not end up just another day. It’s a good reminder to all of us… and I’m guilty of not telling anyone when I’m going practising for just a little bit. Always enjoy all your videos my friend. And enjoy your retirement !

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thank you! This even could have ruined Christmas for me!

[@pd6569]

Cue, thank you for the video, I share the same affliction of immediately trying to put my feet down when I feel like the bike is going down. As a kid, I rode motocross and it was common practice to put your feet down. I absolutely know that I shouldn’t be doing it, but when I start to lean a little bit more than my comfort limit, my foot has gone down rather than safely staying put on the floorboard. I don’t lean anywhere as radical as you are but adding that mantra I think it will help me out a bit. I don’t think that this is discouraging at all, but rather very informative for those that are trying to improve. Be and ride safe and happy new year to you.

[@KenGrant_LockandLean]

Cue, another great video for many reasons. You like to use a list, so here's mine: 1. Your video not only helps you learn, but it also helps others. As my late father would say, “See in another’s calamity the ills that ye shall avoid!” 2. This is a textbook example of a “Quality Drop”. A quality drop is one that allows you to learn and get better. “The road to success is paved with little failures.” 3. Thank you for recognizing the benefit of proper riding gear! In the video you said, “I was cocky, and I didn’t expect to fall.” Far too many folks practice without a helmet because they falsely believe, ‘It’s low speed, I won’t hit my head.’ All professional training schools and instructors mandate a helmet because they understand the risks. Thank you for setting an example worthy of emulation! 4. As for your sliding cones, ‘Been there, done that!’ All cones are not created equal, get cones you can run over without squirting the front tire, especially when cold. (Future video on cone types?) 5. I genuinely applaud your willingness and passion in sharing these videos with others. You, sir, are making a difference for others with your humble and honest approach to self-reflection.

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thanks Ken! I have been blessed with some good instructors!

[@J.G.Romano]

@@RidingandWrenchingCue, can you recommend non slip cones to us newbies? Thanks

[@SH-pu6gz]

Hey Cue...Steve here from Canada. Great vid!! I took a bad fall practicing this past summer, exactly the same as you did in your video. Great presentation of how important it is to keep your feet on the floor boards until the bike stops moving in a drop. Keep up the great content!! Congratulations on your retirement as well.

[@RidingandWrenching]

@@SH-pu6gz hope you're doing well!

[@LYeah-dp9mp]

First of all I gotta ask if you’re okay? Great video explaining do’s and don’ts. Every rider goes down it’s just a matter of time. We fall down but we get up

[@RidingandWrenching]

@@LYeah-dp9mp I'm good. Just a couple of minor scrapes

[@stevendimick7781]

Been on the pavement twice. Good leathers, armor, gloves, and helmet…want to upgrade from 3/4 to full face. It is a learning process with a steep curve. Glad you shared!

[@markscheidlmeier6523]

Good heads up! Play by play/lessons learned! 👍

[@G_Dep]

Excellent tips, and putting that clip of Joe riding the guards really illustrated the point perfectly. Good vid Cue

[@RidingandWrenching]

Joe has one of the coolest falls I have seen. Actually, he has 2 falls that are priceless and is SOLEY RESPONSIBLE for one of my priceless falls!😂

[@MotoMastersTraining]

It happens to all of us - especially as we try to get tighter and more precise in slow speed maneuvers. Warm up is definitely a key aspect that's so often overlooked. I have the same cones - best bet is to use them in certain key places (inside of tight corners, for example) to ensure your line of travel is where it needs to be and use other cones for the pattern boundaries. Great job - Cajun Craze isn't an easy pattern!

[@macmac3770]

Cue - honest assessment is always a great way to learn and man, you’ve brought it droves my man! Appreciate your candor and honesty with your videos. Stay safe out there and be careful brother. 🤜🏼😎

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thank you!

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

I'm glad to hear you're okay. Yes, quality gear reduces the impact. During our course, we didn't require participants to wear all the gear, but a good helmet was mandatory. Wishing you continued success in your endeavors.

[@RidingandWrenching]

@@BootsandJeansRiders lesson learned.....better in the parking lot than in the street.

[@darrelllee3291]

Glad you’re ok! Even the slow crashes can really hurt you! Great lesson to be learned

[@Onit-Vision]

Have an Apple Watch that can call a loved one when it detects a drop or fall.

[@dugbucky3298]

Great insight CUE. Keep the feet is the one I saw and worried most about. When I first started slow speed practice from Roberts videos, I too dropped a foot, my right foot. I broke a toe even with full length boots. I have now practiced actually falling! Watch a few of the Motorcycle Drop Guard videos, it will give you the confidence to stay footed. Also, see practice 118 and watch Allen keep them planted. Thanks CUE!

[@karenshoucairmcgray4902]

So glad you did not hurt yourself too badly. That was a heck of a slide!

[@RidingandWrenching]

Yes it was! I will be back in the parking lot as soon as the weather is decent.

[@philippelajoie1518]

Great info Cue,long time rider here.i always practice with my 2006 flhr std model.tried someone else RK with apes…man did this bike handled badly for cone practice..i know you get used to your bike but with these bars i looked like a novice in practice…thanks for your great info and vids..

[@markszablewski6619]

Ouch!..good advice Cue, I try to practice little balance techniques, track stands; used to road race bicycles..and staying in the friction zone helps..anyways, glad you're okay, keep providing great advice..

[@FearlessMotorcyclingWithLori]

Such a great video! Mike & I both had drops at practice yesterday and Mike’s was really scary! I got most of it on video and it was the same reason. Those cones! Definitely will change them out 👍

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thanks Lauri!

[@FLYANDRIDE15]

Glad all good and you get to tell us about it. 🤙

[@HDVIBE]

Wearing proper gear when even just practicing in the parking lot is important. Ish happens.

[@RidingandWrenching]

@@HDVIBE agreed! Lesson learned the heard way

[@jesusmelendez9563]

Yes definitely agree about the cone causing the slide. New things to look out for are patched of oil on the ground in real world situations. Glad to see you're ok.

[@RidingandWrenching]

great point! Thanks!

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

Hey brother. All us coneheads know the path to superior slow speed skills includes training to failure. The smartest thing you did that day was wearing the helmet. Even though you said you hit the back of your head on the unrecorded pass, I am pretty sure I see the side of your head do a little bounce on the pavement on the one you recorded. I shudder every time I see slow speed skills training without a helmet. Now add riding boots with ankle protection and leather gloves and you are minimizing the risk of the more serious injuries you could encounter training precision slow speed skills. I will practice in a t shirt and lightweight pants in the summer- understanding the risk of getting scrapes and road rash, painful but not likely anything serious. I absolutely agree (through the same lesson process you just took) not to use those plastic square edged cones anywhere your front tire will be in a lean. And finally, one other lesson I learned …..but was blinded by the light…..those motorcycle drop guards actually cause the motorcycle to slide when dropped. They are great for drop protection and they look great, BUT - shaft collars will keep the shiny parts off the ground and STOP the bike when dropped. Or you can follow L&L leadership advice to just let the crash bars do their job and replace them when they get ugly. Financially that’s a wash if you compare the cost of drop guards to the cost of new engine and saddlebag guards. Anyways - just sharing thoughts and lessons as I interpret them. Great riding Cue! Hope to see you at training or a comp in 2025!

[@KenGrant_LockandLean]

Well said, Larry!!

[@marvelharris9540]

That's some great riding there! regardless of the drops

[@MartyGalbraith-ls8oc]

appreciate your tips---glad you're not injured seriously

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thank you!

[@SouthernBoyzRyde]

The right gear help’s, but we don’t think we are going to crash anytime we mount up for a ride, keeping your feet on the floorboards is something I really need to learn on riding cruiser’s I came from a background of riding dirt bike’s and most of us always use our feet off the peg’s for tight turns and balance, thanks for the lesson 👍🏽

[@RidingandWrenching]

I nearly broke my ankle putting my foot down while making a turn. It's a tough lesson to learn for those who ride heavy bikes.....but we have to remind ourselves constantly to keep our feet on the boards and use the clutch.

[@SouthernBoyzRyde]

@ you absolutely right and I’m not a spring chicken anymore

[@djoverton8174]

Cue, i fell like that once, but I actually broke my ankle. Not fun. From what i saw, you were SO close to duplicating my mistake. Regarding cones, my front tire has slipped on the cones with the black bases, so, I'm not aware of any other cones.

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

Good heavens, ouch! We all appreciate you sharing the wins and losses. This is a great presentation on what happened here and how to prevent it. All the best to 2025 and retirement to you and your family.

[@jefferythomas4414]

Amen my man.

[@2upjourneyjunkies]

Ouch! Great tips and reminders Cue.

[@billcarson1966]

YEP! Keep your feet on the floorboards. That ankle snaps quickly once it goes under the saddlebag. Alright... Enough complaining! Brush it off and get back to it, mister! LOL

[@RidingandWrenching]

I tried practicing a couple of days later. I now have a bad case of the Yips. I will work it out....but, this really sucks!

[@billcarson1966]

@RidingandWrenching you know what you're doing. You'll be fine.

[@waltertodd4281]

Cue, I really enjoy your videos. They are well done and informative. Keep up the excellent work! God Bless and keep riding!

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thank you! More to come!

[@caseker8613]

Hey man, keeping those feet up in a fall is very important! What you can do is a repeated stop-go-stop-go, complete stops without putting your feet down whatsoever. It takes a few times to stop trying to save it when you start to fall but not too bad

[@RidingandWrenching]

Good idea! I'll definitely add that to the practice routine. Thanks for sharing!

[@Chuck-Sam]

Hey Cue, thank you for always being so transparent ✊🏾✊🏾

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thanks! There is no shame in dropping it.....pick it up and keep riding!

[@Chuck-Sam]

Yes, I’ve been riding over 40 years and I’ve dropped every bike I’ve owned ✊🏾

[@jessieholt9238]

Ok, old man, ur getting too old to be falling, but practice makes perfect. u have come a long way bro

[@RidingandWrenching]

Yes sir. I grossly overestimated my abilities that day! Or maybe I overestimated those cones! either way, I went down. I'm just glad it wasn't worse. I could have spent Christmas Eve in the hospital

[@markmcintosh7095]

Tip overs hurt when you get older. Fun channel.

[@RidingandWrenching]

You got that right! I'm ok now....just waiting for some decent weather so I can get back out there

[@trik3boss]

I felt that in NY.

[@RidingandWrenching]

The fall felt around the world

[@kellyking2054]

Where do you normally practice? And how do you approach a business about practicing in their parking lot?

[@RidingandWrenching]

I normally practice in a middle school parking lot on the weekends. It's very rare that they have activities on the weekends, but if they do, I leave. Elementary schools are even better....but the middle school is closer to my house. I haven't asked and they haven't complained. Sometimes the local Sheriffs department will practice with me

[@curtiscollins2174]

Probably couldn't ride with me as no crashing in my group.

[@Kingjames313]

I’m interested in that helmet. What kind are you wearing? Great content

[@RidingandWrenching]

@@Kingjames313 it's a Badass Helmet. Some Harley dealers sell them. I purchased mine at Suburban Harley Davidson near Milwaukee Wi

[@JoJoCruisinOn2s]

No protective gear on. The fall would have not hurt as much.

[@RidingandWrenching]

Agreed. I will be wearing proper gear in future practice sessions.

[@Greenteam21]

Full face helmet

[@RidingandWrenching]

@@Greenteam21 I don't do slow speed practice with a full face, however I use a full face at all other times while riding

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

🏍️😮✌🏼

[@jaybeauvais4311]

Cue your getting too old to fall like that!

[@RidingandWrenching]

You got that right!

[@just_one_opinion]

Love your show!

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thank you!