This is the easy way to get over your fear of leaning your motorcycle!

[@jimmeyer9075]

All the years I have had a bike , I practice on empty parking lots. A friend aproched me today telling me about your u tube channel. He wants to join me when I practice. Your making a difference. Thanks.

[@theoldleafybeard]

*you're 😁

[@olenilsen4660]

That´s awesome - keep learning! I want to give you a tip to watch DanDanTheFireman as well if you want to learn more. He is a lot about first aid, but also tons of tips about avoiding accidents. Please give it a go.

[@danthechippie4439]

Who is giving a thumbs down to this brilliant FREE advice

[@jayt1077]

People who don't appreciate free advice I suppose. I can't understand it myself.

[@generic-screen-name]

The 16 people that are shit because they didn't take the advice.

[@sroberds640]

Its because he not talking baby talk lol. I have done the advanced class and its hard to teach an action like this in words and these guys do a really great job. During a class you have a very short amount of time to teach people these skills and its frustrating, that is the sound in his voice the frustration of teaching by people not paying attention in class, just like high school lol.

[@Ripper0Youh]

Ones who fear leaning maybe

[@Johan-vk5yd]

Robots?

[@rugfixr]

Jerry's 7 rules to lean by: 1. Always look ahead to where you're going, not where you are 2. The bike leans under you. You don't lean 3. Go about 8 mph & never under 5 mph 4. Keep Throttle and clutch in the friction zone 5. Little pressure on the rear brake 6. Keep head and eyes turned the ENTIRE time looking through the turn 7. Do this in both directions

[@jerrydaydc2804]

... and repeat!

[@krosypt1]

leaning your bike not your body results in more lean angle on the bike and less traction, on a bigger bike your gonna start scraping pegs, on low speeds its fine as it makes it easier to "flick " the bike but with anything more then 10 mph your gonna get into bad habits which will limit your overall turning ability

[@garychandler4296]

@@krosypt1 Such as what? I run my courses police rodeo style if I'm feeling my MOJO, and it's a lot faster than that on the straights. My softail has 2" over forks (and tins) and I make 18' turns. I think you only limit yourself, and I've taught this course a bunch of times especially to riding groups.

[@geraldfrieberg7921]

ALL common sense. Many experienced riders already do this intuitively.

[@no1aussiepaul]

@@garychandler4296 I think he mis-understood the lesson. As in he thinks high speed turns you should not be upright more than the bike. But that is not the lesson being taught here. This is learn to turn your bike at low speeds before you attempt high speed turns.

[@SoloPilot6]

"What have we learned from those mishaps we just watched?" We learned why they make those bar guards! And we learned that the world doesn't end if you dump your motor -- it means that you're trying to develop the skills, rather than chickening out or duck-walking, so it's worth keeping at it. I laugh at guys who duck-walk from one curb to another, but never at the guy who dumps because he's still learning.

[@unwaveringflame2482]

I think the head mounted cam goes a long way in helping people understand what you mean when you say to look ahead at where you want to go. Also, I love that you mentioned that you lean the bike at low speeds, but keep yourself upright. A lot of people fear leaning the bike because they fear moving around on it. You have to be comfortable with shifting your weight around and really commanding your bike at low speeds.

[@kidlatazul]

3:04 "The bike leans under me I don't lean with the bike at low speeds." I found maneuvering my Honda VFR800 at low speeds challenging the first two years I owned it. Then almost by accident I discovered that if I kept my upper body vertical and leaned the bike underneath me, just as you say, it suddenly was possible to handle much more easily. By thinking of keeping my upper body vertical while the bike leans my weight automatically moves to the opposite side and balances the bike. Knowing this came in handy last year when I rode to the top of Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. There are several hairpin turns at a very steep grade--I'd estimate at least 20%--on the way to the top, and they have to be taken slowly. There's no way I could have made it up there, and back down, without this skill. Excellent advice.

[@trailruntim]

Instead of using expensive cones, I took advice from Motojitsu and bought a bag of tennis balls. Then cut the tennis balls in half. Since they're already yellow, I'll spray paint a few orange to differentiate just like the green cones. You can easily ride over to a parking lot with a bag full of tennis ball halves and do these drills.

[@westcoast3595]

Jerry had a video about doing that years ago. Whatever works

[@trailruntim]

@@westcoast3595 awesome! It really is a simple economical method to setup these skills to practice.

[@4711Express]

For the price of tennis balls you can buy the flat flexible cones (markers) from Amazon or eBay like 50 pieces in different colors for approx 10 dollars. These are easier for transportation because flat cone shaped not taking too much space.

[@michaelcerreto8645]

I did that with the tennis ball, and with fluorescent yellow wiffle balls. Then I got some small cones, 6", and found I was cutting the corners and not leaning (swingin & swayin) enough and hitting the cones with my foot boards. So I like the cones better.

[@vickisproat2141]

@@michaelcerreto8645 Where did you find the 6" cones? Are orange and green available? Thanks.

[@renevanderkraats224]

Love the pinging sound of the bike cooling down in the background :)

[@eldnah2]

I have an ebike and your advice is just as applicable for me. It feels different when you adjust your focus forward. I broke my arm once and am determined not to do it again.

[@thomaswoolford8887]

Leaning the bike is part of the fun for me. I recently got my knee down for the first time on a track, it felt great. this is a great way for new riders to gain that cofnidence!

[@jeffdurocher8669]

Three keys I've never heard before... 5 mph rule, the mc was meant to lean in a tight turn and the rider is not meant to lean in the turn. One of best instruction videos I've ever seen. Thank you

[@jamesmegill]

Got the book. I suck. But. Get better every day.

[@roypoulos1378]

Better call Saul

[@dpeteual]

I am 80 years old have have been riding continuously for 65 years I have never had an accident. I have learned a lot from you videos.

[@rolyf100]

Hey Dave, more power to ya! I’m 72 and just got back in the saddle after 50 years without! Having a ball. I get up at 5 every morning to go out to practice all the low speed techniques in a nearby parking lot. Learning so much from Jerry.

[@u.s.citizen9933]

I inherited a Harley, and have ridden bicycles and dirt bikes but never a street bike. I have a fear of it, but there's also a little bit of a call to it as well. Dirt bike riders aren't typically still riding in their 70s and 80s, but its not unheard of for street bikes. Hearing you guys going strong into your older ages while I'm still scared as a youngyun gives me hope. Any advice?

[@mrh0wler353]

At slow speed rely on the rear brake more than the front until you have front brake action perfect. It's a lot of weight to try to catch from falling.

[@RogueWench]

I just traded my Heritage in for a Road Glide. I order the motorcycle guards and the saddlebag guards in preparation for the class at the Louisville franchise next month. A little nervous but looking forward to it.

[@jerrybrown66]

How did it go?

[@sainzgarcia25]

First time riding my Honda Ruckus and did what you told me. 100% worked. Thank you so much, Sir.

[@woolybully35us]

great videos i ordered your ride like a pro video . watched it the day i got it. the wife has been riding for 15 years an still has trouble at times. she is afraid of dropping it and hurting something. i asked her what are you worried about, i will go out and push it over. it's not going to hurt it i put drop guards on it a year ago . she keeps forgetting that. thanks for the videos keep up the good work👍

[@rolynbiyou6482]

These techniques work...got first bike 5 weeks ago 06 street glide ..now I can scrape floorboards 5 mph....lean. that bike

[@TumshieHeed]

Top job. Great advice and no condescending attitude.

[@motorman857]

Thanks.

[@kazimirjinkins1516]

I was practicing this concept last Sunday.

[@dinf1110]

God bless, your saving lives. I can't thank you enough. Keep up the good work . I hope to see you one of these days , I'm in the NE

[@BasicShapes]

I'm learning the key to very low speed maneuvers is to add about 5% throttle, feather that clutch, keep your foot somewhat lightly on the rear brake. If the bike starts to lean over too far, ease off the clutch and maybe ease off the rear brake a bit too, and the bike stands right back up. Anytime the bike is getting power, it wants to stand up. So when you lean it over going 5mph or slower, ALWAYS give the bike at least a bit of power, or it's just gonna fall like we see here in the video. Slow speed turns + pull in clutch and brakes = automatic bike dump. Every time

[@joeeschmann1579]

Jerry, Great videos! I'm a former Motor Officer but after an injury 11 years ago stopped riding. Well, i'm riding again , purchased a Honda VTX 1300 and loving it all over again. BUT, .....but I realized I needed some reminders and some refresher videos from you have done the trick. After a couple weeks in a parking lot I feel like my skills are coming back quickly. Turn the head! Thanks again!

[@xtinmanx]

Loved my 1300. Great bike needs very little to be fun

[@alwalters3615]

Great info on low speed maneuvers 👍

[@GUE5TPA55]

this is by far the best video and explanation that I have seen from you yet thanks so much for making this available

[@scottmckenna9164]

I'm a newbie. I watch channel after channel. Your descriptions and explainations were very clear about how to turn. You gave my confidence a boost. I understand what I am supposed to do on their parking lot. Thank you.

[@ltrainjenkins9272]

agree 100

[@bradrupp5510]

I am watching as much as possible. I have a couple small bikes. Bought a larger bike. Am having the issues with turns and starting from a stop. Wow. did not know all this. Learning a lot from Jerry. Need to work with my smaller bikes. then go to the big one.

[@hramsay8756]

My neighbors are probably wondering why I ride and ride and ride in circles in my back and front yards! I practice U-Turns in an empty parking lot also, starting with four parking spaces, then three, then two, then reverse direction two, then three, then four. Great video!

[@ThePNWRiderWA]

Years ago when I started riding again I bought your DVD and did the drills on a bicycle as I didn’t have a motorcycle yet. I believe it made the class easier to pass as I did very well.

[@jerrydaydc2804]

That's me! Haven't ridden in 40 years. Practicing all of the maneuvers on my mountain bike at the High School parking lot before my Harley Riding Academy course next month and my Harley purchase later this year.

[@ThePNWRiderWA]

@@jerrydaydc2804 I am sure you will kill it. It really helped me a lot

[@yettielusive3370]

Thank you Sir! I’m on my way to the parking lot to practice.

[@oscartravis5740]

Thank you so much for all your videos. I've been out practising loads from the tips I've picked up and already notice an improvement in my skills and confidence, keep 'em coming 🙂

[@hunterp5252]

Great practice here

[@biondanishgenomeinstitute8193]

Us with the dry-clutches are doing it too .. got a fresh one this year.

[@l.rod2827]

I've been riding for years (self taught). luckily for the most part I've already ridden responsibly. One of my biggest issues is "U turns" I could never do them as I never practiced them. I was the guy doing the duck walk. After watching this video I'm going out with some other rider friends and we're all going to practice. Never too late to learn. Thank you

[@TheLouisianan]

How are the U turns now? I took MSF 2 weeks ago and failed on the box by 1 point so I got a permit and bought a bike this weekend. Plan to use Jerry's cues and realized I put my foot down twice because I was going 4-5mph on the turn.

[@kingfisherphil]

Great stuff and the videos are well worth the money, cheaper than parts and paint, and skin!

[@charger19691]

I can’t ride year round, so in the spring I go to a parking lot (after I got my bike ready to go with a fresh oil change, tire pressures, and check over) with my bike and “knock the cobwebs off” by doing figure 8’s and getting back into the groove of riding again. Trust me, it’s a good idea.

[@theosone]

Those skid marks calligraphy looks amazing!

[@brentlywhitson6791]

Fantastic instruction ! Great video production I have a sport bike & a cruiser, my favorite thing is these circles, figure eights etc. What a thrill ! Thank you Motorcycle man . . . .

[@vinniec5286]

Liked and subscribed! I haven't ridden in 15 years (and only rode a little when I did) but I think I will start again this summer. Your instruction, advice and experience is invaluable! Thank you.

[@my2wheels]

You said the key ingredients, Lean the bike underneath yourself.👍🏍👍

[@thomashale2201]

I've been going too slow when practicing U-turns or circles. I need to watch my speed next time I practice and make sure I'm going at least 5 mph if not more when practicing and making a conscious effort to lean the bike. Thanks for all you do!

[@ronlynch7744]

Awesome advice to all riders here! 😎👍🇨🇦

[@sroberds640]

I had to do this with my Softail CVO Deluxe which is much lower to the ground. I always tell my friends that are new to riding and on touring bikes, If I can do it you can do it, my bike can't lean as far so no matter how fast or how far I lean your bike can go faster and lean further.

[@s.j.j.2509]

FANTASTIC!!!!!PRACTICE PRACTICE AND PRACTICE IS BEST MESSAGE FROM THIS VIDEO. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP

[@matthewkirkland2504]

Awesome video sir, you never stop learning. What I find really sucks is that here in the UK, you don't get any of this. I hope one day they will, not holding my breath though. Stay and ride safe sir

[@lamarbyrd8046]

How do you get over the fear of being on a bike .

[@garyedwards8142]

First class tuition 👍🇬🇧

[@braddahryan]

The wife and I decided we want to start riding motorcycles. Your videos are awesome. Gonna sign up for classes here in Idaho. Mahalo for your knowledge. Aloha

[@tomassoyweyvon4902]

Honestly, I don't know how I would have done it with out Jerry, Thanks Bud!...always keeping the shinny side up!

[@motorman857]

Glad to help.

[@HistoryWarCinema]

Great clip. I am glad excercises like this are required for your license here in The Netherlands. Whole bunch of stuff like this to practice , followed by an exam before you are even allowed on the road for lessons.

[@27Zangle]

Never thought about people having a fear of leaning, it just always came naturally to me whether on a bicycle or on a dirt bike. I suppose that could be a little different with a heavier larger machine I am not used to riding.

[@popesfoodmedicine]

It was for me. Went from a honda cr 500 to a HD sporster xl1200l and the world of difference was crazy.

[@amnforge]

Gosh this is so difficult but practice, practice, practice!

[@shoelesstrucker4414]

For those who didn't pay attention, at 3:51 in the video you can hear Jerry dragging the floor boards on the ground...at 10 miles per hour!! That's insane! Kudos to you sir!

[@danielhilley4818]

I finally put everything together today. Dipping and diving, power, friction and rear brake. Man I was stoked! I hopped and hollered around the ToysRUs parking lot! Lol

[@motorman857]

Nice work!

[@danielhilley4818]

@@motorman857 I was sharp as a razor the other day. Today I'm dull like a thumbnail. I don't have consistency! I'll keep putting in the hours.

[@rugershooter5268]

Yesterday, at insurance drive up window(yes insurance drive up window), the employee was off getting information for me, a car pulled up behind me.....what I did was turn full right, lean right just a wee bit, start easing out the clutch, I did a nice tight circle pulling in behind the car as it moved up to the window I got the information and from other companies, wrote the check and went back to that agent, waiting for proof of insurance, same thing happened, I did the same thing just a little faster If not for your videos, that's twice I would have thought I couldn't do it

[@Jamesd1861]

Great info you’re giving us I must make time for one of your classes 👍👍

[@johnwerner7194]

I always enjoy your videos would like to take a ride out and watch your class some Sunday morning

[@kirbylapierre4231]

After a number of years off the saddle,I'm thinkin on returning to it with a harley street rod 750,something a little smaller. About to see how rusty I am.

[@jshkohler]

Jerry, ever since I've watched your videos its really helped me to get over my fear of leaning. Me and my 2006 Heritage thanks you.

[@leveneziadvm]

Some great tips and sage advice

[@davidmorgan8612]

Great video

[@jamescruz7460]

Awesome thank you, Motorman, just what I needed

[@videobiker9131]

Thank you.

[@reprografiasaboia5509]

Howdy Jerry excellent videos. Very bad that here in Portugal is no instructor like you. Your Vids are really helping me to handle my hahahha CB500. Bike has nothing to do with Harleys or the other big bikes but the tecnics are the same. Thank you.

[@freddymuniz514]

As always good stuff Jerry. Relocating to the sunshine state soon & looking forward to meeting you and camera girl for a class. 😎👍🏼

[@robertbarney6193]

I really appreciate your videos thanks so much

[@davidshettlesworth1442]

Such an important video. Well done, taught me a lot. ALL people should ride motorcycles should have to be able to pass your tests! Thanks for this educational video.

[@waynecribb4922]

Excellent video and advice.

[@swaewithme]

The exhaust pop 👍🏽

[@robthebank9453]

Jerry, your videos have helped me greatly!!! Im a new subscriber, and a new rider at 48 years young in Ontario Canada!! I live in a rural area, and your techniques have helped me learn to ride. Stay safe down there in Florida friend!!

[@michaelroach1119]

My son in law was a Motor, and leaned his ST1300 over so far while turning left, it caught the bell of the siren and spun it around. The bike will lean people.

[@karenshoucairmcgray4902]

Thanks for the mph tip Jerry! I will check it out.

[@Hoglife]

This what I have to learn is look through the curve!!! Thanks for the tips Jerry

[@michaelskinner896]

Thank you! Great slow-speed skill practicing.

[@motorman857]

You're welcome!

[@theresaharvey2424]

Thank you for this! If we ever get warmer weather I’ll be out practicing for the summer!!

[@talkingrock7011]

Thank you good one MM

[@alexanderdolotovsky1101]

Great job, boss👍use that method reducing restoration after winter stay from weeks to hours

[@richarddavenport31]

Lots of help. You opened up my mind. Make\s a lot of sense

[@kickingagainstthepricks4059]

👍👍 Calm Voice. Clear Advice. Great Teacher. Thank you.

[@stanleyadamcio6980]

I must say motor man your awesome

[@omiddanish1295]

Thank you

[@justanotherviewer52]

Thanks Motorman. The essential basics.

[@joeyredmon]

Great job Jerry

[@bikerbrinrac]

Yeah the figure 8 at 30 foot to start with is good, as most bikers should be fine with that to get the hang of it.

[@Ripper0Youh]

Lovely. I think these advise can apply to other things in life in general. Thanks

[@travismongo27]

watched all your videos love all of them taking my class in september all these tips are a very big help so im able to be prepared

[@williamcolbert996]

I attended the Basic Motorcycle Safety course in April which trained me on a Honda 250. After completing the course, I messed around and bought a Suzuki Boulevard C90! BIG difference! I'm terrified of the thing and have difficulty turning. It goes where it wants to go and I just hold on and hope it doesn't feel like throwing me!

[@motorman857]

Go to ridelikeapro.com and get the Ride Like a Pro Experience video PLEASE. Before you get yourself killed.

[@lee-jt5zm]

Awesome video 👍👍👍

[@motorman857]

Thank you 👍

[@Verwendungszweck0815]

i am pretty sure he is the bob ross of motorcycle instructors. if i see the videos i want to buy a harley, fly to america and drive in your course haha. nice and educational videos. keep it up!

[@motorman857]

Wow, thanks.

[@raymondgarafano8604]

Hello Jerry, bot ur vidz and book awhile ago, great info! I still go to a pkg lot at times and do the lo-speed stuff also going 50 to 10 an swerving, kwik-stops U-turnz Thanx for doin' what u do helping others ride safer.

[@deauvilledad07]

Super video Jerry. Well done 🤓 stay safe 💙

[@motorman857]

Thank you, I will

[@stevehinch2694]

Thanks Jerry. Yes I missed that video where you discuss counter balancing 😀

[@stevemotl1177]

Thanks for for all the great videos. I have been practicing but definitely need more

[@simonjones1108]

Thanks for all the training videos they really make a difference i live in Sweden wish i lived in Florida keep up the great work.

[@7viewerlogic670]

Great info!

[@sqlb3rn]

great advice, I've been going super slow keeping the bike up straight, having to dab my foot. I'm goin riding today.

[@mpower6004]

Excellent advices, great down to earth presentation .

[@locoocho2415]

Thanks for the advice Jerry, great video.

[@motorman857]

Glad to help

[@Holysmokingcrazy]

I think it would be helpful for more visual learners if you could somehow show a cam on your hands to show exactly what you are doing. You make great videos and your information is helpful to a new rider such as myself. I learn more visually hence my comment. Thanks Jerry for the informative videos.

[@dcpugh]

"that's gravity, folks" ... about sums it up.

[@rockleizhang4354]

Thank you for your shared 👍Mr motorman

[@danvesa1182]

Great video, riding a naturally clumsy bike V2K, i need this help!