Three Motorcycle riding techniques you must know...

In this class video, I'll show you the last and what most people consider, the most difficult exercise in the Ride Like a Pro course. It's called the Snowman. It is three circles which decrease in size as you go through it. To master this exercise, you need the most important techniques for low speed riding. Head and eyes, friction zone and a little pressure on the rear brake. Without these techniques, you are a motorcycle drop looking for a place to happen.
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[@garrysceppa7508]

I cant wait to take this class in my neck of the woods .I think every new rider should take this class in my opinion I know I will be ..

[@Mark-eu4di]

Jerry Im a seasoned rider, riding now for about 15 yrs. I started through schooling and watching 1000’s of your videos (as well as others) so this is a salute to you sir. I now ride a 1000 lb yamaha venture that you once test drove. I love it but she’s a beast. I would say though that everyone is different and everyone isn’t going to be as good as you, you’ve been doing this for years. I dont care how I look to other riders, I could care less. I do want to learn as much as possible to stay alive and live to see tomorrow thats all I care about. I never will care what others think and neither should you. TY

[@StormryderCB900f]

Ride like a pro is exactly what he says it is ... making you a much better and confident rider .. I was able to learn these skills I use daily by watching his very informative videos. Invest in your safety an the passenger you may carry by buying his videos

[@larrywilliams9368]

Just picked up my first cruiser ever and first bike in about a decade!! VTX 1300 and your videos on slow riding techniques has helped me tremendously. After 2 training sessions I'm able to do the slow cone weave at 12' and I can do u turns in 18' in both directions. I already had a good handle on the friction zone. Bought your DVD and watch it once a week. Every time I ride I take my backpack with measuring wheel and msf cones.

[@motorman857]

Great to hear!

[@sbollinger37]

Those drop guards are a great idea.

[@motorman857]

They are!

[@thedriver1970]

I agree

[@andreychuprin7365]

Yep just got some

[@mikedarcheable]

“You’re looking for love in all the wrong places” 😂

[@ta9471]

Jerry thanks for sharing the drop guards with us. We have 2 sets now and they have been awesome to have. They have allowed me and my husband to be able to have fun practicing the last 2 weeks like never before without worry and it has been so much fun.

[@karenshoucairmcgray4902]

Ugh! The snowman! All of you did excellent! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. I have been down, and have run out of this exercise numerous times. This exercise is a real pill. Thank you Jerry for another teaching video!

[@motorman857]

The snow man is 90% mental and 10% physical. Just tighten up the nut behind the handlebars using the special ''practice wrench'' and the exercise will become easy😉

[@garryeuler9173]

very proud of Donna....Wow she has come so far.....Way to go Donna.....

[@docdonna489]

Thanks so much Garry!!! Appreciate it! 👍😊

[@CraigCapital]

Great! Thanks for the link for drop guards.

[@lbarker8]

Thank you for all the great content. Because you provide so much valuable information for free on youtube I decided to purchase your DVD to support your content. Love it so far! Keep up the great work helping people stay safe.

[@motorman857]

Great to hear!

[@user-on2md7gk4b]

Jerry, just the sound of your voice makes us relax and focus on what is going on and what you are explaining; such a frustration to have to wait another 4 to 5 months to get the bike out and practice your great teaching even then we will have to wait another two month for the sand and salt dust to have been cleaned off the roads ; till then: keep us happy Jerry.

[@paulpugh2480]

Thanks Jerry. Keep those inspiring videos coming, and the perspective from the Drone shot really helps.

[@FilthyHeathenCustoms]

Your videos helped me a lot, I've only been riding 6 months. Watched the videos, learned and applied. Took my course last weekend at the Harley Academy and aced it and got my motorcycle endorsement. Very helpful practicing what you teach before going they teach it as well but what better way than to go in with some knowledge and riding skill

[@motorman857]

Great to hear!

[@FilthyHeathenCustoms]

@@motorman857 Thanks and stay rad 🤙

[@renostubbs8504]

You are an excellent teacher my brother

[@knowledgeisawesome416]

I was pretty much doing this as practice before I took my endorsement test(which was figure 8 & brake test). Found an empty road and practice circles and closed the circumference as I got more comfortable. Did it the same amount for each left & right turns. I still do it as a warm up before I go for a little ride.

[@skootles1]

Always great content from Jerry, Thanks from California!

[@JamieCosta]

Thank you for all you do and how you do it Jerry. Keep on keepin on 🤘🏻

[@justanotherviewer52]

Thanks Motorman. Great demo Donna !

[@docdonna489]

Thanks DED1939, appreciate it. 👍

[@motorman857]

My pleasure!

[@user-ui4yr3oc6f]

Jerry, I have a 2018 Harley Heritage with an engine guard. I looked at the Motorcycle drop guards as added insurance for my bike. I would order the heavy duty since I don't have any fairings. When I saw the price of $300, I was a little taken back. My engine guard is a steel tube able to withstand the force of 700 pounds if I were to lay the bike down. $300 for brackets is extremely steep. Therefore, I will pass and if I have to lay the bike down, so be it. I'll go ahead and replace the engine guard for the same price. Not a bad idea, but price is steep.

[@bruceyung70]

Dang, Johnny Lee said the same wise words you spoke about looking for love in every wrong places! :)

[@rayl8669]

Joe. I don't know if you have already, but maybe you should do a video about the Freewheelers and Trikes. I'm 69 years old and sold my Street Glide a while back, basically because I didn't know how to safely ride it. So I watched and watched your great videos and went to test drove a Softail, but still I was still taking the turns to sharp and felt out of control. Maybe because I am over 300lbs. So I finally swallowed my pride and bought a Tri Glide Ultra. Best thing I ever did. Found a great end of season deal. My girlfriend, who I didn't have back then, loves it also.

[@michelevolz7769]

Great, video!

[@danmoran5181]

Everytime I run into learning something from someone...I want to be a better rider, Life rider myself. .Someone has to be the teacher...but bikers....slower turns are more important the his approach Hate my comment? I'm sure you've helped many bikers, God Bless

[@rayyoung6614]

I took classes and passed but was skilled but couldn’t fail me cause never hit cone does take lot of practice no matter How good you are

[@tylercarder581]

Big fan of your channel! Can't wait to do this in person.

[@blaineguertin2857]

Hey Jerry,,,GoodJob...AS a retired Motor Cop from Calgary, AB. I was one of first in Canada to take the new instruction course that Harley D and Northwestern University developed back in the early 90's...this is soooo nice to see new operators of all ages taking your course....start getting them into a tight 360 HD's only need 18 feet, full lock up is 17...lol Thanx

[@humanentity2214]

She did such a fine job.

[@michaelfodor4268]

That is one clean machine!

[@AgirlAndherMOTO883]

Your videos are very helpful, thanks!

[@motorman857]

Glad you like them!

[@krisknudsen2483]

I meed to learn this.. I've ridden for a few years but you can always learn

[@melissaosborne3437]

I Love all your videos ..Thank you Motorman ..I thank you for showing all your videos these really help me Alot

[@motorman857]

Glad you like them!

[@blaineguertin2857]

For guard protector, garden hose works great on the drop bars...

[@lukepace8546]

I am constantly telling the people I ride with to speed up to around 8-10 mph when we're doing slow speed maneuvering, yet they seem to always slow down.

[@KatHamilton-o6p]

Nice video Motorman, hey Motorman have you ever seen a bike picked up by the handlebars only, if so, maybe you can demonstrate this technique sometime....thanks for all the tips, they are appreciated....

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Love the drop guards ! Excellent exercise !

[@fismynamecismylast2118]

Can’t wait to practice this on my own. Will bring the RTP (the one I can afford to drop) and hope to not drop it once.

[@nightout7083]

Fantastic video, thanks you!!

[@billyrae1903]

Do a video on drop the knee and what you think about it on a Harley-Davidson of course 🐅😎

[@krisknudsen2483]

Great video

[@14theroad1955]

Nice video Motorman, hey Motorman have you ever seen a bike picked up by the handlebars only, if so, maybe you can demonstrate this technique sometime....thanks for all the tips, they are appreciated....👍

[@motorman857]

Yes I've seen that technique. The problem is there's a good chance of bending the bars or causing them to slip in their mount. When that happens, you've stripped the bars and they will never tighten properly again.

[@erwinau3807]

Enjoy all your videos, very informative and useful information even to those who been riding awhile or just beginning. Would very much appreciate if you could do a video for tips on 2 UP , especially when making u turns and turns in general, hard to explain to the wifey how to lean in the turns lol, better if she hears it from a professional lol 🤙🤙🤙

[@motorman857]

here you go, kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqq7dn6OpcefsKs, kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3_CYaSOfpqqd9U, kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5y2pWWEpLJ5apY and my NEW Ride Like a Pro video and Surviving the Mean Streets 2 go over riding with a passenger, show how it's done, www.ridelikeapro.com

[@erwinau3807]

Thank you very much, is what I been trying to tell her during turns lol, but she likes to lean back on the sissy bar while riding lol, might need to take it off to force her to have to lean toward and break the habbit.

[@trentsampson294]

Awesome 💯😎😊

[@billmcdonald7463]

If you really want a challenge, try doing this on an FJR1300 with the YCCS (clutchless). You have to keep the revs up to 1100rpm so the gearbox stays engaged and ride the rear brake to control the speed. No clutch = no friction zone makes low-speed manoeuvring extremely hard.

[@motorman857]

Actually Bill, I have done it on an FJR1300 YCCS. I quickly found that starting in 3rd gear was the charm. In fact it was so easy, it was like cheating. A Wing DCT can't start off in anything but 1st gear and that 1st gear is very low and the throttle is very sensitive. The Wing is difficult at low speeds, That Yamaha is a no brainer.

[@billmcdonald7463]

@@motorman857 Great to know. I will definitely try this out. I've dropped the bike 3 times because of the bike disengaging gears. I missed not having a clutch to feather. Thanks, Jerry

[@tijuanero4154]

Moto man help me Iive in California want to take the class in Florida

[@alexanderdolotovsky1101]

Looks so simple, when you practice that daily isn't? ;)

[@raby760]

I installed a chrome engine guard from the dealership on my Fat Boy yesterday. I wouldn't mind ordering the other drop guards from the website for the side and/or rear of the bike, but apparently it's only for the touring Harleys or Indians.

[@motorman857]

It will fit on your front crash guards if they are one and a quarter inches. The primary guard will not fit though.

[@jayjohnson9881]

You are the man!

[@yurart]

We call this exercise "Eight" in Russia. It is not exactly the same. It looks similar to the last circle in your exercise combined with the same size circle together.

[@NEOSPORIN7777]

target affixing, my coworker just witnessed a rider lose control and bump a curb at 35+ (FAST I ASSUME) ejecting him from his bike and ending him sadly.

[@garrygiesbrecht4544]

Jerry! Have you ever thought of coming to Canada? Calgary , AB , July or August. Would love to bring your technic here.

[@motorman857]

Maybe one day!

[@bencampbell3250]

Nice maaatr

[@alexholland2485]

Great videos on learning how to ride however I have 1 question/request. What is the best way to cross railroads? I have to cross them in order to get to the gas station or in the city for that matter. I greatly appreciate your time and great videos.

[@motorman857]

Stand up on the pegs and go straight over them making sure your handlebars are pointed straight ahead.

[@alexholland2485]

@@motorman857 thank you so much! Keep up the great work

[@allenthomas914]

So while I'm doing a turn like this I don't look down I am a new rider and I'm struggling with even doing a simple u turn

[@renostubbs8504]

This requires a lot of practice

[@ronniorosco9778]

Any suggestions for those who don't have that many cones. I try to guess with parking lot stripes.

[@motorman857]

Go to Wallmart or amazon and buy some.

[@bigdaddysshop8180]

Buy tennis balls and cut them in half

[@damercyroomnurse8345]

I bought mine from the football section at Academy. Hurricane Laura took them but I’ll get more.

[@keithstarkey5584]

Say, how does the primary cover help when it's so far under the unit? It looks as if when the bike falls the unit will hit the ground. Thanks for the vid.

[@motorman857]

Go to motorcycledropguards.com and watch all the motorcycle drop videos.

[@keithstarkey5584]

@@motorman857 Will do. Thanks

[@ehall482]

You don’t tell us HOW to complete the exercise. What does”pressure on the rear break” mean? How do you do it?

[@tac23harry]

2:15 great song 'Lookin for Love - Johnny Lee'

[@alberthess6130]

I'm having issue with the hydraulic clutch keeping it in the friction zone. Different feeling than cable clutch.

[@alexanderdolotovsky1101]

Hi, boss. Sent you a letter through your site. May I expect what you will have a chance to draw your attention on it? Many thanks in advance for any answer

[@motorman857]

Soon.

[@grzegorzpalak6991]

This is great ! What is your schedule for 2021 Michigan City In ? I would like to sign up ? Thanx

[@dougcoffey5047]

Hello Jerry, Do you offer 3W BRC? Thank you for your time and consideration...//Doug

[@mjdailamy4550]

What's this friction zone you refer to? Where can I find an explanation/description of it? And what are those green cones for?

[@kristenjames4721]

Basically you hold the clutch in while giving it gas and slowly letting off the clutch to go, rather than how much gas you apply... and pulling clutch back in like a brake...if that makes sense

[@mrnonpc9885]

Hi, A setup question: Whats the purpose of the green cones? The riders don’t appear to use them for enter or exit points.

[@motorman857]

The green cone is where the rider needs to focus. As the rider gets a few feet from the green cone he needs to look for the next green cone.

[@RJ67.]

Thanks this helped me alot, wish I was closer to FLA. Know of any classes on Cape Cod?

[@shaundemers605]

Can you explain the friction zone to me please?

[@kjbigslim]

I feel like I can easily do 24ft with my road king.. But what can you do? I just want to know the tightest circle possible with your blue roadking :)

[@Thejavi62]

Hello.I relly likes these calasses and these videos,but I watch them from Spain and unfortunately I don`t know English.Can you subtitule then in spanish? .Anyway a greeting and thank you very much.

[@Daddy53751]

I’m a former road racer, and I wouldn’t feel like trying that on my bagger!

[@mdynova4809]

great video, Oh, on the drop guards, they don't make them for Indian, Only for Harley. I emailed the guy and he said nope.

[@motorman857]

They fit on all inch and a quarter bars.

[@mdynova4809]

@@motorman857 thanks Jerry, that's what I thought. So not sure why the guy said that. I'll be getting them for sure now. Thanks again, and thanks for making these videos, I enjoy watching and learning. Even at 60, I still learn something from you each time and work on putting them into my daily ride.

[@atomicbreathllo764]

I just discovered your videos. I’m sure you explain this a thousand times but you talk a lot about the rear brakes, do hold the motor RPM at a steady speed with the throttle and control the bike speed with the brake?

[@motorman857]

No. You control the bikes speed with the clutch and throttle. The rear brake is just a little helper until you get good at using the clutch and throttle.

[@triarii_00]

do people take this course on dual sports? or is it mostly heavy cruisers?

[@motorman857]

I have over 1200 video's on my ride Like a Pro youtube channel. Many with dual sports. If the bike has one wheel in the front and one wheel in the back, these techniques will work.

[@ham7357]

“Cutting it short” doesn’t really seem like a bad thing to me. Doesn’t it just mean your capable of making an even smaller u turn?

[@motorman857]

It could, or it could mean you screwed up and on the next time around, you'll run out of room and knock over cones.

[@usscott]

Does anyone come across this in traffic?

[@jasonluchtel7974]

Do you do the box? It's a drive into the cones which represents a box do like a figure 8 and throttle it out.

[@motorman857]

Like this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3yTnZ6ifcihjac

[@Onewholovesrock]

I’d love to take this guys class. But I’m not interested in dropping my bike.

[@motorman857]

Well then. You'd have to pay attention and follow directions. If you can do those 2 things, you won't drop your bike. If you're a timid rider with a high fear level, this isn't the class for you.

[@Onewholovesrock]

@@motorman857 definitely not timid. Grew up racing motocross on both MX bikes and ATV’s. I’m glad I ran across this channel. I’m learning that I actually do a lot of things right. Kinda reassuring. But I’m always looking to improve. For safety reasons and I generally like to learn as much as possible. Thanks for responding! Enjoying your content!

[@tommac8556]

Keep your sight where you want to go. No need to mock the guy that dropped his Beemer.

[@speedkiller3026]

1:53 this guy removed the padding out of the helmet rendering it completly useless :)

[@speedkiller3026]

i actually have that helmet... also why does he has sunglasses on when the helmet has a sun visor built in?

[@datruth9019]

I so wish you can train me brother

[@eazizisaid]

Jerry help me here please, you say you shouldn't look down or you go down. The cones are on the ground! I should look at the direction or the cones ? Thanks

[@motorman857]

Yes the cones are on the ground. But you should be looking at the cones far ahead of you. Not the cone on the ground in front of your tire.

[@aldrusso2817]

I like your video - thanks for them. Question I have is how would these exercises change if you have a DCT transmission (e.g. Honda Goldwing)? Since there is no manual control of the clutch how do you maintain control in the snowman?

[@motorman857]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHrciYGpeJKLhpI

[@ImpactInquirer23]

What training training this?

[@motorman857]

www.ridelikeapro.com

[@RILLAMAN84]

Humm, they didn’t make us do that in my class🤔

[@Luminosity94]

Do you give gas upon turning on those circles or you just feather the clutch? Thanks for the videos Sir. Learned quite a lot

[@motorman857]

You use clutch and throttle. Revs should be about 1800 and constant while slipping the clutch.

[@whiskeygrimm]

Any plans to do a class like this in Polk County Florida? I would love to take your class.

[@motorman857]

I'm in Port Richey a short ride from Polk county.

[@thatguyjaykay]

1:54 is this guy's helmet five sizes too big for him? Holy shit that looks dangerous.

[@Ed-ip2sg]

At this point I’d be happy to make it in the 10th try. ;(

[@4244john]

I love watching these but all these ads just ruins my already shitty attention span

[@leonbrenner236]

Gee, I did all that on my bicycle when I was 6 years old. LMAO.

[@user-zf4qs2jy3n]

these are not the bikes to be starting on. Buy a used 1,000cc or less standard naked motorcycle with elcheapo bags for cushions, then sell it for what ever you get for it when you've learned to ride. Then buy a nice bike.

[@markussrenes8745]

why the fuck do they use so big bikes?

[@patbuchanan1152]

You dropped your bike over running over a cone

[@dseesa4947]

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[@markiek3530]

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[@BikerChris1965]

why old men buy bikes they can not handle ???

[@motorman857]

The same reason young people buy bikes they can't handle.

[@georan4323]

Jerry, I have a 2018 Harley Heritage with an engine guard. I looked at the Motorcycle drop guards as added insurance for my bike. I would order the heavy duty since I don't have any fairings. When I saw the price of $300, I was a little taken back. My engine guard is a steel tube able to withstand the force of 700 pounds if I were to lay the bike down. $300 for brackets is extremely steep. Therefore, I will pass and if I have to lay the bike down, so be it. I'll go ahead and replace the engine guard for the same price. Not a bad idea, but price is steep.

[@charlesbailey8527]

Great video