U-turns on a hill and starting off on a hill.

In this video, I demonstrate starting from a stop on a hill and making u-turns on a hill using proper technique.
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[@gwynnromano5881]

A little over twenty years ago i bought your Ride Like a Pro video and as a returning rider it helped me a lot. As a subscriber watching your videos over the years, picking up tips along the way of what to do and what not to do, it all came together last fall. We were out in Utah and I had rented a Road Glide from Eagle Rider. I was following my brother in law who, lets just say I’ve seen better drivers, got lost leaving St. George. We left the gas station after filling up and he headed out of town. Or so I thought. We get down the road and he makes a U-turn. Level ground no problem. He heads back towards the gas station. He’s in an SUV with my wife and her sister so I’m thinking someone forgot something. We get to a stop light on a hill where he’s making a U-turn. I start thinking “what would Jerry do?” Foot on the rear brake to hold the bike; the light turns green, ease off the brake blipping the throttle, balancing the clutch head and shoulders turned as far left as they go and easy peasy I’m headed back the other way. Thank you. Your techniques absolutely work. Now if only i could get myself to practice more. 😄

[@adrianteo2421]

The best motorcycle and street glider instructor I have ever seen in KZbin. Easy to understand. Thanks Jerry.

[@danewilliams3677]

50 years riding in NW Ohio that is flat as can be, it was when I visited Atlanta and went for a ride in the country that I quickly learned about hills. Stopped on a down hill used the front break. On an uphill, hold the bike with the rear break.

[@jonathansmith283]

your HD has great colors. good video . ~ JDS/CT

[@rotorhead58d]

I have purchased two of your instructional videos and have watched most of your youtube videos and I can't tell you how many times using what I have learned from you has saved my butt! Thanks Jerry

[@robertdaley1194]

Indeed ,2 years back I was heading home from an overnight campsite, I came up to a very steep Stopsign (very busy ,blind bend/adverse camber )heading into traffic ,my bike was very heavily laden ,trying to keep revs up /clutch control ,a wee bit of roll back,but managed to get into traffic safely ,but was pretty anxious.

[@RobKramer-cq6lc]

Blipping the throttle,huge improvement,tanx jerry

[@frankjgornickjr3676]

I have to say you're all blue bike looks much better! I don't know if you got a new one or not I just happened to notice! Thanks for all the great videos 🙏

[@locoocho2415]

Thanks Jerry, you are right practice u-turns on a flat service first. I totally agree with this. Thanks for the 411 on up and downhill u-turns.

[@BrownMan59]

Love these videos, I practice slow speed maneuvers so much as a beginner and my confidence keeps growing.

[@RobertBucks-xh9tt]

I've been watching your videos for a while now and they've helped me alot. I think one of the biggest problems I have is I'm going too slow doing a U turn. I get around, but I don't lean as much as I should. I recently had fusion surgery on my neck so I don't have the range of motion for turning my head that I use to. I find shifting my weight on the seat helps. I don't remember seeing one of your videos on this, but a video might be useful to anyone who had similar surgery.

[@carver7689]

Well, I practiced your RLAP program a year or two ago - not that long ago - and I can do that stuff easily now, too. Thanks Jerry! Also, I have a pair of Flying Eyes I wear all the time with Px lenses and the magnetic clip-on sunglasses. I love 'em. IMHO, I prefer the non-polarized sunglass lenses for driving/riding. Especially for those of you with TFT or LCD gauges, polarized lenses can sometimes obscure the screen. You won't get that if you go with non-polarized lenses.

[@mikemulrooney4824]

Beautiful machine

[@jurgenniklaus4046]

Great video! Greeting from a 1800 Goldwing DCT Driver from Germany!

[@DavidKasan]

Thanks for the heads up on glasses. I am headed to Doc to get new scrip for glasses and wanted to get dark glasses that work with a helmet. Had thought about messaging you, and you beat me to it! With all those beautiful oak trees, the hills are quite shady too. Thanks for sharing all of your great wisdom!

[@heyitswesty]

I'm a big fan of using the rear brake when starting on hills. Another good video thanks Motorman!

[@ralphrotten6912]

Just like a vehicle on a hill....ah, some probably don't know about heel and toe driving. Keep the tips coming!

[@hogwildbowhunter]

Note the head and eyes, this stuff - the riding techniques work. The sun glasses are not required!

[@whatevermightwork]

I just took the MSF class and earned my M endorsement this spring, and the ~6-7 hours on bikes in the class was nowhere near enough to master the friction zone. Sure, I got real comfortable with it on one small bike in the class, but the moment I was on a road, using a much newer bike with a narrower friction zone, I had stress that resulted in five stalls between nine red lights and one stop sign. It took me about five evenings on five different bikes before I really felt proficient controlling a motorcycle. And I’m still not entirely comfortable with the combination of riding safely while looking and preparing for potential hazards. As a pilot, I know the 40-50 hours of flight time accrued before earning a private pilot certificate gives you just enough experience to be able to learn how to be a safe pilot through continuing experience. I think this applies to motorcyclists as well: we need a lot more than the basic MSF class before we’re really proficient, much less masters of any skill.

[@motorman857]

Yes! That's why I make the Ride Like a Pro Experience video. Available at ridelikeapro.com the best 20 bucks you'll ever spend. Once you get the video and put in a couple hours of practice, go to one of the 20 RLAP schools I have around the country.

[@osaze61]

Appreciate the ride. Today in Houston, TX stuck in street traffic, 102 degrees, exhaust hitting from every direction, cycles are meant to move not this....Ride-On, Ride-On!

[@kman-mi7su]

Florida U-turn, "Hey Jerry how do you do a U-turn around a gator in the middle of the street? 😂😂

[@motorman857]

Very carefully!

[@MartyGalbraith-ls8oc]

Good tips on hill proceedures.The HD hill assist on the newer bikes make starting on hills even easier

[@motorman857]

Yes, I have that on this bike but since most people don't have hill hold I didn't use it in this video just to show how it's done.

[@bgtruk]

Can you do a video about when you were first beginning to ride and mistakes and faults you had and learned from? Examples and demonstrations of such. Thank you.

[@motorman857]

I first learned to ride in 1974. There were only 8mm cameras at that time and I didn't have one.

[@56Spookdog]

Growing up in San Francisco this is second nature, google Balboa Reservoir scroll till you see the black and white photo with the police car ,that was our neighborhood playground riding the walls was fun.

[@davestark9916]

I have HILL ASSIST, works great

[@josephlahood4647]

Heading up to Lakes Region NH tomorrow Jerry. I know how to do it but doesn't hurt to refresh

[@FRJ1982]

First off beautiful bike, second thanks for reminding us of simple things that we just seem to forget. I've ridden my motorcycle on side streets, main streets, uphill, downhill, highways, flyways and sideways 😂 we all gotta get familiar with our bike and like you said some of us aren't coordinated....it's good to practice 👍

[@nhzxboi]

Younger folk are deft to manual transmissions in cars/trucks since they are so rare now. That fact makes the use of motorcycle traditional drivetrain a challenge. Tech stuff...hill holders and all are making it easier(I am pretty sure that is not a good thing). If you were born 50+ years ago, you'd have gotten the experience in the 4-wheeled contraptions and transfer that knowledge easily to a motorcycle, tractor, truck or whatever.

[@marioflores5985]

thats a beautiful bike

[@bikerbrinrac]

Some hills where I live are very steep and doing U-turns on big bikes are very difficult, as you can easily fall off half way round. You definitely need technique and no fear before doing it.

[@jameskerr8091]

Great video!

[@rickfry6031]

I use the rear brake because of Arthritis in my hands.

[@stephen6157]

👍🏾

[@DM-fs9zg]

I sure love that scooter Jerry. What happened to the half shell lol? I have very thin wire frame glasses and I still get a headache from full helmets.

[@motorman857]

I too have very thin wire fram glasses and still get a headache. That's why I got these Flyingeyes glasses. No more headaches and they slip right into the helmet.

[@Boeing767DriverAA]

Hey MM... I like that jacket can you provide a link? Or if you have a video of Motorcycle jackets good for Hot Wx climates... Thanks BTW Im scheduled for one of your classes with Gary here next month really looking forward to it just need a jacket for the hot weather.

[@motorman857]

It's from FIRSTGEAR, however, it's out of production.

[@eye4lies]

I also like to make u turns in small streets, i don’t want to go into the grass neither, she doesn’t like it, she likes the slow pace, but indeed, we need to watch out for the potholes😅

[@MCTeck]

Jerry, I have sometimes have an issue with my 2016 Triumph Tiger 800 taking off from start on a hill. Holding the brake on, gas,slip clutch, some times traction control kicks in. This stops bike from moving.I learned to release brake quickly! Triumph does not allow the operator to shut off traction control with ease . Requires scrolling thru menus on dash.

[@marcoreactionary]

Thank you, Motorman! Hey, have you by any chance gotten to watch the new movie, The Bikeriders?

[@motorman857]

No, haven't seen it.

[@omnivore2220]

Yeah Man, learn how to feather the clutch and the brake at the same time, which you also need for slow speed maneuvering, and you'll already have the skills for hills.

[@MissJenni_ISO]

Here's a question about a hill. I was in Northern California in the Redwood Forest. Riding my 2021 Electra Glide Standard. My husband and I were on a week long motorcycle trip, so our bikes were loaded with our tour packs and gear. It's a 2 lane road on US101. We are heading south. There is road construction and now our lane is closed, right at a banked curve that swoops to the left. We are first in line at the stop. Traffic behind us. Northbound has not been released yet (thank goodness). This curve is severely banked forcing my bike to lean left dramatically. Remember, I am stopped, and loaded down with gear. All of a sudden, the weight of my bike overcomes me and down I go. I fall in to the oncoming lane.... still no traffic... thank the Lord. Now my bike is upside down because of the bank. It took me, my husband and 3 construction workers to upright by bike. Here's my question, and maybe if you could get in to the Daytona Speedway, you could demo this because of the bank in their curves. How should you stop if you find yourself in this situation? How do you appropriately distribute your weight to not fall? Looking forward to hearing or seeing what you have to share about this. Thank you, and best hugs to Donna.

[@motorman857]

You lean your body and the bike to the high side.

[@marioflores5985]

just noticed the red white and blue theme

[@Dogatemyhomework927]

Jerry, how fast are you going in those U-turns on the hill?

[@motorman857]

About 8 or 10 mph.

[@mattmattes3913]

They have hills in Florida ?!?!🤪

[@jackwright9102]

Yessir 😊

[@REDMAN298]

I was stationed in florida for 3 months. Your driveway is a MOUNTAIN. bwahaha

[@thomasgriffin6204]

Hello motorman. I have a problem. I haven't road a 2wheeler in 4 years, the last thing I road was a triglide. It was repoed, went to bankruptcy, anyway my blushing bride went out and bought me a 2005 electric glide special. It is beautiful but , going down the hwy I do fairly well but can't seem to get my balance any suggestions well be greatly appreciated

[@motorman857]

Friction zone IE clutch/throttle a little pressure on the rear brake and turn your head and eyes and look only where you want to go. I have 1600 videos on this Ride Like a Pro channel. Watch them all.

[@michaelpulice6100]

What size are those handlebars that you have

[@motorman857]

I don't know. They come stock with Police E/Glides.

[@michaelpulice6100]

@motorman857 ok, thanks anyway, motorman

[@jimmyccee1083]

Rear brake all day

[@Orbsaladin]

Jerry, I gotta stop watching your videos or I'll end up with a Harley in my garage.

[@FLHXSE_HD]

Hi, Sir! I want to pull back more and think about buying an Electra’s handlebar for my SG 2017. How about this thought?

[@motorman857]

I'm not sure what you're asking.

[@FLHXSE_HD]

@@motorman857 I want to pull back my SG handlebar to the rider and am searching for bars, I found the Electra glide handlebar looked like more pull back to the rider and want to know whether it is true or not~

[@motorman857]

@@FLHXSE_HD The bars that come standard with the police Electra Glide will bring the bars closer to the rider with more pull back.

[@FLHXSE_HD]

@@motorman857 Thanks a lot. How about the HD Reach handlebar? Which one would be more pulled back to the rider?

[@beckythebarber]

Tell Donna hi!

[@motorman857]

Donna says hi!!

[@beckythebarber]

All the best to you two, Jerry.

[@MrEye4get]

Mastering the front and rear brakes is essential. A parking lot is too flat for training proper riding techniques.

[@motorman857]

So you believe you should practice leaning swerving and turning in a busy intersection or in heavy traffic?

[@pocketPliers]

Now do it on a VTX...

[@motorman857]

Bring your VTX over and I'll gladly scrape the boards right off of it. I had a VTX 1800 and I easily made 18ft turns on that bike.

[@pocketPliers]

​@@motorman857 I hardly ever scrape my floorboards. I had a twin VTX1300 that I scraped all the time. Makes no sense to me. 🤣

[@davidj4662]

Try it on gravel.

[@ZPDSurvival]

That's how I learned the first time. I laid her down easy and fast.

[@motorman857]

Only a doofuss leans their bike on gravel.

[@ZPDSurvival]

@@motorman857 When I was 16 learning to drive a car with permit and we would have a heavy snow. My dad would tell me to practice doing doughnuts in the local store parking lot at three in the morning. So practicing on some gravel makes sense because it is out there. In fact my motorcycle shop has gravel roads all around. So I practice all the time. Now Gravel on top of asphalt is a different situation. Turning onto a side street where gravel can collect could pose a serious issue. Peace. Stay safe.