I find myself coming back to watch these videos. What I like about this channel is no fluff, no preaching, just a breakdown of what you need to do and how to do it. I have very little riding experience as I didn’t get my license until late October and had a dead bike issue before winter set in. Now that spring is approaching, I’m looking forward to spending a whole lot of free time riding and practicing. Safe riding all.
Thank you so much for being a part of the channel I don't take that lightly. Also thank you for taking the time to watch and for sharing your comments. Keep me posted on your progress.
Thank you from this brand new rider. I have not been out of the parking lot yet, I take my MSF course in two weeks (super excited) and have been practicing every chance I get. I tried turning left from a stop for the first time yesterday and it was a struggle. I dropped my bike yesterday because I dumped the clutch. I learned a good lesson to stop practicing when I first notice fatigued set in. I had just told myself I was going to give it a couple more tries and then stop for the day. Looking back, I was pretty tired from a long week at work and a lot of intense practice in the friction zone. Next time I’ll listen to my body more and not overdo it. I did learn that I am able to successfully pick up my bike from a drop though. My husband wanted to do it for me, but I made him let me do it and I did so that was a win. Sometimes it feels like I will never get out of the parking lot but I’m determined to practice to improve my skills and confidence.
You make an excellent point that I stress. Once fatigue sets in call it a day. Great job picking up your bike. That should have given you a great deal of confidence. Keep up the hard work it will pay off.
I have to say I've learned a lot about not just riding a motorcycle but operating a motorcycle with all your videos. Thanks, Paul, for all the useful videos.
Earlier today, I was having so much trouble taking off on turns from a stop. Watching this made me realize that I was doing things wrong: had both feet down, wasn't leaning the bike in the direction I was going, and wasn't looking so far down the way the direction I wanted to go. Tomorrow when I hop on, I'll be better equipped to perform those maneuvers!
I would like to say thank you for all your well explained in depth videos!!! I failed my course last weekend, started watching your videos & passed this weekend
I never thought of putting out my leg to the side I'm turning into. That's so clever. I'm used to having my foot on the rear brake. You learn something everyday. Great Video mate. 👍
Great lesson, as always, thank you.... also for your service. I recently got back in the game. Bikes are different now... gotta love technology Having motorcycle cops share their training.... makes everyone safer. I lift my hat to you brother. YOU GUYS ARE AN ELITE CLUB !!
I was having this exact problem and the "foot down" towards turn directions makes so much sense. Love the demonstration. Very helpful straight forward advice. Thank you!
This is where driving on the left side of the road is a big advantage. Left turns are our tight turns so we don’t lose that speed control of the rear brake where it really counts. Right turns are naturally larger radius so no need to change feet, but a good skill to practice in the event that it is required. Thanks for your videos, they are well planned and put together.
Beautifully explained and you executed it so well; love the tips, all makes sense, I'll try these tips on my next practice session which is daily. My problem is that it takes more stones than I have not to peak at the barrier to assure I'm not about to hit it. Realize this makes no sense, but I'm working to overcome it. Thank you Paul!
Very helpful... Ah ha moment came mentioning how in a turn, the handlebars want to straighten up.. you are so right.. my first week riding I went wide on a right turn for that very reason and ended up dropping the bike. Thanks for making these videos.
I dropped my brand new bike yesterday as I stopped to park! Am back in the game after 20years, and blamed the previous bike for being too tall as I dropped it 3 times ( always at 2 miles per hour or stationary)! Have studied your videos all last night. Thank you so much!!! Still very nervous, but going good on the friction zone and will get into a car park to practice loads! Thanks again 😊really appreciate it
Thank You I really appreciate it. I am blessed to be in the position I am in and I am just trying to give back and help fellow riders. I see you are doing the same. Let me know if you ever need anything.
That is new information to me about left and right foot placement. Some instructors have different methods. I like your method. It makes good sense to me. Thank you. I have subscribed.
Very nicely done. This is something I do practice and have listened to many instructors on how to do it properly. You brought up some subtleties that I don't remember hearing before which helped me nail this more consistently. Thanks for all you do.
It’s often said, there is more than one way to do things. I practice what Robert Simmons coaches. As soon as the motorcycle moves, both feet on the boards and with this type of turn, I’m straight up with no lean. Key being head and eyes, friction zone and handle bar turn. Boom
I find it interesting the dichotomy between your instruction on right hand turns as another motor officer teaching low speed maneuvers says to always keep your right foot on the brake. I think I like your method better.
The way northwestern instructs it is to cover your rear brake on the right turns but I find easier the way I show in this video. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
I am a female nooby rider, and feel fearful about U turns and those sharp turns from a stop position. I was wondering why i was fearful of turning a certain way, and you taught me that i need to use the appropriate footing depending on which turn i take!!! so practical. I love how you explain it too!!! so strong and confident. Wish i could learn from you face to face. I live in Japan, and believe me, the roads here are VERY NARROW so this teaching will help me a lot!
Honestly, your videos are great. They are more instructive and clear than the vast majority out there. Thank you. Question, for a right turn on a hill, would you keep your right foot on the foot brake? Thanks again. 😊
Had a couple mishaps today because I did some of the things in your video, i.e. releasing clutch too fast and not leaning my bike. I will definitely be referring back to this as I continue practicing. Thanks!
Thanks for the pointers. I defiantly need to practice more to build confidence. I now know to put foot down in the direction going; I was doing opposite. lol. Informing myself and practicing is key, thanks!!!!
Excellent instructional video. Watched the video last week while traveling; back home today and tried the techniques in parking lot. Forget a couple key points and messed up. Watched the video again; now I can see the exact items to correct.
I ALWAYS cover the rear brake when under 20mph and when stopped. I just recently discovered that many of the motorcycle officers use the ''head and eyes'' technique when turning at slow speed. Being a scientist, I needed to know the physics of why this worked. MC officers typically have larger upper body mass that isn't as obvious to them as to what is going on. They actually are ''counter-leaning" when they do that. This automatically puts the bike in an automatic lean to the direction. So, I tested that: I put my butt on the opposite side of the seat I need to turn. Sure enough, gone is the fear of falling and I successfully perform full lock turns every time! Yes, of course I turn my head and eyes... but now that I know what the physics is, I am better able to apply, as in a procedure, the technique.
Amplifying statement: when MC officers turn head and eyes (to the right), they are naturally pushing their right arm even further down. During the execution, the motorcycle officers upper body mass slightly goes to the left, while the bike will balance out by slightly tilting to the right. (Everything is opposite for turning left from the stopped position) Now, the typical motorcycle officer has very little fat and much more muscle density and mass in their upper body. This means that they can afford to actually move less than us skinny people, and they can achieve a larger shift of motorcycle weight for the little shift that they execute with their body. If one performs a vector analysis while watching these motorcycle officers in slow motion video; it becomes very clear what is actually happening. This knowledge allows ME to keep my rear brake covered from either left or right starts from a stop.
Hi from Canada Paul. I'm an ex motor officer and recently treated myself to a Street Glide after having been off a bike for over fifteen years. It's definitely an eye opener how quickly skills deteriorate after being away from riding for a while. Thanks for the time and effort you put into your videos. I'm getting so much out of them now that I'm back on the bike. My new career brings me to Texas often, and I'll definitely see you at one of your courses when my schedule allows. Cheers!
Great presentation and demo. You are the first person to mention keeping one foot on the board to start your turn. I tried this and didn't do well at first. But it makes so much sense. Once your foot is down the bike will naturally lean in the direction you want to turn. Thanks so much for your help on the touchy situation. I know with practice I'll master this technique.
Thank you for this! I am a new rider and have watched lots of videos to support my practicing. I learned two things in this video that I had not learned yet: 1) to put the matching foot down for the direction of the turn and 2) that letting go of the clutch too fast will make me go wide. I have been following the rule of always keeping your right foot up on the peg and your left foot down at a stop ( in 1st gear & ready to go)....but when I turn right it has felt awkward. And today when I stayed in the friction zone and took my time with the clutch through the turn, it felt a lot better. Someone had said to never have the clutch in during a turn, but in first gear and going slowly, I feel like I need to be feathering the clutch to have control over the bike.
I am a very new rider and have been learning and practicing on a Honda Rebel 1100 . This bike has a DCT transmission. My biggest struggle is making turns from a full stop. In particular, right hand turns are the most difficult. Anyway, the DCT transmission shifts automatically but at stops I do not have the luxury of using a clutch to disengage and engage the transmission. I often accidentally roll on the throttle and the bike lurches. Very difficult to engage the front brake while disengaging the throttle. Don’t see how putting my right foot down making right hand turns will benefit me. Anyway, thanks. I hope I will eventually learn good technique since right now this is the only thing preventing me from riding on main highways and roads.
Putting your right foot down can still be beneficial on a DCT. Since you don't have a clutch to help regulate the power to the rear wheel you have to have really good throttle control meaning you have to be able to make very small increments with the throttle. for many riders use the throttle like a light switch it either on or off which makes things difficult when you don't have a clutch. To help with your throttle control when you ride practice rolling on the throttle slowly and rolling off slowly. When you do this you will slowly increase your speed and slow down slowly. I hope this helps. Please keep me posted.
Looking in distance is smart because there could be someone coming out further up the road and coming across in front of you to get into a shopping center
Thanks for this helpful video, but I was taught should always, whenever possible, put the left foot down so the right foot can be on the rear break at a stop, regardless on which direction you are going to turn. I think if it where not to do this, the lack of consistency will confuse me.....
As long as you are able to do it keep doing it your way. There is more than one way to skin a cat as they say. Thank you for taking time to watch and for leaving your comment.
Those left and right turns from a stop are very nice and smooth. I can make these turns on actually neighborhood streets with no problem, but when I limit the turn to only 6 feet, I freak out. I feel when I lock the handlebars that the motorcycle will fall into the turn. I know that if I have enough power available to the rear wheel that I won't fall, but it's just how my brain works. I'm falling!! That's when I know I have to left out a little on the clutch. I need a lot more practice to make my turns this smooth.
I saw on another channel that you can counterweight - press your foot on the outside peg and that will help keep the bike from falling. I counterweight during tight turns and it has taken away that fear of falling with the bike.
@@Wagongirl01 yep counterweight helps take way some of the sensation of falling but doesn't keep the bike from falling. Thank you for watching and for your comments.
Can you make a tutorial for turns at a stop but this time hanging on a hill? Im new to riding a 2011 Road King coming from a Triumph Street Twin. Its a big change especially for a 5’6” short rider like me. Thanks
I use the reserve whenever I am making a turn and the motorcycle is leaned over. That is really the only time I use reserve RPM's. Thank you for taking the time to watch and for your question.
That is correct, whenever your making slow speed turns you have to be in the friction zone which give power to the rear wheel. Thank you for taking the time to watch and subscribe I really appreciate it!!
@@ProriderCentralTexasCZcams I'm definitely gonna watch your series as I can tell this will help me out alot. I'll keep practicing. Thank you again for helping a rider out!
I will usually hold the bike still with the friction zone. I also practice both ways with the feet so I have options as well. Thank you for watching and for your question. I really appreciate it.
New rider here. Thank you for the video. Unfortunately in the state of Illinois they have the front tire about 2-3 feet behind the first set of cones so you have to roll up to it without putting your feet down. I always struggle with this but I imagine it's mainly friction zone control. Am I getting close to correct?
That is correct we do this exercise at work also just to change it up and I roll up to the cones in the friction zone when stay in the friction zone while making the turn. All the other tips such as head and eyes are all the same.
Greetings from Spain. I really liked your video when I saw it. I've been putting it into practice but today, returning with my bike, I had a problem. I stopped at a stop sign which is on a slope and I had to turn right. The bike is very heavy and the slope was quite steep. Normally I hold the bike with the rear brake before getting off but in this case I couldn't because I wanted to turn right and my right leg is on the ground. How should I do it then?. Thank you very much and best regards.
You can do it 2 ways. You can hold the bike still with the front brake then before releasing the front brake to takeoff you can release the clutch to the friction zone to hold the bike still while rolling on the throttle. Or you hand hold the bike in place with the friction zone while you are stopped. I hope I understand your question and answered if. If not let me know.
Just stumbled onto your channel. You’re doing a great job! Please keep those videos coming. Are you in the DFW area? I’m looking for a basic rider course.
New rider, maybe a stupid question.. are these tips only for a tight turn, or do you recommend this for all turns from a stop? I was taught in class to keep right foot on brake.. thanks for the help!
I am struggling terribly with making sharp turns but I am only driving a small 50cc scooter. Do all of these principles apply. I would really appreciate your advice. I tried this and it seems not to work as well for a scooter. Do you have any tips?
It can be done but you have to really easy on the throttle. If not it will cause you to pick up to much speed and the handlebars will straighten out. Also make sure you where you want to go. You can try looking farther to the right or left depending on which way your turning. So if your turning to the right instead to look straight down the road look further to the right as your making your turn. this will force you to hold the handlebars turn little longer. Let me know if this helps. You can video yourself you can send it to me. Let me if that's possible.
Thanks for your presentation and breaking it down. Excellent point about keeping the right foot down for right turns. Couldn’t do smooth right turn until that move. How many feet are the far cones (barrier) from the close comes?
@@ProriderCentralTexasCZcams no problem my friend you are a good instructor I stop riding 34 years ago , niw I started riding again two months ago , hyosung 250 cc on my channel take a look man
How do you manage right turn when you are sitting at incline? I’ve been keeping right foot on rear brake rather than starting with right foot on ground
It depends on the slope. Sometimes I will hold the bike with the friction zone and there are times I will keep my right foor on the brake. Practice both ways so that no matter what comes up you can handle it. Thank you for watching and for your question 👍
You should be able to manipulate the front brake and the throttle at the same time when starting out going uphill. If it's downhill, you really won't need to worry about much throttle.
I find myself coming back to watch these videos. What I like about this channel is no fluff, no preaching, just a breakdown of what you need to do and how to do it. I have very little riding experience as I didn’t get my license until late October and had a dead bike issue before winter set in. Now that spring is approaching, I’m looking forward to spending a whole lot of free time riding and practicing. Safe riding all.
Thank you so much for being a part of the channel I don't take that lightly. Also thank you for taking the time to watch and for sharing your comments. Keep me posted on your progress.
This is hands down the best motorcycle resource on CZcams. No bs, professional camera work, just straight up and simple.
Not really, he needs some practice
Thank you from this brand new rider. I have not been out of the parking lot yet, I take my MSF course in two weeks (super excited) and have been practicing every chance I get. I tried turning left from a stop for the first time yesterday and it was a struggle. I dropped my bike yesterday because I dumped the clutch. I learned a good lesson to stop practicing when I first notice fatigued set in. I had just told myself I was going to give it a couple more tries and then stop for the day. Looking back, I was pretty tired from a long week at work and a lot of intense practice in the friction zone. Next time I’ll listen to my body more and not overdo it. I did learn that I am able to successfully pick up my bike from a drop though. My husband wanted to do it for me, but I made him let me do it and I did so that was a win. Sometimes it feels like I will never get out of the parking lot but I’m determined to practice to improve my skills and confidence.
You make an excellent point that I stress. Once fatigue sets in call it a day. Great job picking up your bike. That should have given you a great deal of confidence. Keep up the hard work it will pay off.
I am 70 only riding 4.5 years the more you ride the better you get, try not to get to cocky , the asphalt will remind you be safe and ride❤
I have to say I've learned a lot about not just riding a motorcycle but operating a motorcycle with all your videos. Thanks, Paul, for all the useful videos.
Thank you for those kind words I really appreciate it. And it's a pleasure helping riders improve on their skills.
Love they way you visually show what to do. I’m a visual learner and this helps so much ty
@@DeeT-l9k I am the same way I have to see it. I am glad I could help and thank you for taking the time to watch
This in imo is one of the most important techniques to master. Make a wide turn across a double yellow line and it’s all over
So true I appreciate you taking the time to watch
Earlier today, I was having so much trouble taking off on turns from a stop. Watching this made me realize that I was doing things wrong: had both feet down, wasn't leaning the bike in the direction I was going, and wasn't looking so far down the way the direction I wanted to go. Tomorrow when I hop on, I'll be better equipped to perform those maneuvers!
Let me know how you do and thanks for watching
This has been my biggest challenge, and keeping me from riding in traffic. Great video, thank you for sharing.
You are very welcome
Interesting. Something I never heard before. I dig it!
Thank you for watching 👍
I would like to say thank you for all your well explained in depth videos!!! I failed my course last weekend, started watching your videos & passed this weekend
You are very welcome and congratulations. Please let me know if have any questions.
Great Technique for new riders, thanks for the video😊😊😊
You bet I hope it helps
I never thought of putting out my leg to the side I'm turning into. That's so clever. I'm used to having my foot on the rear brake. You learn something everyday. Great Video mate. 👍
Thank you and let me know how it works for you and thank you for taking the time to watch
Great lesson, as always, thank you.... also for your service. I recently got back in the game. Bikes are different now... gotta love technology Having motorcycle cops share their training.... makes everyone safer. I lift my hat to you brother. YOU GUYS ARE AN ELITE CLUB !!
Your are very welcome and thanks for the support. And welcome back to the game!!
Best tutorial I’ve seen on the topic. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you very much and your are very welcome!
First time I've heard the tip on which foot to put on the ground. Excellent, Paul. Thank you.
You are very welcome and thank you for watching.
Never got taught this on my CBT. Very grateful you have transformed my turns, thank you Paul
Really glad this video helped. This is why created the channel I wanted to help riders improve. Thank you for watching.
I'm new to riding and I've been struggling with this. You explained this really well. Completely makes sense.
Welcome to the riding family and I glad I could help. Let me know how you do and thanks for taking the time to watch.
I was having this exact problem and the "foot down" towards turn directions makes so much sense. Love the demonstration. Very helpful straight forward advice. Thank you!
Thank you sir I am glad I could help and thank you for taking the time to watch and for leaving a comment.
This is where driving on the left side of the road is a big advantage. Left turns are our tight turns so we don’t lose that speed control of the rear brake where it really counts. Right turns are naturally larger radius so no need to change feet, but a good skill to practice in the event that it is required. Thanks for your videos, they are well planned and put together.
Thank you very much and thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a comment
Beautifully explained and you executed it so well; love the tips, all makes sense, I'll try these tips on my next practice session which is daily. My problem is that it takes more stones than I have not to peak at the barrier to assure I'm not about to hit it. Realize this makes no sense, but I'm working to overcome it. Thank you Paul!
Trust me your are not the only one who struggles with that. I haven't forgot what it's like. Keep working!!
Very helpful... Ah ha moment came mentioning how in a turn, the handlebars want to straighten up.. you are so right.. my first week riding I went wide on a right turn for that very reason and ended up dropping the bike.
Thanks for making these videos.
You are welcome and thank you for taking the time to watch. I am glad I could help.
I dropped my brand new bike yesterday as I stopped to park! Am back in the game after 20years, and blamed the previous bike for being too tall as I dropped it 3 times ( always at 2 miles per hour or stationary)! Have studied your videos all last night. Thank you so much!!! Still very nervous, but going good on the friction zone and will get into a car park to practice loads!
Thanks again 😊really appreciate it
Did you find the video I did on stopping
Check out these 2 videos
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Awesome stuff again Paul
Thank you I appreciate it and thank you for watching.
Great set-up on your demonstration.
I am a new rider and this video was very helpful! Also, I subscribed to your channel. Thank you!
Thank you for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel!! I am glad the video helped you.
Thanks for the video brother. I appreciate what you're doing. Be safe out there!👍🏾
Thank You I really appreciate it. I am blessed to be in the position I am in and I am just trying to give back and help fellow riders. I see you are doing the same. Let me know if you ever need anything.
@@ProriderCentralTexasCZcams thanks. Dido!👍🏾😊
Good lesson and great tip for putting your foot down in the direction of the turn. Thank you.
Thank you and thanks for watching 👍
That is new information to me about left and right foot placement. Some instructors have different methods. I like your method. It makes good sense to me. Thank you. I have subscribed.
I appreciate it and thanks for taking the time to comment
Very nicely done. This is something I do practice and have listened to many instructors on how to do it properly. You brought up some subtleties that I don't remember hearing before which helped me nail this more consistently. Thanks for all you do.
Glad I could help! and thanks for being apart of my channel.
Excellent breakdown and explanation, thank you.
It’s often said, there is more than one way to do things. I practice what Robert Simmons coaches. As soon as the motorcycle moves, both feet on the boards and with this type of turn, I’m straight up with no lean. Key being head and eyes, friction zone and handle bar turn. Boom
Yes sir that’s so true. I practice doing it both ways just to have more options. Thank you for taking the time to watch and for your comments
@@ProriderCentralTexasCZcams I do enjoy your videos. Thank you for your coaching!
Well explained, well filmed. very instructive. Thanks for these tips
Thank you very much and thank you for taking the time to watch. I hope it helps
Love these tips
Thank you I hope they help
Any tips? Don't eat yellow snow while riding a motorcycle. Haha Thanks for the videos very informative and helpful. 😁
Thank you for taking the time to watch I really appreciate it.
I like the way you broke this down. I am always trying to lean too much before taking off. So I am off balance from the start.
Thanks again.
You are welcome and thank you for taking the time to watch.
I find it interesting the dichotomy between your instruction on right hand turns as another motor officer teaching low speed maneuvers says to always keep your right foot on the brake. I think I like your method better.
The way northwestern instructs it is to cover your rear brake on the right turns but I find easier the way I show in this video. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
I am a female nooby rider, and feel fearful about U turns and those sharp turns from a stop position. I was wondering why i was fearful of turning a certain way, and you taught me that i need to use the appropriate footing depending on which turn i take!!! so practical. I love how you explain it too!!! so strong and confident. Wish i could learn from you face to face. I live in Japan, and believe me, the roads here are VERY NARROW so this teaching will help me a lot!
Thank you for watching from Japan and I am glad I could help.
Thank you so much Sir. I am a new bike rider and am learning from your videos.👌👌
You are very welcome and thank you for taking the time to watch.
thumbs up to your videos man
Thank you
Thx Paul, I like your vids and it’s make My ride on my 1800 Goldwing a lot easier. Greetz from The Netherlands 👍
Thank you sir I really appreciate you tuning in from
The Netherlands.
Hey, ProRider, thank you. This was very helpful.
Great content 👍
Ride Safe Be Safe
You are very welcome and thank you for taking the time to watch.
Honestly, your videos are great. They are more instructive and clear than the vast majority out there. Thank you. Question, for a right turn on a hill, would you keep your right foot on the foot brake? Thanks again. 😊
I usually will keep my right foot on the brake and use the friction zone to hold the bike still. Thank you for watching and for your comments
@@ProriderCentralTexasCZcams Great, thank you for answering my question.
No problem at all@@johnscholefield654
This really works. Good video, thanks.
U make it look so easy
I have been being doing this for 10 years, so I have put in a lot of blood, sweat and tears ha ha.
Had a couple mishaps today because I did some of the things in your video, i.e. releasing clutch too fast and not leaning my bike. I will definitely be referring back to this as I continue practicing.
Thanks!
You are very welcome keep at it and keep me posted
Thanks for the pointers. I defiantly need to practice more to build confidence. I now know to put foot down in the direction going; I was doing opposite. lol. Informing myself and practicing is key, thanks!!!!
You are welcome. Putting the foot down in the direction your going will make it more natural
Best explanation I’ve seen yet. Thank you
Thank you and you are welcome.
Excellent instructional video. Watched the video last week while traveling; back home today and tried the techniques in parking lot. Forget a couple key points and messed up. Watched the video again; now I can see the exact items to correct.
Thank you for watching and let me know who you do your next time out
thanks man
You bet and thank you for watching I hope it helps.
I greatly appreciate folks like you that post these videos, helps out a lot! Thank you & I'll continue to practice.
You are very welcome and thank you for taking the time to watch. Let me know if you anything
Thanks so beneficial video
You are welcome. Thank You For Watching
I ALWAYS cover the rear brake when under 20mph and when stopped. I just recently discovered that many of the motorcycle officers use the ''head and eyes'' technique when turning at slow speed. Being a scientist, I needed to know the physics of why this worked. MC officers typically have larger upper body mass that isn't as obvious to them as to what is going on. They actually are ''counter-leaning" when they do that. This automatically puts the bike in an automatic lean to the direction. So, I tested that: I put my butt on the opposite side of the seat I need to turn. Sure enough, gone is the fear of falling and I successfully perform full lock turns every time! Yes, of course I turn my head and eyes... but now that I know what the physics is, I am better able to apply, as in a procedure, the technique.
Amplifying statement: when MC officers turn head and eyes (to the right), they are naturally pushing their right arm even further down. During the execution, the motorcycle officers upper body mass slightly goes to the left, while the bike will balance out by slightly tilting to the right. (Everything is opposite for turning left from the stopped position) Now, the typical motorcycle officer has very little fat and much more muscle density and mass in their upper body. This means that they can afford to actually move less than us skinny people, and they can achieve a larger shift of motorcycle weight for the little shift that they execute with their body. If one performs a vector analysis while watching these motorcycle officers in slow motion video; it becomes very clear what is actually happening.
This knowledge allows ME to keep my rear brake covered from either left or right starts from a stop.
Thank you for the info and thank you for taking the time to watch.
Hello my name is vicki I'm getting a scooter at the end of this month. I am really excited to learn
What are you going to get?
Great Video. Thanks
Hi from Canada Paul. I'm an ex motor officer and recently treated myself to a Street Glide after having been off a bike for over fifteen years. It's definitely an eye opener how quickly skills deteriorate after being away from riding for a while. Thanks for the time and effort you put into your videos. I'm getting so much out of them now that I'm back on the bike. My new career brings me to Texas often, and I'll definitely see you at one of your courses when my schedule allows. Cheers!
Welcome back to riding and thank you for watching my channel all the way from Canada. Let me know when you make it to Texas maybe we can meet up.
Thanks.
You are very welcome
Nice! Love the very basic instructions. Great for a baby rider like me! I'll keep watching!
thank you and I am glad I can help and thanks for taking the time to watch.
Great presentation and demo. You are the first person to mention keeping one foot on the board to start your turn. I tried this and didn't do well at first. But it makes so much sense. Once your foot is down the bike will naturally lean in the direction you want to turn. Thanks so much for your help on the touchy situation. I know with practice I'll master this technique.
You are very welcome and keep me posted on your progress. Thank you for watching!
Great video. Looking forward to spring to try this out.
Let me know how it goes
Excellent tutorial ! Thank you Paul.
You're welcome and thank you for watching.
Thank you for this! I am a new rider and have watched lots of videos to support my practicing. I learned two things in this video that I had not learned yet: 1) to put the matching foot down for the direction of the turn and 2) that letting go of the clutch too fast will make me go wide. I have been following the rule of always keeping your right foot up on the peg and your left foot down at a stop ( in 1st gear & ready to go)....but when I turn right it has felt awkward. And today when I stayed in the friction zone and took my time with the clutch through the turn, it felt a lot better. Someone had said to never have the clutch in during a turn, but in first gear and going slowly, I feel like I need to be feathering the clutch to have control over the bike.
You are very welcome so glad this video helped. Keep me posted on your progress
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It was great working with you guys and thank you for your comment.
I am a very new rider and have been learning and practicing on a Honda Rebel 1100 . This bike has a DCT transmission. My biggest struggle is making turns from a full stop. In particular, right hand turns are the most difficult. Anyway, the DCT transmission shifts automatically but at stops I do not have the luxury of using a clutch to disengage and engage the transmission. I often accidentally roll on the throttle and the bike lurches. Very difficult to engage the front brake while disengaging the throttle. Don’t see how putting my right foot down making right hand turns will benefit me. Anyway, thanks. I hope I will eventually learn good technique since right now this is the only thing preventing me from riding on main highways and roads.
Putting your right foot down can still be beneficial on a DCT. Since you don't have a clutch to help regulate the power to the rear wheel you have to have really good throttle control meaning you have to be able to make very small increments with the throttle. for many riders use the throttle like a light switch it either on or off which makes things difficult when you don't have a clutch. To help with your throttle control when you ride practice rolling on the throttle slowly and rolling off slowly. When you do this you will slowly increase your speed and slow down slowly. I hope this helps. Please keep me posted.
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Very clear and helpful, thank you.
Thank you and thank you for watching
This was great! Thanks, Paul!
Your are very welcome
Great video for us beginners. thanks
You are very welcome I am glad I could help.
Thanks
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Looking in distance is smart because there could be someone coming out further up the road and coming across in front of you to get into a shopping center
Those are excellent points. Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave a comment.
Excellent. Thank you(!) from a newbie
You are very welcome sir and thank you for taking the time to watch. Keep me posted on your progress
Thanks for this helpful video, but I was taught should always, whenever possible, put the left foot down so the right foot can be on the rear break at a stop, regardless on which direction you are going to turn. I think if it where not to do this, the lack of consistency will confuse me.....
As long as you are able to do it keep doing it your way. There is more than one way to skin a cat as they say. Thank you for taking time to watch and for leaving your comment.
I wish we had motorcycle cop trainers here in Miami. I'd pay anything for it.
There is supposed to be a ProRider Miami coming soon according to their website
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Those left and right turns from a stop are very nice and smooth. I can make these turns on actually neighborhood streets with no problem, but when I limit the turn to only 6 feet, I freak out. I feel when I lock the handlebars that the motorcycle will fall into the turn. I know that if I have enough power available to the rear wheel that I won't fall, but it's just how my brain works. I'm falling!! That's when I know I have to left out a little on the clutch. I need a lot more practice to make my turns this smooth.
Try stopping the handlebars just short of full lock and see of that helps. If you start going wide you can then turn them the rest of the way.
I saw on another channel that you can counterweight - press your foot on the outside peg and that will help keep the bike from falling. I counterweight during tight turns and it has taken away that fear of falling with the bike.
@@Wagongirl01 yep counterweight helps take way some of the sensation of falling but doesn't keep the bike from falling. Thank you for watching and for your comments.
@@ProriderCentralTexasCZcams Ah, good to know! I didn't realize it doesn't actually keep the bike from falling.
@@Wagongirl01 that I'd a common thought and depending on who teaches it it can be confusing
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Very informative…love your videos OG
thank you and thank you for watching.
Perfect instruction! Thanks!
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absolutely awesome
Thank you let me know how you do.
Can you make a tutorial for turns at a stop but this time hanging on a hill? Im new to riding a 2011 Road King coming from a Triumph Street Twin. Its a big change especially for a 5’6” short rider like me. Thanks
I will work on a video. I just have to find a hill big enough ha ha
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Can you discuss what that ‘reserve’ is used for when not in full turn lock?
I use the reserve whenever I am making a turn and the motorcycle is leaned over. That is really the only time I use reserve RPM's. Thank you for taking the time to watch and for your question.
Excellent video! Thanks
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Very helpful. Thanks from Australia.
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New rider here that definitely appreciates your help. Subscribed
For low speed turns,less then 10 mph I'm doing the same tips?
That is correct, whenever your making slow speed turns you have to be in the friction zone which give power to the rear wheel. Thank you for taking the time to watch and subscribe I really appreciate it!!
@@ProriderCentralTexasCZcams I'm definitely gonna watch your series as I can tell this will help me out alot. I'll keep practicing. Thank you again for helping a rider out!
@@tonyrogo227 You are very welcome and let me know how your practice goes
Perfectly displayed.
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Good lesson 👍🏾
Thank you and thanks for taking the time to watch.
Quickly becoming a go to for riding tips thanks!!
I like that ha ha. Thanks for watching my videos and I am glad I am making a difference.
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Thanks for your videos. I have one question though. How would you turn right if you stopped on an incline? Thanks.
I will usually hold the bike still with the friction zone. I also practice both ways with the feet so I have options as well. Thank you for watching and for your question. I really appreciate it.
New rider here. Thank you for the video. Unfortunately in the state of Illinois they have the front tire about 2-3 feet behind the first set of cones so you have to roll up to it without putting your feet down. I always struggle with this but I imagine it's mainly friction zone control. Am I getting close to correct?
That is correct we do this exercise at work also just to change it up and I roll up to the cones in the friction zone when stay in the friction zone while making the turn. All the other tips such as head and eyes are all the same.
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I really liked your video when I saw it. I've been putting it into practice but today, returning with my bike, I had a problem. I stopped at a stop sign which is on a slope and I had to turn right. The bike is very heavy and the slope was quite steep. Normally I hold the bike with the rear brake before getting off but in this case I couldn't because I wanted to turn right and my right leg is on the ground. How should I do it then?.
Thank you very much and best regards.
You can do it 2 ways. You can hold the bike still with the front brake then before releasing the front brake to takeoff you can release the clutch to the friction zone to hold the bike still while rolling on the throttle. Or you hand hold the bike in place with the friction zone while you are stopped. I hope I understand your question and answered if. If not let me know.
Just stumbled onto your channel. You’re doing a great job! Please keep those videos coming. Are you in the DFW area? I’m looking for a basic rider course.
Thank you I appreciate it. And thanks for taking the time to comment. I am in the Austin area.
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@@grayson1946 I appreciate that! Pass on my channel to anyone you know that may benefit from it and let me know what company you use for the course.
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??? Best thing is to ride your bike and feel it on response. Be comfortable and be safe. What you're capable of
I believe it is always better to ride within your limits whatever that might be.
Great video..Thanks.
Your are welcome I hope it helps.
Thanks for the video Paul very helpful 😀 hope your well
You are very welcome and I am doing really good!
Brilliant and detailed video!
Thank you very much
New rider, maybe a stupid question.. are these tips only for a tight turn, or do you recommend this for all turns from a stop?
I was taught in class to keep right foot on brake.. thanks for the help!
I am struggling terribly with making sharp turns but I am only driving a small 50cc scooter. Do all of these principles apply. I would really appreciate your advice. I tried this and it seems not to work as well for a scooter. Do you have any tips?
It can be done but you have to really easy on the throttle. If not it will cause you to pick up to much speed and the handlebars will straighten out. Also make sure you where you want to go. You can try looking farther to the right or left depending on which way your turning. So if your turning to the right instead to look straight down the road look further to the right as your making your turn. this will force you to hold the handlebars turn little longer. Let me know if this helps. You can video yourself you can send it to me. Let me if that's possible.
Thanks for your presentation and breaking it down. Excellent point about keeping the right foot down for right turns. Couldn’t do smooth right turn until that move. How many feet are the far cones (barrier) from the close comes?
the distance from the start point to the barrier is 6 feet
Nice
Thank You and thanks for taking the time to watch. I hope it helps.
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Good video, well worth the time!
Thank you I hope it helps.
How do you manage right turn when you are sitting at incline? I’ve been keeping right foot on rear brake rather than starting with right foot on ground
It depends on the slope. Sometimes I will hold the bike with the friction zone and there are times I will keep my right foor on the brake. Practice both ways so that no matter what comes up you can handle it. Thank you for watching and for your question 👍
You should be able to manipulate the front brake and the throttle at the same time when starting out going uphill. If it's downhill, you really won't need to worry about much throttle.