Some of the best motorcycle skills I have ever seen by a Police Officer at Motorcycle Rodeo at the Stars Stripes and Spokes rally in D.C. during memorial day weekend.
I am so glad when I decided to ride motorcycle after 22 years of Naval service I found these technique and used them to get my learners permit and eventually my motorcycle endorsment. Now I teach veteran riders these skills. Thank you.
Any real rider, whether it be from a sportsbike to a cruiser, knows how utterly difficult it is to balance the bike. We all know it's easy to keep it going straight when riding, the real test is the slow race.
I never tire of watching this. It gives me something to strive for in my own riding skills! Slow speed skills are way underrated in my humble opinion but they are great in city traffic and even just at stop signs.
I wonder how much of a role the rotating assembly of the engine plays in helping a rider to do that. Things that are spinning contribute a gyroscopic stabilizing effect like the wheels or flywheel.
it plays a lot. ive been practicing at gettign better at this. slipping the clutch and using the footbreak helps balance the bike a lot seems like the more you rev while slipping the clutch the easier it gets.
I've riden both Harleys & sports bikes & dirt bikes This takes skill no matter what bike you're on. Police bikes don't have any wider tires than those on sports bikes what they do have is a lower center of gravity making it easier than a sports bike where your butt is 4' up in the air
Having an ultra limited which is basically the same bike what he is doing is incredible. I’ve been riding for years and no way I could do it. The bike also weighs about 900 pounds maybe more making it that much more impressive.
if you ever rode a harley you can get pretty damn good at this after a while its a clutch,brake,gas,balance thing! i do it all the time at stop lights when i know its about to turn green!! my feet never hit the ground!!
You guys are missing the point. he is Not doing this to look cool, He is demonstrating this so ppl and motor officers would not be afraid to ride or drop an 800lb motorcycle. it's all about "clutch friction control and balance!" and building up confidence.
You obviously never owned a Harley. The" briefcase" you are reffering to are called saddlebags and has nothing to do with what he was doing. It's called" clutch friction control" and "counter balancing"
Its skill because she/he (cant tell lol) is holding up a 400 pound bike without putting their feet down and not even moving. You dont ride, but if you sat on a tiny bike and tried to pick ur feet up without moving you would fall and hurt yourself under a bike twice ur weight. This one even more than twice ur weight i said 400 but i think its actually more.
+Waldo .Waldo For a standard Harley Police Electra Glide, around 850 lbs. Very easy to drop at slow speed if you aren't very precise on the clutch zone.
@22jeffs - about 6 feet off the ground and ab out 100' in front of you. Friction zone, rear brake, throttle - engine at twice idle speed (more and you waste gas)
I'd say the saddlebags might make it even harder to balance, since the weight is farther from the middle and thus has more impact on your balance. And you still only have 2 wheels...
@frizstyler i dont know, im from germany, but i drive since 30 years and to handle a bike while driving very slow is much much difficulter. needs good practise.
Certainly he has skills, He also has someone else paying for his clutch's and brakes and motorcycle and plenty of time paying him to learn to do this. So Yes he does have skill. Even with that he is probably in the top 10% of officers riding..
Yes, but I think that balancing is easier on that Harley. No I have not ever ridden one or tried it but I think it is. If you compare it to a sportsbike, the Harleys weight is distributed nicely on both sides of the bike, and the tires are a bit wider than a sportsbikes. On a sportsbike the weight is basically just on the same line as the tires, making it a bit more "wobbly"
Did he have a clutch problem? Awesome balancing skill though! At most stop signs, I can get away waiting 2-3 seconds without holding my foot down but this guy was milking it!
Harleys are actually very top heavy the balance compared to a crotch rocket which has most of its weight centered near the bottom it is much more difficult to balance
Damn. The fact he was able to do that during an earthquake is impressive.
if only the cameras skills were a tad better
Camera shakes harder than that an shovel head. :)
I am so glad when I decided to ride motorcycle after 22 years of Naval service I found these technique and used them to get my learners permit and eventually my motorcycle endorsment. Now I teach veteran riders these skills. Thank you.
My grandfather did 20 years. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
Any real rider, whether it be from a sportsbike to a cruiser, knows how utterly difficult it is to balance the bike. We all know it's easy to keep it going straight when riding, the real test is the slow race.
I never tire of watching this. It gives me something to strive for in my own riding skills! Slow speed skills are way underrated in my humble opinion but they are great in city traffic and even just at stop signs.
Came across this video recently, and attempted to try this myself. The guy filming said it best "what in the world!?" great job
His name is Donnie Williams. Best motor man out there I must say. Good job Donnie.
Donnie Williams doesn't wear this uniform but Mc Kinney TX
Camera is more unstable than the bike hahaha
He'll never catch the criminals at that speed!
Slow speed is Boss
Actually he will
He is riding like a pro. Low speed skills are so underated.
I can do that, here, hold my beer...
+gizmog Jukin?
I wonder how much of a role the rotating assembly of the engine plays in helping a rider to do that. Things that are spinning contribute a gyroscopic stabilizing effect like the wheels or flywheel.
it plays a lot. ive been practicing at gettign better at this. slipping the clutch and using the footbreak helps balance the bike a lot seems like the more you rev while slipping the clutch the easier it gets.
US Motor Officer uniform looks super nice !
I've riden both Harleys & sports bikes & dirt bikes This takes skill no matter what bike you're on. Police bikes don't have any wider tires than those on sports bikes what they do have is a lower center of gravity making it easier than a sports bike where your butt is 4' up in the air
I took a riding course from the Alameda Co Sheriff; those guys are good!
Is this the floor is lava and you can't put your feet down or they will burn off competition? Very riveting and action-packed
Having an ultra limited which is basically the same bike what he is doing is incredible. I’ve been riding for years and no way I could do it. The bike also weighs about 900 pounds maybe more making it that much more impressive.
He has mastered the balance of that Big Harley,,,
All those skills and on top of it while an earthquake is happening.
"How slow can you go?"
This officer: "yes"
That is Skill with a capital "S"! Impressive riding.
And during an earthquake no less. Very impressive
if you ever rode a harley you can get pretty damn good at this after a while its a clutch,brake,gas,balance thing! i do it all the time at stop lights when i know its about to turn green!! my feet never hit the ground!!
He understands and utilizes the " friction zone " technique. Ride Like A Pro .com
Superb job, officer!
You guys are missing the point.
he is Not doing this to look cool,
He is demonstrating this so ppl and motor officers would not be afraid to
ride or drop an 800lb motorcycle.
it's all about "clutch friction control and balance!"
and building up confidence.
The motorcyclist is steadier than the camera operator!!!!!!!!!
i can do that on my 4-wheeler.
The man has skills!
He's got some serious arm strength to be wrenching the steering on that pig back and forth like that.
what ever i didnt even think about this posting or you up until u wrote me thanks .
Track-standing a Harley - yeah, I'm impressed.
Sorry but that laugh at 0:03 ... Priceless :D
The title should be crazy videography skills. I don’t know if its only me got dizzy watching the video!!lol
Best slow race ever!
You obviously never owned a Harley.
The" briefcase" you are reffering to are called saddlebags and has nothing to do with what he was doing. It's called" clutch friction control" and "counter balancing"
Incredible, with that earthquake going on!
Its skill because she/he (cant tell lol) is holding up a 400 pound bike without putting their feet down and not even moving. You dont ride, but if you sat on a tiny bike and tried to pick ur feet up without moving you would fall and hurt yourself under a bike twice ur weight. This one even more than twice ur weight i said 400 but i think its actually more.
+Waldo .Waldo For a standard Harley Police Electra Glide, around 850 lbs. Very easy to drop at slow speed if you aren't very precise on the clutch zone.
@22jeffs - about 6 feet off the ground and ab out 100' in front of you.
Friction zone, rear brake, throttle - engine at twice idle speed (more and you waste gas)
remarkable balance skills
When slow racing, are eyes looking down at the wheel or out to the horizon? I love this video!!!
Jeff
Watch that gut Ponomareff. Crazy mad bike skills.
Cameraman must have outstanding warrants.
👏👏👏👏 very nice slow ride
HAHAHA!!!!! CZcams comment of the century. I love it.
All about having positive control of your bike. Friction zone, little brake and posture.
And that cop is doing that while there is an endless 2.4 earthquake
PMO would still cite him for not coming to a complete stop because both feet never touched the ground.
both feet should never touch the ground
@@terrywatts1060 I agree, but tell that to PMO.
@@TheMalhavoc such a shame
this dude will beat anyone in a slow race
he has donuts in his settle boxes counter balancing him. But really thats cool.. a lot of bike to keep balanced like that. good job.
I'd say the saddlebags might make it even harder to balance, since the weight is farther from the middle and thus has more impact on your balance. And you still only have 2 wheels...
I want to see him do that while responding to dispatch!
@frizstyler i dont know, im from germany, but i drive since 30 years and to handle a bike while driving very slow is much much difficulter. needs good practise.
those brefcase's helps him alot on the counter balancing....
this man is real gyro
Certainly he has skills, He also has someone else paying for his clutch's and brakes and motorcycle and plenty of time paying him to learn to do this.
So Yes he does have skill. Even with that he is probably in the top 10% of officers riding..
Now the engines hot
It's ok, you can go! Don't be scared!
Pretty good!
i didnt think that was too impressive until i realized that their feet werent on the ground. :O
Fairfax County, Virginia Police Department. Maybe you can find him. 💙👍
Very hard to achieved, this guy is good
lol just picture a wendy's drive through window to his right lolol
He left his red lights at home!!
Wow! So skillful
I want my minute and 5 seconds of my life back!
The Camera is moving more than the motorcycle!
Not entirely true but you still made me laugh :)
its ridding and just holding up a sports bike like that is a lil difficult but a giant harley now thats a challenge
Yes, but I think that balancing is easier on that Harley. No I have not ever ridden one or tried it but I think it is. If you compare it to a sportsbike, the Harleys weight is distributed nicely on both sides of the bike, and the tires are a bit wider than a sportsbikes. On a sportsbike the weight is basically just on the same line as the tires, making it a bit more "wobbly"
Those are his boots, he's required to wear by law on a motorcycle issued by the government.
Good balance sir
I saw a cop in Vegas do the same thing today. I'll upload the video soon.
Very impressive...
Get that camera man to make us some popcorn, He shakes more an a dog shittin peace seeds!
The Hardest thing to do on a Motorcycle...kudos
Did he have a clutch problem? Awesome balancing skill though! At most stop signs, I can get away waiting 2-3 seconds without holding my foot down but this guy was milking it!
Awesome motorcycle skills. Shame about the hideously bad camera work.
i wish i never get parkinson this bad
I cant do this on a fucking bicycle........... god this guy has skill
Yes they are, but that doesn't mean its easier on a motorcycle than it is on a bike, because it is CERTAINLY easier on a lighter bicycle.
base model road king weights a over 700lbs with no fairing, police models with full bags full fairing and full tank push over a 1000lbs
This one more than likely an Electra glide
driving slowly is much more difficult. needs lot of practise.
beginners should learn this first ;-)
hold the Effin camera steaddddddyyyyyy Jr.
wish i couldve read this BEFORE i watched it, who else was like "WTF IS HE DOING THIS SO BORING!"
that's awesome!
That looks like a Fairfax County Motor Cop.
watch his feet. He is weighting the pegs big time
Easier to hold the bike steadier than the camera.
@hexlec2010 - you mean rear brake
We are all very good at this in Canada.....w\ the Wind Chill', the F'n ice and all, cost of the gas we produce.......why go fast??
I don't drive motorcycles, why is this skill?
He would fuck us all up in Slow Races!
THOUGHT HE WAS GONNA MOON WALK THAT SUMBICH
left,right,left,right...
Harleys are actually very top heavy the balance compared to a crotch rocket which has most of its weight centered near the bottom it is much more difficult to balance
I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT SHIT! IT'S IMPOSSIBLE!
Japanese motorcycle cops make this look like toddler play
And bicycles are meant to stay up side down? What did you think you were accomplishing saying that.
Who is the camera guy Michael J Fox?