Making Right Turns & Left Turns From A Stop On Your Motorcycle - Practice This Skill For Your Safety
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- Hello CZcamsrs! A special hello to my fellow PRELOADERS! For those of you that aren't PRELOADERS yet, hit that subscribe button and become one. In this video, I cover right turns and left turns from a stop, more in depth. This is a very important exercise to practice because if it's not mastered, you could ride into oncoming traffic, or onto a curb or any other bad situation that could've been avoided. I also discuss how exercises #1, #2 and #3 all tie into this exercise (#4).
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PRELOAD:
Engaging the throttle to raise the RPM’s (revolutions per minute) above idle and holding the throttle there, with the clutch pulled in (no power to the rear wheel, “in reserve” “PRELOADED”). This process will make power to the rear wheel available to the rider immediately when the clutch is opened up. There’s no need for the rider to be concerned with twisting the throttle for power because it’s already PRELOADED.
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SHOW YOUR MOTORCYCLE WHO THE BOSS IS! Practice, Practice, Practice because practice breeds confidence and a confident rider is a safer rider.
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MEASUREMENTS OF MY PRACTICE CONE COURSE - THESE CAN BE ADJUSTED UP OR DOWN TO SUIT THE RIDER(S)
Single Serpentine - Cones 15’ apart
U-Turn - 24’ x 40’
Right / Left Turn - Approach lane - 5’ , Turn lane - 7.5’
Figure 8 - 27’ x 46’
Double Off-Set Serpentine - Cones 30’ apart (long) 36’ (wide) Gates 8’ wide
Exercises
Exercise #1 - Stop and Go
Exercise #2 - Slow Ride
Exercise #3 - Trust and Believe
Exercise #4 - Right / Left Turn From A Stop
Exercise #5 - Single Serpentine
Exercise #6 - U-turn
Exercise #7 - Figure 8
Exercise #8 - Offset Double Serpentine
Bonus Exercise - The Maze
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Be well,
Robert Simmons
If all humans were like Robert Simmons this world would be a greater place. You cant have a better instructor who takes the time to teach you everything he earned the right to know. Thank you Robert!! Since watching you the confidence level increases every day.
Wow Jim! Thank you very much!!!👍🏾👍🏾
I agree 100% .
Thank you Mr. Robert
God bless
@@dianevirginiacoughlin485 It’s my pleasure. 😊
Agreed, 100%.✌🏽👍🏽
No kidding
20yr LEO veteran and I can tell you one mark of an excellent instructor is when they can acknowledge a technique that is not one they teach. Humble men make excellent instructor. Thanks Robert!
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you very much! Also, thank you for your service!
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my CZcams channel!👍🏾😊 czcams.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle
I've been riding motorcycles since I was 16. I'm 56 now. I finally signed up and took the beginner riding course to get my endorsement when I moved to Washington state many years ago. I was shocked at how much I had been doing wrong for years and years. I was 40 when I took that class. I own my own set of cones. I keep them in my tour pack and practice whenever I have a free moment. I would absolutely fly to Georgia just to take a private class from this gentleman. It would be money well spent. I just wish I owned a bike in Georgia .😂
Hey Mark. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my CZcams channel!👍🏾😊 czcams.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle
Just so you know, I rent out my Road King Special for Private Lessons.
Go to my website and click on “Private Lessons” for more information and to book a session. bethebossofyourmotorcycle.com
“I don’t want to ramble” lol. Two things I enjoy about your videos. Firstly, you are very good at reviewing and repeating the process and we all need to hear these steps/techniques many times. Secondly, you are not afraid to admit the value in a technique other than your own. I appreciate your videos Robert.
Thank you very much Wade! 👍🏾 It’s my pleasure. 😊
I am a new rider and was searching the internet for tips to improve my tight turns from a dead stop and stumbled across this video. Needless to say I am absolutely stunned by everything that you spoke on!!! You are a fantastic motorcycle rider and an AMAZING human being! I couldn't help but to subscribe!!!
Hey Randy. Thank you for watching and subscribing! Also, thank you for the compliment! 👍🏾😁 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
"Preload and keep it loaded" THANK YOU! New rider here. I am soaking up all of the "always" and "nevers" right now and your mantra will be tattooed on my brain from now on. I'm determined to become proficient at alow speed maneuvers. I dropped my bike once in a parking lot yesterday practicing a right turn from a stop. Frustrated only because I wasnt sure what I did wrong. I found your video today and I've watched it three times already.. I only wish it wasn't raining today or I'd be out there putting your words of wisdom to work! Thank you for this content and for the care you put into your demonstrations. You have a new subscriber here in ohio! 😊
Hi Emily. Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Hey I’ll be in Ohio next month!😁It’s my pleasure. 😊
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I'll see if i can get a good video and share via email soon.. I'm really happy with my progress so far on corning/turning, and my comfort level leaning the bike at speed. It's the "from a dead stop" stuff that I want to master the most. By the way I just signed up as a VIPreloader. 😁It's a pleasure to support you!
you never cease to amaze me with your instructions. I have learned more from you that the other 3 courses I took with another famous instructor. They NEVER mentioned pre-load, this is where i have to practice. I started riding late in life, 70. Don't stop making your videos. Thanks
Thank you very much! I'm happy my channel has helped you. it's my pleasure.👍🏾
Yeah, I noticed that too.
Hahaha. We are crazy! Got a scooter 170cc. Never rode before. 75. I’m still in the neighborhood trying to start and stop. I hope I can turn this before I’m 76. It’s 243 lbs but I feel it’s terribly heavy. I’m sure my neighbors think I’m crazy. Actually, I think I’m crazy.
That NY police parking lot cone course looks impossible, and yet, you sailed right through it. My hat is off to you!
Thanks brother!👍🏾
“Motorman” has a book about setting up the cones. I happen to copy the diagrams and gave them out to my MC Members. If your going to buy the buy the ones from Amazon I bought about 50+ cones well worth it. At NYPD Highway Patrol Wheel School which is located in Brooklyn, New York we used the big cones and it happens to be a Certified Air Strip so we had plenty of room. NYPD it’s 12 feet between cones, the key is practice practice practice!
@@Trooper738 👍🏾
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle ++8
My thoughts exactly. Looks like a 5 point K turn to me,lol.
Robert, I am new to riding and stumbled upon your videos. You are an excellent instructor and keep it simple for a 61 year old newbie. Looking forward to practicing!
Welcome aboard! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
Love this guy and his enthusiasm for teaching motorcycle training
Thanks Ben!👍🏾😊
I have the motorcycle, I have the cones and I have your videos now I need for the snow to go away.
Right! Same here!
I hear you Pat...😊 I hear you.
I hear you Chris...😊
Same here. Snow, and I think the temperature made it all the way to 18 degrees today🥶
@@tomcat7269 wow!🥶
I had a terrible day at my riding school. My teacher was screaming at me because I didn’t know how to turn right after stopping. I always released the clutch too early. Thank you for this video
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
That teacher sucks at his job if he’s screaming at students.
i never comment on youtube, but brother you have helped me tremendously, i salute you. Thank You Big Fella
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my CZcams channel!👍🏾😊 czcams.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! © 👍🏾
don't worry about repeating yourself. drilling repetition into my brain has been a colossal help. i've been riding on and off for years with no issues because i could muscle my smaller bike around. i just bought a 550 pound ducati 1260 mulitstrada enduro that is 34 inches tall. whoa.....what a difference! i dropped it 4 times in the first week and had to go back to school on slow speed maneuvers. i've learned so so so much here about combining the throttle, friction zone, and rear break as a "team". i'm in the parking lot practicing your lessons and i'm a lot, lot, lot more confident and on my way to controlling this beast. can't thank you enough for your instruction!!!!!!
That’s awesome news! It’s my pleasure. 😊
I watch your video all the time you you have taught me how to ride my bike I have a 2020 street glide special and I just learned pre-low from you your videos are awesome call bless you always from Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you George!👍🏾😊 God bless you as well.
To Be Cool....you have to practice Cool! One of the best quotes of this video...Thank you, Robert
Thanks Ronnie!👍🏾😊 My pleasure.
I took out the Ultra today to get some more miles under my belt. Just wanted all of you to know that I came up to an intersection and said out loud, "Pre-Load" before making the turn!! I then went on to make (what I consider) a perfect left-hand turn 🙂 I literally went over all the things you teach each time I came to a stop.
Sincerely appreciate you more than I can say!
I'm very happy to hear that James!!👍🏾
My pleasure.
Lmfaooo I’ve done the same thing 🤣
I bought a motorcycle and I'm struggling both left and right turns , actually right turn is a nightmare. Maybe Street Bob was a wrong choice as first motorcycle, now I wonder maybe I should sell him and buy something small like honda 500 , I'm not sure if it's possible to learn how to ride on that powerfull street bob.
@@Voltomess Hope you kept it, it's just in your head buddy. Like Jerry Palladino says "if a 5 ft. 100 lb. woman can handle a 900 lb bike, why can't you?"
Hands down the best slow speed skills instructor on CZcams. End of discussion.
Thank you very much Chuck!!👍🏾
10K Subscribers!!! Going to pick up my new bike tomorrow. Can't wait to get down there!
Trust me when I say that practicing these techniques as often as you can make you better rider on the road. I keep cones in my bags just so I can stop at an empty parking lot & if you can record yourself you’ll improve much faster cause you you’ll be able to see your successes and your short comings.
Very exciting! Be careful.😊👍🏾
Today's the day James! Keep us posted.
@@heybruh3274 👍🏾
@@heybruh3274 So I got it home and it was very intimidating. The weight can not be simulated. I seriously have a whole new appreciation for Robert and all the moto police officers who maneuver these things like it's nothing. It is going to take much more than a few hours or days to feel comfortable but I am committed to making it happen.
Officer Simmons your patience with the instructions and repetition will no doubt payoff "big time" with your viewers. I've been riding a little over 6 years. My hands-on practice has been invaluable!
Thanks again for paying-it-forward😎
Thanks Jeff!👍🏾😊
Dude I love your videos man, I recently just got a Harley heritage 2010 and it’s a 718Ib bike. This is my first bike and when I got it I was extremely intimidated and low key was thinking of returning the bike but then I found your channel. And ever since watching your videos almost like 5 hours a day or more lmfao I’ve been practicing your techniques and I’ve improved so much on my riding in such a short period of time. In addition I feel so confident now compared to when I first got the bike and I’m glad I didn’t return the motorcycle. I love the way your detailed oriented and there’s always that one thing out of the hour long videos that changes the way I think and it helps me tremendously and will keep me safe to enjoy spending time on my motorcycle for years to come by myself and with loved ones riding with me. You deserve more subscribers and I really believe with the attitude and enthusiasm you have you would change more peoples lives and also save lives for regular motorcycle riders for years to come based on the techniques you teach. I appreciate what you do and keep up the good work. I will continue to practice and watch all your videos!
Hey Rick. Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 Also, thank you for the compliments! Your words really mean a lot! I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! 👍🏾😁
Every time I'm not looking through my turn I hear your voice telling me to look where I want to go. Getting easier every day.
Robert, I've only just discovered your video's and I just cannot get enough, I really enjoy the way you explain things and I have to say what a wonderful human being you are and so skilful and experienced on a motorcycle.
Although I'm a 64 year ols Brit living in England I'm only recently (last 6-7 years) getting in to motorcycling and have so much to learn.
Not sure if you are still active on youtube but I hope you are and I do hope you are well and enjoying a well earned retirement.
Thanks again for sharing the wealth of knowledge that you have.
My Best Regards.
Ashley (male :)
Hi Ashely. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my CZcams channel!👍🏾😊 czcams.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Also, thank you for the compliment!
Yes I am still active on CZcams. Plenty more videos to come brother.
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
Robert, you are amazing. I started riding in 1971, but i had a 20 year lapse. Starting back again on an ADV bike, I realize how badly I taught myself. You are definitely going to make me a better and safer rider.
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my CZcams channel!👍🏾😊 czcams.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
I'm a new rider with a V Star 1300, I love the video (2 years late) but still relevant. Thank you for putting out the content.
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my CZcams channel!👍🏾😊 czcams.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
And you’re right, absolutely relevant! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
Thank you! Im working on this right now. Just got my first bike mid-March.
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Congratulations on your new motorcycle!
As always excellent video. And thanks for mentioning us. We also use the left foot down on all stops and right turns. In that video what I failed to mention that some people do it both ways.
Great video Rob...
Thanks Rich!👍🏾😊
Excellent instructions, learning so much from your videos, thanks for posting.
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
New or learner riders should definitely use your usual method of left foot down until they become the "boss" of their motorcycles. That way they are always and immediately covering the rear brake.
I agree with you Glen.👍🏾
*I want ONE set of rules.* Left foot down.
@@eugeniustheodidactus8890 👍🏾
Good Point!
love the video, bro!!! specially the way to break down each step and explain the ins and outs . I'm so impressed I subbed your channel. when I took the MSF bike class the instructor made it clear to do the exercise SLOW, he said anybody can ride fast because it's easy but riding slow takes skill and practice, that's why I practice in parking lots just like what you show here. I want to be a SAFE rider as well as a GOOD rider, . My wife of 39 years wasn't to crazy about me getting a bike at my age but after I brought her to the parking lot with me to see me practice her worries went away, I also bought safety gear, ,helmet, jacket, boots, gloves, etc. now she's cool with it and help me pick out stuff for my bike. my son is grown and out the house now it's time for me to do something special for me, bought a 2021 Honda rebel 300 , thank you for using your time to help and instruct all of us watching how to be a better biker, it's much appreciated, gonna practice real early in the morning before I go to work when it's peaceful and quiet outside. I work at a national fitness gym chain and also been working out since I was a teenager which helps me handle and hold the bike up at times when it started to lean.
Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 Also, thank you for the compliment! I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
These videos have helped me beyond measure, I am a new rider basically it’s been 30 years, I’ve been riding for about three days, and I’m already pretty well satisfied with my abilities to control my motorcycle, because I’ve been following these principles, and I don’t have bad habits to break from, these habits are the ones I’m going to form
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! © brother!
Thank you so much for what you do, I'm retired NYPD detective and I'm so happy for your success keep up the great work.
Bless you and family
Thank you very much! Also, thank you for your service!
Robert, Thank You so much for these video's!!! Great info for an old guy that got away from motorcycles back in the early 80's But at 66 i got the itch again and just bought a new H D Heritage 120th Addition and REALLY need to learn all this all over again. Never to old to think you already know it all!! Again THANK YOU. Bob T.
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my CZcams channel!👍🏾😊 czcams.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
You’re doing it the right way brother.
I've been watching Jerry Paladino's videos for a few years, and I have learned a lot from him. I just discovered your channel a couple of days ago, and I've seen 5 or 6 of them. Your style of instruction and demonstration has suddenly unlocked what Jerry was talking about, but I wasn't getting, like 45 years after high school; I finally understand algebra! I've been riding over 50 years, and I would love to attend your course some day.
I would love it too. I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
Hey Robert high respect for you brother for wearing the uniform and now putting in time now to help riders out there with your knowledge and experience! I’ve been applying some of theses slow riding techniques and feel really good about them. Now o have my wife in a parking lot and worked with her two days for roughly a few hours. I have to mention she had never operated a motorcycle with a clutch before ever abs she never thought she could do it and neither did I to be honest but I was determined to teach her some of the skills you’ve shown and others like you on CZcams.
First day was getting a feel for the bike and finding the friction zone of the clutch and then got her to start walking with the bike until speed increased enough for her to release clutch all the way then come to stop and repeated for about an half hour or more. Long story short had her taking off using friction zone and a little throttle first day and no herky jerky at the end but smooth. Thanks for everything you do brother!
Thank you very much Mike! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Good for you and for your wife! That is great news! Sounds like 2 Preloaders in the house! It doesn’t get any better than that!👍🏾
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
The whole duck walking thing.. yeah I used to think it was
"normal riding" until I notice you almost never do it... biggups Big Rob for dropping true applicable skills knowledge.
Thank you very much! 👍🏾
Just bought a new 2023 Harley Road Glide and its my first road bike. I just wanted to say Thank you for your service 1st and then Thank you for taking your time to give back.
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my CZcams channel!👍🏾😊 czcams.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle
I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Congratulations on your new motorcycle!👍🏾 It’s my pleasure. 😊
@Be The Boss Of Your Motorcycle!®️ I'm am a new sub. Thanknyou again
It's been 20 years since I've riden a bike. Just bought a Harley today and bringing it home from the dealership I suddenly realized how scared I was making these turns from a stop..I was really wondering if it was just because I was older now and just couldn't do it anymore...and frankly didn't even go back out on it again the rest of the day because I was soo nervous.. I found this video and it already made me want to go out and practice because I had literally forgotten all of this... cant wait till tomorrow now...thank you so much. (16 years as a cop so for me to admit I was scared ...yeah.....lol).. again. Thank you. Great great video
Hey Clay. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Also, thank you for your service!
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Please keep me apprised of your progress. You can do so via email if you’d like.
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
Just back from a 200-mile loop from Phoenix through Superior and back. Kept hearing "this is the slow-ride exercise" or "stop to tight left turn" in my head as I was riding with 5 others. Everything is practice. Some NYPD LT once said that (but I think he was wearing Crocs and socks when he said it so it was hard to listen.)
😂🤣 Thats a good ride Glen! Glad you made it back safely!👍🏾😊
you’re a really good teacher, thank you
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Lt. Simmons. I’m a Sgt. with a sheriff’s office in NJ. Just started riding g back in august and found your channel! Thanks for all your tips and videos! Thanks for helping keep me safe!
Thanks for watching and subscribing! Also thank you for your service!
It's my pleasure.👍🏾😊
Thank you.. turns from a stop with wifey on back is challenging. Good stuff
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Did you watch my 2-up video?
Robert, this is the skill I was just starting to work on at the end of last season. As soon as the snow is gone (in Maine) I plan to practice, practice, practice. No, I didn’t stutter. Thanks for the practical teaching with humor and calm assurance.
My pleasure brother. 👍🏾
Robert now it just flashed with your explaination and what the goal of this manuver is , you do it when you feel everything is in sinc , that is when all of the components become one, brain eyes, head motorcycle, asphalte, you just feel it and know hey it is time to go and have no questions about can I , in your mind it is allready done and over with. Thank's for being that great communicator that you are.
Exactly!!! Outstanding!!! It’s my pleasure. 😊
I needed this today, feeling nervous, discouraged, anxious. Hearing you say you have experienced so many of the same thoughts I'm having... "Why can't I do this" for one...and you saying "that nervousness never goes away" has given me new hope and drive to work harder. Thank you so much.
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my CZcams channel!👍🏾😊 czcams.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
You bet I'm subscribed! And I've been name dropping you on a FB group for New Motorcycle Riders. Thank you so much for doing what you do. You are blessing ppl, and I'm sending up prayers for your prosperity and well being😊🙏. Be blessed😇
Thank you for watching and subscribing to my CZcams channel!👍🏾😁 It’s my pleasure. 😊
I would have never believed I could pick up a Harley Heritage, being a 63-year-old woman, but this technique works! Thanks, Robert!
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my CZcams channel!👍🏾😊 czcams.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle This should have been posted to the How to Pick up your Motorcycle video. Yes, I'm subscribed and always hear you in my mind ~ 1st gear, cover your rear brake, preload and keep it loaded, and Trust and Believe at every stop. Thanks for all you do!
I used to run dirt bikes for along time, which not is much different. I've been riding Street bikes for the last 20yrs and balance has alot in play. So watching yer videos teaches me the balance and movements. In turning i do wide turns then close it up then close up more. This helps alot.
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
I love Goldwings and have had one for over 25 years. I think that I was reasonable at slow speed operation until now. I just got a 2021 Goldwing DCT Tour. I am having trouble at slow speeds with the automatic transmission.
I love your channel and watch you often. I truly appreciate you and your preloading.
Yeah I’m not a fan of the DCT, but of course it’s still possible.
WHAT A GREAT VIDEO! I went from a 2002 VROD to a 2021Street Glide. All within 6 months . Your videos help me over come my fears to a bigger bike Thank you!!
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
I have learned so much from you Robert ...so Thank you for your time. You are a fantastic Man.
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my CZcams channel!👍🏾😊 czcams.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊 Also, thank you for the compliment!
Thanks Robert, for the encouraging information. I've ordered drop guards, for my bike, so I can start practicing.
It’s my pleasure. 😊
Man, this has to be the most in-depth and informative channel I have came across. Turns out I’m already a pre loader. But my skills at slow speed aren’t great. Have spent the day watching your videos and practicing! Truly appreciate what you do! 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Hey Jason. Thank you very much! And I’m glad you know you’re already a PRELOADER!👍🏾
It’s my pleasure. 😊
Great video brother I have dropped my street glide one time but it was all my fault I took a safety riding course at harley davidson in joplin mo an I pulled in to a gas station at slow speed had my handle bars turned so I could back up to a parking spot an hit my front brake with my bars turned an down she went but I practice practice practice thanks for all you video's an keep up the good work brother
Thanks Ben! That's actually a good mistake to make. Why? Because you know what you did wrong so it can be easily corrected and you were in a gas station.
Keep up the practicing brother!👍🏾😊
New rider living in mountains. Preload and keep loaded is invaluable advice!
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Watched your video last night , new to the street, rode my ultra so much better today!! I can't thank you enough!!!
It’s my pleasure. 😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Every time I see a video from you I have to spend at least a minute thinking about how terrified I would be if you pulled me over...LOL. Great video Rob, thanks again!
😂😂 You're crazy Morgan! Thanks!👍🏾 My pleasure.
If there's one thing I've learnt from you Rob is "Practice Practice Practice" Thanks mate.!
It’s my pleasure brother. 👍🏾
Excellent video as usual. Very good point on discussing the weight of the bike. My bike is well over 800 lbs and sometimes I will use my bike for several days in a row riding a couple of hours each day for work and not using a car at all. Somewhere on or about day two I will notice that I am throwing the bike around in traffic much easier and smoother and the weight is not noticeable. It’s all about practice and is a perishable skill as you state regularly. Somewhere in one of your videos I thought I heard you say that the distance between the cones when doing the right and left turns was 6 feet, so that is what I have been practicing. Hard to do but I did it several times out of about 30 attempts! I see that the distance is 9 feet but I never would have attempted something like that in the past so thank you for your instruction and encouragement. Hope to meet you in person sometime this year.
Hey Larry. Thank you very much!👍🏾 I'm very glad you realized that because that helps a lot with your confidence.
The actual distance that they are turning into is 7.5', but if you're doing it in 6', that's excellent!! Keep it there.👍🏾
Hope to meet you as well.👍🏾😊
I learned more from 3 of your vid's, that was useful, than from 18 months of viewing other instructors.
That’s fantastic! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
thank you for giving us confidence and help us not feel dumb
It’s my pleasure Mike. 😊
Just got back from failing my skills test on this exact exercise, and the first video that comes up in my feed is yours. What perfect timing. Haha.
Sorry to hear that you failed. Watch my videos and practice… I bet you won’t fail again!!
You say, "Preload and keep it loaded." I want a button that will boost the "idle" to 1500-2000 RPM that will "keep it loaded"! My biggest problem (I think) is that while swinging the handlebars from side to side, my wrists twist and fingers move. Consequently, I can't keep a uniform throttle setting and, more importantly, can't keep the clutch where I want in the friction zone. Practice, practice, and more practice! Thanks, Robert.
That's funny John. But you're right, practice, practice, practice. I also understand exactly what you're talking about. That's why I always suggest people give a little more throttle than necessary. So in case your hand moves the throttle in the wrong direction, you still have enough power in the reserve to carry you through while you get the throttle back to where you want it.👍🏾😊
People watching don't realize how hard that is what you were doing in the parking lot at the beginning. I had a KZ 1000 back in 1977 and I thought it was a big bike I think 525 lbs. I parked it in a barn for about 35 years and just bought a 2020 street glide special it's a beast. The experience I had I may as well forget I ever had a motorcycle and start over. Can I do the u turns and the cone course, no not without scratching up my saddle bags. I've put about 250 miles on it and now it's winter. I am going to take a riding course as soon as the weather breaks and probably the advance course as well. Thanks for showing this stuff main thing I've learned from watching you is to stop using the front brake so much.
Absolutely brother! Excellent planning! I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Thanks again Robert! I’ve latched on to your teachings. Today I want to talk about the phrase “always practicing”. this past weekend my focus was on coming to a stop using only the rear brake and setting my left foot down and coming to a smooth stop. Good stuff man!
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Absolutely! Thank you very much!
Great video. I'm getting back into riding after 25ish years. These videos are a lifesaver. Thank you. I live in Georgia, hopefully I can come to some classes soon.
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my CZcams channel!👍🏾😊 czcams.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
You’re in Georgia!? Make it happen brother!👍🏾Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
Tku for the videos. I’ve had my bike for over a year, took both MSF courses, & still wasn’t comfortable with getting out in the road. Recently, I started back practicing & rebuilding my confidence level while watching your videos & others. I’m still rusty on making turns from a stop but will continue to work on it. Tku!
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Just getting back into riding after a 13 year break - great video - thanks for sharing
Welcome back! You’ve come to the right place!
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What a great attitude and understanding of teaching. You are truly a leader and although you say you're not teaching, you really are. And in a positive and constructive way. Some un-named CZcams motorcycle "experts" have a very dismissive, insulting way how they go about "instructing" or critiquing. They are sarcastic and judgmental, as if they have all the answers. No one has all the answers. We're all on a spectrum of experience, trying to advance further.
Thank you very much! I really appreciate your kind words and compliments! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
I am just getting back to riding again after 8 years, and this was VERY helpful and informative!!!! Thank you for your time and videos
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This is what you tube is about. learning quality information on things individuals want to learn. thank you sir
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you very much!
“Please God, help me go there.” I’m not sure I’ve laughed or related as much to anything before, haha. 😂 Thanks for the videos!
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Robert, you are such a patient and thorough instructor, even if your audience at the time was just a camera. You were made for teaching! Great instructional video. Liked and subscribed for other nuggets of wisdom I am fully confident I will find in your channel.
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Glad I started watching this channel. I've only been riding for 3 months but slow speed maneuvers have helped a lot and I actually find them fun to practice. Can't wait to get back to a parking lot and practice preloading the throttle. Thank you sir for your service as an officer and our teacher
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊
Yes sir I am subscribed. Glad you're ok after being rear ended
Yes brilliant teaching I've learnt lots with his video's.
I would like to mention if I may that I have noticed many riders don't check their bikes over before riding them...sometimes riders have brakes hanging on for instance , they have no idea that the brakes are hanging on just enough to interfere with moveability or worse still they don't check their tyre pressures (tyre pressure is so important+when cold to inflate)..
I live in London GB Ride mostly in Surrey and to Dover...
Meet up with many riders but I seem to notice these very simple things, also chain lube is missed , chain adjustment poor on many riders bikes or just worn sets ...the riders have no idea ...what a help it could be if you could touch on these subjects please ....
I am enjoying the videos
Thank you for passing on your experience to us all ...
G.
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Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
And I'll keep provlaiming... I wish I came across you prior to my MSF course. I had issue with turns in tight angles from a stop. Was afraid of falling. Was never told about preloading, which makes an abundance of sense. Balancing between clutch and brake while preloaded, and keeping it loaded. The way you teach is clear. My mind can visualize what you relay, and it is as if you answer my questions which I generate while you speak. Much thanks again!
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Excellent knowledge and wisdom in teaching and riding. Thankyou
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my CZcams channel!👍🏾😊 czcams.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle Most definitely
Hey Robert, I really like your videos. I’ve been reluctant to do slow speed maneuvering. I’ve been without a bike for about 6 years. I had a very nimble 74 iron head. Before that I had a 55 pan hard tail. I’m going for a glide as soon as I’m able. I’m really looking forward to setting up my own course. I’m in NC. Thanks again!
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my CZcams channel!👍🏾😊 czcams.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle yes I am.
So glad I found this channel. The manner of instruction is fantastic. Just got a big cruiser and will be working on a lot of these drills and techniques. Subscribed!
Thank you for watching and subscribing to my CZcams channel!👍🏾😁 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
I used the back brake when making a left turn and right turn last night while on the road. definitely worked for me and I appreciate you making these videos. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Awesome!!! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle your videos help out a lot of riders and your experience and instructions on what to do and what not to do are definitely worth taking to heart.
I’m glad I watched this video during the Mfs course they just told us to lock the wheel to the left and right and lean the bike but said nothing about the clutch or the break
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Congrats on 10K subscribers. Thank you for another great video. You mentioned making another video and explaining it again, possibly in a different way, instead of just telling someone to go back to this video. I have to agree with you, that doing it again, is not a bad idea. Speaking from something completely different, becoming a private pilot. I did a lot of studying before actively engaging getting my license. I studied a lot from a lot of different sources. I found out, that you can hear something over and over again, and not get it. But then you hear the exact same thing again, but explained in just a slightly different way, that just makes it click. So I appreciate that you will do it again, just for the fact that it may click that time. And also you encourage your pre-loaders to watch other content. Knowing that it may help them. I think you are a wonderful human being, especially doing this just for the love of helping others.Now, if the snow and temperatures would just cooperate here in Michigan so I can get out and practice, would be great! LOL
Thank you very much! I really appreciate that! 👍🏾😊
Robert - What a great way to demonstrate two different methods of making a sharp right turn that I seem to ‘struggle’ with from time to time! Thank you!
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 It’s my pleasure. 😊 I’m happy it helped!
To date I’ve watched several of your practice sessions, but this one is particularly good. Appreciate your attention to detail, how you break it down, your camera work, everything. As many have probably told u, I wish I would’ve found you when I returned to riding several years ago. Thank you 🙏🏽 for your devotion!
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Hooked on these videos. Been riding off and on for over 40 years, but took a long hiatus and realize I have lost a fair amount of the skills I had. Just ordered up some crash bars for the Vulcan Classic so I can practice some of these maneuvers a little more aggressively without the fear of damaging my bike. Said it before, but thanks again for sharing your knowledge, I appreciate it.
My pleasure. I’m very happy that you’re planning on getting out there and practicing! Be careful. 👍🏾
KIR - where'd you pick up those bars for the Vulcan? Thanks
@@heybruh3274 Hey Sean,
My handles bars are stock to the 2005 Vulcan classic. Not sure what pic you were looking at. The bike with the ape hangers is not my vulcan. Sorry, wish I could be more helpful. Cheers!
@@keep-it-real6926 No pics were referenced. I was referring to your comment in which you stated, "Just ordered up some crash bars for the Vulcan Classic....".
Did I read that wrong?
This is helping me SO MUCH. I can’t wait to go practice. 😊
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You're such a great instructor. Love this channel
I appreciate that! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
I know this is an older video but I want to say thanks for making them. I have a lot of issues with this topic because it is something I am working on now. I recently bought a '04 Road King and it is by far the heaviest bike I have ever owned. I'm disabled and haven't been very active so I'm weaker than I probably should be for the weight of the bike. I'm working on these skills as I ride until I get a little more comfortable. My biggest issue right now is my large feet. I'm working on getting the shifter levers and things I need to adjust for that. My other biggest issue is leaning the bike, I don't know how far I can lean without the bags or crash bar hitting the street. I'm getting better with that though. I need the front brakes checked possibly replaced and the clutch checked. I have a long list of things to get checked. I'm just waiting on the appointment for my service. I'm hoping I have the cash when that day comes hahahaha.
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Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
This video was awesome. I am still on the floor laughing when you said please God let me go that way.!! I can relate that was extra funny!!! Thank you for the awesome lessons I subscribed!!! 😊
Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! That was pretty funny!😆
I have watched your videos for a week now, and practicing. I bought my first Harley Davidson, and it's a Electra Glide Classic.
I have riding experience, but still alot to learn! I have dropped it twice now, with my wife on with me, Embarrassing? YES, But I'm learning from it, And I Keep Practicing, I am getting better at it. My major fear is dropping it and not being able to get it fixed, money doesn't come easy , some have asked, If I can't afford it, Why did I buy it, Well, Just Like Lots of others, I Love To Ride!
Like you said, the weight of the motorcycle doesn't matter!
I bought my first bike at 16, i was Immediately Hooked, Now I'm 55, I Still Love It!
Long story short, I'm enjoying your videos, and learning, I live in Florida and if I could ride up and practice with you I would!
In the mean time. I'll keep watching your videos.
Thank you
Hey Jimbo. Thanks for watching and subscribing! Also thank you for the compliment. I’m proud of you brother!👍🏾 Persevere!!👍🏾
Get some Pro Guards for your engine and saddle bag guards. Also there are motorcycledropguards which have an added piece to protect your primary. I found out about these from Robin The Lady Biker. Also check out Jerry Palladino’s Ride Like A Pro channel. He shows you how to install them.
@@karenshoucairmcgray4902 Thanks Karen, I appreciate it, I'm not too concerned with the saddlebag guards rite now, I'm eventually going to get a set of saddlebag guard eliminators when I get confident enough that I won't drop it again. But I will check into the primary protector, and I remember seeing him show other guards for a few other places on the bike, I'll check into it, Thank you..
@@metalman065 You’re welcome! 😊
i stumbled across your channel and long and behold I am a subscriber… thanks for the knowledge sharing.. watching this from Thailand…
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As always a great tutorial and demonstration of that can be achieved with practice. With out your and a few other instructors lessons on YonTube I would never had known how to Rhode my motorcycle with confidence. I have a long way to go, but at least I feel I am on the right track. Thank you for your time to make these videos and thank you for your Service.
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my CZcams channel!👍🏾😊 czcams.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
Thank you so much for sharing this video! I’m a new rider and I’ve been practicing this today, and I got frustrated and quit. After watching this video I’m now going back out to practice.
It’s my pleasure. 😊 That’s awesome! You didn’t quit, you took a break. 👍🏾
Great instruction. I love your style and learned a lot from this video. As a new rider at 53 good instruction is important for me to learn these skills. Thanks!
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Well produced and presented, you are awesome.
Thank you very much!
Your videos are great! I would appreciate it if you’d note the time markers for the different subjects in the description. It makes it easy to go back to review or to find a specific point in the video. You do a great job with topics, important information
Thank you!👍🏾😁
Thanks Robert! Going back to older videos....practice practice practice!!!
It’s my pleasure Mark.
I just bought more cones now i have 40 i had to keep stopping and changing what i was practicing now i can set up more lessons at a time, definitely be practicing this week again, thanks for the more in-depth information awesome! Im trying to watch all your video’s to catch up to real time . Pre-Load!!
That's awesome Blake!!Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! 👍🏾
Amazing and informative. Grew up riding dirt bikes but new to motorcycles on street, videos like this give me drills to practice in my nearest empty parking lots! Thank you
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Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m definitely subscribed and appreciative! You continue to help save lives even after your career in NY. I will be showing your channel to any and all riders that I come across, both new and seasoned.
I agree with your preloader... my preloading senses are heightened. I watch EVERYONE and quickly say, "nope, his slow speed maneuver skills are low". It's either both feet down or grabbing that front brake. I even critiqued my earlier vids of myself. I yelled, "preload!!" on a turn as I was too low in the throttle. 😂❤ Amazing training, Rob. Thank you!
Hey Minister Jai. That's how it always happens. I love it! Be safe out there.😊👍🏾
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle thank you! Shiny side up!!!🏍💨
@@MinisterJaiB 👍🏾
What a Great Guy. Well done.
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