Will Using The Rear Brake Help You Make Those Turns From A Stop? Yes!
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- Опубликовано: 27 мар 2021
- Hello RUclipsrs! 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 discuss the importance of using the rear brake while making right / left turns from a stop. Using the rear brake properly, along with other techniques will almost guarantee a successful turn.
You may be asking yourself, who are PRELOADERS?
PRELOADERS:
Subscribers to this channel who are dedicated to being proficient in slow speed motorcycle operation.
What does PRELOAD mean?
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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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
Exercise #9 - Rear-End Collision Avoidance
Bonus Exercise - The Maze
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
Rear-End Collision Avoidance - Distance from starting line to front cones - 5', Front cones - 6' wide, Lanes - 5' wide
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Be well,
Robert Simmons 
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I have taken multiple basic and advanced motorcycle courses, but I don’t think anything has been helpful to me personally as this one video. Thank you!
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!
Joe Lucas
Hello professor, I am a 68 year old student of your channel. With the approval of my loving wife of 35 years purchased a 2019 Road King in June. Passed the rider safety course in July and watched just about every practice session you have put out. Only problem is now I can’t pass up pulling into every available parking lot to practice! Thank you for sharing your life experience’s and for your service in the NYPD.
Hey Joe. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 It’s my pleasure. 😊
The mantra in every motorcycle skills video I’ve seen is “clutch control.” That’s still extremely important of course. But what was a revelation to me was keeping the throttle loaded and fixed - and even keeping the clutch position fixed in the friction zone, a rider can precisely moderate speed and control just with the rear break. Most skills videos just mention rear brake as a lesser component for some stability, but this gives me a new perspective and tool in my toolbox for improved confidence at slow speeds. Thanks Robert!
It’s my pleasure. 😊
Just found your channel Robert. Nobody has better skills than motor officers. You and Jerry Paladino (Ride like a Pro) have probably saved more lives than you all realize. I subscribed and am sharing this with all the riders I know. Thanks for your service and for what you are doing now. By the way, I've been riding for 35 years and am constantly learning.
Hey Hank! Thank you for watching and subscribing and sharing!👍🏾😁 It’s my pleasure. 😊
We’re always learning brother!👍🏾
Robert, coming back and reviewing this video while having a cup of morning coffee, I realize this is the most important lesson in your series for me.
It’s all starting to fall into place for me, now. Thank you, Robert.
Outstanding!! It’s my pleasure. 😊
I like you, you're a good dude! You're actually trying to help people BUILD THEIR SKILLS instead of talking about BS like Big Rims and Loud Radios. I appreciate your effort.
Thanks Aaron!👍🏾
Aaron I agree. Rims and radios are cool and have a place if that's your thing. But knowing that you have practiced and improved your handling skills makes riding those rims and blasting the radio way more fun because you can actually handle the bike at any speed.
@@donaldpeytonjr678 agree 100%!
Hi , your lesson is of great value to many bikers. Thanks a lot and a salute to you .
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!!!! ©
Hello Mr Robert, I decided to keep my bike because of you. Practicing your lessons have helped me tremendously. Thanks for your help online. One day I do plan to come to one our your lesson in person. Be blessed, take care, & stay safe🤗
I'm so happy to hear that!! I look forward to practicing with you!😊👍🏾
Robert, I live in North Carolina and I ran across your page. And I can’t stop watching, you have help me so much, I wish I could get to one of your classes.
Hey Mike. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Hopefully you can make it down here one day.
A group of 6 us in TN did our own “practice session” today. Everyone successfully completed 30’ left and right U-turns as well as 30’ Figure 8’s within the box using your techniques. We all know that we need to “practice and improve” but there was a lot of confidence building today...and this video perfectly described our thoughts, feelings and ideas of our practice session today. Thank you, Robert, for “Paying It Forward”, you are making us better motorcycle riders!
Ronnie that’s awesome!! 6 PRELOADERS (hopefully)! Just awesome!! It’s my pleasure. 😊 👍🏾
Yes sir...Thank You again!
@@ronniewelch2246 did you get any video ? that be good to see
@@masterlink_1 We did not record any from yesterday but here is video from where we did last fall...
ruclips.net/video/wswnKzfkV3I/видео.html
@@ronniewelch2246 👍🏾
Robert, I can't tell you how much I appreciate what you're doing with this channel. I love the way you break everything down step by step and I especially appreciate how humble and joyful you are. I'm a baby rider and I've been watching videos fr many different experienced/veteran riders, but the way you explain things just clicked for me. Same goes for Jerry Paladino (Ride Like A Pro). BTW, love that NY accent! God bless you!!
Hi Mona. 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!
How you doing Robert you are a excellent teacher I will be going to pi k up my bike Tuesday I have a 2014 c90 boulevard suzuki my first bike I have to drive it home about 30 miles I have my learners and have some experience do you have any pointers also please link me you email if possible Thanks sir
This is awesome. I know I have heard some of these things over and over in some of your videos but something in here made the holding the bike stuck a little better This time. Thank you
Another awesome video, thanks Rob your doing a great service for your fellow riders. Looking forward to coming back....
Thanks John! Looking forward to having you back out.👍🏾
Awesome recap on the essentials, Robert! It's very refreshing to have someone with so much knowledge, willing to share that knowledge. Thank you, sir! Preloaders unite👍🏾👍✌
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊
THIS VIDEO...RIGHT HERE...HELPED GIVE ME SO MUCH CLARITY😊.
1. Bike in 1st gear
2. Cover the rear break
3. Pre-load & KEEP IT LOADED
4. Put the clutch into the friction zion AND KEEP IT THERE
5. When you feel the bike move PICK UP YOUR FOOT
I GOT IT, I GOT IT I GOT!!! Now, I can practice it....repeatedly 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Awesome Renee!!!😊👍🏾
Correction to #5. The clutch needs to be “just before the sweet spot.” I said that today when I was practicing.
@@nay2nay77 I love it!!😊
So much more fun when you know how to handle the slow speed. Parking lots are so much easier to manage.
Absolutely!
You are doing a good deed helping riders to improve their skills. Been practicing and improving, thank you.
Thank you very much! I’m happy to hear that!👍🏾
Been a subscriber for a while. Really get a lot from your videos. Appreciate your service as a LEO and passing along your knowledge to others. Be well.
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! It’s my pleasure. 😊
Thanks for your service and positivity. Been watching your videos for a while now and apply your techniques to my daily riding. That said, it was great to see your wife getting involved in the channel as well but more importantly you giving her praise and publicly thanking her. We need more positive messaging about our spouses in this world!
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my RUclips channel!👍🏾😊 ruclips.net/user/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!
Indeed!
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m definitely subscribed! 😁
Robert your videos are truly helping the motorcycle riding community. Especially for new riders such as myself. Thanks for all that you do.
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!
Hey Robert. Great lesson my friend. Your encouragement lifts me up, encouraging me to practice and build confidence. Your technical skills are awesome as is your presentation. Driving all of this is your life philosophy of “paying it forward” and appreciation. Also, having grown up on Long Island, it’s good to hear your NY accent. You are making a big difference for me and many others and I thank you and appreciate you.
Thank you very much James! Also, thank you for the compliment! It’s very much appreciated!
Also using the friction zone while turning keeps you in control while turning. No more crossing yellow. Go figure......Until LT’s videos encouraged this behavior I never thought about trying it.
That’s awesome Greg!👍🏾
Thank you. I saw 1 of your post on Facebook. I started following your videos. I just watched # 4. I'm going to find your 1st and start them all. Thank you for your service and for paying it forward. I will start using your techniques tomorrow. Thank sir.
Hey Chris. Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 It’s my pleasure. 😊
Thank you for your videos. I live in Canada. Love your videos. Makes me more comfortable around my bike. I’ll keep watching.
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my RUclips 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!!!! ©
Just discovered this channel, this is the first video I’ve seen. I’ve had RUclips for years this may be my first comment ever. This is the best motorcycle teaching channel I’ve seen. Most sites will charge for this type of in depth content. Look forward to watching all your videos and getting on the bike and practicing the drills!
Hi. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Also, thank you for the compliment! I’m honored to be the first content creator that you’ve taken the time to leave a comment for!👍🏾
I have just come across your channel and watched a few of your videos and i really appreciate what you do. I came to youtube looking for knowledge after i just bought and rode my electra glide for the first time and after riding for most my life this is my first touring bike. And your videos have totally reset my brain, most of my riding career has been on performance track bikes and the importance of using the front brake and as soon as i got on this touring bike i knew i was doing something wrong because it all felt wrong at low speeds.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and i look forward to watching more of your videos.
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my RUclips 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! You definitely are in the right place brother! Welcome to Preloader Nation! 👍🏾
Your channel has given me the motivation to get back out there and practice again after a hiatus where my skills have gone stale...mostly from the depression induced by the covid lockdowns. Been hard to be motivated to do anything in a while so thankyou.
That’s awesome! It’s my pleasure. 😊
I have been practicing the keep it loaded and your right it gives you control of the motorcyle , good video, thanks
That’s awesome! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 It’s my pleasure.
I am so glad I found you. I love your videos. I did not understand the preloaded concept and I have been riding for 14 yrs. I have never grasped WHY I had so much trouble with slow maneuvers and sucked at U-turns. Now I get it!!! Why did no one ever explain this to me? Your lessons are the best. Better than any instructor I've ever listened to before.
Hey Sue. 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! 😊
This video, IS MY I GOT IT MOMENT! It makes sense, the visual of the bike while you were playing with the rear break tied it all together for me!!
That’s AWESOME!!😀👍🏾 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!
Man this video and a couple of others are what I needed. I posted on my channel about the trouble I was having when I dropped my bike because I was holding the front brake. Someone recommended your channel. I had seen one video a while back but not these. I'm going to be practicing this stuff. Thank you!
It’s my pleasure brother. 👍🏾
Just found your channel. Your voice is so calming. Slow speed turns always make me nervous. I overthink them. If GA was closer I'd be there in a heartbeat
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
Getting motorcycle out if shop next weekend and cant wait to start practicing my slow speed motorcycle operation! Thanks for the vids Robert!!! America!!!
I'm happy you're getting it back. And then.... Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! 👍🏾😁
Robert thank you so much for your instruction. I learned so much about using the rear brake. Wish I lived closer so I could get your instruction in person. Keep up the great work. Thanx! Mark from New Orleans.
It’s my pleasure Mark. 😊 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 like that you not only talk about it, you also show video of how to do it. Great Work and Videos!
Thank you very much Charles! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
The new shirts are tight. Props to the Mrs.
Finally getting my bike from storage on Friday. Practice practice practice. Preload mania.
Thanks K.J.! I know you're excited to get the bike out! 👍🏾
Great work Robert. Keep doing what ur doing. You are helping hundreds of bikers who has never even communicated with you but are practicing your techniques.
Thank you very much!
Just came across your channel and subscribed. Excellent information and I’ve been practicing virtually all of it regularly (U-turns 15-20 feet, figure 8s as you showed, no duck-walking...none, etc...LOTS of micro-speed maneuvering). Admittedly, I don’t currently have a heavy cruiser yet, but am looking to close on a new RGL within the next couple weeks. Been riding dirt bikes since about 1978, but only street riding for a couple years on a 650 cruiser. Love your content. Plan to watch it all!
Thank you very much! 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!
Just keep in mind that what you’re doing on that smaller bike will carry over to the Road Glide. The rules don’t change. 👍🏾
My brother I just found your channel just trying to get some pointers. U make it plane this is one of the problems I struggle with. I just wanna say sir I appreciate you taking the time and making it plain for me! Now I'm about to find your u turn video. I took a course and the u turn and these turns from a stop are my biggest problems by far. But thanks again for everything and I will be subscribing. ✊
It’s my pleasure. 😊 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!
Love this video, timely for me. I was out making right and left turns on Saturday and I was failing most times. I was turning but I was going just over the white parking space lines. Now I realize I was not utilizing the rear break as much as I should have. Today Sunday it's raining 🌧 but tomorrow I will watch this video again before I go out to practice, build my confidence and practice some more. Thank you man. PS also love these detailed one exercise videos, they are comprehensive.
Thank you very much James! 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! Hit me up via email to let me know how your practice session goes tomorrow (if you want to of course).
Thank you for what you are doing. You have the best by far slow speed instruction on the web, and you are doing it asking for nothing in return. You are truly a upstanding man. You have took me from a str8 up 1 to a 4+ i have so much nore confidence in slow speed operations of my motorcycle. Now i try to scrape my boards.
"PRELOAD & KEEP IT LOADED"
It’s my pleasure. 😊 That’s outstanding! 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!
Thanks Robert. Being new to the channel and to the HD American Touring bike, I’ve grasped the concept of using my rear brake.Demonstration and explanation was easy to understand. Thanks for the help.🤙
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
This is the video I have been looking for.
Thank you for explaining it so well.
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!
Could be one of the most formidable explanations on slow turns I've yet to see. Thanks for your time and concern
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
I haven’t been on a Harley in 30 years. I bought a ‘16 FLHTK and it’s home in the garage. Bought some cones. 15 feet apart and it’s tough to do. I have a private community and 7-12 mph in and out and in circular driveway wide turns. I will practice again. I watched many videos and I will concentrate more on rear brake and throttle control and friction zone.
Your videos are so helpful. I just bought my first bike and thought I bit off more than I could chew because I'm a meathead and bought the most badass bike I could find. I spent a few hours doing some of your basic techniques and I'm learning fast. Thank you!
That’s awesome! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my RUclips channel!👍🏾😊 ruclips.net/user/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!!!! © It’s my pleasure. 😊
I just started following you im self taught and did not know most of what you teach thank you for taking your time to help us out I ride every day and I'm going to be putting your tips to work thank you
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 Eric. That’s fantastic news!
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! © 👍🏾
Thanks for these videos man ! You are knowledgeable, humble and explain things very clearly. Much appreciated!!
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
Your videos have great content. I almost passed your channel completely. Your videos are LONG! I was worried about there being too much useless information to get past. However, I find myself rewinding and rewatching much of your content to make sure I didn’t miss anything. A couple of your signature techniques have helped me tremendously. Keep em’ coming.
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!
Words of wisdom! thanks for the info and constant reminders! sharing with friends, I'll be testing them to affirm what I'm learning from you!
It’s my pleasure James. 😊
Robert, thank you for service in the NYPD! I appreciate your step by step approach to all your viewers...newer riders and experienced. I am learning a lot from your videos especially in the slow speed and pre loading exercises. Thank you!
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!
Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©
I've just watched this again - this is excellent, lieu, as are your other videos.
Happy Holiday to you and Mrs. Simmons.
Thank you very much! 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!
Thank you. Same to you & your family.
Hey Rob, as always you have stellar advice. I was in Cave Creek, AZ today hanging out at the Roadhouse Bar and it was absolutely amazing to watch all the bikes come in & leaving and duck walking in and around the parking lot. You could really see who had control and who were not in control. Keep up the great video!!
Thank you very much! I've stated this before, PRELOADERS will look at non PRELOADERS much differently now. Not in a negative way. But more so like an instructional way. They remember that used to be them and they want to share the knowledge. Each one, teach one. Great job Pete!😄👍🏾
Great explanation! I started yelling "keep it loaded" to myself while practicing and it helped. Another great RS-PIF production!
Thank you very much!
Just found this channel, finding it really useful as just got a bike again after 30 years without one. It's well explained and makes good sense I have been trying some of the exercises and I can feel myself getting better and gaining confidence. Wish we had vast empty car parks in the UK like you have in the USA tho.
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my RUclips channel!👍🏾😊 ruclips.net/user/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!!!! ©
Preloading and rear brake has already helped me greatly as a new rider, thanks!
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my RUclips channel!👍🏾😊 ruclips.net/user/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 are such a great teacher. Just bought a 1999 Road King and I just love this bike. Your slow riding video is fantastic. First gear,start preload and pick your foot up. Would love to meet you and practice with you. Always wanted a bike and you make me feel comfortable getting on my bike. Thank you Frank
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! It’s my pleasure. 😊
all the videos and lessons I've watched on turns and u-turns for years and noboddy has given me the valuable information that you have here about the brakes, preloading and clutch, trust and believe, power to the rear wheel. Every rider should be taught this information and I'm sure alot won't get it.Thanks Robert Simmons, you changed my riding abilities and I owe you big time!!!!!!!!!!!! And thank your wife for helping you do what you do.
It’s my pleasure Mike. 😊 I’m so happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! 👍🏾
Love the shirt! I am glad I started watching your videos. I was a little confused about preloading as another RUclipsr mentioned preloading the front brake. I tried it on my last ride and it didn’t feel right. I could have sworn that my beginner motor instructors 18 years ago repeatedly said “do not cover the front brake!” Anyhow, I will practice in my head and out on a parking lot as much as I can. Thank you so much!
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊 Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!!
Hallo Robert, I enjoy watching your Videos. You are a real motorcycle enthusisat! I have already tried some of your advices, really great, thank you very much. Greetings from Germany from a Fat Bob Rider😎
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!
I've been riding for 30 plus years and am so glad I found your channel. I ride a 19 Limited , heavy bike and have been fearful of slow turns but these videos have helped me learn so much!
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my RUclips channel!👍🏾😊 ruclips.net/user/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've been watching your videos for a few months now. Really enjoy and finding it very helpful. Never rode a motorcycle before, in my 56yrs of life. I am starting my motor training with Harley Davidson the 22nd of this month. Really excited. I really like the road glide special. I know that a pretty big bike, first time riding. But, I have confidence in myself, and determined to learn the skills you're showing us. Great job!!!! I know practice, practice, practice. I really don't write comments, but when I finish my training and get my bike, I will definitely send a video. God Bless. Slowe.
Hey Steve. I know you will do great! Try your best to ignore the weight of the motorcycle and just focus on your technique and you will do well!👍🏾
I’m looking forward to the video(s).👍🏾
Hey brother you explain things very well . I have noticed other people will say preload the brake but they will not tell you what preloading is and they make it seem like theres a million moving parts . And I appreciate what you do brother god bless
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 It’s my pleasure. 😊
Hi Robert, that was a really good video, thanks... Especially a big thank you to Anita, the NEW TShirt design is magic. A great way to get your point(s) across.
Thank you very much Pete!👍🏾
Those videos and explanations are the best I had seeing so far. Great job…I had learned a lot from you…!
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!
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle For sure I'm subscribed. This past weekend I went to a local slow maneuvers training and let me tell you , that all I learned digitally from your videos was a hell of help for me to pass it. "pre-load, keep it loaded" are the key...Bikers listen to what Bob is telling us....very happy and grateful for your teaching
I can appreciate your passion for riding the right way.
Thank you very much!
You by far the best instructor. "No, the greatest instructors I could ask for". Thank you!
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my RUclips channel!👍🏾😊 ruclips.net/user/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!
As someone who has been riding since youth, I am beyond impressed with this gentleman's skills and enthusiasm to make you a better and safer rider. It was well worth "the watch" as there are some valuable takeaways here. Also, I am awestruck that anyone in their right mind would down vote such an awesome video... Thank you sir for paying it forward and keep up the awesome work!
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊
Natural born teacher! Thanks for doing this, really motivating to keep on trying doing it the right way.
Thank you very much Tracy! It’s my pleasure. 😊
This is so Helpful I’ve been riding for 30 years and just recently upgraded to a touring bike and no idea that I was a novice at slow speeds all your videos are very helpful I wish there was courses like yours up in the Northeast if you were anybody that you know know of any in the New York area please let us know and thank you for what you’re doing
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muchas gracias por tus consejos, I am a new biker and I am riding a Road King, I was very scared at the first time but now I am improving my skills, like you said: rising my confidence. muchas gracias from Venezuela.
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I'm late for the party on this vid, but I surely enjoyed it never the less. I watch you, sir, along with Jerry Palladino, MC Rider, and MotoJitsu. I call it the "College of Rider Knowledge". And after class, I go to church. The church parking lot, that is. Today, my friend David joined me for church service on his Suzuki M90. David has many, many more miles in the saddle than I do, but today I got to school him a bit on slow speed maneuvers, as in; "Stay away from that front brake!" "Head and eyes!" "Look ahead, not down!", and so on. Overall, he did well because he listened and it was FUN! We'll be going to church together as often as schedules permit, and hopefully down to practice with you next year. PRACTICE IS FUN!😎
Hey Mark. That is awesome!
Really informative video Robert! Sooo well done!!
Thank you very much!
Great video LT, I find myself constantly practicing every time I ride now from approaching a red light or stop sign, to taking off and making turns. This is not just while the cones are set up, it’s all the time. Thanks to you I am always thinking about every move and situation as I approach it. Keep it up LT. You are making a difference paying it forward. ✌🏻
Thanks Dan! You’re absolutely correct! Always practicing. State of mind is everything. 👍🏾
Dan I'm with you. The LT is just infectious. 😆🤣😂 He gets in your head and doesn't leave. Every red light becomes a slow ride challenge. 😆🤣😂 Every turn from a stop, I can see the cones and try to make the turn better. 😆🤣😂 I don't even leave my complex now without making a couple tight circles and figure 8's now!!!! 😆 😆🤣😂.. The neighbors probably think I'm nuts because I make so many little circle all the time !!!!! 😆🤣😂
@@donaldpeytonjr678 I absolutely love it! Thanks Don for the kind words!
Extremely informative I love the way you teach and have patience you are God-sent to man thank you
Thank you very much Mike! It’s my pleasure. 😊
At 52 I am a new rider and did great with the 300lb Honda in the Louisiana Motorcycle safety course. However, I just bought a 600lb bike and I've been having trouble with slow maneuvers and turns. I just finished watching your video and I have been converted. I think using the rear brake will be life changing and I can't wait to go try it out. You have a new follower and devotee.
That’s awesome!! Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁
New sub! Haven't ridden in 30nyears. Just picked up a brand new Heritage today. Tense as hell, but forcing myself to relax. Practicing turns around my neighborhood. Looking where I want to go. Turning my upper body where I want to go. I look forward to learning from you. Cool channel!
Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 Also, thank you for the compliment! Congratulations on the new motorcycle! Now keep practicing so you can show it who the Boss is!👍🏾
I started riding my own bike last year and was struggling with my turns and what I was doing wrong. It’s the dang preload and rear break! You hear so much about friction zone. I finally understand where I was going wrong!! Going out to practice tonight. I love your videos!!
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I have the same issue Stephanie!!
Great video! At first when I saw the 45min length, I almost skipped it thinking that's way too long. The time went by very fast. At the conclusion, I didn't want it to end! Great job. I wish you were my neighbor.
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Greetings from the PPRC, you have the best Instructions and easy to understand videos I have ever watched.
Thank you very much Steve! 👍🏾
been some time since I made a comment . . . This is nice. A step by step with tips ! I need to come down a spend the day with you guys . . . . Thanks for the video !
Thank you very much Sean! C'mon down brother!😊👍🏾
Hello from south louisiana,, Admire the tecnique of your teaching, Well done, I am 78 still riding and loving my Fat Boy Harley,, My slow speed skills got room for improvement, even i been riding for 60 years of Harley, all sizes and dimensions, Love to ride still. Job well done, Thanks
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Glad to hear you’re still riding!
I just started following your channel and I love it! I'm a deputy in Marion County Oregon getting ready to retire in June... 25 years of service 50 years old. Never sat a stride a motorcycle until this last June, and I fell in love! Have a 2010 Street Glide, and I am practicing to be the boss of my motorcycle. 💪 One of the things that I love the most about writing a motorcycle and practicing, is that it's like trading at work, hella fun and deadly serious. Let's go!
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Just found your channel!! Love seeing you paying forward the skills you learned as a Leo Motor. I too am a Leo Motor in Canada and have been for 10yrs and am with my services Precision Riding Team. These skills are invaluable and will not only make you a better rider but safer as well!! These skills are not something the common rider has the opportunity to learn. I praise you for sharing your expertise and knowledge on others!! Keep up the great work!!
Hey Ryan. Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 Also, thank you for your service!
I took a three week course (120 hours) back about 50 years ago and still remember most of this stuff. I have been riding since then but I am still learning or relearning from these videos. You can forget a lot in 50 years.
@@bobbembridge926 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 You’re absolutely right. You never stop learning.
I have learned alot just by watching your channel and applying it whenever I ride.
That’s awesome! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my RUclips channel!👍🏾😊 ruclips.net/user/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!!!! ©
Great to be aboard. I have been practicing a long time . thank for serving .
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Robert you really know your stuff.thanks for the videos they have really help me.
Thank you very much! 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. 😊
I'm the guy who hasn't rode for years because of having kids and provide a life for them.I bought my bike of my dreams.Of course its allot heavier than my original bike.But watching you gives me confidence.I was going to sell it
but now watching you gave me my dream back.Yes im going to take training class this sommer.Thank you
Hey Alan. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 That’s fantastic news!! Absolutely don’t get rid of it. Keep watching, practice and you will see…👍🏾
Robert, I learned to use the rear brake several years ago and it was a game changer for me. Then I really started to understand the friction zone. I was pretty good with the throttle but you have brought it to the forefront with preloading and keeping it loaded !!!! Because of this I am now more aware of all of these things and getting them all to work in concert to give me more and better control over the motorcycle.
I have been a practicer of slow speed operation since I started riding. As I have learned more I have practiced more and have improved. Thank you for sharing with us so that we can learn and improve our skills.
Sounds like we have a Boss here!👍🏾 I just love it when all of this stuff starts to come together!
Aloha braddah Bobby. Thank you for all your videos. I use to watch ride like a pro until I found your channel. Keep doing what you're doing. Hopefully I never have to send you a video of me doing push ups haha. I grew up riding dirt bike and that kinda trained me to only use my back brake at slow speeds. Thank you again.
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you very much!
Robert, amazing. I will test this right away. Thank you. I just went from a Gxsr750R to an M109R. A whole different animal. Thank you very much Robert and may God bless you all and loves ones.
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!
It’s my pleasure. 😊
Really been enjoying your videos and instruction. I’m a recently returning rider(38 year gap). 2 to 3 days a week I pack up my cones and go to a local stadium parking lot to practice for 1/2 an hour. I tried this exercise and nailed the right turn every time. Left turn however I dropped the bike 3 times. The problem is turning left is stretching out my throttle arm and I seem to lose control of the friction zone and subsequently stalling . I will keep working on that !
Hey Rick. Thank you very much! I’m happy that you’re practicing. What kind of motorcycle are you riding, how tall are you and what size bars do you have?
Ty LT, I made my first long distance ride of 1000 miles and found my confidence increased so much in the gas stops, navigating through the parking lots and pumps.tyvm brother in blue 👍👍👍👍🍺😎
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!
Robert, thank you again for another awesome video to your viewers. You won't get a video from me doing push up because I already know to keep it loaded during slow speed maneuvers always covering the rear brake. Preload and keep it loaded 👍
Thank you very much Ed! 😁
I was trying to explain this to a friend the other day, riding a DCT right now I have no clutch lever...my rear brake is how I manager low speed. When I move up to a larger bike it should be a piece of cake now. Great video!!
Thank you very much!
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to explain this technic so perfectly. MB
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We have cones and ready for warm weather on the weekend to go do some of these exercises can’t wait. Thank you
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Another great vid, thank you for all the much needed information. And thank you for your service bro!
Thank you very much John. It’s my pleasure. 😊
Great and very informative video. Keep up the great job. And I'll be watching your videos. Thank you...
Thank you very much!
First time watching you. Thought to myself "ok, this makes sense". Went out and tried the figure 8 maneuver Thank you..
Hey Rodger. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 It’s my pleasure. 😊