I watched your video about practicing finding the friction zone on a hill turning the head and eyes and then while in motion dipping the bike the opposite direction and using the foot brake, wow I wanted to cry it's like I just learned how to ride all over again. And really turning the head and eyes is like magic. Thanks so much for sharing these tips, really keeps the interest high in motorcycles for me.
afishornada, I so totally agree with you. I was originally skeptical of Palladino and his business as a rider who both went to the advanced MSF course and to race school (and drew fans and cheering at both), but after watching his DVD I am a convert... especially after taking 8 years off from motorcycling. Truth is, no one course of any caliber covers it all, and his courses and teachings are just another great addition to so many peoples' ongoing trek to master motorcycling.
Thank you so much Mr. Jerry "Motorman" Palladino, i'm a beginner rider, riding a honda phantom 200cc. here in my country (Indonesia), the streets are no longer a safe place to ride, the streets are so crowdy, and they drive their vehicle like a mad man.
I'm glad I came across your instructional vids...i was a little worried about getting a large bike....now i cant wait...thanks for the great information and tips....and the peace of mind
Jerry's got great videos. My riding buddys wonder how I can confidently do u-turns on such narrow country roads. I tell them to get Jerry's video and they can do it too.
GenMata He actually touches on this point in one of the videos. Suggestion is if you are practicing, take a break every 15 minutes or so to allow the clutch and brakes, as well as the engine to cool off a bit. If you are stuck in traffic, hope it's not so bad that you can't get the engine back up to spped and cool everything off. I've been riding since 1975 or so, and I'm still learning stuff like this. Plan on buying his RLAP 5 video soon. Good luck, and keep the shiny side up.
great comparison with a bicycle and using forward propulsion along with brake to maintain stability. I give the exact same tip to beginning cyclist (the leg powered kind) who are afraid of dropping their bikes while clipped in.
All I know, is I haven't been on a motorcycle in over 35 years....trying to regain that wind in the hair thing again. I had/have a lot of trouble at low speeds, probably because of "old timers" disease....but I have to proudly admit....after practicing using the "rear" brake, just dragging it a little, slow speed travel is there, without laying the dam&ed thing down. Getting to old to pick that thing back straight. lol Thanks for the videos.
The best way to learn how to ride a motorcycle is to do some "trial" with a "trial" bike. Climbing rocks, going at very low speeds through obstacles without being allowed to touch ground with your feet makes you control the bike with balance and perfect control of the clutch. Going fast is easy. Going very slow without touching the ground isn't.
Around 30% of the braking on a motorcycle is performed by the rear brake. 70% of it is performed by the front brakes. Therefore I doubt using the rear brakes to stabilize the bike during low speed maneuvers will have any significant impact on your motorcycles maintenance. The same goes for the clutch. Most motorcycles use a wet clutch. It is constantly bathed in oil. Therefore when slippage does occur the oil cools/lubricates it, unless the engine speed and slippage is excessive.
if I slow down slow I put my legs down and keep wheel as straight as possible. when you turn that front wheel the weight shifts in the direction you are turning big time. I have a 1983 Harley Flt and she's heavy.
This is really interesting to me. I'm puzzled by the physics of how applying the rear brake at slow speeds helps maintain stability. I mean, it seems to me that if a bike is moving at, say, 5 mph, then it's moving at 5 mph regardless of whether that wheel speed is achieved by throttle, throttle/clutch control or throttle/brake? I know I'm wrong - I just can't figure out how it makes a difference?
motogymkhana / gymkhana - youtube it. YOU can do it, you don't need anything more than a few cones and the will to try. a few friends + a parking lot = FUN well, you still here ?
I read the entire article. (I am a math major)...As I suspected, the gyroscopic effect has little to do with keeping a motorcycle upright ---but it does seem to have an immeasurable amount---but no mathematical equation was given....It also mentioned The 'skate' effect. On inline skate vehicles, where there is no gyro, the steering and balancing is exactly the same. Nuff said.
While the physics might be interesting, practical riding skills will help you ride smooth and keep your bike upright. Trying to calculate the desired lean angle while in a turn won't help you keep your bike upright.
Yes, but you would look really stupid. I am no authority, in fact I have about 10 hours of riding experience and this is why I watch these videos, but just logically, when you make a U turn it's usually in a place that you want to get out of safely and quickly. You can't waddle around a busy intersection.
I practice low speed turns in a big empty parking lot. Love the challenge and has provided more confidence in tight real world situations.
Everything he's put out on these videos is spot on. I went through IPTM's course and learned a lot. pay attention and it might keep you shiny side up.
I watched your video about practicing finding the friction zone on a hill turning the head and eyes and then while in motion dipping the bike the opposite direction and using the foot brake, wow I wanted to cry it's like I just learned how to ride all over again. And really turning the head and eyes is like magic. Thanks so much for sharing these tips, really keeps the interest high in motorcycles for me.
I've been riding for 26 years but this guy makes me think I still have a lot to learn he's amazing!
afishornada, I so totally agree with you. I was originally skeptical of Palladino and his business as a rider who both went to the advanced MSF course and to race school (and drew fans and cheering at both), but after watching his DVD I am a convert... especially after taking 8 years off from motorcycling. Truth is, no one course of any caliber covers it all, and his courses and teachings are just another great addition to so many peoples' ongoing trek to master motorcycling.
Thank you so much Mr. Jerry "Motorman" Palladino, i'm a beginner rider, riding a honda phantom 200cc. here in my country (Indonesia), the streets are no longer a safe place to ride, the streets are so crowdy, and they drive their vehicle like a mad man.
This is awesome man. These vids deserve more views. Thanks Mr.Jerry
I have a V-Max that steers like an anvil. These tips work, I can put that bike anywhere at low speeds without fear of going over.
I'm glad I came across your instructional vids...i was a little worried about getting a large bike....now i cant wait...thanks for the great information and tips....and the peace of mind
Jerry's got great videos. My riding buddys wonder how I can confidently do u-turns on such narrow country roads. I tell them to get Jerry's video and they can do it too.
GenMata
He actually touches on this point in one of the videos. Suggestion is if you are practicing, take a break every 15 minutes or so to allow the clutch and brakes, as well as the engine to cool off a bit. If you are stuck in traffic, hope it's not so bad that you can't get the engine back up to spped and cool everything off. I've been riding since 1975 or so, and I'm still learning stuff like this. Plan on buying his RLAP 5 video soon. Good luck, and keep the shiny side up.
great comparison with a bicycle and using forward propulsion along with brake to maintain stability. I give the exact same tip to beginning cyclist (the leg powered kind) who are afraid of dropping their bikes while clipped in.
Hmmm good tip! Once all the snow melts I will try this one!!
Great tip about using bicycle.
great tips thanks
All I know, is I haven't been on a motorcycle in over 35 years....trying to regain that wind in the hair thing again. I had/have a lot of trouble at low speeds, probably because of "old timers" disease....but I have to proudly admit....after practicing using the "rear" brake, just dragging it a little, slow speed travel is there, without laying the dam&ed thing down. Getting to old to pick that thing back straight. lol Thanks for the videos.
im getting this dvd thank u!!!
Wow awesome. Thank you.
Well done.
Great tips thanks
this is super helpful awesome video
The best way to learn how to ride a motorcycle is to do some "trial" with a "trial" bike. Climbing rocks, going at very low speeds through obstacles without being allowed to touch ground with your feet makes you control the bike with balance and perfect control of the clutch. Going fast is easy. Going very slow without touching the ground isn't.
Around 30% of the braking on a motorcycle is performed by the rear brake. 70% of it is performed by the front brakes. Therefore I doubt using the rear brakes to stabilize the bike during low speed maneuvers will have any significant impact on your motorcycles maintenance. The same goes for the clutch. Most motorcycles use a wet clutch. It is constantly bathed in oil. Therefore when slippage does occur the oil cools/lubricates it, unless the engine speed and slippage is excessive.
very helpful tip thank you
Good video. Thank you
Thanks a lot!
Thank you!
Great videos!
This guys a genius
if I slow down slow I put my legs down and keep wheel as straight as possible. when you turn that front wheel the weight shifts in the direction you are turning big time. I have a 1983 Harley Flt and she's heavy.
You ride a female? Wow, that surely is unusual theses days.
Why use the rear brake?? Just feather the clutch in the friction zone?
Can you do video on riding fairing vs non-fairing bike
honest question: Couldn't you use your feet and the friction zone on the clutch and just walk the bike?
This is really interesting to me. I'm puzzled by the physics of how applying the rear brake at slow speeds helps maintain stability. I mean, it seems to me that if a bike is moving at, say, 5 mph, then it's moving at 5 mph regardless of whether that wheel speed is achieved by throttle, throttle/clutch control or throttle/brake? I know I'm wrong - I just can't figure out how it makes a difference?
it's the same reason i watch these. i mean walk it in like a parking lot
yeah it will but you wont be doing slow speed manuvering often
motogymkhana / gymkhana - youtube it. YOU can do it, you don't need anything more than a few cones and the will to try. a few friends + a parking lot = FUN
well, you still here ?
It is NOT the gyroscopic effect that keeps you upright. Check the wiki, or google it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_and_motorcycle_dynamics
I read the entire article. (I am a math major)...As I suspected, the gyroscopic effect has little to do with keeping a motorcycle upright ---but it does seem to have an immeasurable amount---but no mathematical equation was given....It also mentioned The 'skate' effect. On inline skate vehicles, where there is no gyro, the steering and balancing is exactly the same. Nuff said.
Just follow his tips! Be a better rider.
Why don't all you "EXPERTS" make your own fucking video then?...which one of you has one I can go to now?
While the physics might be interesting, practical riding skills will help you ride smooth and keep your bike upright. Trying to calculate the desired lean angle while in a turn won't help you keep your bike upright.
its gyro plus your ability to steer to keep the wheels under you. chill man..
can i ride motercycle and cant ride bike
this is nothing i can come to a compleat stop an take back off with out puttin my feet on the ground
Lol Jim
Jango Fett?
Yes, but you would look really stupid.
I am no authority, in fact I have about 10 hours of riding experience and this is why I watch these videos, but just logically, when you make a U turn it's usually in a place that you want to get out of safely and quickly. You can't waddle around a busy intersection.
This guy doesn't represent safety He wears a half helmet. Th M.S.F. class teaches better stuff than this old worn out cop.
toss that woman on the bike a cheese burger or something.