In this video I ride thru one of the few winding roads in Florida and give you some tips and techniques for higher speed curves. To order any of our videos, go to www.ridelikeap...
I have been riding motorcycles for 58 years, but still found your riding techniques invaluable, especially for riding a big motorcycle. We are never too old to learn better riding techniques to keep us safe and you made me realise its time I enrolled for a refresher course. Many thanks.
"Ride your own ride" is one of the absolute BEST pieces of advice one can give to riders new or experienced. It completely encapsulates the idea of being safe and having fun while motorbiking within the limits of the bike, roads, and rider abilities. You and your lady be sure to look us up when you get out to the Big Horn Mountains to ride...this is some of the best riding in the USA!
Head and eyes, head and eyes, head and eyes, Ride Your Own Ride, be able to stop the bike at the distance you can SEE, did the MotorMan mention “head and eyes”, oh and Don’t Be A Duffus........the basics really can’t be stressed enough. Thanks MotorMan. 👍🏼 👏👏👏 😎
Wish I found you before this weekend. Last Thursday I played down my 2007 Yamaha Silverado, little sore but still alive. Rode poorly 20 years ago and thought I could just jump back on, I really appreciate your videos and will be purchasing your dvd this week. Thanks for your teachings.
You know...your videos come in mighty useful this time of year in Colorado. There is snow every damn where but through your camera, I can pretty much overcome my cabin fever.
Love the play by play commentary. Practical and realistic. 'Ride within your skill limits.' Love that. I notice that the more I practice, the more my limits increase. Like a turtle, slow and steady, keep your own pace, no competition on the streets translates into enjoyable and safe riding. Great vid as usual.
Most of my life I've had smaller to mid sized bikes. I was very surprised when I got my Ultra Classic at just how well mannered it was in the twisties. Its not a sport bike but it handles surprisingly well for such a large bike. Brake in a straight line, turn in to the apex, accelerate out.
Cool vid - subscribed! We learn trail braking in Switzerland because we have a LOT of curves, and a lot of them steeply downhill where you may even have to maintain light brake pressure through the entire turn. For example, the mountain that I live on is a 25% grade that contains 180+ degree hairpins. (Balmberg Pass Switzerland) Even Swiss people have a lot of respect for that.
Man I remember the second time I rode my dads Harley that I got when he passed away. I was with his three friends and they took me on some really windy roads. Of coursethey tolf me to take them at my own pace and they’d wait for me at the splits but I was trying my hardest to keep up with them. They took those turns so damn fast there was no way I could keep up. That day taught me a lot.
Forty two years and you still sound like a New Yorker. I’m in NC and two words out of my mouth and they ask, “you from NY?” Gee, how could you tell? Bwahahaha! P.S. Love your videos. Regardless of how long we’ve been riding any of us can always learn something new. I’ve recommended your DVD’s to every new rider I meet. Keep up the good work.
Great advice about not trying to keep up with other riders. I have ridden with a group of motor cops for several thousand miles and we always understood we would all meet up at our destination and get there at whatever speed is comfortable for you.
So if I start a ''go fund me'' page to build a nice winding curvy 10 mile's long, road here in Florida called Motorman street, I can count on you for a few bucks? Hmmmmm.
Loved it Jerry! We enjoyed the ride and the commentary along the way. You never stop learning as you said. I still refer back to your DVDs, and will keep your crash bar protectors on my new Road King forever! Thanks Jerry for all your help! We all ride safer thanks to you my friend.
I really learned to ride while I was on the police department. Never went to motor school, but was trained on our 250cc Honda Rebels (Big city police department). I received that training when I was 22 years old. Best damn motorcycle training I've ever received. I still remember all of the training. 30 years later , I'm now retired and ride my Harley's full time. You never stop learning, and I truly enjoy your videos. Ride safe brother.
Nice ride. You and I ride and think very similarly. I helped teach school bus drivers how to negotiate mountain curves out here in WYO. They were always surprised when I taught them how to approach a curve so as to optimize the ability to see through the apex and to always look "downfield". Also, the concept of staying in a lower gear and saving the brakes while going down a mountain was a foreign concept to most of them. I led demo rides for Piaggo (Guzzi) during the Sturgis Rally in '16, '17, and for the local dealer in '18. Our route was up Vanocker Canyon Road about five miles, then back down. Not surprisingly there were many "riders" who had never ridden an apex properly. I hoped that, by following my line, they would see the reasoning. I had many compliments as to how our demo ride was the best one at the whole Rally. Keep up the good work. We, as motorcyclists, need educational videos such as these.
Thanks for the video Jerry! It’s nice to know that there is nothing wrong with the way I ride on an unfamiliar road in terms of slowing down and looking through the curve. Especially since in my area, winter really takes its toll on the roads creating long crevices and pot holes which unfortunately don’t get expeditiously repaired.
Hey Motor Man. I watch all your videos I can and love them. I'm 78 and stated riding when I was 14 (1958) on a Harley Hummer 165 2 stroke one-lunger. I've had many (about 27) motorcycles (plus 2 Yamaha 4X4 quads) and cut my teeth on enduro dirt bikes in the Arizona Desert. Wide open spaces and miles without seeing another rider, following power line roads etc. I know exactly what you mean a rider making all the same errors for years. There's a difference between having 40 years experience, and having one year, forty times. My last two bikes were a 2001 Road King (Bought in 2003) I rode for just over 4 years. Then a short time later Spring of 2008) I bought a 2006 Sportster 1200 Roadster I rode for 4+ years. Never had any "AH-SHIT" moments because I rode like a sane person and could read driver's body language and pretty much knew what they were going to do before they did. That and just lucky I guess. Funny thing about luck. The more careful and knowledgable you make yourself the more "luck" you seem to have. Come to Arizona sometime and ride from Flagstaff to Sedona on Hwy 89A. You'll love it. Retired Phx. Fireman (Fire Investigator)
"The herd mentality". I realized one day that I was focusing more on the bike in front of me than I was on the road. I then decided to focus more on the road and looking ahead as I would've normally. I love riding in a group but I will never again be guilty of "The herd mentality". Which is a perfect analogy.
-'Herd mentality'.. Recall hound dogging a pro rider in our group, the leader that regularly entered hot, dragged hardened steel through turns, showering anyone tail sniffing, with a long, continuous stream of hot sparks... Hard not to focus on that. Actually startling the first time.. Hah
I don't have it, I usually ride alone. I have co-workers at my job who ride in groups and I get asked to go on some of them thru the Blue Ridge Mountains (I live in VA but I'm a Jersey boy born and raised) but I never go. I'm an anti-social Ahole they must figure. Nope, I like to ride at my own pace, stop when I want to and for however short or long I want to, eat where I want to, and out in the mountains, make as many stops as I want to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Motor man, thank you so much for all your good tips throughout the years. Many years ago I discovered you and have been using your tips and your course, the DVDs and the handbook. I instruct the MSF safety course at Harley Davidson here in Atlanta. I use your tips for instruction before class starts and sometimes during class. Very helpful.... l encourage people to look at your site to learn more as they learn to ride. Hopefully they’ll buy your course as well. Also, I like to show them your wife Donna, and Mari-Anne...(I believe is her name), riding the big Harleys and big Indians. It helps ladies to see other ladies riding like they do. Thank you, and keep up the good work. Thank you for sharing your insights and tips.
I'm not an experienced rider. I had dirt bikes as a kid! Rode street bikes. Never owned 1 until recently! Bought from a friend a 2013 dyna crossover. Only 3000 miles on it. Going to take star course or the Harley shop has same course. Leaning towards them. Anyways, I wasn't exactly sure about turns. The push right into a right turn or left push left! Going to practice in parking lot they do the star course in this weekend! Thank you for the tips, sharing your experience! I've subscribed to your page and even after the course, I take? Ill look forward to your videos and tips experience etc! Thanks again bro! I'm not one of those riders that go balls out! I'll ride at my comfort zone, until I'm confident and little more experience before, I make a much needed but can wait ling ride! Stay safe and thank you again
Ride your own ride, great advice for novice riders. The delayed apex as well as accelerating through the corners have been great tools in my riding. Thanks Jerry
When i took my 1st motorcycle saftey class in 1976 the instructor would not pass pupils until we could demonstrate we understood and could employ counter steering & braking into a corner to change the bikes line,now days a motorcycle saftey course is some damn cones & thats it.
your videos has help me so much,I have rode for 20 years and still learning. I don't keep up with others like you say I ride my ride. thanks for lessons
you absolutely rock ... just as soon as covid is done and dusted, and I can get back to the states! I’m going to ride across from Daytona and take your course
Jerry great vlog very cool. Thanks for the ride. If you are a rider and never went for any training Jerry has the videos to make you a safer rider or attend one of his training schools. Be Safe Be Cool and Ride Safe🏍🇺🇸
I'm from the bayou country in Louisiana home of cajuns where our roads follow bayous and turn and wind along side. Although we do have our share of boring straight roads. I've found my 19 fltrxs works well with these roads. Love the abs system. Been owning and riding my own bikes since 05. Was a time when I rode as much if not more than the motorcycle police and most people. I think I do pretty good but I watch your vlogs because it cant hurt to polish your own skills and you've actually affirmed what I have and haven't been doing right.
Just finished by MSF and hope to take your course once I've got the necessary requirements, Thankfully I have not had much fear of leaning the bike yet but I guess time will tell. The roads out here in Dade City/Zephyrhills have been very fun to ride so hopefully I'll have a few thousand miles down in no time. Thanks for the free videos.
Ever time I watch a video of yours I pick up a tid bit of info. Thank you. BTW my Mom lived in Beverly Hills. Not far from Crystal River. And also have been at that dealership when it was small. Great people..
So much valuable knowledge, thank you for what you do sir. I’m a new rider so I highly appreciate these videos. I’m riding my sportster to work for the first time tomorrow so I’m definitely excited to put these techniques into use!
Thanks for another entertaining informative video Jerry, I am in the "one years experience twenty times over" category, before every ride now , I go to a nearby industrial estate and spend some time practising. Slowly and surely ,I am noticing improvement . Near where I live in Australia ,there are few straight roads so that cornering practice is paying off. I do ride my own ride, enjoy it much more. Look forward to your next one
Jerry I'm not familiar with the tank slapping, thanks for your videos. I ordered the Ride like a Pro course and your techniques are stellar. They have improved my low speed control 500 percent. Thanks.
some fork angles typical of most sport bikes when they have the tire come up and back down. if the tire wasnt in line with the direction of travel ... it can cause a phenomenon called tank slapping as the handle bars rotate left and right hard and fast and because of the way centrifugal force it bounces back and forth trying to stabilize.. but not accomplishing it on its own. ruclips.net/video/WukhAYksCT4/видео.html in this video its a wheelie and the tire not being aligned when it came back down perfectly... but this can happen at high speed on a pot hole. also known as a death wobble when it starts really whipping your bike back and forth... some sport bike and professional racers have learned to wheelie out of a death wobble. this is an example of someone saving themselves from a wobble with more throttle lol whether intentional or not i cant know. ruclips.net/video/xzB6KSlD6ec/видео.html
though iv only been riding 2 seasons so... do get some additional sources of info.tank slappers are the primary reason i dont ever try wheelies and avoid even small pot holes.
Get him, Donna. Hahaha that was great! Love you both and your lessons. Massive someday we can meet. My sister lives in Davenport. Good excuse to ride out there.
I borrowed a TDM900 and took it through some twisties today, Man, that bike went where it should with my eyes closed. Damn good brakes too. Much easier to handle than my TL1000.
Good vids Jerry. I ride Geiger grade and six mile on a Harley everyday. Virginia City Nevada. I’ve been riding since I was 15 and now 49. You have great advice and knowledge. Anyone that rides should watch your vids. Honest and solid. Keep it up Jerry.
Nice ride,great scenery. Riding at night,we too have critters-moose in Maine. If you're ever up here,take route 15 from Greenville to Jackman. Nice ride and go easy,you'll see some moose.
You are right about riding respectfully through neighborhoods. Remember, citizens vote. If there is a vote having anything to do with motorcycles, you want them to think favorably of motorcyclists or else may vote negatively.
The vast majority of car drivers automatically assume that bikes can and will be much faster than them in bends and corners and cannot understand that many riders like a moderate ride around without pretending to be on a race track. Quite a few outings on my bike has seen cars right on my tail just waiting impatiently for you to open the throttle. If it takes too long for them, they'll get right up onto your tail, pushing you to make a mistake.
"Ride your own ride". Great advice. Just subscribed, enjoying your videos from a fellow Floridian.. Recently went on a very large group ride of nearly 300 bikes. First and last time. I was shocked at how many riders did not follow some of the common sense you gave. Riders passing on curves, some clustered in small groups within 10-15' of each other going 50 to 60+ mph. I'll stick to solo riding or very small groups.
Slow into corner, power through was what I was taught when I first started driving. Do the same since 1970 on My bikes. Good video, and excellent batter at the end; and that HOG with light colors for a big strong MAN.
I make the mistake of getting off my KTM Super Duke 1290 and getting on my Heritage and scraping the hell out of the running boards DOH! The Heritage handles quite well though and as long as you remember the limitation of the floor boards it's all good. Great video, great info for new riders
I have always loved your videos. They are so amazing. My Dad taught me to ride and he was an NYPD Motorcycle Cop. So you know he had me doing figure 8's in the driveway when I was 10 years old. LOL. Your videos hammer his lessons home with me. I wish you would come to Northern California where we have tiny little, extremely twisty, roads through our amazing Redwood Forests. The road in this video is pin straight and super wide compared to what we have here. To see you do a video here in NorCal, and to get to ride with you while you do it, would be such a pleasure. Thank you again for your amazing videos and rider education.
There is a nice state HWY 53 to ride in Bosgue Co.Texas by Lake Whitney . There are a lot of curves , hills and cliffs . Its a nice ride for higher skill level riders . Sport bike riders love it . I use to ride my Suzuki GS 1000 on it back in the 90`s and early 2000`s back then I had cast iron balls . Now I`m a cruiser guy. The biggest problems are there is no shoulder , a lot of sand and gravel outfits and most of the road are muddy gravel roads that come on to the HWY . It makes for a lot of debris on the pavement . A lot of guys have lost there lives on that road . I had a friend who hit a cow on that road . It went threw the windshield of his car .
As always Jerry, a good and very informative video. I go out that way every year and not sure if I've taken that road. I will make sure to check it out next year!
So if a start a ''go fund me'' page to build a nice 10 mile long curvy winding road here in Florida possibly called Motorman Blvd. I can put you down as a ''maybe'' for a nice fat donation?
Another safety tip, watch the shadows on the road, could be an unseen hazard, also when slowing up to miss birds or kangaroos watch your mirrors to see no knucklehead is to close to you, Florida looks beautiful thanks Jerry
Great video Jerry 👍. The sound and video seems fine to me. I'm with you Jerry to do 99% of the braking before you get to your turn and accelerate out of it. I do that and find it works great for me & my bro. West Coast Florida looks good riding along with the water each side. Nice wide river over the bridge near the end there. Ah yes I've had a few tank slappers in my early days of crazy speed riding with limited experience.
If you haven't yet instead of the dragon go to highway 151 devils drop. I recommend going uphill first then down hill. Has several hairpins and hard turns. Quite an exhilarating ride. And at the end there is a nice little diner called 151 diner. And before you get to the diner going downhill there's a little waterfall with a hard turn just before.
I Road with 2 instructors Here in California With gold wings they road up and down the mountain side by side like they were riding on rails . I could not keep up. A couple of Crotch rockets Past me And they could not catch up to them. Watching them ride Give me chills It was like skating They were both in harmony. But the speed They were going . I mean they won't even leaning They would take corners . I wish I had a camera . I wouldn't even drive a car that fast .
Motorman I watched a moto vlogger do that same ride. He was on a cruiser following a club of sport bikes. You can guess what he tried to do and yep he almost crashed. Later and you could tell his pride was hurting but he said his mistake was not riding his own ride. You mentioned the dragon, I won't ride it unless it's a day when no one is there. The other vehicles is what makes that road so dangerous. Sport bike riders think you can't ride unless you are doing 90 mph around a curve with your knee dragging the pavement. What a joke. Stay safe.
@SRV1 The Isle of Man TT is my favorite race, I really want to go one day, but the Dragon isn't a race, just the curviest road in the world. A lot of people say it isn't even the best road in the area, that there are roads near by that take more skill
@SRV1 I meant to watch the IOM race, I am no where near talented enough to race there, but it is a dream of mine to go watch it. I have been to the Dragon but it was raining, will eventually go back just haven't had time. Any IOM man racer would leave me on the Dragon or anywhere else they wanted to
Always something new to learn everyday. Thanks . Try the dragon tail , it was fun ,just got tired of turning at the end , was ready for some straight roads for a while . LolCould always be a surprise around every curve , the buzzards was good timing. Lol.
I have been riding motorcycles for 58 years, but still found your riding techniques invaluable, especially for riding a big motorcycle.
We are never too old to learn better riding techniques to keep us safe and you made me realise its time I enrolled for a refresher course.
Many thanks.
Roy Huxley You and I VB are on the same page !
"Ride your own ride" is one of the absolute BEST pieces of advice one can give to riders new or experienced. It completely encapsulates the idea of being safe and having fun while motorbiking within the limits of the bike, roads, and rider abilities. You and your lady be sure to look us up when you get out to the Big Horn Mountains to ride...this is some of the best riding in the USA!
Agreed
When I first started riding, I rode solo until I was 100% comfortable with the bike
Living in Pennsylvania, crazy hills and turns are just a normal day. Great videos!
I've been riding for 30 plus years but have never thought that there wasn't more to learn .... Thank You for sharing your knowledge
Head and eyes, head and eyes, head and eyes, Ride Your Own Ride, be able to stop the bike at the distance you can SEE, did the MotorMan mention “head and eyes”, oh and Don’t Be A Duffus........the basics really can’t be stressed enough. Thanks MotorMan. 👍🏼 👏👏👏 😎
Thanks for taking us along and proving there are a couple curves in Florida. I watched this with the a/c on so your humidity didn’t get to me:(
Wish I found you before this weekend. Last Thursday I played down my 2007 Yamaha Silverado, little sore but still alive. Rode poorly 20 years ago and thought I could just jump back on, I really appreciate your videos and will be purchasing your dvd this week. Thanks for your teachings.
You know...your videos come in mighty useful this time of year in Colorado. There is snow every damn where but through your camera, I can pretty much overcome my cabin fever.
This is so important. So many accidents with people not negotiating curves.
Love the play by play commentary. Practical and realistic. 'Ride within your skill limits.' Love that. I notice that the more I practice, the more my limits increase.
Like a turtle, slow and steady, keep your own pace, no competition on the streets translates into enjoyable and safe riding.
Great vid as usual.
thanks.
Love Motormans way of explaining and seeing skills put into practice on this ride along is very helpful.
Thank you Jerry! I appreciate the video. It’s nice to know that the way I ride into unfamiliar curves is correct and not just me being “scared”.
Most of my life I've had smaller to mid sized bikes. I was very surprised when I got my Ultra Classic at just how well mannered it was in the twisties. Its not a sport bike but it handles surprisingly well for such a large bike. Brake in a straight line, turn in to the apex, accelerate out.
Cool vid - subscribed!
We learn trail braking in Switzerland because we have a LOT of curves, and a lot of them steeply downhill where you may even have to maintain light brake pressure through the entire turn. For example, the mountain that I live on is a 25% grade that contains 180+ degree hairpins. (Balmberg Pass Switzerland) Even Swiss people have a lot of respect for that.
That sounds like your roads are the opposite of Florida’s flat, boring stuff:)
Man I remember the second time I rode my dads Harley that I got when he passed away. I was with his three friends and they took me on some really windy roads. Of coursethey tolf me to take them at my own pace and they’d wait for me at the splits but I was trying my hardest to keep up with them. They took those turns so damn fast there was no way I could keep up. That day taught me a lot.
Forty two years and you still sound like a New Yorker. I’m in NC and two words out of my mouth and they ask, “you from NY?” Gee, how could you tell? Bwahahaha!
P.S. Love your videos. Regardless of how long we’ve been riding any of us can always learn something new. I’ve recommended your DVD’s to every new rider I meet. Keep up the good work.
What? I moved to FL. from Alabama.
Ride Like a Pro Jerry Palladino 😂😂
Great advice about not trying to keep up with other riders. I have ridden with a group of motor cops for several thousand miles and we always understood we would all meet up at our destination and get there at whatever speed is comfortable for you.
Thanks Jerry! Love these rides you take us on.
Last couple minutes of the vid, priceless! ❤. Thanks guys. The channel is a great help.
Thanks for the ride-along while i'm on my lunch break !!!
yeah for us here in Kentucky i would consider that road strait, love your videos though always have and have learned a lot
So if I start a ''go fund me'' page to build a nice winding curvy 10 mile's long, road here in Florida called Motorman street, I can count on you for a few bucks? Hmmmmm.
@@motorman857 no but you welcome to come up here and I will take you on some great curvy roads for free :)
May be straight BUT fall off road and ur gator bait.
Loved it Jerry! We enjoyed the ride and the commentary along the way. You never stop learning as you said. I still refer back to your DVDs, and will keep your crash bar protectors on my new Road King forever! Thanks Jerry for all your help! We all ride safer thanks to you my friend.
Good stuff man. Thank you. Upstate NY, Rochester here 😉
I really learned to ride while I was on the police department. Never went to motor school, but was trained on our 250cc Honda Rebels (Big city police department). I received that training when I was 22 years old. Best damn motorcycle training I've ever received. I still remember all of the training. 30 years later , I'm now retired and ride my Harley's full time. You never stop learning, and I truly enjoy your videos. Ride safe brother.
The voice of wisdom! Thank you for the tips, Sir!
Ahhhhh Florida..... the land of the 90 degree turn! Great vid!
Nice ride. You and I ride and think very similarly. I helped teach school bus drivers how to negotiate mountain curves out here in WYO. They were always surprised when I taught them how to approach a curve so as to optimize the ability to see through the apex and to always look "downfield". Also, the concept of staying in a lower gear and saving the brakes while going down a mountain was a foreign concept to most of them. I led demo rides for Piaggo (Guzzi) during the Sturgis Rally in '16, '17, and for the local dealer in '18. Our route was up Vanocker Canyon Road about five miles, then back down. Not surprisingly there were many "riders" who had never ridden an apex properly. I hoped that, by following my line, they would see the reasoning. I had many compliments as to how our demo ride was the best one at the whole Rally. Keep up the good work. We, as motorcyclists, need educational videos such as these.
Thanks for the video Jerry! It’s nice to know that there is nothing wrong with the way I ride on an unfamiliar road in terms of slowing down and looking through the curve. Especially since in my area, winter really takes its toll on the roads creating long crevices and pot holes which unfortunately don’t get expeditiously repaired.
Hey Motor Man. I watch all your videos I can and love them. I'm 78 and stated riding when I was 14 (1958) on a Harley Hummer 165 2 stroke one-lunger. I've had many (about 27) motorcycles (plus 2 Yamaha 4X4 quads) and cut my teeth on enduro dirt bikes in the Arizona Desert. Wide open spaces and miles without seeing another rider, following power line roads etc. I know exactly what you mean a rider making all the same errors for years. There's a difference between having 40 years experience, and having one year, forty times. My last two bikes were a 2001 Road King (Bought in 2003) I rode for just over 4 years. Then a short time later Spring of 2008) I bought a 2006 Sportster 1200 Roadster I rode for 4+ years. Never had any "AH-SHIT" moments because I rode like a sane person and could read driver's body language and pretty much knew what they were going to do before they did. That and just lucky I guess. Funny thing about luck. The more careful and knowledgable you make yourself the more "luck" you seem to have. Come to Arizona sometime and ride from Flagstaff to Sedona on Hwy 89A. You'll love it. Retired Phx. Fireman (Fire Investigator)
I love Jerry’s videos. Got his dvds also but also keep watching his you tube videos for the high quality content
"The herd mentality". I realized one day that I was focusing more on the bike in front of me than I was on the road.
I then decided to focus more on the road and looking ahead as I would've normally.
I love riding in a group but I will never again be guilty of "The herd mentality". Which is a perfect analogy.
-'Herd mentality'.. Recall hound dogging a pro rider in our group, the leader that regularly entered hot, dragged hardened steel through turns, showering anyone tail sniffing, with a long, continuous stream of hot sparks... Hard not to focus on that. Actually startling the first time.. Hah
I don't have it, I usually ride alone. I have co-workers at my job who ride in groups and I get asked to go on some of them thru the Blue Ridge Mountains (I live in VA but I'm a Jersey boy born and raised) but I never go. I'm an anti-social Ahole they must figure. Nope, I like to ride at my own pace, stop when I want to and for however short or long I want to, eat where I want to, and out in the mountains, make as many stops as I want to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
That was a wonderful video on cornering. It did help me and hope it will help others to ride their own ride.
Motor man, thank you so much for all your good tips throughout the years. Many years ago I discovered you and have been using your tips and your course, the DVDs and the handbook. I instruct the MSF safety course at Harley Davidson here in Atlanta. I use your tips for instruction before class starts and sometimes during class. Very helpful.... l encourage people to look at your site to learn more as they learn to ride. Hopefully they’ll buy your course as well. Also, I like to show them your wife Donna, and Mari-Anne...(I believe is her name), riding the big Harleys and big Indians. It helps ladies to see other ladies riding like they do.
Thank you, and keep up the good work. Thank you for sharing your insights and tips.
Thanks for the kind words.
I'm not an experienced rider. I had dirt bikes as a kid! Rode street bikes. Never owned 1 until recently! Bought from a friend a 2013 dyna crossover. Only 3000 miles on it. Going to take star course or the Harley shop has same course. Leaning towards them. Anyways, I wasn't exactly sure about turns. The push right into a right turn or left push left! Going to practice in parking lot they do the star course in this weekend! Thank you for the tips, sharing your experience! I've subscribed to your page and even after the course, I take? Ill look forward to your videos and tips experience etc! Thanks again bro! I'm not one of those riders that go balls out! I'll ride at my comfort zone, until I'm confident and little more experience before, I make a much needed but can wait ling ride! Stay safe and thank you again
Ride your own ride, great advice for novice riders. The delayed apex as well as accelerating through the corners have been great tools in my riding. Thanks Jerry
Omg you have the best jokes.... I burst out laughing when I heard the one about the mayor who got a dui and lost his license
When i took my 1st motorcycle saftey class in 1976 the instructor would not pass pupils until we could demonstrate we understood and could employ counter steering & braking into a corner to change the bikes line,now days a motorcycle saftey course is some damn cones & thats it.
your videos has help me so much,I have rode for 20 years and still learning. I don't keep up with others like you say I ride my ride. thanks for lessons
That's where I took my Beginners rider course. Really good teachers
I enjoy the videos, good job. You need to come to WV. In some turns if you turn your head sideways you’ll see your back tire. Lol.
I love your videos. Im a first time bike owner and will be taking my safety course next week.
2nd year rider. Thank you for sharing your experience.
you absolutely rock ... just as soon as covid is done and dusted, and I can get back to the states! I’m going to ride across from Daytona and take your course
😆 Wonder if the Mayor has a good sense of humor lol. Too funny.
Awesome you shout out to Motojitsu. I was extremely happy to find your videos too! Thanks Jerry!
Jerry great vlog very cool. Thanks for the ride. If you are a rider and never went for any training Jerry has the videos to make you a safer rider or attend one of his training schools. Be Safe Be Cool and Ride Safe🏍🇺🇸
I'm from the bayou country in Louisiana home of cajuns where our roads follow bayous and turn and wind along side. Although we do have our share of boring straight roads. I've found my 19 fltrxs works well with these roads. Love the abs system. Been owning and riding my own bikes since 05. Was a time when I rode as much if not more than the motorcycle police and most people. I think I do pretty good but I watch your vlogs because it cant hurt to polish your own skills and you've actually affirmed what I have and haven't been doing right.
That hurdle mentality happens with cars too.
Nice vid, I enjoyed taking that cruise with u. I definitely abide by the rule of not riding beyond my limits.
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Thanks for info .Good stuff Jerry and co .Australian friends .
Jerry is the epitome of coolness :)
Me. and the Fonz.
@@motorman857 fonz is an act, you are the real deal..
Just finished by MSF and hope to take your course once I've got the necessary requirements, Thankfully I have not had much fear of leaning the bike yet but I guess time will tell. The roads out here in Dade City/Zephyrhills have been very fun to ride so hopefully I'll have a few thousand miles down in no time. Thanks for the free videos.
Ever time I watch a video of yours I pick up a tid bit of info. Thank you. BTW my Mom lived in Beverly Hills. Not far from Crystal River. And also have been at that dealership when it was small. Great people..
So much valuable knowledge, thank you for what you do sir. I’m a new rider so I highly appreciate these videos. I’m riding my sportster to work for the first time tomorrow so I’m definitely excited to put these techniques into use!
Love these videos - at a lover pace it's easier to follow and get to understanding...
Nicely put together
Thanks for another entertaining informative video Jerry, I am in the "one years experience twenty times over" category, before every ride now , I go to a nearby industrial estate and spend some time practising.
Slowly and surely ,I am noticing improvement . Near where I live in Australia ,there are few straight roads so
that cornering practice is paying off. I do ride my own ride, enjoy it much more.
Look forward to your next one
That was awesome thanks for the ride and the tips take care have a great day
Another excellent video...and loved the ending! 😂
Thank you for sharing! That was a nice ride :)
Jerry I'm not familiar with the tank slapping, thanks for your videos. I ordered the Ride like a Pro course and your techniques are stellar. They have improved my low speed control 500 percent. Thanks.
some fork angles typical of most sport bikes when they have the tire come up and back down. if the tire wasnt in line with the direction of travel ... it can cause a phenomenon called tank slapping as the handle bars rotate left and right hard and fast and because of the way centrifugal force it bounces back and forth trying to stabilize.. but not accomplishing it on its own. ruclips.net/video/WukhAYksCT4/видео.html in this video its a wheelie and the tire not being aligned when it came back down perfectly... but this can happen at high speed on a pot hole. also known as a death wobble when it starts really whipping your bike back and forth... some sport bike and professional racers have learned to wheelie out of a death wobble. this is an example of someone saving themselves from a wobble with more throttle lol whether intentional or not i cant know. ruclips.net/video/xzB6KSlD6ec/видео.html
though iv only been riding 2 seasons so... do get some additional sources of info.tank slappers are the primary reason i dont ever try wheelies and avoid even small pot holes.
Excellent video for new and experienced rider's. Thank you!
Get him, Donna. Hahaha that was great! Love you both and your lessons. Massive someday we can meet. My sister lives in Davenport. Good excuse to ride out there.
I borrowed a TDM900 and took it through some twisties today, Man, that bike went where it should with my eyes closed. Damn good brakes too. Much easier to handle than my TL1000.
JP - love the video and riding tips. Training and riding within one's limits - indeed sir, great info! Thanks for sharing! EW :)
Good vids Jerry. I ride Geiger grade and six mile on a Harley everyday. Virginia City Nevada. I’ve been riding since I was 15 and now 49. You have great advice and knowledge. Anyone that rides should watch your vids. Honest and solid. Keep it up Jerry.
Nice ride,great scenery. Riding at night,we too have critters-moose in Maine. If you're ever up here,take route 15 from Greenville to Jackman. Nice ride and go easy,you'll see some moose.
My dealer, and a great ride. Thanks Jerry!
Thanks for the ride. Still a bit too cold up here north of the 49th.
You are right about riding respectfully through neighborhoods. Remember, citizens vote. If there is a vote having anything to do with motorcycles, you want them to think favorably of motorcyclists or else may vote negatively.
The vast majority of car drivers automatically assume that bikes can and will be much faster than them in bends and corners and cannot understand that many riders like a moderate ride around without pretending to be on a race track. Quite a few outings on my bike has seen cars right on my tail just waiting impatiently for you to open the throttle. If it takes too long for them, they'll get right up onto your tail, pushing you to make a mistake.
Definitely agree with you!
I have learned to ride again from your vids, plus McRider.
I remember the woman driving right into the water, Motorman. Surreal!
I like Crystal River. All parts and accessories in stock and great to sit in the rockers out front.
"Ride your own ride". Great advice. Just subscribed, enjoying your videos from a fellow Floridian.. Recently went on a very large group ride of nearly 300 bikes. First and last time. I was shocked at how many riders did not follow some of the common sense you gave. Riders passing on curves, some clustered in small groups within 10-15' of each other going 50 to 60+ mph. I'll stick to solo riding or very small groups.
Slow into corner, power through was what I was taught when I first started driving. Do the same since 1970 on My bikes. Good video, and excellent batter at the end; and that HOG with light colors for a big strong MAN.
thanks for the awesome ride along and outstanding tips.
I really appreciate your videos you should have a class in Oklahoma I’d go
I make the mistake of getting off my KTM Super Duke 1290 and getting on my Heritage and scraping the hell out of the running boards DOH! The Heritage handles quite well though and as long as you remember the limitation of the floor boards it's all good. Great video, great info for new riders
I have always loved your videos. They are so amazing. My Dad taught me to ride and he was an NYPD Motorcycle Cop. So you know he had me doing figure 8's in the driveway when I was 10 years old. LOL. Your videos hammer his lessons home with me. I wish you would come to Northern California where we have tiny little, extremely twisty, roads through our amazing Redwood Forests. The road in this video is pin straight and super wide compared to what we have here. To see you do a video here in NorCal, and to get to ride with you while you do it, would be such a pleasure.
Thank you again for your amazing videos and rider education.
Nice road. Lots of good riding tips. Thanks!
There is a nice state HWY 53 to ride in Bosgue Co.Texas by Lake Whitney . There are a lot of curves , hills and cliffs . Its a nice ride for higher skill level riders . Sport bike riders love it . I use to ride my Suzuki GS 1000 on it back in the 90`s and early 2000`s back then I had cast iron balls . Now I`m a cruiser guy. The biggest problems are there is no shoulder , a lot of sand and gravel outfits and most of the road are muddy gravel roads that come on to the HWY . It makes for a lot of debris on the pavement . A lot of guys have lost there lives on that road . I had a friend who hit a cow on that road . It went threw the windshield of his car .
Another great video..thank you sir!
As always Jerry, a good and very informative video. I go out that way every year and not sure if I've taken that road. I will make sure to check it out next year!
That's a straight road to UK riders... you should see what I have to hustle my Ultra round 😎👍
So if a start a ''go fund me'' page to build a nice 10 mile long curvy winding road here in Florida possibly called Motorman Blvd. I can put you down as a ''maybe'' for a nice fat donation?
I have ridden the Ozello Trail. I used to live in Ocala
Boston Red Sox Fan I myself live in Ocala
Another safety tip, watch the shadows on the road, could be an unseen hazard, also when slowing up to miss birds or kangaroos watch your mirrors to see no knucklehead is to close to you, Florida looks beautiful thanks Jerry
All his teaching even apply to super sports. I know I'll be applying all the knowledge when I get a '12 ZX10R
Great video Jerry!
Love ozello trail and Backwater Fins Cajun angel wings!! Great ride!!
Great video Jerry 👍. The sound and video seems fine to me. I'm with you Jerry to do 99% of the braking before you get to your turn and accelerate out of it. I do that and find it works great for me & my bro. West Coast Florida looks good riding along with the water each side. Nice wide river over the bridge near the end there. Ah yes I've had a few tank slappers in my early days of crazy speed riding with limited experience.
Awesome vid! I’m from St Pete, can’t wait to check this road out.
Just head up us 19 to Crystal River. At the first light after the Harley dealer, make a left.
You're very good company, Jerry, and have explained most of motorcycle roadcraft in the course of a pleasant ride. Nice one and thank you
If you haven't yet instead of the dragon go to highway 151 devils drop. I recommend going uphill first then down hill. Has several hairpins and hard turns. Quite an exhilarating ride. And at the end there is a nice little diner called 151 diner. And before you get to the diner going downhill there's a little waterfall with a hard turn just before.
I Road with 2 instructors Here in California With gold wings they road up and down the mountain side by side like they were riding on rails . I could not keep up. A couple of Crotch rockets Past me And they could not catch up to them. Watching them ride Give me chills It was like skating They were both in harmony. But the speed They were going . I mean they won't even leaning They would take corners . I wish I had a camera . I wouldn't even drive a car that fast .
Motorman I watched a moto vlogger do that same ride. He was on a cruiser following a club of sport bikes. You can guess what he tried to do and yep he almost crashed. Later and you could tell his pride was hurting but he said his mistake was not riding his own ride. You mentioned the dragon, I won't ride it unless it's a day when no one is there. The other vehicles is what makes that road so dangerous. Sport bike riders think you can't ride unless you are doing 90 mph around a curve with your knee dragging the pavement. What a joke. Stay safe.
@SRV1 yes I've seen that. Those people are skilled riders and crazy as can be.
@SRV1 The Isle of Man TT is my favorite race, I really want to go one day, but the Dragon isn't a race, just the curviest road in the world. A lot of people say it isn't even the best road in the area, that there are roads near by that take more skill
@SRV1 I meant to watch the IOM race, I am no where near talented enough to race there, but it is a dream of mine to go watch it. I have been to the Dragon but it was raining, will eventually go back just haven't had time. Any IOM man racer would leave me on the Dragon or anywhere else they wanted to
Always something new to learn everyday. Thanks . Try the dragon tail , it was fun ,just got tired of turning at the end , was ready for some straight roads for a while . LolCould always be a surprise around every curve , the buzzards was good timing. Lol.
Good ride Jerry. Very relaxing. Thanks.
I moved here, Crystal River, from North GA and I love riding the Ozello Trail or I prefer to call it, the Florida Dragon.
Love the video. Hope to see you on the Ozello trail. Tail of the gecko is fun as well.
jbird125 were is that. Thanks