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@itsnotachip1209

Жыл бұрын

Hi MCrider. My first time here I think. Do you apply any throttle, and if so, any tips for keeping it at a constant rate? So, is the technique: "constant throttle and use the clutch in and out of the friction zone", or is the clutch always in the same place with these exercises? Thanks.

Dropped mine at maybe 2 mph changing from pavement to gravel, to much front brake in 3in of gravel. Being a veteran rider of over 50 years it's good to know I can still learn better riding skills. Thank you for your great videos and gentle teaching method.

@dangreg3683

4 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing last year,Broke my thumb! Too much front front brake! Also been ring 50 years. Still learning!

@Wildturkey10121

Жыл бұрын

Never use the front brake below 5-10mph, always use the rear brake, the clutch and throttle to control. It is easy once you practice it.

@Wildturkey10121

Жыл бұрын

During my MSF class I dropped my Road King 6 or 7 times, it was a calamity of errors. By the end of the class I took my riding test and somehow passed. I learned a lot that weekend, like I needed some repairs on my bike and new bars that suited me better. I'm still not great at slow speeds but I am a lot better. I have been riding bikes on and off since I was 12 and am now 55. I was embarrassed at all the mistakes I made which made things worse than they should have been. I got into my own head a lot, and that was a mistake. Just remember that every ride is practice, use the parking lot as your practice field, when you can u turn a 800 pound bike in 2 parking spaces, you are well on your way. Always use speed and power to the rear wheel to make you comfortable. It is amazing when you pull up to a stop light and try to keep your feet up, the handle bars go all wabbly, add a little power, a little less clutch and a little rear brake and she stands right up. That works through all the slow speed maneuvers, and remember to lean and about 12-15mph, just do what feels right.

Been riding since '63 and have taken advanced training courses. Rarely do I watch a MCrider post without learning something new.

@ActivityPhoto

5 жыл бұрын

Me too, I have been riding 52 years with over 200,000 miles under my belt.

@byrek8975

3 жыл бұрын

What’s your guys trick to avoid dying while riding a motorcycle?

@frankemcgillivray6695

3 жыл бұрын

@@byrek8975 I stay in my lane, figuratively and literally.

@USNVA-yn6cp

2 жыл бұрын

@@byrek8975 stay home...no,,actually making believe you are invisible to everyone else on the road, you avoid them!! they wont see you, you can see them! Dont ride too close or in blind spots and tight city streets watch out for opening car doors and sewer grates

In my advanced trainning I learned how to turn my bike in a full 360 turn in the space of two parking stalls. My bike is a Electra Glide Ultra Classic. Very important info here. I have gotten pretty good at lowspeed handling. Riding for 50 years. My friend and I have a game we like to play. Who can go the slowest without putting your feet down. One more thing. Please invest in good riding boots. Sneakers arent really a good choice. Boots can save your feet plus you have better traction when moving around on your bike with your feet. Beware of fixation crashes. When going through turns, look where to where you want to be and thats where your bike will go. Keep your head up. Know your friction zone. Thanks for the great videos. I subscribed. You can teach an old dog new tricks!

I attended a MSC 30 year ago and they pounded that friction zone into us.I attended another 3 years ago when I got back into riding and the instructors didn’t mention the friction zone at all. I brought it up to one and he acted like he never heard of it. Made me question the entire course.

I used to worry about clutch life by using the zone method. I just turned 60k on my vstar without ever cracking the motor open for any repairs. Guys worry more about repair costs than their own safety. Learning how to use the friction zone several years ago has increased my fun and confidence. Great tips as always. Thanks mcRider.

Hey Kevin, good morning! Want you to know your doing an excellent job. I'm a returning rider, 50 years since I rode in my early twenties, so I bought a HD electra glide ultra classic before I started watching KZread videos. Mistake. I dropped it 9 times trying to get it out of my 400 foot gravel driveway before I realized that I didn't want it out of my driveway until I learned what I thought I still knew. So I've signed up for a MSF course and I joined MCrider as a patreon. Watched a lot of KZread videos and your the best, God be with you and your family and we'll see you on the road.

Pulled my FJR into a freshly topped parking lot, put my feet down to balance so I could put the kickstand down and I didn't notice someone had dumped a latte on the pavement and I had put my right foot down on the plastic cup lid which was in a pool of latte. On the slick new pavement lubed with a latte, I went down. The only up side, besides reminding my self to always be aware of my ground game, I got so mad I had enough adrenaline pump to pop the heavy FJR right back up straight without getting a hernia. Another great video!

I've got 20+ years of riding experience and never dropped a bike. I've always had smaller bikes. Three weeks ago I got a eletra glide. I've dropped it twice now. Lol! It feels like I'm starting over when it comes to stopping. Thanks for the tips!

Always leave it in first gear when you park the motorcycle that acts like a parking brake. People taking selfies with your motorcycle are liable to make it roll. Also had the wind blow mine forward and down it went. I tuck in my bootlace like the drill instructor taught me. Thank you Kevin

Even experienced riders need to take the time to brush up on their skills.

@lynncarangelo968

5 жыл бұрын

100% we get comfortable in our bad habits!

@NoName-it4uu

5 жыл бұрын

True, there is nothing embarassing in learning even if you are already a pro.

@jefferythomas4414

5 жыл бұрын

Yup, hard to look like the Badass biker picking your scooter up at a traffic light. Or the gas station,,,,don’t ask how I know...

@ENJ4321

5 жыл бұрын

@@jefferythomas4414 hahahaha

@340rps

5 жыл бұрын

@@jefferythomas4414 Yep, I fell prey to failing to look properly making a simple turn. Right to the other side of the road where I had become transfixed and clipped a guard rail. Never ever thought that would happen.

Not really about the video.. but all of them. Took my MSF today and got 0 points (a perfect score). My instructors were amazing, but your videos and a few others were really helpful. Thank you

@als5864

5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations

@cedricksamaniego9146

5 жыл бұрын

I almost failed the class because I did an accidental rear wheelie.

@AaronBlackmor

5 жыл бұрын

@@cedricksamaniego9146 with one of their 250cc bikes? Wow, I'm impressed. I just took it myself and it rained half the day and was dry the other half. I actually appreciated having half of our practice on wet asphalt.

@cedricksamaniego9146

5 жыл бұрын

@@AaronBlackmor yes and I don't remember the combination I used accidentally. It was sheer dumb luck. It also took me a year to buy first bike. The weird thing is, I use everything that I was taught but I should of asked where I needed work on.

@carlhorn9494

5 жыл бұрын

Well done!

Thanks for addressing DCT skills, most KZreadrs ignore it as they feel it's beneath them.

Thanks Kevin. When I did my Advanced training I was told not to wiggle my hips when turning at higher speeds. This led me never to wiggle - and consequently no counterweighting at lower speeds. Boy did I struggle with the low speed test! What was missing was “lean the bike into the turn, but at low speeds lean your body in the opposite direction to keep balance”. Now I have grasped countersteering vs counterweighting - it’s made a big difference.

Thanks for your useful tips.

I’ve always been taught to look 12-15 seconds ahead in my large truck training. I’ve found this to be useful in every vehicle I drive, including my motorcycle. However, I look even more intense because I’m also looking for road hazards(potholes, gravel, objects, etc). Thank you for all of your tips. I use them everyday. I suggest if you’re getting a motorcycle to be cool, to keep up with the Jones’s or to be a show off and aren’t mature or disciplined enough to triple or quadruple your attention span at all times, just don’t buy one! You’re already a danger to everyone else on the road in your car!

@181Travels

5 жыл бұрын

They let FlatEarthers drive big rigs?

@joetroutt7425

5 жыл бұрын

I thought you were an intelligent guy until I saw your username.

@FLATearthGARY

5 жыл бұрын

Joe Troutt - Perhaps you should research it before you put your foot in your mouth again?

@181Travels

5 жыл бұрын

@@FLATearthGARY ....You must be a Swift Truck Driver. Lmao. Let me guess you also believe we've never been to the moon and 9/11 was an inside job?

@Nifilheimur

4 жыл бұрын

@@181Travels Flathead is a type of motor you muppet

I took MSF course while in the military, which was mandatory to ride on base. That was back in 1982, when I bought my brand new Honda CB750 Nighthawk, straight out of the crate. It was also mandatory to bring the bike YOU were going to be riding. I went through the required class room course, passed the written test and proceeded to course work. All in all, a week of skill development. Fast forward to 2011, bought a brand new 2010 Honda VTX1300R in Phoenix, Arizona. To obtain a motorcycle endorsement on my license, I had to pass a written and riding test, using that bike. VTX1300R is a cruiser, longer than average street bike. Although the slow speed figure 8 turns were difficult, I did slightly cross the lines, the test instructor rated the turn as "acceptable" and passed me. After 19 years, I STILL remembered the skills that was thought through MSF course and I passed with very little issue, other than being very nervous. My wife's 25 Y/O son, he decided to get a bike, after visiting us in Arizona and saw my "new" Goldwing and we had a talk on the importance of the MSF course, which had kept me safe all those years and continue to keep me safer. I think I'm over due for refresher to recertify my skills as educated and responsive rider. Subscribed and looking for all the information that may have changed since my course back in 1982. BTW folks, my insurance STILL recognized the MSF course and got me a discount, even after all these years...it pays in more ways than one.

Great tips. I always find my way back to your videos before the start of every riding season. Thank you for all that you do!

I also find that squeezing the bike with ur knees/legs while keeping my arms fairly relaxed helps a lot at those slower walking pace speeds as well.

@tobyh3681

5 жыл бұрын

@Jon Williams Almost. I happen to have one of those too. 😉

@MrBurtonious

5 жыл бұрын

Makes high speed banks more comfortable too... And 'posting' on longer bridges was another horse riding skill i brought to riding.

@carlhorn9494

5 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice. I feel more comfortable and confident doing that.

@davepotter9532

5 жыл бұрын

Staying connected with the bike.

@daybeau7819

3 жыл бұрын

You never really appreciate the placement of a motorcycle's gas tank until you find yourself cornering on a scooter.

I'm a newer rider just shy of 3 years into it. These slow speed things have been a thorn in my side. I seem to be getting worse rather than better. Appreciate the video.

You always give me the right technique especially for my stopping the large bike and your practice videos are very informative

Thanks for the continued great instruction, Kevin. Been watching your channel for a while and have picked up some key strategies. 😎

Love the exercises you demonstrated...thanks Kevin

As always incredible tips Kevin. Thank you for your committment to assist all riders become more proficient at what we love to do.

Super video and wisdom Kevin, thank you. Developing the skills and making them habitual is vital.

Thank you for this. I've just realized that I've got to practice more and apply the proper technique in slow driving. Good job Sir!

Love these videos. Thanks. Been riding 20 plus years and still learning.

Awesome thanks learned something new. Long time rider, still able and willing to learn

I told my teenaged son that he needs some years in a cage, especially with a manual transmission, before he gets a street ride. If you've ever driven a stick on hilly streets (especially with traffic lights like the Seattle/Tacoma area where I learned), you understand friction zones or you've dented the front end of more than a few trailing cars. My step-dad called it 'freezing the clutch.'

@craigbrown7707

2 жыл бұрын

I almost always use my hand break on hills when in a car or truck with manual transmissions.

thanks Kevin ~ valuable stuff, and appreciate the love to the scooter riders out here who need to understand how the friction zone works for us!

Great tips and great channel! Just got my first big ol street glide and your tips are a HUGE help great content.

Another great seminar. Thanks Kevin.

Hi and thank you so much for this Informative video. I really got allot out of it I have not ridden in years and your video has really helped my confidence I'm looking forward to being out there again.

Very helpful tips !!!! Definitely need this info when learning the weight on heavy bikes

Thank you for sharing the information

Great video! A good reminder for me to practice these skills AND a great video for my son who will be taking the course as soon as he turns 16!

Thanks for this video. Always good stuff every Friday.

This man is the real deal! Thank you for your videos, I've learned a lot!

Thank You MCrider for the tips ! Much Appreciated ! Greetings from Down Under - Sydney Australia

Learning how to ride, and this answered a lot of questions. Thank you, your content is life-saving.

Between You and Motorman Jerry, Everybody should become 100% in Every Maneuver. Thanks to Both of You, and Don't Stop.🥇😎

Every rider should support Kevin in his work. He is the best. Love your videos and always learn from them.

@MCrider

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Al. 👍🏼👍🏼🏍

Absolute fantastic ! Thanks, Everyone needs to REFRESH UP ON THESE TIPS !

Great tips. I actually dropped it a very months ago because handlebar was turned and used front brake

Tight parking spot? I unless I'd end up pointing downhill, I always push my bike in backwards. Makes getting out much easier, too.

@homefront3162

5 жыл бұрын

I back in as much as possible

@ukbusman

5 жыл бұрын

That's okay till a heavy bike falls away from you. I never get off until my side stand is down, as for parking down hill, I try to avoid that as worried about the bike moving forward and flicking the stand up as you walk away from it, seen it happen many times.

@johnshields9110

3 жыл бұрын

@@ukbusman I bought the Dyna Glide of my dreams; went to back into a parking space angle down hill; done that a 1000 times; this time, I must have laid a heavier hand on the left side handle bar, and my left toe was about to touch the ground while rolling backward; fell over like like a tipping barn; never been so embarrassed; thought about what I did a lot.

@northeastadventuremotorcycleri

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnshields9110 I agree with backing into a parking space, but when I'm on a downhill I'll go ahead and leave the bike in gear when I shut it off, this way it's not rolling away from you

@iantahmasbi

3 жыл бұрын

Yup I learned the hard to always think about how I'm gonna leave when I park my bike lol. Never looks cool to have to get off your bike and pull it backwards because you can't go in reverse lol

THANK YOU, VERY MUCH, FOR THIS HELPFUL DEMO!!!

Excellent tips, I'll put them on practice. Thank you so much.

Great tips as always. THANK YOU!

Very helpful video, thanks for sharing Mr.

Absolutely first class tuition! Incredibly helpful and just what I need right now. Thank you! 👍

Great video I've been riding for 40yrs have seen riders out of school crash a big bike in corners due to inexperience on a big bike also loved your slow speed riding techniques I still to this day never dropped a bike

Long time rider. Still a good watch to remember the basics. Thanks for posting

Love what you do, been over 40 yrs since I have ridden and thinking about getting a motorcycle. I miss it but it's crazy on the road even in my truck!

Great tips Kevin, I have been doing that since I was first training to ride back in the 70's. I always used my church parking lot which is striped for parking such as where you were, except these were not diagonal, they were strait in. I got so I could go through each space back and forth across the center line on smaller bikes. It is harder to do the same on a large touring bike, but I sometimes spread out to every other just to keep in practice. Thanks for the great videos on safety.

Thanks again, Kevin. I ALWAYS learn something new or I reestablish a technique that I learned from you earlier or I reaffirm something that I have been practicing. Your videos are so great, and each one makes me a better rider. I am heading out today after breakfast to practice the weave and offset weave at slow speeds.

Thanks for sharing this! Keep posting you great content. Lot’s to learn for ALL! 🙌🏽👍🏽🙏🏽

As usual Kevin a great video, I upgraded to a heavier bike and these tips you gave is sorting out my problems keeping the bike upright especially when entering my driveway. Saving me money and preventing those embarrassing moments.

Very informative video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom.

Good info. I’m learning how to ride a motorcycle and there are a lot of basics that I need to work on

This was really helpful. I've dropped a heavier bike 4 times now and I think front break and clutch being fully engaged has always been an issue.

Great content and explanations ! Definitely gained a new subscription!

Thanks for the training refreshers! Priceless! Have ridden MCs for many years. Every new ridding season I take the time to reacquaint myself with my motorcycle. It is well worth the time.

As usual Kevin your videos are always helpful. Been riding a Long time but your videos make one more aware of what and how one is doing on the bike Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

Again, thank you for sharing Kevin

Excellent video. Thanks

Very important video! I used to ride long distances...but always struggling in the turns and dropping sometimes in the levelled turns... until I completely dropped riding....but still interested watching your useful videos ... if and only if will ride again.

Thank you for all the motorcycle riding tips! I haven’t been on a bike in about 25 years and I just got an adventure bike and I have been relearning a lot! Also, Cabelas rocks!

Your videos are very helpful. Thank you

Great Video! Iv been riding motorcycle and dirtbike's for 35 year's and I still wanted to watch this whole video with great information!

I've been watching some motorcycle officer training videos and rodeos quiet a bit lately, and it too has been an eye opener. One thing I noticed they will do is make a slight dip in the opposite direction of a u-turn they're about to make so I decided to go give it a try, turns out to be a very helpful technique. I also noticed in slow speed maneuvers they will very noticeably pump the rear brake while working the friction zone, and I mean extremely slow speed, maybe a foot or two per minute, very impressive! I really appreciate the work you do with your channel, and what a true service you provide to the motorcycle community, thank you and stay safe!

@rdw3171

4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link for those training videos? Thanks

@Swoop180

4 жыл бұрын

@@rdw3171I'm not very "Computer literate when It comes to posting links but they showed up in my "Recommended for you" after watching some of Jerry Palladino's videos.

Really good, head and eyes up. Love it.

You make it very simple, it's awesome.e ! Thanks for the videos! Great advices I can validate with my learning from other sources and personal experience.

it don,t hurt to brush up...I'm 76 and ride a pretty heavy motorcycle and I still ride a bicycle to hone my balance, seems to help me...good video thanks.

Thanks this lesson keeps me sharp in this area

I ride everyday. Last week on way home from work like everyday I stop at gas station. I Stand up, and dismount. Forgot the kickstand. Real 😎

@ianosborne188

3 жыл бұрын

Me Too. #😉

As always, good info, good review. Thank you! Nice Yamaha too!

Bloody brilliant!! I'm going to practice that for sure. I'm petrified of dropping my bike. So don't want to do that. Thanks MC Rider! Superb tuition and unbelievably helpful. 😀👍

Great tips as always. Coming to a stop at a stop sign, road on an slight incline side to side. Went to put my foot down, and there was gravel, my foot slid out and down I went. Then given the gravel I couldn't get traction to lift the bike back up. Needed help. That was 30+ years ago. Lesson learned

New subscriber and new rider here! This video brought me here. Thank you for the practical tips!!!

Good video. A retired NYPD officer Robert Simmons has a sight called Paying It Forward. Goes in depth on slow speed operation helped me alot. I've been riding 52 years

I just finished the motorcycle training course and I am most definitely gonna do the slow riding techniques with my own motorcycle. I learned a whole bunch there and can’t wait to apply it with my z650

Great info. In Dallas area I ride at a walking speed most often when approaching a Red traffic light. Some of the time the light turns Green before reaching the intersection. I also do this during heavy traffic.

Thanks for the videos Kevin!!!!

Dude. Daily learning. Thx so much.

First thing I saw was both feet on the ground while the motor was still rolling. Right hand presumably on the brake lever. Turn the bars a little in that situation and it's going to fall over. We coach, "both feet on the boards if rolling, left foot on the ground when stopped." Simple practice of this during sessions and daily riding will reduce drops tremendously. Also, how does the rider ensure that the motor leans to the left for the left foot on the ground stopping procedure? Easy! just before stopping, countersteer! Yes, countersteer. Push on the left handlebar to push the motor to the left. The front wheel will be forced to the right, causing the motorcycle's weight to be more to the left side. The motor will lean to the left where your 'one foot on the ground' can stabilize the balance.

Great video, many thanks

it's really quite simple. I wish all riders would watch your videos. These techniques are essential in mastering your large motorcycle, any motorcycle !!! Thank you.

Very helpful! Most riders usually dump at slow speeds on the street. This is excellent information!!

Thank you Kevin for all the helpful knowledge you impart on this channel! I’ve been watching you since before I ever rode a bike. My friends from our riding club also watch your videos! I always use what I learnt from you as I’m riding on the highways and country roads! Using your road strategies are paramount to stay safe and avoid dangerous situations! Thank you again and keep up the good work!

@MCrider

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! I am happy MCrider has been beneficial to you.

I find your training videos very useful. I first learned to ride a bike in 1976, have risen many times since then, but never took a riding class. I have been real lucky avoiding trouble. The bike I have now is very heavy, slow speed really gives me trouble. I think with what you have been saying and showing will help a lot.

Excellent slow speed skills tutorial. I'm a new subscriber -- Thanks!

Nice, have not seen a video on this before. I've seen many slow speed falls and I've had to rescue a few fellow riders that forgot to put the kickstand down. I don't ride a large bike, VStar 950 Tourer, but I have had a few heavy passengers and that makes a big difference in your ability to cheat or muscle the bike out of slow speed trouble. Thanks for sharing.

I've been riding motorcycles since I was six. I learned a lot watching these videos. It's made me a better Rider I have more control over my motorcycle I thought I knew more than what I do. Thank you for your help and support.

Great tips. Being a big bicycler, I've realized many of the tips are similar. Of course a cycle is heavier but for the most part the same rules apply. That was never told to me in the course I took but it seemed to help once I realized that.

felt like a minie refresher coarse,. nice work: thank you.

Tips are right on. I learned most of them the hard way. I've been riding on and off (mostly on) for fifty years. For the last eight years I've had a Kawasaki Versys 650 that now has 20K miles. I dropped it numerous times at zero to very low speed before I dropped the suspension front and rear by two inches (and a custom lower seat) so I could put both feet flat on the ground when stopped. I've just purchased a 2019 Kawasaki Concours 14, which is much heavier. I'm not even going to try to ride it until it is lowered, both the suspension and seat and replaced the handlebar to bring the grips up and much closer. I'm sure the Concours will be my last bike (I'm 74) so I wanted a bike that has all the features I've always wanted, e.g., ABS, ESC, shaft drive and heated grips. The only feature it didn't have, which is a must, is electronic cruise control. I've ordered a McCruise Electronic Cruise Control aftermarket accessory to have installed.

Hello Kevin, mostly youtube recommends things I don't really need, but I found your channel somehow and glad that I did. I am also starting back to riding after a long break of 8 years, even though I over 200K Km experience in the past, I think even though my mind thinks I can ride, my motor controls are rusty. Watching these videos are putting so much sense into practices I learnt through experience as a young rider however are lost as they are not consciously remembered. You are adding a why to every how and I think this series is great and should be used by many training schools on regular basis. As during this break of 8 years I have been driving, I realise that most car drivers who don't know how to ride need some training as well to learn how to share the road. They don;t have any incentive but it has to be learnt beyond 2 MCQ questions in the theory test on how much safe distance to keep- they don't understand why a rider moves position in the lane or would change lane or would lane split. Hopefully in the future. For now, I will try to find the field guide and polish the lost skill. A big thank you from Singapore!

Great knowledge MC, my respect.

Excellent traing video on slow speed motorcycle handling while significantly eliminating risk of dropping bike!

I can't thank you enough for all of your help Kevin!

@MCrider

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks David!