I've never understood this fear to lean thing. Bending curves is the best part (😂). Having someone (usually another rider) ask "how'd you do that?" after seeing me in a crowded parking lot, gotta admit, feels pretty good. Practice practice practice.

That guy was lucky he did not have his lower leg cut off with that steel rail. He should be on a Honda 250 Rebel until he learns who to ride, period.. He may never be able to ride anything bigger than a 250 Rebel if he "fears" while riding. I was in a Jeep the other day and a guy did a stupid move in front of me, stopped hard, so I had to swerve to the right, then swerve back to the left to avoid hitting him. The guy behind me plowed right into him. My wife asked, "How the heck did you miss him?" I said, "I have owned and practiced Jerry Paladino's Ride Like a Pro videos since 2001 when I bought his first video." She said, "But that is motorcycle riding." I said, "Honey, it doesn't matter. Head and eyes and look where you want to go." The guy behind me looked at the back of the car and smashed right into it. Jerry!!! Your videos saved me from hitting 4 horse, on Hwy 29 in Lakeport, CA, a deer on Hwy 44 in Redding, CA., and now a car, while in a car, on Hwy 44 in Redding, CA... Thank you for sharing what you learned. It saved my bacon a few times. Of course, I have bought a few videos from you and Surviving the Mean Streets is one of them. I have practices since 2001 when I first heard you say, "You don't know nothing!" I had been riding from 1974 to 2001 with 1 years experience 27 years over (like you said back then). Now, I got it at 68 years old on a 1500 Goldwing that "feels" like a Honda 250 Rebel...

After almost 40 years of riding, I can attest that there is always something to learn, and I enjoy your videos on instruction. We get a bit 'rusty" over the long winter, and it's always a good idea to start off carefully in the spring, and remember the fundamental skills necessary to ride safely and in control. There is a lot of things that will help you to survive on the road. If you ride , you should always try to improve your skills. It doesn't matter if you are a former pro. racer, or a weekend rider. It also does not matter what type of bike you ride. Check your ego and improve your skill level gradually, and never ride over your abilities. Always be ready to react defensively to other motorists who may not see you and to others who just don't care. Thanks for posting solid advise to all riders Jerry.

great segment Jerry. thanks for posting

A big problem arises when there's other vehicles coming forward, to the right of that left turning vehicle

I watch an practice in parking lot . much appreciated sir much respect I ride a wing 1500 peace

Great video as always. I got my first Harley Davidson (Road Glide Limited, definitely the largest bike I’ve ever owned)at the end of this riding season and have already started practicing slow speed maneuvering techniques. Your videos are my number one source for instruction, and several are saved to my favorites. I’ve noticed a decent amount of improvement in the short amount of time that I’ve had and look forward to more intense practice in the spring.

I try to explain to people who ride that if you don't know what it feels like to lean your bike suddenly in an oh shit moment, you will panic and crash.

Always great reminders! I can always make switchback off cambered turns with cinders but the damn cones are harder for me. I look at em! I hit em!! 🤣

@scottcalloway4630

8 ай бұрын

Jerry constantly says, "if you look at it you'll hit it"

@hrbricker

8 ай бұрын

It's hard to avoid watching the item you want to avoid. It takes time and practice to make your eyes automatically took where you want to go rather then at what you want to avoid. Unfortunately we don't all have a big lot and traffic cone pattern to practice on.

@motorman857

8 ай бұрын

Try going to a motorcycle training course. They'll have the parking lot and patterns all set up for you.

Man. They rider who hit the guard rail twice. Damn! Might wanna maybe rethink riding...😮

The best courses I've ever seen. ❤️ Thanks Gerry for making riders and roads safer. Safe travels. Love and recommend your courses and videos every chance I get. Wish I had them available when I started out.

Thanks

Thanks for the video. I just did the course local to my area. Man did I not do very well. I know head/eyes was part of it but I really struggled to know what I was doing right/wrong when it came to using the clutch and the rear brake. Making very wide turns....I sucked. Ha.

I can't help but notice so many people who struggle with your classes are also the ones who don't ride with any protective gear.

WOW I can't believe he hit guide rail twice . Wtf 🤷‍♂️💯

Great video Jerry. How funny is that dude going around the mountain 🤣 Where did he get a license to ride. Maybe out of a cereal box. Geez he needs to come to your bike course asap.

@motorman857

8 ай бұрын

My course would be way too advanced for that guy. What he should do is go back to the beginner rider course and then get a small bike to practice what he learned in the beginner course. But I'd bet he'd never do that.

Potholes loose gravel on the road tar spots on the road leaves on the road. Roadkill on the road.

Her handle bars looks to far forward too

@motorman857

8 ай бұрын

She had no business having ape hangers on her bike, period.

Cars turning left have killed a couple people I know while riding.....

I don’t get how some of these riders with these ridiculous handlebars. They would probably do so much better if they had the right bars.

@motorman857

8 ай бұрын

Of course they would. But then they believe they won't look as cool.

That person who ran off the road twice shouldn't be on the road till they can ride. Embarrassing to watch..just glad there was guard rails both times.

SMH at some of the comments. So, if someone makes a mistake, they should just give up? I dropped my bike at least 4 times taking Jerry's course. Does that mean I should just hang it up and forget about it?

@motorman857

8 ай бұрын

I certainly didn't say that. If you're refering to the comment section, didn't you know the comment section is where all the real ''experts'' are?🤣🤣

@oldmanwood5011

8 ай бұрын

@@motorman857 Yes, was referring to the comments suggesting he should quit riding. Probably Gen X and Z who have no idea what getting old is like nor will they be able to stomach it when the time comes - if they even make it that far.

Really? Are there people who actually ask why practice in a parking lot if they ride on streets and roads? Are there such stupid people among motorcycle users?

@motorman857

8 ай бұрын

Tons of people claim that training in a parking lot to avoid obstacles is a waste of time. Generally, they are riders with no technique or skills but believe they are such expert riders that they don't need to train because they only ride on the road. In reality, they are the riders that need training the most but are afraid that they'll find out they actually suck at riding a motorcycle.

That lady in the purple shirt should trade in that huge bagger for a Grom and learn how to ride that first.