My wife came home from the HD Rider's Edge course and taught me the "Looking through the turn" trick. She made U-turns look so effortless on her top heavy Sportster. Old dogs can learn new tricks.

@adamsandoval

3 жыл бұрын

there’s always something we can improve on 😎

@RayfordRaySiegel

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamsandoval, Exactly

@TheScrumdown

3 жыл бұрын

@Rick Ashford ... I'd like to thank you on two levels. 1) Male motorcyclists or bikers, if you will, have a reputation as being sexist. So thank you for your propping up of your wife's riding skills. AND... 2) That she taught you something. Thanks again. Keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up.

@RayfordRaySiegel

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheScrumdown, I don't know who thinks of them as sexist. That's not true, as a blanket statement, of course. People are people, in any group.

@geraldwest3428

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheScrumdown lol

With all the pros on KZread, you are the only one who mentions counterweight on u-turns. I think with experience this a natural technique and safest. Leaning your bike like the pro does not mention that leaning is only done in good conditions with 🙂sand rocks or pebbles can lead to dumping a bike. Thanks for posting this vid.

I learned the hard way about the front brake on slow speed

@adamsandoval

3 жыл бұрын

yikes!

@talkingrock7011

3 жыл бұрын

I still learn even after 50 years of riding

@donaldmatheson6685

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! And it was quick! On a road and coming to a stop I’ve done a thousand times. Hit that front brake and a low stop in road and next thing I knew I was off bike on road. I was fine but really red in the face. I instantly knew what I had done. Grabbed that front brake! Lol lesson learned!

@edvirr4898

3 жыл бұрын

Yup.... laid my bike down in a parking lot once. A car just backed up as I was on the slow turn, and there went the bike down.

@bikelife7427

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamsandoval dragging the rear brake is good on slow speeds don’t do it at high speed turns.Hand brake up to the apex in that situation ride safe brother! Just curious why you chose Mrs Ashley’s bike for the vidja haha stay stubborn 🤙🏻🤟🏻

Good video Adam . Friction zone,rear brake,head and eyes.😎 Have a blessed day.

When I took the rider course, U-turns was one of my biggest concerns. Learned the technique and it was actually super easy. Great video.

Ah yes the ever so valuable front brake. Used to be the first thing I disconnect on my bikes when I was young. Now with age came wisdom and the ability to control how much front brake to use and when.

@kenwittlief255

Жыл бұрын

its not hard or complicated take the MSF beginners course, you will master the front brake in about 4 HOURS

@bailey78

Жыл бұрын

@@kenwittlief255 I've been riding over forty years now. I'm pretty sure I have it down to a science.

@RamblinManMoto

2 ай бұрын

@@kenwittlief255 I'm a newer rider and I took our MSF course. I would not say we "mastered" anything in that course except how to go 5 to 10 mph in a straight line in an empty parking lot. These slow speed moves are tough for me and just declaring it not hard hasn't resolved it for me. I may re-take the MSF course now that I have some experience under my belt but I don't recall a ton of emphasis on this topic.

Been riding for about 35 years - everything you said is spot-on. ESPECIALLY the front brake. Even MORESO when on dicey surfaces, i.e. gravel, sand, wet grass.

As a former instructor in the UK, its great to hear an American giving the exact same advice!

Excellent tips Adam. They pretty much match what motorman Jerry Palladino says about close quarters maneuvering. When I am in a parking lot or making a U-ey, I forget the front brake and only use the rear. Good video.

@brandonjones152

3 жыл бұрын

Motorman drop!! Yes

Thank you for making a video that gets to the point. I watched about 10 other videos and they were so long-winded that I couldn't watch anymore. I found your video and it was exactly what I was looking for. It was to the point and exactly what I was looking for so I big thank you

@adamsandoval

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed the content and delivery! Thanks for tuning in 👊 I hope you’re subscribed

@thetonekingofficial

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamsandoval I sure did subscribe. You have a great channel. I'm also over 100K, so I appreciate how much hard work goes into making videos and growing a channel. I really like channels like yours ... great job!

Adam, thanks for the tips. I'm a long-time rider ( almost 72 yrs old, started riding at age 15) and it's always good to review these basics. Sometimes we take things for granted and don't think when we're taking sharp or U-turns. I recently dumped my road king and was shocked at making a rookie mistake. I just wasn't thinking! BTW leaving tomorrow on my Spring check ride making an 1100 mile loop which will, by design, take me to the K-River camp. Planning to stay a couple of days and if you're there I hope to meet you. I'm a Viet Nam-era Marine Gunny Sgt and proud to be called one.

@adamsandoval

3 жыл бұрын

very cool 👊 hopefully we get to meet

@jhask64

3 жыл бұрын

I hope I"m still riding 2 wheels at 72. Nice!!

Adam I'm glad you mentioned these tips. So many people forget these key points and brag about how many years of riding experience that they have and yet the basics they forget. It is a great reminder to demonstrate these skills. I've seem many duck walkers trying to look good on there rides when they forgot you can turn the bike with your feet on the bike easier. Thanks again.

Ironically riding with a new rider who experienced her first tip over circling in a gas station. I definitely will be forwarding this because your instruction was quick and thorough. Thanks Sandoval and that jean vest is growing on me. Please put more of these videos out.

Great video. I would like to add this piece of advice: when people hear "look in the direction you want to go, they tend to just use their eyes. I like to pass along what I was told, "point your nose in the direction you want to go!" This helped me understand the concept much better. Thanks Adam. P.S. Can't wait to visit the KRiver soon!

@skytower309

7 ай бұрын

Head and shoulders toward where you want to go. Doing that makes it easier to rotate your rump half off the seat while counter balancing.

I have found that using the local DMV is an excellent location to practice on. I have taken advantage of using their painted lines to practice all of my maneuvers. I had gotten very proficient on my Indian Scout, but I'm still learning and becoming more comfortable and confident on my Chieftain. I'm most comfortable on left-hand hand turns, but my right-hand turns are still rather sloppy. Thanks again, Adam, for everything that you do for the motorcycle community and for our veterans.

Excellent advice. All good points. Thanks for this type of tips for all riders. Thanks for all you do for our veterans! Ride safe and take care of yourself, Miss Ashley and Scooter!

I am going thru Total Control Instructor course right now and mastering slow turn/handling of your motorcycle can give you the confidence in handling. One thing we have to learn is the maximum braking capabilities of our bikes.

Love that fairing on Ashley's bike. Looks so good!!!!

@henkbraam5122

3 жыл бұрын

What brand is it ?

Head and eyes - look where you want to go not where you’re going. Friction zone- keep and modulate power to the rear wheel Counter balancing doesn’t have to be extreme. Put the edge of your seat in between your cheeks. It’ll also allow you to look further around and make a tighter u turn. The maximum turn radius for a two lane public road is going to be ~24 feet. Almost every production bike will do 14-18 feet.

Thank you my dear brother, it is always helpful any tip for a better and safety ride!! God bless you man.

Great tips, but does Ashley know your riding her Road King!😂

@rickashford4005

3 жыл бұрын

I'll bet she does by sundown today!!

@adamsandoval

3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@jpphd5685

3 жыл бұрын

Probably filling gas 😉😉

@taylorhall2157

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing!

Great advice !! I know as a behind seat rider that hubby has problems with slow turns...Practice practice important!! He’s been riding for many years & I totally feel comfortable riding but I can feel issues with maneuvering slow turns..he’s thinking of taking a riding course to improve this

What’s up Adam! You are 100% right!! You must turn your head & look where you want to go. Great pointers Adam!! Please tell Cheryl hello from Rick in Michigan Have a great day!! Ride safe!!

@adamsandoval

3 жыл бұрын

Will do!

I've googled slow speed turning a million times and this may be the best one yet, especially watching Adam feather the clutch and re-emphasize NEVER using the front brake during slow speed turns (no wonder my foot kept touching the ground after hitting the front brake) 😂

@adamsandoval

Жыл бұрын

Wow! I love that it helped you so much 👊🏼 thanks for tuning in. I hope you’re subscribed 💯

Hey Adam, thanks for all those great tips

Thank you

Brilliant, thanks man! The counter-balance and not using front brake aren't stressed enough in other people's videos, but these are the two weak points in my slow speed bike control.

@adamsandoval

4 күн бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for tuning in 👊🏼

Excellent video! I’ve been through the MSF basic and recently an advanced class. Those skills are really important to have, and you did a great job of showing people how to get there.

Good advice Adam, 👍👍

Spot on advice...

Great video Adam! Thanks for sharing!

Man, crazy I was meeting my buddy's up for a ride tried to do a u turn right in front of his driveway...ended up dumping my Indian... thankfully no damage...culprit was definitely the front brake....thanks for the tip.

While these techniques are covered in the MSF, this was a very succinct reminder for riders of all experience levels. Well explained and in a logical order. I've only recently made better advantage of trail breaking even in rolling turns at speed where I'm a shade hot on the approach. Nice vid!

very good advice. thanks Adam

Awesome! As Always!

Thanks Adam for the info on the riding tips

Great video Adam! thank you.

Appreciate the great tips and the positive vibes you throw out. Just getting back on a motorcycle after 25 years off and rusty is a good word to use. Looking forward to the practice sessions on my Heritage!

@adamsandoval

2 жыл бұрын

The important thing is you’re back in the saddle!

Thanks Adam you always have good info that helps the Riders as much as you can you are a Great person to take the time that you do to always help with the things that mean alot to everyone regardless of what it is Ride Safe have a great weekend to you and the whole gang at the KRIVER

Great tips! Slow speed maneuvering is a great skill to have and your insight is really helpful. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for all you do. You are the best.

As a motorcycle officer, this is the perfect video for riders during slow speed.

@adamsandoval

6 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼 I appreciate you tuning in 👊🏼

Great tips, Adam. Pro Tip: turn your bars to the outside of the turn and then make a hard turn in to the inside of the turn, while looking over your shoulder. This way, the bike is forced to lean in to the curve.

Good tips. I need to practice slow speed turns. Thanks, every bit of info. Is helpful.

Thank you Adam, Great video

Great tips

Good info!!

Very good tips keep up the great work

Great tips, thanks

Adam, great advice for riders. Thank you

@bctruck

3 жыл бұрын

How’s that ill gotten knife Harold??

All this "turn" talk has me thinking of a song from the Byrds. Take care Adam, ride safe.

@kenwittlief255

Жыл бұрын

...a time to refrain from E-Braking.... ♪♫♪♫

Love these type of videos

Adam thanks for the great video personally I am aware of these things but it never hurts to re familarize even the seasoned roder. Great job again !

Well done. You hit all the major points.

Thank you Adam.

I appreciate this video because it’s short and to the point and you are showing this technique on a bigger bike that is not a crotch rocket. I’m a very new motorcyclist and This helped me realize where I went wrong the other day when I turned left and ended up hitting the ground. I sure won’t be making the same mistakes again. I’ve picked myself up, dusted myself off and am waiting for a sunny day to try these techniques again.

I like the gforce tip clear explained ty

Head up!! and looking thru the turn Great tip Adam

thank you for the advice on the front break! Time to practice more now lol

Thank you for the front brake tip!!

Like your tips and knowledge Adam 🤘🏻

Well done. It's a great demo and explanation of something it takes me all weekend to teach! Oh if it was only that easy, I wouldn't have a job....

Great video. Thank you.

Adam! Love your vids bro, I keep watching over and over brother, Thank you, God Bless and Be Safe!

I heard some advice that helps me - pretend you have 2 extra eyes - one on your forehead & one on our chest. Turn both extra eyes to face the direction of your turn. Just a thought which works for me😜

Good tips Adam!

Jerry Paladino has some excellent videos.

Great tips 👍

Thanks for the tips. I recently went for a ride and found an empty parking lot in an office park where I could practice my slow speed skills. I did not realize how diminished my abilities had become until I did some slow speed turns. In an effort to become a better and safer rider, I will now try to practice these at least once a week.

@adamsandoval

Жыл бұрын

Good idea! Practicing never hurts anyone

Everything he said, big facts for real. Almost two months ago I went through the course. I knew how to ride already, but I didn’t know the rules🤷🏽‍♂️. Now EVERYTHING makes since🤟🏽.

@adamsandoval

3 жыл бұрын

I love that you took the course, We stop learning when we think we know it all 👊

@RILLAMAN84

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamsandoval 💯

Great tips. My only add would be that feathering the clutch, brake and throttle isn't necessary and can make it harder when learning to figure out which thing you may be doing wrong or inconsistently. Also feathering the clutch can result in coming out of the friction zone mid turn which if you don't have enough throttle to make up the difference and have the bike leaned over has a very good chance you'll drop the bike. In the friction zone the entire time, 1500ish rpms, light rear brake, look where you wanna go before turning and bobs your uncle.

@kenwittlief255

Жыл бұрын

feathering means using a light and delicate touch - it does not mean pulsing on and off it IS necessary to ride the clutch in the friction zone and adjust the amount of pull by making slight adjustments to the PRESSURE you are putting on the clutch lever practice this with the bike stationary, both feet on the ground, handlebars straight, little or no throttle - and 'feather' the clutch out in 1st gear till you feel the bike just pulling against your feet on the pavement... apply more pressure and the pull stops, bike moves back a few inches... less pressure and the bike pulls forward....repeat - feel how the pressure on the clutch level alters the pull on the bike It helps to think of the clutch lever as directional, when you put less pressure on the lever i t moves forward and the bike pulls forward when you put MORE pressure on the lever (towards you) the bike slows down forwards backwards forwards backwards.... do the same in the turn to apply more pull, or let the bike slow down riding your foot on the rear brake makes the effect more pronounced when the bike is moving, when you put more pressure on the clutch lever the bike slows down faster because you are dragging the rear brake

@2kanchoo

Жыл бұрын

@@kenwittlief255 To me feathering does mean in adding more or less. Which can work but also be disasterous for a newbie that accidentally comes out of the friction zone. Better when learning to keep it consistently held in the zone to make one less variable you have to think about when trying to learn IMO.

yes sir, no front brake below 20mph is my rule!

Excellent details 🙏🏻

Thanks for the tip about the front brake, Adam!

@adamsandoval

3 жыл бұрын

You bet! 👊

This is about the best slow speed presentation I've seen. I started out on a mini bike in 1972 now a full dresser at age 62. Start at 40 seconds in intro is too long

Awesome

You forgot an important one...trust your tires. I was always nervous about sliding out from leaning, but the G's keep you planted pretty well. Bike tires are made for it.

I have adapted a routine where every time I ride I head out to the small church parking lot and practice for 15 minutes on slow speed skills. Then during my ride I practice throttle control and braking. I find a country road that is straight with no traffic and practice emergency braking for 5-10 minutes. This keeps my bike handling skills as up to date as I am able to get them and puts confidence in my riding. 73 this year, :-).

@adamsandoval

3 жыл бұрын

Thats an excellent idea!

@kenwittlief255

Жыл бұрын

you dont need to ride in a parking lot to practice riding slow everytime you need to stop, if there is no one behind you, slow down short of the intersection and then creep up at 1 to 2 mph, keeping the bike straight, and looking straight ahead till you stop same thing with taking a corner- if there is no traffic behind you, take it at a slower pace

Thanks for the information

@adamsandoval

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for tuning in 👊

🤣😂🤣😂 Boy your not joking about that front brake!! I've been riding for years, an just one time my finger was on that brake when I hit some sandy road in traffic. Down I went!!! Dumb, dumb, dumb!!! Embarrassed, but I never laughed so hard in all my life!!!😋😎

@adamsandoval

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you ended up with a funny story and a couple laughs 👊

@papagreg534

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamsandoval Brother, those other drivers were probably thinking, he's got more money then brains to crash a show bike and to be laughing like that!!😂🤣😁

Don't underestimate how much you're riding tips can help just because there are other videos out there .you could be reaching a whole different audience.helping one person not become a part of the pavement is worth it

@adamsandoval

3 жыл бұрын

all I can hope is that I help others 😎

CHAMP!

Great advice, and thanks for the excellent video. I am riding a Honda Goldwing 2021 DCT and just came off of a '15 BMW r1200RT. It is a real bear to slow maneuver this DCT bike. While the DCT often gets the blame for this issue, I think it is more likely the front fork design (very stable at speed, but "floppy" at slow parking lot speeds). The DCT does make it very hard to discern a "friction zone" as it is all automatic. I now wish I'd have bought the manual 6-speed version. Oh well, I'll ride this GW for a year and see how I feel next summer...maybe back to the latest BMW RT.

Excellent advice👍👍👍👍🍺😎ty brother

@adamsandoval

3 жыл бұрын

👊You bet

Hey Adam! Great video. Like how you explain things and how you demonstrated them. Subscribed and will be practicing soon.

@adamsandoval

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for subscribing 👊

+1 on not touching the front brake during slow speeds!! Love the "thin blue line" bracelet bro, thanks for the support.

@adamsandoval

3 жыл бұрын

Come on down to our thin blue line event - 6/11-6/13 at the KRIVER campground in Moyers, OK

Thanks

I would add #6 STAY RELAXED BUT FOCUSED. When i first threw a leg over that was, and sometimes still is, my weakness. When i tense up i tend to keep my elbows stiff. Once i began to relax i was better able to control my bike. Hay, Adem, i would love to see you and MC Rider get together for a vid or two. His channel is dedicated to rider safety.

@youmustbethistall5861

3 жыл бұрын

You're not the only one. When I find myself tensing up for any reason, the bike is harder to negotiate. Good point!

Thank you so much

@adamsandoval

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for tuning in 👊🏼

If you jam the front brake yes, but when I slow ride I use a combo of back break and "feathering" the front brake. In a turn ...no front brake ... rear break. But every one has their own style 👍

waiting with excited anticipation for your review of the new Pan America...

So many people use the front brake to stop so they can throw both feet on the ground. The first time they are slightly turning as they stop tho.... boom! On its side the bike goes! Don't let urself get into bad habits like that. U may get away with it for years but I promise one day it'll bite ya! Great video buddy! Stay safe!

@youmustbethistall5861

3 жыл бұрын

Been there, dropped it.

@kenwittlief255

Жыл бұрын

you should use both brakes when you stop and the bike must ALWAYS be going straight when you stop - and keep your head up looking straight ahead

3:44 - Right on. AND you must learn to TRUST yourself in that turn and TRUST where you are looking. Otherwise, there's an instinctive tendency to look down during the turn.

Nothing like hearing it from the horses mouth, you got the experience of the world. More of this kind of videos. Compa.

@adamsandoval

3 жыл бұрын

you got it 👊 more videos coming your way soon

Thank You so much for these tips. My first rider course was back in 2014 and I want to take one again. I feel so uncomfortable turning at slow speeds on the 2020 EGS. My favorite empty parking lot. has now been closed to me so I have to find another place. I can turn left all day long but for some reason I feel funny on right turns. Maybe it's because I'm older and my reactions are slower? I don't know. But I do know I need to keep practicing every chance I get. This video motivates me, I will stay stubborn. Thanks again and take care.

@adamsandoval

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in 👊

Adam i would love to ride with you sometime but I can't ride my sport bike anymore because my back don't like it and I can't afford a new one right now so I live vicariously through your videos. Keep doin what you do bro.

@adamsandoval

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for tuning in 👊

Adam "Paladino" Sandoval? :) Learn To Ride Like A Pro! All great tips. The two biggest ones are turning your head all the way looking where you want to go and the friction zone thing. I always tell people to practice in a big open parking lot and master the friction zone (going straight) before you try anything else. Then start doing figure 8's, decreasing the radius over time. This will help you learn to do the "dip" before the turn. A lot of riders feel the need to come to a stop before they do a U turn but doing the dip makes it much easier from a roll. Another thing I suggest is to try to get ahold of a dirt bike and do some off road riding. Practice kicking out the back end and grabbing the front brake to wash out the front tire. If you can master those in the dirt, when something bad happens on pavement you will know what to expect. What happened to that gas station? I fueled up there a bunch of times during Bring It Home.

Well explained..

@adamsandoval

Жыл бұрын

👊🏼🇺🇸

@mikeskidmore6754

Жыл бұрын

@@adamsandoval The Covid hand shake.. "fist bump"

Motor officer training it’s what you should advice to your audience and it is available to any one in USA but I do appreciate your enthusiasm

@sandraf.9422

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I'm an MSF instructor and some of the info is questionable, but it's great that riders are being encouraged to practice.

When I was riding I used the front break most of the time! I only used both breaks when I needed to stop quickly

@adamsandoval

3 жыл бұрын

😳

@ervinhepler9558

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamsandoval just very light pressure on the front break at slow speed is all you need does better than the back break the back break is pulling the back tire with the momentum and the front tire is being pushed you do need to know what you are doing but the front break does work better