This is the very event that lead me to your KZread page. I was on a road where the asphalt ended and it turned into gravel and the road ended and I had to “somehow “ make a U-turn.As an inexperienced rider I dropped my 900 lb Harley Davidson Electra Glide when trying to turn! I knew I needed to research directions on how to turn safely. So that night I went to KZread and your channel came up, I then went to what I called Robert Simmons skid row addiction. I saturated myself with hours and hours of your class sessions! The rest is history!just two years later I placed Third on a motorcycle rodeo in expert class! Thanks Robert Simmons for paying it forward 😊

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for further supporting my channel by becoming a V.I.Preloader! It’s really appreciated! That is just a phenomenal story and a true testament of what dedication will do for us in all aspects of our lives! Great job!👍🏾 Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

@dottiesanford3043

Ай бұрын

That’s an awesome story! I found Robert in a similar way- this Spring -I bought a bigger bike and I dumped it turning onto a dirt road with an uneven surface. I am now super motivated to get through exercises 1-10 correctly and with ease then we will see what comes next. I’ve got 1-4 down working on #5.

As an experienced rider of 35 years I'm always looking for improvement, Life is about educating ourselves. Great videos, Thanks.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

8 ай бұрын

It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZread channel!👍🏾😊 kzread.info

Gravel roads and dirt roads use to scare the hell out me.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Use to!! That was before you became the Boss!!👍🏾

@ThePrufessa

25 күн бұрын

Your face scares the hell out of me

My one crash was washing my front wheel out on a gravel road, and have been extremely hesitant to go on gravel again. Thank you for this video!!!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊

Great job as usual...Great info.We ride in tons of gravel (lots of free camp spots have gravel) Straight up and slow is the way to go. You are "The Boss"

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. I know you guys can relate!!👍🏾

I’m a young woman who just bought another bike years after not riding. My work has a gravel road and it has made me nervous but this video makes me confident I can ride in and out just fine. Thank you for everything

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

10 ай бұрын

It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZread channel!👍🏾😊 kzread.info I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!

Great job, indeed! Impressive and very important. I´ve got a couple of sharp curves in my mind, here in berlin (germany) where the wind regularly deposits rubble and rubbish on the road. A 90 degree blind bend near my home where you allways have to be aware of paper, plastic bags, recently covid masks, in fall leafs beeing on the road mid turn, heck even leftover carparts and dirt from cardrivers underestimating that curve and crashing into the divider (about once a month) ! People allways frown on me going around that bend very slow. I don´t care. I just wanna go home and arrive safely! Even more so, since I´ve gotten a new bike, I´m not jet gotten used to. Yes it´s a heavy one, again. :) I treat this bend as a gravel road. More often than not it IS. During winter, our roads get sprinkled with gravel against icy conditions. You can´t allways avoid that. You have to go to the gravelroad mindset, or you´re busted. Keep it up!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Well said! Thanks for sharing. 👍🏾Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

Gravel or dirt roads will inevitiably come up unexpectedly, definitely can be intimidating. Nice Video, 😎

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

The only time my butthole puckers a bit is when I'm on gravel. It seems like every cool biker bar in PA has a gravel parking lot. Some of the owners say it keeps out the posers. 🤣🤣 Great video Robert

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 😆Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

I grew up on gravel roads and always had a healthy respect for them. My driveway is gravel for about 65 yards and about a 7% grade up to the paved road for about 50 ft so clutch and throttle control are very important, truthfully I've been doing it for so long it's almost natural. I have three Harleys, an Electra Glide Ultra Classic 92, Springer Softtail 91, and my absolute favorite, my 1978 flh bobber. The only one that causes me to take a little extra care is the Electra glide, I've only had it for about a year now, and it's the least ridden, and that's why I have been watching videos like yours, I'm 61 years old and never to old to learn more techniques. Great video, and you have a new subscriber.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZread channel!👍🏾😊 kzread.info I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

I've been stuck on gravel hills because of a 4 wheeler blocking me, worked construction. Gravel is evil. I used to carry a small textured piece of metal to put under my kick stand to act like a snow shoe when I had to park. All that self taught. Life would have been so much easier if I could have watched your videos back then. So thanks for sharing knowledge

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

11 ай бұрын

It’s my pleasure. 😄 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZread channel!👍🏾😊 kzread.info

We appreciate your dedication to making better riders out of all of us. And there are many of us who can't thank you enough.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure. 😊

Live on a gravel road so anytime I ride I have to deal with gravel. It's always a big challenge with the county has put fresh gravel down or freshly graded the road. Great advice for those who don't deal with this. Ride safe my friend

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

great topic Robert I have a gravel driveway that's about 80 feet long and I practice making turns on it each time I leave the house and return . Very well done and informative thank you for sharing this video with us .

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊

@eugeniustheodidactus8890

Жыл бұрын

I hate mixing harleys and gravel ! Lol.

I'm a brand new rider and just stumbled across your vids and they are fantastic exercises to help build confidence on my bike. I had an amazing time in my MSF course but had the harsh realization that it's quite different on the road and my confidence has been a lot lower. These exercises are helping and I know if I keep at, I will be the boss of my little Rebel 500!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Yes keep it up brother!👍🏾

Great video Rob!💪🏾

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

Thanks Robert, I really needed to see this video.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure. 😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

Thank you for your videos, I truly find them so helpful

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

11 ай бұрын

It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZread channel!👍🏾😊 kzread.info

Awesome video LT. Thank you sir!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊

Love it man! Love what you’re doing, keep it up.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Will do.

Awesome info, exceptionally well explained. Thank you Robert. I really appreciate your videos.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊

Glad to see someone Do a gravel video love the gravel road some of the greatest places you need to take a gravel road to get there and way to many riders don't know how to or care to know.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊

Thankfull for your experience Robert.👍😎

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

Great video and advice thanks so much I appreciate you buddy take care

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊

Greatly appreciate all that you do! Thank you for providing me with the tools that I need to ride safely and happily no matter the situation. _Mark, Greensboro_

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure. 😊

I will practice more, but this will take time. I am glad I found your channel!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Me too!!👍🏾

Gravel roads or sand is always a situation where you need all the skills Robert tries to impart. Awesome video once again!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 👍🏾😁

Getting back on two wheels after a 22 year break. Wanted some fun. I live on a dirt/gravel road that I'll have to travel for about 2-3 miles before I hit blacktop. It's the only thing I'm nervous about after such a long absence. Your vid really gave me some great tips! Thanks! I'll be checking out more of your videos.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

2 ай бұрын

Welcome back! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZread channel!👍🏾😊 kzread.info I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

I'm saving up for gear and by next summer will have a nice bike,your channel really helps me mentally become one with what ever bike I sit on. The one that feels just right ill swing a leg over and remember these teachings. I feel more confident going in a beginner. Im not nervous anymore. Thanks my Guy and Ride safely

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

That’s great news! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊 Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

This is an amazing example of being the boss of your motorcycle and your presentation made it super clear.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

Just watching your videos are awesome for a first timer on a heavier bike like me. I’m definitely following you to make sure that if you get close enough I can attend the course!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZread channel!👍🏾😊 kzread.info I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!

Thanks for this! This was very informative, can't wait for the weather to turn so I can practice keeping it loaded!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure. 😊

This video was absolute gold to me! I learned slow manuvuers on gravel. I live in a dusty little town in New Mexico. Lots of gravel and dirt roads.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!

Rob, good point with exercise number 4 and gravel, makes total sense. The other VI preloaders already made the spot on comments. On the lighter side, when I think of riding on gravel, I cringe at the dust that is going to blanket my ride including the hard to reach areas. Staying in the friction zone no doubt is key. Thank you as always and I hope you, your queen and stable are well. Be and ride safe.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much brother!

Fantastic information and demonstration as always Brother!!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Man I just love your videos. Thanks once more

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊

Nice work LT, making it look easy!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 👍🏾😁

Your videos help me all the time I just started riding thinks for the video

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊 Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

I hate riding on gravel and I was about to ask you what to do and then saw this video. Thankyou.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure. 😊

Great video Robert. Road condition at slow speed is everything. Recently left foot slid out but the preload friction zone saved me from a drop. Wow. Your systems and practices WORK! THANK YOU!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊

Yea this is something I need to practice, starting and stopping on gravel, right and left turns on gravel and then the drill with cones in a straight line going side to side.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

6 ай бұрын

👍🏾

Very good live demo!!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Very NICE

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊

Thanks for the video.😎

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊

Practice Practice🙂..enjoy your teaching. Slow speed is a talent. Thank you for your guidance. Keep well

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 It’s my pleasure. 😊

Thank you brother I've been driving motorcycle most of my life but not much on the highway so your tips are coming in handy

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Ай бұрын

It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZread channel!👍🏾😊 kzread.info I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!

Awesome... and relevant... your teaching is much appreciated...

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

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Glad that I came across this video. Thank you.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊

@mydamhouse

Жыл бұрын

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle - yes sir.

Great video and info Robert! And timely. My brother bought a house that has a gravel driveway and I already thought 'yikes' about riding my bike to his house because of that. So maybe with some practice, I can overcome that anxiety. Thanks! 😀

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! You’re exactly right. It’s my pleasure. 😊

This is one of the most relevant videos I have seen. I had asked another well known motorcycle instructor to do a lesson on gravel riding and it never happened. I have ridden for over 55 years but have always avoided gravel and when not able to avoid it have been extremely tense and nervous. I am fortunate that I have never gone down due to gravel, but that has not prevented me from being fearful of it. When on pavement, I am known by my riding buddies to be fearless. Thank you for the informative video.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊

Super common to be gravelly on look outs and turn outs for scenic spots.. thanks for showing this essential skill, mate!! 👍🏽👍🏽💯

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZread channel!👍🏾😊 kzread.info

Excellent instruction for this type of surface.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZread channel!👍🏾😊 kzread.info

Great channel I have a gravel driveway and do have a bad habit of putting my foot down will be practicing what you've taught you got a new subscriber.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

26 күн бұрын

Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and subscribing to my KZread channel!👍🏾😁 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

Great video thank u

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZread channel!👍🏾😊 kzread.info

Awesome stuff Lt! This reminds me of my motor training at NCSHP where we took the motors off- road and through various terrains. You never think that you'll need this skill set until the day that you do. Earlier this year I was performing my duties as a lead ride escort for a group ride up to the mountains and back. The trip was flawless until Google navigation had me make a right turn and the road suddenly dropped off from pavement to gravel after the turn was complete. There was no turning around as the road was downhill and I had several riders that had committed before the gravel dust cloud appeared following me. I was very thankful for my training on that day and I knew exactly what to do. The road was a good half mile with banked curves before ending at a paved intersection. No one dropped their bikes and we all laughed about our off-road adventure once we returned back to the dealership 🤣. Train like your life depends on it because one day it just may! Keep up the good work Sir!

@Jdesrosiersdfd3

Жыл бұрын

Awesome. So true!!!!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Absolutely!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! On my personal bike, gravel doesn’t scare me because my bike is so light. When I rent bikes, I rent touring Harley’s and gravel scares me and it’s at bbq places and motels and everywhere. I been asking everyone for a video and you came through

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

Great video. I'm motivated to put in more practice!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Thank you very much!

@fridaynightrydes

Жыл бұрын

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle Thank you. I can only imagine the lives you've helped save with your tips. Take care and happy holiday brother.

Just what I need to know!! Thanks so much ✊👍🇬🇧

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊

Gravel. I live on a gravel/dirt road, on a mountain. Straight up, preload, NO front brake. Good stuff Richard.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! © brother!👍🏾👍🏾

Very nice! Thank you! 😎🤙

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It’s my pleasure. 😊

Nicely done…

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I a have watched hundreds of riding instructional riding videos. This is one of the best! This is the only one that shows how to ride a bagger in gravel. I ride baggers, cruisers, dirt bikes, and adventure bikes and still am intimidated riding baggers and cruisers on gravel. There is a a lot of gravel where I live and I take my GSA 1250 or KTM 500 when I go places that I can’t avoid the gravel. Your video has encouraged me to improve my skills riding skills. I have subscribed and looking forward to watching your other videos.Thank You!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and subscribing to my KZread channel!👍🏾😁 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

Robert you cease to amaze me, Trust and believe, that’s the only way to go on gravel. Why do I have a problem turning my wheel at slow speed it’s like my front is flat! I appreciate everyone of your videos, your the boss of KZread!!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony. It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁

HEY! I been riding for a grand total of 5 weeks. You a bad ass. When I grow up, I wanna be just like you. I need to look for ppl like you in my area that I can take classes from....

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 😁👍🏾

Great Video thank you. 🙏

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

10 күн бұрын

Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZread channel!👍🏾😊 kzread.info I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!

Up here in North Dakota, this is a real common, almost everyday issue. Lots of gravel parking lots and lots of sand covered pavement with sand left over from the previous winter. Great tips as usual.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Within the first two months of having my first motorcycle, I accidentally pulled into a sloped gravel driveway to turn around because it was raining and I was trying to head back home. By the time I realized the driveway was gravel, it was too late and I went into a downward slope u-shape gravel driveway, but kept the momentum while staying in the friction zone and maintained control even though the back tire skid momentarily turning to the left, made it through the turn up the slope and back onto the pavement! Your channel and others instilled great knowledge in me to the point that I was able to react accordingly! Oh, and I had a passenger on the back! Thank you!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! © 👍🏾

Excellent video and explanation!!! I have always hated gravel on my bike. These tips are going to help me, I’m sure of it. I can’t wait to go try them out and practice this coming weekend.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

@jst_moto

Жыл бұрын

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle yes I did subscribe!! The content is slightly different from yours but would be honored if you gave my channel content a look.

Great advice as always, that looks like the lot across from Camilo barber shop we stopped and saw him on the way to daytona last year hope all is well stay safe

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Yes it is! As soon as I saw it, I knew I was going to shoot a video there… Wait… You guys were in Pooler and didn’t hit me up??!! WTH!! 😆 👍🏾Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

@paulrobles571

Жыл бұрын

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle that was right before we met you in fl last year but when we come down that way we will hit you up for sure. Your and yours be safe and enjoy the holidays

You are a master!!!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

😆👍🏾

When I decide to switch to a big bike I hope I can find a course like yours in my area

Hey my brother great tips for riding on gravel at slow speeds I am a smaller guy 5' 6 and 120 lbs and I ride a 700 lbs harley Davidson Dyna so this video will help me alot thanks my brother ride safe 👍

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

haha yeah i have to ride 2 to 3 miles of gravel just leaving my drive. its either build the confidence or get rid of the bike. still got the bike!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

9 ай бұрын

Awesome approach to this! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZread channel!👍🏾😊 kzread.info

I live on a gravel road! 1.5 miles to the nearest hard pavement! learn to ride with confidence!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Exactly! You really had no choice. 😆

I rode 7 miles gravel road with Buffalo’s on and about it. Stopped at visitor center at end. That was fun. Lol. I have a full dress Triumph Trophy SE. I need to practice u-turns like he says as I am not confident enough yet. I live on a gravel road so get lots of practice making deliberate moves. No front brake. Hold on loose and straight up. The bike will stay up if you don’t hang on too tight. Let the front wheel move with the gravel. If you panic as the front wheel goes left and right you will drop it.

@oldparentalunits

Жыл бұрын

I love your video’s. Learn so much. Keep it loaded I tell myself when I’m practicing.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 Well said.

Very informative

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!

Great video! Rural areas hold miles of gravel roads.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

thanks for the tips, i live down a quarter mile gravel road so i have no choice, and for me its having to turn onto the paved road onto gravel is where i get a little anxious.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊

Rode my 4 week new to me Ultra Classic from SC to MO back in the spring. Never saw so much gravel in my riding career. I made it but I was puckered on more than one occassion.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

😄 Thanks for sharing that!

I always "pucker up"when I hit gravel. Thanks your video helped greatly.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

You’re definitely not alone there brother. Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! It’s my pleasure. 😊 Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! ©

Great info!!! I did that as common sense .. I dumped out in my teens on wet leaves (you’d think at 40 I’d have figured out u treat those leaves like ice.. whcuh I did thank the lord).. Making those tight turns straight up come in handy for a LOT AND YES GRAVEL STILL GIVES ME PAUSE .. The gravel is the boss of me.. I try to avoid lots with gravel .. partly tho bc of my feet slipping out when I put my feet down (not to duck walk.. I feel safer in two wheels not with feet down)

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Great video, CCC is the key

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

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I used to think that since I rode dirt bikes that gravel would never be a issue. Boy was I wrong. Got my first street bike and I’m sure it looked like I was just learning to balance 😂.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

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This was great I have a gravel drive and i hate pulling into it from the road

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my KZread channel!👍🏾😊 kzread.info I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!

Thank you very clear 👍👍💯🇵🇭

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Жыл бұрын

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Lt your balance is awesome: 6 minutes 36 seconds in! I think it may have gone differently for me...jus sayin. Keeping it loaded Sir!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

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Awesome video as always n very I mean very detailed oriented in showing how to ride... Quick question, what helmet is that beanie helmet you have on the video. Thank you n keep up the great videos 💯💪💙

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! It’s a MicroDOT helmet.

Robert, so timely for you to do a video covering this topic. So even though I started riding streetbikes in 1979, that does not equal 44 years of experience! I've ridden an FXR since '99 and have felt quite confident in my ability on it. U turns on a 2 lane road no problems, 2 up even, been on gravel and dirt several times without issues, heck my driveway is rocks and dirt. But I realize now I was not being the Boss. I was extremely lucky. And that luck ran out back in Nov. On an Ultra Classic, missed my turn, looking to turn around I turned into what i thought was a gravel lot but actually was dirt, gravel and sand. Totally misread the situation. Lost the front end in the sand and I did the exact opposite of what Robert teaches, I pulled in the clutch with the front wheel turned almost to lock and down we went. Silly me trying to keep it from falling tore my bicep out of my shoulder and also did other damage. None to the wife or the bike. Had surgery in December and am down and out for 3-4 months minimum. You can bet your sweet peas that when I get back in the saddle I'm gonna be doing lots of practice on these exercises. When I think I've developed some skillz maybe we'll see about getting Robert back up to NC for a session so he can humble me! So folks, don't be like me and fool yourself into thinking you've got it covered. If you can't do what he teaches then please, get busy and learn these slow speed maneuvering skills. Again Robert, Thanks for what you do. Much appreciated...a little too late!

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Hey brother. I’m so sorry that you were injured. The silver lining is your bride wasn’t hurt. If that were me, I’d rather I get hurt than my bride. Get well soon buddy and I already have plans to come back out to North Carolina. Hope to see you there whether you can ride or not. 👍🏾

@royalelee7513

Жыл бұрын

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle Where can I get info about that? I looked on your schedule, just didn't see anything.

Your gravel is a lot smoother than Allen Street street in Tombstone which is covered in 4 inches of dirt and has horse and wagon track on it.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s a whole different story! 4”!!

Good video; sub.I’ve dirt biked my Harley FXR and Sporty all over crazy roads in the Rocky Mountain west and Black Hills. My buddies followed me on their Road Kings and Softails. Point is, it can be done, if you are competent and careful. Sure, you gotta go slower than on a KLR or KLX (or other dual sport/dirt bikes) and choose your line more carefully, but it can be done. Practice.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

11 ай бұрын

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To my understanding you can lock up your rear wheel and you won't drop the bike. Dirt bike riders do it routinely. But lock up The Front wheel and there's a good chance you'll go down.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

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I was riding the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia a few years ago and much of it was under construction. Miles of it. Kept it loaded most of it! 2-up with 50 pounds of luggage! No problem.

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Жыл бұрын

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@danadiggins793

Жыл бұрын

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle thanks Robert!

My driveway is gravel & on an incline. It's the first thing I hit leaving on a ride & last thing coming home. I 've only dropped it once returning home going up & that probably had to do with leaning into the turn.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Wow that’s pretty much an adventure every time you leave and return your house.

It is my opinion that absolutely every rider should take a motorcycle safety or skills class. I took one and it was just awesome. I learned so many things and came out with more confidence than when I came in.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

11 ай бұрын

Agreed!👍🏾

@davidcox8961

9 ай бұрын

At age 75 I just got my learners permit. I'm required in WA state to take riders education classes. The two day course gave me to confidence to start riding again... safely. I believe that all drivers should be required to take refresher courses. Perhaps then fewer MC riders will get killed by idiots in cars.

@7Roeth

9 ай бұрын

@@davidcox8961 Yeah I was required in PA to do a 2 day course in order to get my license as well. Frankly, I'm glad it is required because I would have been far worse off going out there without it.

I just bought some land in the North Carolina mountains, and I had 6 inches of gravel dumped on my dirt driveway. The driveway is uphill and I have to turn to the right to park it. I hope I don’t damage this brand new bike. I just got.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Күн бұрын

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@FromTheHood2TheWoods

7 сағат бұрын

@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle thank you sir

The one and only way😉

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Жыл бұрын

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First time I ever encountered gravel was at night riding with a buddy a couple summers ago. It was like a side road that only went out as far as a car length and we had to turn around. He duck walked his bike to do so. I followed the steps as stated in this video as I usually do and didn’t even set a foot on the ground. I did feel that uh oh moment which is how I found out it was gravel but I opened my clutch hand a bit, preloaded a bit more and completed the turn. First time I also ever trusted and believed. Side note, my bike at the time was 1800cc and his was like 900 or maybe less. I felt bad because he had been riding a lot longer than me.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for sharing that story! So relevant for several reasons! Preload!!! And Keep It Loaded!!!! © 👍🏾😁

P R E L O A D .......... Yes, yes. thanx. .

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

And Keep It Loaded!! It’s my pleasure. 😊

At 0:30, that’s the pace riding on ice, you can safely go faster than that on a gravel road. The bike will be more stable that way.

@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

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Жыл бұрын

Hey. Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 Go to my website and click on “FAQ” for information on what Preload means, as well as what a Preloader is. It’s my pleasure. 😊