I think one of your best qualities is you're humble. Good folk are learning from what you're sharing. Keep up the great work, Cue.

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

Thanks Eric. My goal is to inspire people to take classes and practice....especially those who started riding late in life (like me)

Cue - Dropping your Harley is not something that most people like to admit. I've done it twice both times at slow speeds. Knowing that it can happen to even a seasoned rider as yourself should make us all want to practice more! Great video. See you in a few weeks!

@RidingandWrenching

29 күн бұрын

Simple drops are nothing to worry about (as long as you didn't do any crazy mods to your bike). There is more risk in failing to train/practice than there are from a simple drop.

Great video, absolutely agree with this! Regular rides aren’t enough. Need to practice.

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

Exactly!

Day after my last safety class by VSP , I fell over getting in mom's driveway! It happens! Ride smart! Safe!! God speed!

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

Thank you! As the saying goes....there are those who have dropped their bikes and those who will drop their bike

Great lesson Que, Keep them coming Thanks…

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

I'm always inspired when I watch your videos, Cue. I was blessed to have found your KZread page from also watching Robert's videos. I wish I were as good with a wrench as you are. I have a 2011 Ultra Limited and, other than simple upgrades like lights and such, I have this deep fear that someone who isn't mechanically inclined like me might make things worse than they are, Hahahaha. Keep these videos coming. And I may add, THANK YOU for your service in the United States Navy. God Bless.

@RidingandWrenching

17 күн бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! Even if you decide against doing your own work, it's still helpful to have a basic understanding! I am going to share your comment with Robert Simmons!

Great video Cue, thanks for putting these out. God Bless!!

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

I’ve watched several of your videos over this past year. For some reason, I missed the fact that you are in Tennessee. We have some great riding in this state! And, we have several KZreadrs from this state too. Some moved here after creating lots of content. Some have created lots of their content here. I like what you do. God bless!

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

Eastern TN has great riding....western TN is flat! I enjoy going out to Knoxville and riding out there.

@RevJay_Rides

Ай бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching Well, I’m in middle TN. I’ve been riding more in western TN this year than any year before. I keep finding myself in Jackson for a variety of events.

Love what your shirt say and glad you didn't hurt yourself. Like i was always told if you get knock down get back up and try again. Be safe out here Cue.

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

Absolutely! Every drop makes you a better rider....pick it up and keep riding!

Dude! When I was learning the keyhole I dropped it 32 times in 2 hours. Couldn’t move the next day because of doing 32 squats to pick the Road King back up! If you ain’t dropping it, sometimes, you’re not practicing hard enough. I know you remember Ben telling you about practicing to failure! On the other hand if the drops were normal riding and not practicing then I think you already know you didn’t do a proper recovery turn. Great content! Keep it up Que!

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

@@Old-n-slo-locked-n-leaned I screwed up! No doubt about it. Drops don't bother me. The bike is fine. I figure every drop makes me a little bit smarter!

Sound advice brother. My problem when I go out to the parking lot to practice is I plan for 10-15mins. Next thing I know it’s 2-3hrs 😂 Seriously though you’re right about 10-15mins, it will do wonders!

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

@@JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures it's hot as satans.....well....this is a family show!

@JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures

Ай бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching 😂😂

You make those 18 ft u turns look So easy! I'm amazed you dropped your bike twice! I know myself that some days my riding is not as good as other days for some reason. Great video and Bike looking good! 😎😊

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

Thank you. I've been riding for 5 years. I take classes and I practice alot. Anyone can do it!

@michaelroy925

Ай бұрын

Only 5 years!😲 I figured you were riding most of your life 😃

Man, I’ve watched you off and on.. parking lots are great, but due to the camber and pitch it’s always difficult.. Happy you recognised it on the video.. Keep up the content man.

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Great stuff as always!!!! GO NAVY!

@RidingandWrenching

27 күн бұрын

Thank you! Go Navy!!

I have a 5 drop limit on my sessions,then I call it quits for the day. With my bad back, picking the bike is not fun. Thanks for sharing.

@RidingandWrenching

29 күн бұрын

Practicing beyond the point of frustration can be fruitless.

Hey Cue, I know exactly what you mean I dropped my bike twice in the same day also, but mine were caused by panicking and grabbing a fist full of front brake at 5 miles an hour and down she went. I think the second one was because I was already "In my Head" lack of confidence and self-doubt. I definitely let that hard day win, but I continue to practice so I can try not to repeat those mistakes

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

I didn't want the drops to stick in my mind. That's why I went straight to the parking lot to get some practice. Can't let the tough days win.

Sorry man - it happens - glad you didn't get hurt - 👍

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

I'm good. Every drop is an opportunity to learn and get better

I really like your content I get alot of useful information

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback!

Big fan of your channel. Jan I got a 2024 SG and probably because its new all the sudden my U-turn skill are terrible. I don't even want to think about dropping this bike . Dang it guess I have to go practice.

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

Don't worry about the drops. That's what the engine/saddlebag guards are for. You can also add devices to help protect the guards. I will be ordering a set of these to test on my bike. I will share my findings in a future video: amzn.to/3WcE9IX

It's great to have a content maker admit they're not perfect :) Obviously, none of us are.

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

I like the old advertising line from Lexus "The Relentless Pursuit of Perfection". I'm not there yet.....and I have a long way to go. But I will never quit!

Great advices, love it👍 But please don’t cross the solid double yellow line 🙈

@RidingandWrenching

26 күн бұрын

I was practicing on a quiet road. I wanted someplace on a real road to practice

I stopped on a uneven road at a stop sign and went down on right side. When I got over being mad because I dropped it I was full of adrenalin and when I picked it up it fell over the other way. Talk about double jeopardy. Ugh.

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

ouch! That sucks!

Great video Cue. I see you have the drop guards on your crash bars. Did they help and are worth the money?

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

They definitely keep the bike from hitting the ground. They are probably the best available option, but I am looking for some lower cost options to recommend. Many people are turned off by the price of the Motorcycle Drop Guards.

@johnhoehlein319

Ай бұрын

Yes, I'm turned off by the price and I'm looking for more options as well. If you find something, please share with us. Thanks again for the great information & videos.

There's drops and then there's "Quality drops".

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

@@KenGrant_LockandLean yes sir!

@JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures

Ай бұрын

@Ken Grant Yup, gonna have to steal that line. That is fantastic!

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

@@JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures one of the many great lines from my sensei

Cue I’m curious about the riding pants you were wearing. You said it got a hole in it due to you falling doing a U turn? How fast were you going? Would love to know the brand as they don’t look like riding pants

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

Beyond Riders. There is a link in the description of this video.

U r a humble man. I like how ur perspective on motorcycle handling is through practice and knowing ur weak point and try to redo the mistakes that happened to get better. The only thing I will add is you do not turn the same all the time which you try to. Depends on the occasions some you would lean, and others you would steer with straight turn by doing head check. Also timing plays a major roles. When you are thinking to execute something you are losing timing so it’s best to go slow and go easy and not hard. Hard riding are for less thinking and more aggressive riding tactics without minding your surroundings. Cops rides like that all the time. Why they can do a hard lean left or right because they expect everyone to stop or avoid them. We normal riders that doesn’t have sirens or cops uniforms we have to turn different and be cautious.

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

Very good points. I plan to implement different types of turns/u turns into my practice (upright, leaning, extreme leaning).

@Mr.FLOYDs

Ай бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching I’ve been on the road on two wheels too damn long. I don’t practice anymore because I considered my riding near excellence. I don’t ride the way I was taught but use common sense when I ride. And I also don’t doubt myself. I can’t remember the last time I dropped my bikes. My 2022 FLHP was sold this year and had it a little over a year or so with no drop. My new 2023 FLTRK the same in over the past 3 months and the 2k miles I’ve put in there. Give or take both bikes average 9k miles in general and about 2 years or less. That means I made about a little over 5k+ mileage a year riding my bikes. I can only ride one bike at a time. I even have some great riding videos on my channel. Copyrighted because I’m blasting my music and don’t care. - Pro Skills Motorcycle TIPS: Engaged, Head Check, Stop, Then TURN - Repeat - Charity Event - Support for Children with Autism Garden State Harley Davidson / Hog Chapter - LANE SPLITTING on a HARLEY... DONT DO IT! - Why Motorcycle RIDERS Gets Killed Everyday... Close one Phew ^-~ All of them demonstrating street techniques with traffic.

Did you make it to Brooklyn bro?

@RidingandWrenching

22 күн бұрын

Yes. We left this morning. I am in Maine right now. Leaving for Nova Scotia in the morning

@nelsongn9

22 күн бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching ride safely sir

Well...some of the bike has a mind of its own.

@RidingandWrenching

Ай бұрын

I can't blame the bikes for my drops! Sometimes it is arrogance, sometimes it is carelessness. Either way, Im a little bit smarter and hope to not make the same mistake again!