Are you ready to take an advanced rider class?

If you don't have basic rider skills, don't even think about taking an advanced rider class. It can become extremely frustrating and counter-productive. If you're having trouble at low speeds, practice the slow race at a walking pace while in the friction zone and have a little pressure on the rear brake and Keep your head and eyes up. You need to be able to do this exercise easily without putting a foot down before even thinking about taking an advanced class.

[thomass]

Two things for everyone reading these comments to take note of:

1) Many of us with years of experience STILL realize that we can always improve our riding skills.

2) The comments being made here are comments of encouragement and support. As uncomfortable as it can be to see the gentleman duck walking and dropping his bike, there is still an overall support and belief that with starting over on the basics, he can and will improve and "get it". Two wheelers support other two wheelers.

[michaele]

There is no shame in having the rider go back to beginners. Safety first, If he showed up to your course. he will get it and be back. Give the man a pat on the back. 👍

[stanmayo]

That figure eight just amazes me with these huge bikes! Wow!

[bann]

Definitely not. I'll be taking the MSF Beginners class again. I was in a minor accident almost three years ago, and I've hardly ridden since (fear, loss of confidence, I'm sure you know the drill). Need to get back on, get back to basics, and practice, practice, practice. Thank you for your video lifesaving tips.

[thanosetsitty]

You are right on that last exercise Jerry. It is very difficult. I’m that 19’ turn guy at the end of that figure 8.

[stratsurvivor]

Love the drone angle for these exercises. Helps see the head turn in relation to turning the bike.. Keep up the great videos Motorman!

[yakovlevfcsm]

Amazing! Thanks and regards from Russia!

[drumsonly]

The 18 x 36 exercise is my favourite and the most frustrating exercise so far. When I start to feel a bit overconfident, I do that exercise and it puts what is what into perspective. I always watch Jerry's training videos prior to every riding season. This is year 8 with my riding adventures and his training has saved me several times through the years. The importance of watching the training videos cannot be understated. It is a lifelong education process. Hats off to Jerry for his dedication toward rider safety and enjoyment. Well done Jerry! Keep it going!

[bw]

Wow tough drills. Thanks Motorman for sharing.

[yonilavitz]

Don't get a big bike just because it looks cool I'm an above knee amputee and ride a yahama v star 650, id like a Night Rod but I know I'm not ready for it yet. Props to the dude for showing up and giving it a go.

[palomporom]

I'm not ready yet myself. Gotta master my beginners course first. But one day Jerry

[MCAdventurerHD]

I like the voice-over, post production commentary. Awesome.

[jaguar]

Good job on this video. Like the drone shot as it really shows movement better.
Learning a lot watching these
Thanks

[charger]

All these riders are great. They handle those bikes very well.

[chrisdavis]

Awesome Stuff ! Proud of the Ride like a Pro Team as well as the Riders !

[benjones]

Jerry Awesome class I took it last year in Louisville ky mr Rhodes did a fantastic job teaching loved it. My son took a beginner class over the weekend did well he’s been on dirt bikes since he was 5 he’s now 20. There was an older guy asked to leave the beginner class he wasn’t very good . The gentleman just bought a new Harley-Davidsons before the class I wish him luck and hope he stays safe.

[fatbudgiekillen]

That poor fellow, why do people go and get a giant bike without the skills to ride it, no doubt he will overcome his fears with practice. How could he survive on the streets? The training is the key, it's great to watch the riders who master the skills on those big machines!

[UnApologeticPatriot]

Well I'm definitely not ready for this class yet, however, I wanted to say that just watching these videos has helped me immensely in my own skills. I did something stupid and after not riding for over 25 years, bought a Suzuki C90T which weighs just north of 800LBS. Like I said, stupid. Well I didn't know what I didn't know. Watching these videos has gotten me down to about 27 ' or so on u turns, I can do the slow race, as well as the straight line cone weave fairly well. I've almost got 1k miles on my new bike and will either be taking one of your classes out here in NC or riding down to FL to take one there with you personally. Thank you so much for these videos and your knowledge. You even helped me with recommending a Barnett clutch for the bike, which I got and installed and have been extremely happy with. Thanks again, and God bless.

[thewheel]

Im such a loser gotta get the skill, thanks for sharing the one fella who had to leave shouldnt feel bad just train train train and gain gain gain

[distinctivemf]

Thanks Jerry. Guess I’ll do the beginner corse first too so I’m not that guy. That last drill I practiced last night and I suck at it.