Typical rider mistakes during advanced training class...

In this advanced Ride Like a Pro class video, I'll point out the typical mistakes all riders are likely to make while taking this type of training. I'll show you some of them in slow motion and even stop action. That way, when you make the same mistakes, you'll know exactly what you did wrong.

[opichocal]

Some people really need to spend time in a parking lot practicing figure 8s, hard braking etc. at least twice a week to get better. I did that 25 years ago and it will save your ass more than once

[justanotherviewer]

That's like me on the first ride after 5-1/2 months of winter. Practice, practice, practice.

[bigbootybartholomew]

These videos make me wanna go buy some cones and try this stuff out lol

[DusanJovetic]

Hey instructors team. Black Vulcan S 650 rider here, I had so much fun and learned a lot as a fairly new driver of 1 year and some change. The most important lesson for anyone coming to this class is "check your ego on the parking lot next door and LISTEN TO THE INSTRUCTIONS"! I rode a way a different better rider I think. Your tips on where to look and body movement not only corrected my mistakes but made me more confident and trust my bike.. Next year I'll be coming with a bigger bike for sure. Thanks for all your help.

[eewee]

I received a training when I was 16 and starting a job as mailman. They gave us a course similar to what you would expect for a bike exam. At that point I'd never even sat on a scooter and to this day I remember him telling me to stop thinking about it and just look where you want to go, fixate on the cones. It felt like I'd fall over any second but the scooter would just pull through. He also employed the technique of showing what the machine is capable of and that helped tremendously.
Several years later and I now own a bike and feel comfortable on the road. I feel like taking courses is the next obvious step, after that it's track time.
Teaching techniques like these are critical because most riders tend to ride alone, they don't have anyone correcting their mistakes for them.

[blackrat]

Kinda sobering knowing some of these riders have been riding for years like this.

[andrewcampbell]

I like how In depth you explain their mistakes and point out exactly what they should be doing. This is the kind of content I recommend to anyone that is nervous about a motorcycle test or riding in general. Keep it up 👍

[davidreed]

Jerry wanted to say THANKS Your instruction on tube has been OUTSTANDING! I am 66 yrs old and finally have my dream HD an FLHTC. I rode my 1st motor at 12 yrs old and have riden HD for the last 30 yrs. I must admit that your courses have changed my riding style MUCH to the improved side. Thanks for all the help. Your courses "ride like a pro" are the best I have ever watched or participated in"NONE BETTER" and I do mean NONE F%$#^in Better!!!!
Thanks for all you do for all us bikers. Smitty

[MelindaColden]

ngl its a scary feeling for the first time when riding the bike and turning the head to look into the turn
it feels so unnatural because you wanna see whats in front of you but if you look in front, you cant make the turn
i really had to force my eyes into the turn a few times by consciously turning my head to prevent myself from a target fixation

[TommyBarnezTV]

Really interesting to see the different ways countries allow people on bikes. In the UK you wouldn't be allowed on a bike bigger than a 125cc if you couldn't do this. Roads might be busier here which could explain the stricter requirements.

[johnnyfearlesszrx]

Biggest rider mistake is thinking they can ride because they can go fast.
Second biggest mistake is thinking they wouldn't benefit from a rider course like this.
100 percent respect for all these guys on this course. If you're going to do something wrong, this is the place to do it, not out on the road. Great video.

[christerhellstrand]

Hello
I must say, i find your videos very helpful ! I past my drivers test in october 2020, and now im trying to become the best rider i can ! At 43 years of age !
Thank you for a great chanel
Jessica from Sweden

[jameslegrand]

Thanks for all that you share i have been riding for over 30 years and i wish i had seen your videos 30 years ago thanks again

[DarksideoftheMoon]

This is why in the UK we have a slow manoeuvre module one test in the uk for (big bikes) which the practice involves persistent practicing then a final examination of cone weaving, figure of eights, u-turns well within 25 feet with correct head turns and shoulder checks, very slow crawl clutch control without losing balance, high speed hazard swerve, high speed emergency stop, controlled stop front tyre to stop inside a small box of cones and correct manual handling and manoeuvring of the bike while physically off the bike. Then we have the module two which is your riding and road-craft, only by passing those modules can you gain your motorcycle license. Slow speed and tight manoeuvre on a vstrom 1000 is very easy especially with the assisted throttle clutch. I can imagine though the height of the bike and slight top heavy feeling can make some shorter people nervous to lean the bike at lower speeds even though it will spin on a dime. Figure of eights and 180 u-turns within 25 feet ideally 20 feet are really good practice along with learning good and bad target fixation and directing travel ie Pro: looking and commitment of where you want to be and Con: The paradox of looking and panicking about where you don’t want be and ending up there or wide etc.

[EternalAgony]

Went on my first real ride today. Jerry helped my slow turns soooo much.

[HeartoftheOcean]

It’s my birthday tomorrow. I was planning to get my Fatboy out and take it for spin. Good tips and great material as usual.

[mrhlynnu]

This looks pretty challenging, I need to head down to one of your classes one of these days.

[mr.solitude]

Thank you, Mr. M. Can't get enough of that MotorMan magic. Mrs. M. always adds some nice icing to the cake too.

[Michael_Mears]

Jerry, when we train for slow techniques using circles (your Snowman exercise, for example) or the one you have in this video, we aim to get the front tyre to go as close as possible to the cones in the circle. Sometimes, given plenty of room, riders just do whatever they feel comfortable with. They enter the circle, look for the exit, and get out, giving most of the cones a wide berth, and without completing a decent circle or figure-eight. It seems to defeat the purpose of the exercise. Great video. We watch your videos at least twice, pausing a lot to discuss. Oh, and hello from Australia.

[nitroxsniffers]

Awesome to see You do it on the V-Strom. I thought You were only riding cruisers. Nice vid.!