@fasthogg Good point! My text wasn't clear. It should have said: "Lean the motorcycle to the right." The body and the head should try to stay perfectly vertical. Applying pressure on the right handlebar and the tank with the left knee are good ways of achieving or maintaining the desired amount of lean. Thanks for the correction.
Why are parking lot maneuvers practiced so much? It seems like a lot of cruiser riders are probably really good at parking lot stuff, but don't ever practice street and highway speed skills.
@ttufan2315 The slower a motorcycle moves, the harder it is to handle, and practice at these speeds improves skills at all speeds. Also, the most important rule for parking lot maneuvers (look where you want to go) is even more important at speed. Finally, it's fun.
@gnrands50 I don't believe practicing something at 5-7mph has anything to do with skills at 60-80mph. The physics are totally different, and the skillset is not applicable. Plus looking ahead when your pace is so much faster means you have to retrain yourself to look much further ahead, so practicing low speed isn't relevant. I'm thinking your last sentence is really the main reason.
@ttufan2315 For a long time, I thought parking lot practice was about useless and had little application to riding at speed on public roads. What I found after taking the Ride Like a Pro course in NC was that parking lot practice forces you to use your head and eyes properly--otherwise, you ride right off the course. It also teacher you to turn the bars aggressively when needed, AND you can learn your bike's lean limits in a safe and controlled environment. Try it yourself and see.
I did the WC RLAP and that dead stop u-turn was the only exercise tht had me nervous. I rode my 08 Yamaha FJR in the class not the demo bike!! I was poopin bricks but I made it no prob!! Good job on that beast of yours!!
Don't you mean lean your body to the LEFT and you apply pressure on right handlebar??
fasthogg 1 month ago
@fasthogg Good point! My text wasn't clear. It should have said: "Lean the motorcycle to the right." The body and the head should try to stay perfectly vertical. Applying pressure on the right handlebar and the tank with the left knee are good ways of achieving or maintaining the desired amount of lean. Thanks for the correction.
gnrands50 1 month ago
nicely done- almost anybody can ride a motorcycle fast- it takes skill to ride one slow
edzeppelin91 1 month ago
Why are parking lot maneuvers practiced so much? It seems like a lot of cruiser riders are probably really good at parking lot stuff, but don't ever practice street and highway speed skills.
ttufan2315 1 month ago
@ttufan2315 The slower a motorcycle moves, the harder it is to handle, and practice at these speeds improves skills at all speeds. Also, the most important rule for parking lot maneuvers (look where you want to go) is even more important at speed. Finally, it's fun.
gnrands50 1 month ago
@gnrands50 I don't believe practicing something at 5-7mph has anything to do with skills at 60-80mph. The physics are totally different, and the skillset is not applicable. Plus looking ahead when your pace is so much faster means you have to retrain yourself to look much further ahead, so practicing low speed isn't relevant. I'm thinking your last sentence is really the main reason.
ttufan2315 1 month ago
@ttufan2315 For a long time, I thought parking lot practice was about useless and had little application to riding at speed on public roads. What I found after taking the Ride Like a Pro course in NC was that parking lot practice forces you to use your head and eyes properly--otherwise, you ride right off the course. It also teacher you to turn the bars aggressively when needed, AND you can learn your bike's lean limits in a safe and controlled environment. Try it yourself and see.
lostinthecarolinas 1 week ago
These are really great tips.
jazzysnaps 2 months ago
I have a really bad leg and back - -still I'm apt to give this a try as my confidence rebuilds.T Y , BonZjR
BonzJR 3 months ago
You are a Pro at that.
QueenAnn01 4 months ago
I did the WC RLAP and that dead stop u-turn was the only exercise tht had me nervous. I rode my 08 Yamaha FJR in the class not the demo bike!! I was poopin bricks but I made it no prob!! Good job on that beast of yours!!
Epic beard!! BTW.
mhks68 4 months ago
nice job i need 2 practice with my road glide. <10 mph i dont feel as comfy as id like
TheMrfrawg 4 months ago
great vid
raidermandave 6 months ago
Haha... I must have just signed on when you posted it. I only get on here once a week or so.
Losing Spike was hard. I now know what it feels like. I just focus on the happy memories he gave me.
You are looking good on that bike. Keep up the good work!
chrisbernierva 6 months ago
Nicely done!
chrisbernierva 6 months ago
@chrisbernierva You're scary, dude. You posted a comment 30 seconds after I uploaded the video!
I was really sorry to hear about Spike. I've had to bury 4 dogs in the last 15 years and feel your pain. They are truly "man's best friend".
My goal now is to do this U-turn with no rear brake at all.
Thanks for commenting.
gnrands50 6 months ago