Ride like a Pro
Road Captain
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From: South East
RE: Ride like a Pro
A lot of the key techniques are the same as the Riders Edge Course by Harley MSF. Just shows you how important and correct they are. Even if you have taken the course, this is great to have to refresh and practice. I have a short term memory so this is good.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Charlotte Area
RE: Ride like a Pro
Since I bought mine, I can tell a difference in my riding. The first time I did the dip Jerry talks about, I thought I was falling. A little less clutch just pulled me through. I am going to practice all spring and summer and go to Florida in the fall or early winter and take his class. I think it wil be money well spent too.
Bubba
Bubba
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RE: Ride like a Pro
Ordered mine today. My acknowledgment didn't say anything about a HD Forums discount and I checked that on the "where did you see us part" I even asked for it in the comment section. How did you guys get your discount?
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2004
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RE: Ride like a Pro
Can only agree with everyone (almost) else.
RLAP is without a doubt the best m'cycle handling video I've ever seen.
I would say an indispensible tool to have!
I watch it and practice it as frequently as possible...but probably not as much as I should.
Riding involves skills that deteriorate without some practice...
I know when I start out in the spring after the winter in New England, I'm rusty, and need to again fine tune my skills.
I feel like every ride is a learning experience, all serious, but yet fun.
ace57
'06 FLHRS "mattie"
RLAP is without a doubt the best m'cycle handling video I've ever seen.
I would say an indispensible tool to have!
I watch it and practice it as frequently as possible...but probably not as much as I should.
Riding involves skills that deteriorate without some practice...
I know when I start out in the spring after the winter in New England, I'm rusty, and need to again fine tune my skills.
I feel like every ride is a learning experience, all serious, but yet fun.
ace57
'06 FLHRS "mattie"
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Joined: Apr 2005
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From: SoCal
RE: Ride like a Pro
ORIGINAL: ace57
Can only agree with everyone (almost) else.
RLAP is without a doubt the best m'cycle handling video I've ever seen.
I would say an indispensible tool to have!
I watch it and practice it as frequently as possible...but probably not as much as I should.
Riding involves skills that deteriorate without some practice...
I know when I start out in the spring after the winter in New England, I'm rusty, and need to again fine tune my skills.
I feel like every ride is a learning experience, all serious, but yet fun.
ace57
'06 FLHRS "mattie"
Can only agree with everyone (almost) else.
RLAP is without a doubt the best m'cycle handling video I've ever seen.
I would say an indispensible tool to have!
I watch it and practice it as frequently as possible...but probably not as much as I should.
Riding involves skills that deteriorate without some practice...
I know when I start out in the spring after the winter in New England, I'm rusty, and need to again fine tune my skills.
I feel like every ride is a learning experience, all serious, but yet fun.
ace57
'06 FLHRS "mattie"
I always suggest that folks work practice time into their rides. Just take 10 mins before you hit the road to do a couple of theexercises to sharpen up. That's about all you need if you do it regularly, and change them out so you don't become bored. Think of it this way, all baseball players take batting practice before the game because they don't want to step into that batters box without having been warmed up with the fundamentals. They want their skills sharp come game time. Wouldn't you want yours sharp come road time?
RE: Ride like a Pro
ORIGINAL: electaRICK
tell me,,,,,, with a garage/closets/basement full of trophies, numerous #1 plates,
bla,bla,bla,,, what possibly could "ride like a pro" video show me?????????
curious???
lotta hoopla to me
tell me,,,,,, with a garage/closets/basement full of trophies, numerous #1 plates,
bla,bla,bla,,, what possibly could "ride like a pro" video show me?????????
curious???
lotta hoopla to me
I found when I set up the first simple exercise "The slow cone weave" I knocked 'em all over and dropped the bike. Boy did I freak. Not only was I unable to do a simple exercise but "my baby" had fallen down!
Well I realized then that all the $$$ I had spent on chrome was a waste if I could not ride it worth a hoot.
On the RLAP V dvd there are the basics, offset cone weave, 24 foot u-turn etc. Cut some tennis ***** in half set up a 24' box and give it a shot. You'd be suprised how many folks that ride can NOT complete the u-turn. BTW - this is a requirement for your motorcycle endorsement.
At the end of the RLAP V dvd there are themotor officer course exercises. If you can complete those exercises then you can say "what possibly could "ride like a pro" video show me?????????"
Please let us know your results.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: 28°31'49.84"N , 82°30'8.56"W
RE: Ride like a Pro
Lucky me, I clicked on the link, saw the video, clicked to sign up for a class to find out where they're located.... they're a short ride from my house.... SWEET
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RE: Ride like a Pro
After reading all the great remarks, I ordereda copylast night. Can't wait to get it and start practicing, just from watching the video clipsand reading the articles on Ride Likea Pro I already feel more confident at low speed maneuvers...