Ride like a Pro
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RE: Ride like a Pro
ORIGINAL: titomalu
Received it yesterday, will practice some of the techniques today. Jerry gives a discount if you answer that you heard about the product in the HD Forum. So far, by being part of this forum I have had discounts in Fix my hog and ride like a pro. From my point of view, two excellent and worthwhile DVD's to have.
Received it yesterday, will practice some of the techniques today. Jerry gives a discount if you answer that you heard about the product in the HD Forum. So far, by being part of this forum I have had discounts in Fix my hog and ride like a pro. From my point of view, two excellent and worthwhile DVD's to have.
RE: Ride like a Pro
Every now and then someone asks what was the best motorcycle accessory that you have that is under $100
I tell 'em the Ride Like A Pro DVD!
I think the RLAP DVD should be standard issue with every bike sold!
I could go on about how outstanding it is...maybe another time. If you ain't got it, GET IT!
I tell 'em the Ride Like A Pro DVD!
I think the RLAP DVD should be standard issue with every bike sold!
I could go on about how outstanding it is...maybe another time. If you ain't got it, GET IT!
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RE: Ride like a Pro
Yep, I'll get right in there with the others and say, "GET THIS DVD!!!"
I have 38 yrs of bein' on 2 wheels, 30 of those on a 750 or bigger, mostly time on Harleys.
I thought I knew a lot, but inthe year and a half since I got that video, I have REALLY improved!
You can always teach an' ol' dog new tricks, LOL!
Also, I ain't a big guy at all, but when I dropped that FXSTC on the ice last year, I picked it up like it was
a dirt bike! Ya gotta like that!
I have 38 yrs of bein' on 2 wheels, 30 of those on a 750 or bigger, mostly time on Harleys.
I thought I knew a lot, but inthe year and a half since I got that video, I have REALLY improved!
You can always teach an' ol' dog new tricks, LOL!
Also, I ain't a big guy at all, but when I dropped that FXSTC on the ice last year, I picked it up like it was
a dirt bike! Ya gotta like that!
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From: Louisville, CO
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I'm a fairly new rider and got the DVD a few months ago. It's great! I go down to the Rose Bowl and practice every once in a while and realize that it's a lot easier riding a bike at 10 mph or above! I almost always have most of my problems at slow speed as it would make sense because the speed keeps you balanced. I always get freaked outon the slow u-turns that I'm gonna dump my investment! Makes me wish I had a crappy little 250 around to practice on. I have a buddy that's been riding all his life and has a Road Glide. He still uses his feet! Showed me where his boots are worn. Old habits.
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RE: Ride like a Pro
ORIGINAL: stevieg
I'm a fairly new rider and got the DVD a few months ago. It's great! I go down to the Rose Bowl and practice every once in a while and realize that it's a lot easier riding a bike at 10 mph or above! I almost always have most of my problems at slow speed as it would make sense because the speed keeps you balanced. I always get freaked outon the slow u-turns that I'm gonna dump my investment! Makes me wish I had a crappy little 250 around to practice on. I have a buddy that's been riding all his life and has a Road Glide. He still uses his feet! Showed me where his boots are worn. Old habits.
I'm a fairly new rider and got the DVD a few months ago. It's great! I go down to the Rose Bowl and practice every once in a while and realize that it's a lot easier riding a bike at 10 mph or above! I almost always have most of my problems at slow speed as it would make sense because the speed keeps you balanced. I always get freaked outon the slow u-turns that I'm gonna dump my investment! Makes me wish I had a crappy little 250 around to practice on. I have a buddy that's been riding all his life and has a Road Glide. He still uses his feet! Showed me where his boots are worn. Old habits.
Why don't you and your buddy come and take the course on my one my Kawasaki Police Training Bikes? This year Ride Like A Pro West Coast has added a small fleet of KZPs for riders who just like yourself, who are afraid of dropping their own bikes. It's a lot easier to focus on the exercises when you are not worried that you are going to dump your investment.
Go to the schedule page on my website and look for a date that works for you and your buddy. Make sure there are training bikes available for that date, andthen reserve themwithan e-mail through the contact page. www.ridelikeaprowestcoast.com.
Most riders take the course on one of the KZPs, and then after learning the skills and building some confidence,come back and repeat the course on their own bike. Any rider who takes the course is eligible to take it again at no charge for one year from the date of their class. Here's how it works.If you take the course today, you can come back any time within one year of today and take the course at no charge, (KZP not included). E-mail me for more details if you are interested.
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My brother-in-law got me RLAP and I've watched it several times. I loaded it onto my iPhone so I could review it while at the parking lot practicing and on a flight. I feel like I learn something every time I watch it.
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RE: Ride like a Pro
ORIGINAL: PhantomMaxx
My brother-in-law got me RLAP and I've watched it several times. I loaded it onto my iPhone so I could review it while at the parking lot practicing and on a flight. I feel like I learn something every time I watch it.
My brother-in-law got me RLAP and I've watched it several times. I loaded it onto my iPhone so I could review it while at the parking lot practicing and on a flight. I feel like I learn something every time I watch it.
Mark
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RE: Ride like a Pro
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I was also thinking about buying the DVD....and possibly taking a course here locally. Not so much to learn anything, but to possibly un-learn some bad habits. I just hope with this instruction I am told "why" I should/shouldn't do something one way or another, as opposed to just getting told to just do it this way, because this is the right way to do it. I am always willing to accept instruction....and I love to learn new things.....this goes double for anything related to riding/wrenching, but I have a strong need to know the "whys & what for", and if not given that info I tend to disbelieve or doubt anything.......this is only if the lesson at hand is so obviously self explanatory that no further explanation is needed.
I was also thinking about buying the DVD....and possibly taking a course here locally. Not so much to learn anything, but to possibly un-learn some bad habits. I just hope with this instruction I am told "why" I should/shouldn't do something one way or another, as opposed to just getting told to just do it this way, because this is the right way to do it. I am always willing to accept instruction....and I love to learn new things.....this goes double for anything related to riding/wrenching, but I have a strong need to know the "whys & what for", and if not given that info I tend to disbelieve or doubt anything.......this is only if the lesson at hand is so obviously self explanatory that no further explanation is needed.
The great thing about his video is that he points out a lot of the little things that we ALL take for granted until we ride the right way. Just think about how many times you cut a U turn 2 wide and thought to your self that was as tight as you could do it.
If you can pass a Police Motor Rodeo test then you may not need the video otherwise anyone with the right attitude will get something out of it.
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RE: Ride like a Pro
ORIGINAL: stevieg
I'm a fairly new rider and got the DVD a few months ago. It's great! I go down to the Rose Bowl and practice every once in a while and realize that it's a lot easier riding a bike at 10 mph or above! I almost always have most of my problems at slow speed as it would make sense because the speed keeps you balanced. I always get freaked outon the slow u-turns that I'm gonna dump my investment!
I'm a fairly new rider and got the DVD a few months ago. It's great! I go down to the Rose Bowl and practice every once in a while and realize that it's a lot easier riding a bike at 10 mph or above! I almost always have most of my problems at slow speed as it would make sense because the speed keeps you balanced. I always get freaked outon the slow u-turns that I'm gonna dump my investment!
Definitely looking forward to alot of practice with theRLAP dvd in the Spring. I'll just wrap the hi-way bars, take it slow and hope I don't drop it.
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RE: Ride like a Pro
ORIGINAL: jimmers1817
Same here with only 1000 milesunder my belt.The turns from stops and u-turns are the hardest. So instinctive to look down in frontor to take a second look at approaching traffic.Hard to shake that habit.
Definitely looking forward to alot of practice with theRLAP dvd in the Spring. I'll just wrap the hi-way bars, take it slow and hope I don't drop it.
ORIGINAL: stevieg
I'm a fairly new rider and got the DVD a few months ago. It's great! I go down to the Rose Bowl and practice every once in a while and realize that it's a lot easier riding a bike at 10 mph or above! I almost always have most of my problems at slow speed as it would make sense because the speed keeps you balanced. I always get freaked outon the slow u-turns that I'm gonna dump my investment!
I'm a fairly new rider and got the DVD a few months ago. It's great! I go down to the Rose Bowl and practice every once in a while and realize that it's a lot easier riding a bike at 10 mph or above! I almost always have most of my problems at slow speed as it would make sense because the speed keeps you balanced. I always get freaked outon the slow u-turns that I'm gonna dump my investment!
Definitely looking forward to alot of practice with theRLAP dvd in the Spring. I'll just wrap the hi-way bars, take it slow and hope I don't drop it.
That full lock u-turn with a leanreally is a learned technique that MUST be practiced regularly along with braking.
Too many riders get into that tight turn and do all the incorrect things like:
Pull in the clutch - removes power to the rear wheel and you fall over
Roll off the throttle - removes power to the rear wheeland you fall over
Pop out the clutch - uprights the bike and you go straight
Take foot off the brake - lose slow speed control and the bike wobbles
Grab front brake - 'nuff said here
Look down - 'nuff said here
Look out for a second - wander off course
I tell them that when they feel the bike going over, they ARE NOT falling, but it is the start of the tight turn. Keepyour chin ON your shoulder, raise the rpms slightly, e-a-s-e the clutch out just a tad, and keep dragging the rear brake, lean the bike and ride it.
Mark