I have all of the videos and watch them regularly. I've also taken the class directly with Jerry in New Port Richey, FL and visited after that for refresher time. I try to practice different drills every time I ride. Even if it's circles and figure 8s in my driveway before I go into the garage.

Class time with an instructor giving real time feedback and coaching you along will improve your riding quickly. Jerry's class structure starts with basic stuff and adds on during the course of the day.

I've known lots of people who have watched the videos, tried the drills, but didn't improve because they were using their old habits and trying to overlay that into the drills. It's hard to measure yourself from the seat of the motorcycle. Some people set up a video recorder, do the drills, and then review.

If a live class is not an option then the videos are a great place to start. Also check for courses like this in your area: http://www.gainesvillepd.org/Virtual...-Safety-Course . This is a FREE course and several police departments are adding these as a community service. I did the police class in the link and really enjoyed it.

 

I bought my first Harley in Jan. Bought the video, watched it and practiced. No classes out here so I drove 12 hours to albuquerque. Got in a nice ride and half a day with a couple of Motor cops. Well worth the trip.

 

Nothing compares to classes, here is one close to you, if you don't mind cops. Most are pretty good riders. https://www.ridelikeapro.com/trainin...ions/michigan/

 

I agree. With classes you get feedback from someone trained to see flaws in your technique. Videos are ok to get a jump start or for practice after the class is over. But nothing can beat a class with live instruction.

 

I'd recommend these guys over RLAP, and they're probably not all that far from you, though I don't see where in MI you are.

lockandlean.com

midwestmotorcycletraining.com

 

As others have said, the RLAP class is much more beneficial than just using the videos. I watched the videos, and later took the class in MD. Definitely worth it.


I've heard great things about lockandlean classes, but I haven't taken one myself.

 

I've heard nothing but compliments on the RLAP classes. I've been wanting to take the local class with Jerry, but just haven't been able to swing the schedule in cooler months yet. Anyone can ride straight down the highway, it's the slow stuff that shows your skills, or lack thereof. I know I have room for improvement.

 

Ride Like A Pro is awesome, but keep in mind there are many schools around the country that offer similar training. Here is a really good one in Michigan:

http://www.midwestmotorcycletraining.com/index.html

 

hmm, was just watching some of this on youtube. Wish they had a class around here, I would sign up for sure. I'll have to try some of those techniques next time needed. I'll try them without the passenger first.

 

Are you in Wisconsin? Lock & Lean is reasonably close to you in Illinois.

http://lockandlean.com/index.html