Ride like a pro
#11
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.
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.
#12
#13
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/
#14
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/
#16
#17
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.
#18
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
http://www.midwestmotorcycletraining.com/index.html
#19
#20
http://lockandlean.com/index.html
Last edited by stro1965; 08-14-2017 at 10:54 PM.