Well I have had my touring bike for 2 years now. When I first got on the bike I really struggled with handling the bigger bike at slow speeds.
With the advice from others I got the DVD ride like a pro. I have watched and been using the techniques in the video and have improved a lot. There is still room to get better, but it is coming along.
My question is has anyone used the videos and than decided to go to the live classes? If so were the classes worth the time or did you feel like it wasn't really beneficial.
The nearest class to me is 10 hours and have been thinking of maybe trying to get into a class in the future, but want to hear others thoughts on the class before I spend the time and money to travel and do the class. Thanks.

 

I skipped the video and took the class. Very valuable class. You must practice afterword, because those skills dont become instinctive until you've practiced a lot.

Where in Michigan are you? They had a class in Southfield.

http://ridelikeapro-gl.com/

Looks like you have an opportunity if you act quickly on the 29th, or later in August up north: http://ridelikeapro-gl.com/RLAP-GL%2...20Schedule.pdf

 

Take the class....I watched the video, but the class was more helpful. It really boosts you confidence in slow speed handling. Took the class in Md. Well worth the money they charged. Would take it again if they offered it down here in SW Fl.

 

Class helped me a lot. Gotta practice.
The focus is on low-speed maneuvering and you spend a lot of time on the clutch and rear brake.
Improved my skill level a lot. Can't do all of the things I learned in the class still, but doing u-turns is a breeze. I do find myself trying to see how long I can stay upright as I am approach stop lights/stop signs.

 

Far west end of the U.P. I believe that is the area of the class I was looking into to. I know in was in the lower. Thanks

 

That class will occupy a large chunk of the 15 minute riding season you have up there. (spoken like a true troll, I know)

 

I took the class in Southfield several years ago (and I live southeast of Pittsburgh, PA). Well worth the effort and cost. I had ridden non-Harleys for 21 years at the time, quite comfortably, but the class really made a big difference in learning low-speed handling on H-D Touring bikes.

 

Yep a little trollish, but sadly not all the far from the truth. LOL

 

LOL! Me too. I love to roll up to a complete stop, then slowly, gently lower my feet to the ground.

 

ozzy you might not have to drive 10hrs --- as there's a company just 1hr away from me that teaches the same thing and on different levels , so you might check around closer