How To Bring Your Motorcycle To A Smooth And Controlled Stop - Be The Boss Even When You're Stopping

Class act Robert! I’m on a 2004 road king after 33 years of not riding. I’m 64. I’ve learned so much from your videos that I never knew. In this day and age with drivers not caring about motorcyclists on the road and no respect for them the defensive training and proper way of riding that you teach is life saving. Thank you sir. Mad respect!!!

Ok. I had to watch this twice because the first time all my attention was on this beautiful home and that good looking healthy lawn. Thank you for the videos.

I have rode big cruisers for 30 years and I am still learning stuff from you to incorporate in my practicing. Thanks for helping us become better riders and more safe. Thanks for not being the arrogant know it all instructor that a lot of people seem to be. Thanks from Orlando, Fl.

Concerns practice: Every time I take my bike out for a ride I either begin the ride with practice in a nearby parking lot or end my ride with practice in that same parking lot. I make very few exceptions ... because since I began doing this, my enjoyment and confidence while riding my bike has increased tremendously. No longer hesitant and scared to stop and start... and I just keep practicing stops, starts, turns, figure 8s, swerves and such ... thank you so much. I ride a 2016 Indian Roadmaster...

When you said "why would I use the throttle if i'm coming to a stop", that's been me since i've owned my bike for the past month. This video literally made the whole "power does not equal speed" thing click for me and i'm more comfortable using the throttle to keep the power up when I feel like i'm losing balance. Now Exercise 2 feels like a breeze and my stops feels so much smoother and controlled. Proud to be a V.I.Preloader because the amount/qaulity of info you give is amazing! Now i'm on to trust and believe!

Hey brother, thank you for serving your community!I was in the military. We are brothers and I love and respect you for your accomplishments. Thanks so much for the videos. We need more people just like you, sir

Being a 5' female, I've had my challenges with my bike. Last year I traded in my 250cc Yamaha for a Indian Scout 60. My driveway also has it's challenges and I'm forever jockeying around vehicles for one reason or another. I had the biggest epiphany this year when I attempted to duck walk my bike off the lawn into the driveway (which is very uneven, love your lawn btw) and had a tip over. Why? Because I had no power, I didn't even have the key in it! I have to wear 2.5" boot heals to (almost) comfortably flat foot, once a tire is on a bump, I can no longer touch the ground. Now, no matter what, the bike is ON and I'm feathering that clutch LIKE A BOSS (well, trying like a boss!). I'm pretty sure this epiphany happened right about the time I discovered your videos so I'm giving you all the credit. Keep up the great work, you rock.

Sir. I'm a new rider living and working in the middle east. I just bought my motorcycle a few weeks ago. And I went for my fourth practice this morning. I've been watching dozens of YouTube videos, especially your videos. The word "preload" has become locked into my memory and I hear your words when I go out for a practice. This morning was my first car park practice. (They're not easy to find here where I live) I practiced my u-turns and got it right the first time I attempted because of your video instructions. It's not 100% perfect, but I'll get there. Thank you, sir. Best wishes, Cal. Sultane of Oman.

From a former LEO to another, you are a stand up guy. So, your videos are clear, concise and you have a gift for teaching. I've seen other videos that recommend once you are down to walking speed, to forget the rear brake and use the front only. I tried it today on my Street Glide and did not like it. I've always used the rear once say 5-8 mph to zero, but I've never, in 30 years of riding been told about the friction zone until you're stopped. It's brilliant. Thank you!

Robert, my new to me Heritage Classic was delivered to me yesterday. I rode around the neighborhood a little and tomorrow and through the weekend I’ll be in a nearby parking lot practicing. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for you and your channel. After 30 years of not riding, motorcycle riding is taking on a whole new dimension for me. Many thanks!

TY Robert, love these videos that deal with just one discipline. No one does them better.

This is the best channel I have seen on mastering your bike. I am an older guy with a heavy Harley and these videos are priceless.

My stopping gotten so much better since I’ve been watching your videos. Your videos are the only ones I’ve noticed that teaches this. Thank you Robert.

The tips on coming to a controlled stop that is 100% some of the best advice I have ever got on my motorcycle thus far and also I love the video where you talked about keeping your head turned while making the turns that was also the best advice I have ever gotten! Thank you very much! 💯💯💯

Watching these videos have made me a better operator , but I’m still humble and glad I learned on this channel that saying No too a potential passenger and educating them that I still have a lot too learn , is a word from the wise , thank you for the daily education brother🙏🙏👍🏼

Hi Robert.....greatly appreciate this video as a reminder for us older riders. As a 70 yr old rider your video keeps my skills fresh. Every time I go out for a ride I spend 10-15 min in a nearby parking lot to get warm up. Ty BobP

Hey, I want to thank you for saving my life! I watch all the "other guys" on the web, they all teach high speed turns, intersections, merging etc. These are all important skills BUT if I can't master the beast (my big ass Harley) at 8 mph I am in trouble with all the other stuff. You are the ONLY guy who continually emphasizes being proficient at low speed as a building block to surviving at higher speeds. You also make it extremely understandable. I am no longer afraid of leaning my bike or of turning and I have "thank God and you" lost the fear of drooping my bike. Knowledge is power and you freely share your extensive knowledge. I thank you and the other drivers on the road, although they don't know it, should thank you as well. I am no longer a rolling cluster f&$k. I now practice before every ride but I now enjoy the ride and know I can handle the basics, the building blocks. Thank you again. By the way, I just turned 71 so there is hope for everyone.

I swear I've learned so much watching your videos I stay loaded!!!

Preloaded, keep it loaded...power to the rear wheel is needed even when coming to a stop.

This is awesome. You are a great instructor. You never lose your place. You explain in understandable terms. I used to live over there when I worked for the big company in town. Now I work in Columbus, GA for another big company. From my previous career I learned it was better for the student to learn from as many experts as possible. You do a great job of hitting points others miss and this compliments the student trying to learn. Can’t wait to become a VIP to come to Pooler to train. Thank you for what you do. You are a gift to those seeking knowledge.