This dangerous riding technique needs to be stopped

I had to lay her down! Biggest lie in motorcycling! That's a crash.

When I started riding, my uncle told me if you lay the bike down to avoid a crash, you crashed.

I ride with the mindset that I am invisible to everybody else.

I always thought "I had to lay her down" was just a euphemism/excuse for "I nearly shat my pants when that car pulled out and I grabbed a fist full of brake and lost traction"

I have been riding 40 years and don't know how to lay a bike down.

I'm finding the better my low speed skills become, the better my overall street riding becomes. Anyone else feeling that?

The best advice I was ever given about riding was when I first started riding in the mid 70’s. It has saved me many times and can’t be over- emphasized. ALWAYS leave yourself a way out. Especially at intersections. Before you enter the intersection, scan all around and try to plan a bad scenario just in case it does happen. Plan a way out of it as you approach. It works, especially if you practice thinking things through. Good video, sir- again!!!👍🇺🇸🏍❤️

Thank you! I have waited literally 50 years to hear some one agree with me: laying down the motorcycle is giving up and guarantees you will crash.

I always assume every car is out to kill me . Leaving yourself options by lane positioning or slowing down to maximize the reaction time I have .. absolutely has served me well in my nearly 50 years of riding the streets . I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of the officer . Be safe out there

I always say to myself when im riding. If I can’t see them they sure as hell don’t see me!! Great video Kevin. Thank You

Kevin, I think you handled the subject very sensitively, with great respect for the fallen rider. This is a subject that I continually harp on, particularly riders of cruisers. One problem is the prevalence of this type of crash on TV, I think because it’s easy for a stunt rider to do. So then people think that in an actual unplanned accident, this is a useful technique.

Whenever someone says "I had to lay her down" all I hear is "I ran out of skill" I really think riders should stop thinking of themselves as inexperienced and experienced. The thought that you're an inexperienced rider can lead to panic and when you panic bad things happen. Thinking that you're and experienced rider can lead to ego problems and when your inflated ego is in the drivers seat bad things can happen. Cliché I know but there is always more to learn about riding, new theories, new techniques, new tech, and what not. While not all of it may make sense to you or be for your style of riding take from it that which does and incorporate it into your skill set. Keep building and practicing those old skills and keep adding new ones. Hopefully, when an emergency situation happens your skills will save you and you won't have to tell anyone how you had to "lay her down". Ride safely my friends.

So sad when a fellow rider dies on a bike. This is peak riding season and there are a lot of us just getting warmed up to riding again. Please stay alert and practice as much as possible. Praying you all stay safe and aware this riding season.

I’ve been riding on and off fo 40 years. Most motorcyclists I see on the road don’t ride with fear they will die, so they ride nonchalantly. If you ride with a little fear, maybe they will distance themselves from other vehicles and provide enough time to avoid the possibility’s. I’m not saying don’t enjoy the ride. I’m saying live in reality, if you can distance yourself, great. If not you step up the fear level and be more cautious. Works for me

I am always looking in both mirrors as I am riding and I say out loud instructions to myself like slow down, don’t change lanes now, people don’t see you, don’t follow too closely, honk the horn. I never get cocky when I am driving.

Saying "I had to lay the bike down" is like a car driver with an oncoming accident saying "I just took my hands off the wheel and hoped for the best"

Kevin we appreciate your wisdom and training. So sorry for the family of the fallen officer. Great advice continue to practice what you learn to be prepared. God bless you

The good thing is “I had to lay ‘er down” is now a meme among younger motorcycle riders and a view we make fun of.

I literally went out this morning for Starbucks and on my way home I stopped in an empty lot and practiced my emergency braking.

So conscientious, so thoughtful, so important, thanks Kevin. S