Do You Fear Leaning Your Motorcycle While Making U-Turns At Slow Speeds? Watch This!!

Dude I have been riding for years, I mean YEARS I'm 62 had my 1st mini bike when I was 6 years old. This was the best explained training video I have ever seen.

Wow, I've been riding since 1974 and I just learned plenty from watching this instructional video. I retired from the Army in September 2017 and was diagnosed with stage four cancer just one month after retiring. My deployments up until my retirement and my treatments for cancer following retirement has basically kept me off of a bike for several long years. I am now however cancer-free after 4 years of brutal treatment and I'm back on my Harley and I'm starting to enjoy my retirement, finally. I'm not going to call this a refresher course I'm going to call this excellent information and knowledge for any Rider no matter what experience they have. Thanks for what you do, I've truly learned more today as one should always do to keep their head on a swivel, literally.

I’m a novice rider returning after being away from riding for 16 years. I only rode three seasons when I WAS active. This is the kind of instructional video series I’ve been looking for, and really, really appreciate your thorough explanations and your super positive attitude/encouragement. Thank you sir! New subscriber here!

I am a new female rider. I am 5'3" and late 30s. This channel is helping me build confidence and im taking some serious notes.

I didn't even finish watching this video yet...but he's already proven to me that he is not only extremely knowledgeable and skilled but most importantly, he's an amazing instructor who is still seeing it and explains things from the other rider's perspective perfectly. I'm 55 and have been riding for 30 yrs. I'm an Ok rider who is looking to improve his slow maneuvering skills on a Road Glide. His explanations are detailed and describe the order of events perfectly, with just enough emphasis on the key points. Great Job!

For the countless hours you have spent helping people learn via YouTube AND at your practice sessions (not to mention the hours spent editing) FOR FREE, you deserve to be compensated. If monetizing your knowledge at $4.99 a month is a deal breaker for some, there are other Youtubers they can continue to watch for free 99. Keep up the great work Mr. Simmons. Stay blessed

This is first video I've come across that explained the basics of making a u-turn without leaning. Tight u-turns have always scared me because I thought I needed to lean my bike. You've done an amazing job explaining the basics and mechanics of slow speed riding and combining it with a u-turn. Thank you.

This is golden advice ! So glad I found you. I am a re-entry rider and boy do I feel like a newbie. I haven't ridden a bike let alone a bicycle in over 20 years, so the first three days were admittedly embarrassingly terrifying. I was wobbly and shaking, but when I followed an old school Harley rider and followed his movements it started coming back to me. I went out today and there was a ton of road construction going on, so I got good stop and go, slow and go riding in. Turning slowly is my biggest obstacle today. Oh, and I hardly use my rear brake, so I need to, I see.

"The leaning of the motorcycle and the fear" You nailed it with this video. I finally can confidently perform a U-turn because of you and this video. I spent time on and off practicing Paladino's videos and could never get it. I even reached out to him and he suggested I be in 2nd gear when performing his routine. But I was confused, no one starts in 2nd gear from a complete stop especially at a traffic light when attempting a U-turn. Also I could never get the whole "feather the clutch". I dropped my bike many times because I was riding to fast with his method. I love how you called out "its not necessary to make a U-turn within 18 ft. and not necessary to lean". I actually searched You tube "how to execute a U-turn without leaning" and this video came up. I first practiced the slow crawl , exercise #2; then continued with slightly turning the wheel, then I jumped into slowly performing the U-turn (while dragging the brake). Got it within 5 minutes! As you stated, just focus on the rear brake. Stayed within friction zone and preload/keep throttle loaded while dragging the brake. I got sharper turns the more I applied more rear brake. So freakin' easier with your method, so awesome. Wish I found this video while back. I actually only watched your videos about your Motorcycle Jack. Those were the only ones I watched (start to finish). I'm firm a believer now with the preload/friction zone/and dragging the brake. That worked perfect for me. Was like a dream, not having the fear of the bike falling over. Thank you so much

ROBERT! I went back to watch this today 12/19/21. LOVE IT. I went out and practiced u-turns for an hour (of course in the process i go through Exercises 1 and 2). After 30 minutes I thought I should get a tape measure and understand the lengths I was working on. I can definitely do the 27 foot day in and day out (keep it loaded, cover the brake, keep throttle where it is, head and eyes, handlebars) BUT TODAY I REALIZED I HAD BEEN PRACTICING IN A STREET ITSELF CURB TO CURB WAS 27 FEET. GREAT. So I laid out a tape measure at 16 feet and then went around left and left then a u turn then rights and rights and each time kept my wheel just outside that 16 ft tape. OUTSTANDING. I felt for the first time I really understand the POTENTIAL of being the boss of my motorcycle. WOW the confidence. I wasn't leaning the bike. I WAS NOT LEANING THE BIKE. No need to do that. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE! Thanks again. :_YES:

Robert, absolutely wonderful how you explain and demonstrate. I just recently joined the "freeloaders", and will be a member as long as you are teaching us. I have a few friends that are new to riding and have been forwarding your name and exercises to help build confidence. Much appreciated. Keep it going. You are a breath of fresh air. 👍👍🙌🙌 Ernie....

I love your channel, I had neck surgery and quit riding for a few years. I was so ashamed of myself because I had such fear and never did that before. After 40 years of riding, I couldn't believe I was afraid. You are helping me and confidence

First THANK YOU!! I have been riding a motorcycle for decades yes I'm that old. I purchased my first bagger last October and became depressed as I didn't know if I could Ride it right, it was so heavy and hard to make those U-turns. I told my wife I might want to sell it and just keep my sport bikes, that would've been a mistake. I found you on YouTube when you were new at it and you didn't even have a microphone, it was hard to hear you sometimes, but I've stuck with it and now I ride my bagger with confidence. You're doing a great job and I appreciate your help and next time I'm on the East Coast I need to come and find you and take one of your classes. Keep doing what you're doing, there's a lot of us out there that Appreciate your Time and Commitment to us.

Tight slow turns is what I've been practicing. First bike this summer. Feeling much better lately. I need to get to the local h.s. parking lot and practice this. You've got awesome balance and control.

this is the first of your vids i have seen and i really like how you explain things and you do not insult anyone. i live in Canada and been riding off and on over 40yrs but a person is never too old to learn so i subscribed to your channel, AWESOME JOB Robert 2 thumbs up

I wanted to say Thank you for all the videos you put out for all us riders. These videos have made me a better rider and safer on the road thanks to you taking the time and resources to do this. I've only been riding just over a year but learned more from you than just riding itself. Thanks again! Keeping rubber side down in NM

All in Robert. Very proud to be a V.I.Preloader! Been with you from the beginning. Man I love you, your content and everything you've done to make me a so much better slow speed rider. I hope you go to Sturgis here in a couple of months. I will find you, introduce myself and shake your hand with much respect.

This is my first time on your channel and I'm hooked! I'm a "newbie" (since June 2011, proud rider of a 2000 Softail Deuce) and have seen a few maintenance and installation videos. I don't know why I'm just now getting to riding videos. I'll be going through your entire collection one by one and twice on Sundays! I've taught Drivers Ed to teenagers for almost 4 decades and you are (IMHO) a good instructor. Thanks for your time and energy. Hitting "Sub" in a few seconds!

I'm at it again, I rode the Sportster for a few months. I'm 6'2" so I moved up to a 97 soft tail heritage custom. Much more comfortable and better riding bike. I'm back to my practice lot getting a feel for the weight and turning of the bike. Takes a little getting used to. I always come back here and just watch you guys, and listen to what you are trying to convey with these teaching videos. I wish I was close so I could come and take your classes but I'll have to settle for the next best thing. Robert thank you for sharing what you do man. Big Salute from an old salty marine.!

Robert, I was turned on to you by a brother named “ Tall” and he has his own channel. You are one of the only instructors that does not insult your students. I was a follower of a gentleman that was also a Motor patrol man. But he insults more than he teaches. Thank you! I’m glad and honored to be part of this channel . And to all my brothers and Sisters “ SEMPER FI”.