Sir, may I ask, and with due respect, at 74 years old, what you are doing to stay so sexy?

Hello friend. You made my day hearing you are 74 and still riding. I have not been on a bike since I sold my Street Glide 17 years ago. I turn 62 next month any buying a new Harley for my birthday as I have only had Harleys and love the vibe. I saw the new Low Rider ST which has fairing, saddlebags, M8 117 and is 100 lbs less than a Street Glide. My biggest concern is being able to lift bike should I drop her. Just curious what type of bike are you riding at your age and if you feel you would be able to lift her in the unfortunate event she drops? My thoughts are if you can't lift your bike than she is too heavy. I started my riding journey as a brand new rider on an 883 sportster thinking she was a monster ands would have that bike for years. 3 months later traded in for a street glide, then a Softail Deluxe as I felt safer with those fat meaty tires and finally a bagger. Love to hear your thoughts about a senior citizen getting back in the saddle with a 727 lb bike. My biggest concern is I will not be able to pick her up. I wish there was a way for a Harley dealer to lay a bike down on the grass with crash bars and let a customer try to pick it up knowing they made a sale if I am able to do so. I any event you have inspired me when I read you age. I am also going to retake the MSF course and any advanced course that Harley offers and of course buy Jerry's book. I am even considering flying to FL, renting a bike and taking private lessons with Jerry before I do any serious riding. Safe travels my friend🙏

OK, you're older than I am, but I still agree with you on that. Stay safe out there.

The head & eyes rule, combined with counter-steering also saved me a few times. That same time I found out that my motorcycles limit is way beyond my personal limit (drive a Honda CBR1100XX, Ducati M750).

I ride bikes and I fly paragliders. The best lesson I got as a beginner flyer is “if you look at the tree you will hit the tree”. We’re not, as a species, any smarter than that. Glad you were ok.

@@903lew Exactly right. Don't look at the problem, look at the solution.

Target fixation…if you only focus on the pot hole , you will end up in the pot hole…I have learned to focus on the available space around the pot hole and navigate my motorcycle around the stationary or moving obstacles

Look where you are going 😅

Push to turn. Push with the right hand, turn right. Turn gets tighter, push harder. Push with left hand, turn left.

Don't think so.

@@CC-xu2yz With due respect, what do you think, then?

I think the other half of it is the bike they first buy and ride. Often they get these behemoths (800-900 lbs bikes) which are expensive as all hell and utterly untouched beauties that a single mark will stand out. Under those conditions it takes a lot to be comfortable leaning the bike.

It's not just that, as much as the tendency of the motorcycle to "stand up" during a sudden adjustment. THATS what affects the line, and ends up resulting in someone in going off the road.

You seem to be a bit confused. This video is about rider skills/failures. Loud pipes are a thing so car drivers may not see but hear you (and run you over). Also for the vid: I dont get it why people are so amazed by the tips. Thats basic stuff you learn in driving school in germany.

Practice skills and control...and listening to good vids like this that not only teach that....but also teach to think and analyse

@@mosuke5123 I don’t think you understand, there are (in some areas of the USA) American motorcycle licence holders who have never had to attend a single lesson/class, pass any test to ride a motorcycle. They apply for a licence and buy a 1000cc bike. They don’t have any skills, no training - nothing! The unskilled riders just blame other road users for not hearing their loud exhaust when in reality it’s the riders fault for not realising/knowing that a lot of accidents can be avoided by having the proper road craft skills to avoid the scenarios in the first place.

@@TGMowatt Let me guess: Republican areas because obligatory driving school would be communism, the end of american freedom and the work of the demonrats?

@@steffenwurster352 thats some good bait, nothing more

Pretty close to my specs. I agree you should always be open to improving your skills.

I'm still learning how to 69

But there comes a time to recognise when you have to stop.

@@khankrum1 just go shorter distance. I used to go halfway across the country.

I hear you, brother, been riding since 12, ( first bike was a little indian mini bike ) now 63...

That's awesome to have started so late in life, and to not have crashed, super well done and congrats 🙂

Target fixation. If you don't want to hit it, don't look at it.

Actually it proves that they misjudged their ability to change that placement in time.

@Mighty Mike That helps but I have seen all too many riders at what looks like moderate speeds simply NOT turning and plowing straight into something. You almost never see their heads turn away from the thing they are about to hit.

@@i4004 - Agree with almost all you said, but looking where you want to go helps - particularly for those with limited skill and/or experience. Turning your head helps not only focusing your mind, but turns your shoulders - making you counter steer and even contributes to rotating your hips which helps shift your body. Of course where you want your weight depends on speed and turning radius. Leaning the bike turns the front wheel, helping set turn radius. Weight has to balance against centrifugal force. Sharp curve at low speed - hang off on outside of curve, at high speed hand off the inside.

Thats primary dirt bike lesson...you will go where you will look...basic human nature but with practice you can learn the way around it...ridding bike is no fun if all you ever see is the line you rode.

I agree, totally 100%, by doing this is allows it to sink in what you're being taught....

Agree too. Repeat the message reinforces the message. Nothing has changed, the guidance remains good. So keep doing it. Thanks Jerry.

I agree with you 100%

Same. I might end up buying a bike because of this guy!

Tommy Robinson for Prime Minister!

Have you thought about a Can Am Ryker, a three wheeled motorcycle?

@@wendellthomas464 I hjad thought about a 3 wheel or a quad but instead I purchased myself a sports car Porsche 911 Cabriolet. I have kept the motorcycle.

I hope you got a phone number at least

Yup. I always remember ski lessons. Look where you want to go.

Something people dont talk about...you have to turn left to go right...dont sound right does it? Drive down the street, take your left hand off the bar...push the right bar foward..that turns the front wheel left..witch way does the bike go. Get way off line in a corn haser the time it takes for you to get back on you line in not enough..bike is going left and you need to go right and right now...push on the right bar. it dont matter where you are sitting and you could be leaning in the wrong direction...the bike will turn. People need to learn rear brake...it has 4 functions...they are kinda handy for turning on the brake light...usecit a lot will also use up your rear tire...a little pressure will help set the bike right before grab a hand full of front to actually slow the bike down...and worst case scenario ...everything has taken a big shit...something is in front of you...no way around it..that automatic calculator in you brain tells your you best stopping point is a ways past whats in front of you...what do you do? You got brakes, use them...this is one of those times when locking up the brakes has a purpose. Burn off as much speed as you can..locked up rear wheel will put the bike down..gtf OFF...road rash is nothing compared to what happens when you hit something that doesnt move at 30 mph..front brakes are fun...i used to ride with squids...fun was betting who could put down the longest skid with the front brake...50ft is a decent number.

@@blackbirdxx928 WRONG, and what a cluster-f*ck of bad instructions. At least learn the proper term, it's called "countersteering". Your description is very confusing and a lot of people won't understand it. Here's what you should have said... ...To turn left, push the left hand grip forward. To turn right, push the right hand grip forward. It doesn't need to get anymore complicated than that. And WTF are you doing talking about locking up the front brake??? NEVER do that as front skids are too hard to control. The front brake should be squeezed gradually and not locked. And intentionally laying the bike down is a myth and WRONG. Bikes stop quicker on rubber tires, not sliding on the metal crash bars or side of the gas tank. Not to mention, tearing off your leg in a low side crash is never a good idea. And if one has ABS brakes then your advice is even more laughable. Honestly, you have no idea what you're doing so stop giving stupid and dangerous advice. Your post was made 8 months ago; I'll be surprised if you're still alive. And if you are alive then you need to work on developing some proper riding skills before you do kill yourself.

Good one ! I remember "looking down" from a nervous horse in my younger years. That hard Georgia clay felt like concrete when I hit it. I never repeated that lesson on a motorcycle.

Same with skiing / snowboarding, cycling...all of it. You need to look where you want to go.

You're welcome, glad to help you Dean.

When I learned to do it without my head and eyes, it was even a BIGGER game changer... I do motogymkhana, i full lock looking all over... its really not hard to master it when you know how to ride... Rookies may need to turn their head... experienced riders shouldn't need to...I don't and I'm really not that experienced...

@@TroyC68 , I still turn my head so that the car behind me can see where I am going. It's safer and easier just to turn your head. I understand if you are wearing a full face helmet and it's heavy, you don't want to move your head but it's for everybody's safety that you turn your head and look where you want to go.

I as mentioned before recently got my licence back, and had to ride my eBike, I did the same thing, I've completed the Traffic Offenders Rehab Program, and learnt the hard way...got suspended for 4 mths, by the courts, but since riding my eBike (electric bicycle), I started changing my riding and driving habits, & they worked a treat, think I've saved myself and many other road users on the road, thank Jerry, you made me a better driver and rider. ...

Head and Balls

So you have been riding Harley's for forty six years, oh boy are you a slow learner to put up with such shit machines. Go out and buy a real one and I do not mean yankie crap ( they have been building the same shit since 1903).

@@bobw7066 Hey! If you like how it makes you feel, ..........ride it! : )

@@bobw7066 Mr. Bob, Ever rode a real Machine, obviously not" HOGS RULE" USA" PROUD !! #1 CRUISER. I MUST SAY, BMW'S ARE A SMOOTH BREED AS WELL" ALONG WITH TRIUMPH, 'OL BSA'S TOO. PREFERENCE I SUPPOSE 😎😳...

Thanks, you too!

Yup, he fixated on the down rider and didn't keep his head and eyes on where he wanted his bike to go.

Yes, that was a perfect example of target fixation!

Thank you.

Never stop learning! Learning is life!

@@motorman857 i understand the concept of using your head and eyes ive ridden sports bikes for many years and have leaned so far that practically the whole tire is used. Now i am on a cruiser bike m109r which is quite a bit different and find myself scraping the pegs a lot and at times still need to lean more but the bike in my mind wont. My question is, is there a technique to use if you find yourself are too fast in the corner and are scraping pegs? Id like to go through the corner without slowing right down and hitting the break which causes the bike to stand u.

@@sensfan07 Yes. The technique is go in slower, look thru the turn, and roll on the throttle thru the turn. If you are having to brake in the middle of the turn, you are going in too fast.

@@motorman857 thanks guess i am too used to the handling of a sports bike where i can be aggressive in the corner and know the bike can lean hard.

Dang lol hope he's ok

Glad to help!

If u were my dad I would take your keys. WAAY BETTA than being killed. U is too old to be riding. Not saying anything about yo car just yo bike playa .

How on earth can they ever pass the exams? You need the theory exam, you need the "parking lot" exam, you need the riding test. Each beginner biker has learnt ALL the basic skills. Problem is, you should buy a bike, make lots of miles (start commuting) and PRACTISE all these basic skills. We simply forget things. Or we KNOW how to do it, but we avoid the difficult ones. And most bikes are only dreaming of the road. What is that rider waiting for?

@@voornaam3191 Because you don't need to pass with the bike that you buy at a later point. You can test on a Kawasaki Ninja 300 and then proceed to buy a 900 LB Touring bike. Agree that people should always continue practicing

@@voornaam3191 They need dirt bike skills, teaches "out of control"...control. I was always surprized how many street riders never even rode a mini bike as a kid. I assumed all did......nope!

It’s even more freaking scary to realize that so many people are riding around in their cars and cannot drive them.

@@cowboy7x Heck, even so many pedestrians cannot walk!

Great to hear!

Dandan never stops learning

Shut up Dan

@@bmcgi4075 omg the over analyzing kills me

Mommie dan🤣

I always love watching your videos!!

Learn to lean Ed and u be fine playa.

I took my initial training with the FL. Troopers. I was the only deputy in the class but I knew a lot of the guys. I was sent there on a Honda Ace Tourer fitted at the dealership with the police gear. The Honda had a longer wheelbase and rake than the Harleys. I had 4 inches of error room in the exercises where the Harleys had 2 or 3 feet to screw up and still make it. It made me a better rider since my wheel placement had to be perfect. We had almost a third of the class wash out.

Thanks for the post. You have no idea how much your comment just helped me and could potentially save me from future injuries or worse. I have not been on a bike since I sold my Street Glide 17 years ago. I turn 62 next month and planning on buying a new Harley Low Rider ST for my birthday which has fairing, saddlebags, M8 117 and is 100 lbs less than a Street Glide. My biggest concern was being able to lift bike should I drop her. Now after reading your post my biggest concern is do I even have the skills 17 years later to ride a 727 lb motorcycle? I am going to retake the MSF course and any advanced course that Harley offers and of course buy Jerry's book. I am even considering flying to FL, renting a bike and taking private lessons with Jerry before I do any serious riding. Life is short and of course no one wants to be hurt riding a bike but at the same time I would rather be happy on two wheels doing what I love instead of living out my later years with a boring life. I plan on spending 20 to 30 hours in parking lots practicing low speed riding and all the techniques Jerry teaches. I needed to be reminded that just because I rode intermittently and have owned 4 Harleys in my life I am now a senior citizen now and can not for a nano second think I have any riding skills and going to start out like a beginner. I wish I had Jerry's knowledge 25 years ago when I bought my first Sportster. I would have learned about the importance of practicing low speed maneuvers which I NEVER once did in my life except at the MSF course on a 250 cc bike. So buying a 727 lb bike at my age is a tad risky but I am an adrenaline junkie and need to be back on two wheels. I sure hope this is not too much bike for me to handle and really hope I have strength to pick her up should she drop. I just wish there was a way to lay down a heavy bike on the grass at a Harley dealer with crash bars knowing if I can lift up bike they made a sale. How else would you ever know if you had the strength using proper technique? Safe travels my friend and sure hope your wrist healed up quickly and are able to use the clutch and are back on two wheels practicing all the techniques they Jerry teaches 🙏

Hey, I've heard of that expression but is there some kind of medical term for it - or perhaps just fear?

🤣 or it will follow through... lol 🤣

@@ironhorsetelevision2094 Don’t think it’s medical term. The way target fixation was explained to me, we keep staring at what scares us while going around the corner e.g. car coming in opposite lane, fence or tree outside the bend and that’s exactly where we end up going as bike is going where we look, so we hit the target we want to avoid...

@@muaddib5282 Yeah, believe you may correct.

Hit it in one, looking where I want to go has got me out of some bad situations when some numpty has pulled out of a side turning

Now i understand what is a target fixation . Motocycle you must look the direction you want to go it is similar to aircraft pilot

I was away from it for 20 + and am back dbl now . Lol . 5 bikes , the son rides , all sweet enjoying the the company riding

Absolutely!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Glad I looked at the comments before I posted exactly the same thing. I've had professional MTB coaching (much cheaper than a hospital stay) and "trail vision" is emphasized A LOT. It is also a skill that (for me) decays quickly if I don't ride frequently.

LOL.

some snob just got out of bed. we all know what Jerry means son.

You're welcome but I'm just doing my job.

yes, do not ride if you cannot maintain total focus. you can "daydream" in a car and get away with it, but not on a motorcycle. check how you feel, physically and mentally, before you gear up and start up the bike. if you do not feel 100% physically or mentally, wait for another day to ride.

I’ve ridden some very twisty mountain roads in Vermont with a buddy. One time I had a back tire that was due for replacement. Started to break free on the curve, death turn it slid a little more. It wouldn’t allow me to use any rear brake. Got to the bottom of the mountain ok, but had to stop and catch my breath. What a ride.

Thats awesome you are still riding at 75 years old. I sold my Street Glide 17 years ago and have not been on a bike since I sold her. I turn 62 next month and when I saw the Low Rider ST with fairing, saddlebags and that M8 117 engine it was love at first sight. Plus that bike is 100 lbs less than Street Glide. Just out od curiosity what bike are you riding these days and do you know if you have the strength to lift her up should she unfortunately drop? That truly is my biggest concern along with the realization I am a total beginner again and need to learn the slow riding techniques that Jerry teaches. I never knew about these skills when I started out so I am a true beginner. Love to hear your thoughts about a senior citizen jumping back on a 727 lb bike. I know there are many riders in their late 60's early 70's still riding baggers but may not have the strength to pick up bike should they lay it down. Love to hear your thoughts about my decision to get back in the saddle because life is short and nothing made me happier then when I used to jump on my bike everyday after work. Now I have all the time in the world to ride but just want to make sure I pick the right bike for my age and just happen to love heavier touring bikes. So when I saw Low Rider ST which looks like a Street Glide but weighs in 100 lbs less I was sold. Love to hear your thoughts Theodore as you are older and wiser so I respect any advice you can pass my way. And of course I am going to take the MSF course gain, any advanced courses Harley offers, buy the Ride Like Pro video and put in the hours of practice to learn low speed riding techniques that Jerry teaches. I hope you are healthy & happy. Safe travels my friend🙏

Great to hear!

I was rising a dirt bike in a pasture and I was watching my brother wreck into the side of a cow bike went under the cow as I watched that happen I rode right off a 12ft cliff and barb wire thank God I was wearing a helmet ride safe

Instant proof that you go where you look

Learned that in the motorcycle safety course, mandatory in the Army. But no mandatory course for driving a car! 🤔

SuperChief5 : In Australia we had great drivers until this last generation - most of them should not even touch the keys of a car let alone drive it. Every person should have to learn to ride a bicycle pre-license, then they should all ride a motor cycle before they are permitted to drive a motor car.

I'm 68 enjoy riding my bicycle about 20 miles every day weather and time permitting. I find it helps me riding my Goldwing with handling and holding it up at stops.