Perfect Practice Makes For a Perfect Rider

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Ride Like A Pro2014-01-26T19:18:11-05:00

Motorman’s Tips, Tricks and Techniques A few days ago I had to go my Ride Like a Pro Training Center to re-mark the course. The recent rains had washed away some of the duct tape I use to mark off the exercises. (By the way, white duct tape works great...

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Group Rides

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Ride Like A Pro2014-01-26T19:18:23-05:00

GROUP RIDES?  No thanks, and here’s why. While working with the Sheriff’s Office Motor Unit, I’ve had to participate in countless group rides.  In every one of these rides, there was at least one crash and usually more than one.  Some were serious involving several motorcycles with both riders and...

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Lessons Learned: Experience can be the best teacher

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Ride Like A Pro2014-01-26T19:18:40-05:00

A vast majority of motorcycle riders rely on their instincts when riding. The problem with that is, for the most part anyway, riding well or skillfully requires the exact opposite. I know what you’re thinking right now, “What’s this guy talking about? I’ve been riding for years, and my instincts...

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Clutch and Throttle

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Ride Like A Pro2014-01-26T19:18:52-05:00

Clutch and Throttle I hear from so many riders with heavyweight bikes such as Harley Ultra’s, Honda Goldwings, Yamaha Ventures, etc., that these bikes are heavy and clumsy.  A lot of riders tell me they’ve been riding motorcycles for 20 or 30 years and just purchased their big dream bike...

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Will these techniques work on a Sport Bike?

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Ride Like A Pro2014-01-26T19:19:03-05:00

Here’s a question I get quite often.  “Will these three motor officer techniques you show on your Ride Like a Pro videos work on a Sport Bike?”  Then there’s the same questions except instead of a Sport Bike, the question refers to Scooters.

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Got Skills?

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Ride Like A Pro2014-01-26T19:19:37-05:00

Motorman's Tips, Tricks and Techniques Being a skillful rider is 90% mental and only 10% physical.  Here’s the mental part, knowing the proper techniques and how to use them.  The 10% physical part simply means the size and strength of the rider has no bearing on their ability to be...

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Overcoming Your Fears & Gaining Confidence on Your Motorcycle

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Ride Like A Pro2014-01-26T19:20:42-05:00

Spring is finally here. It’s time to get out and ride, and a great time to get some exercise. With that in mind, I’ve got a way for you to improve your riding skills, get some physical exercise and to overcome your fears, all at the same time. I’m assuming...

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Motorcycle Rider Training: Surviving the Mean Streets

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Ride Like A Pro2014-09-04T22:32:38-04:00

The biggest benefit we have here in Florida is of course, the weather. I’ve been here for 32 years. Generally from October through May is the best time to ride. Some winters I’ve gone as long as two weeks without riding. I know what you’re thinking, “40 degrees is...

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It’s time to become an aggressive rider

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Ride Like A Pro2014-01-26T19:21:57-05:00

It’s time to become an aggressive rider. Not on the street, of course, but, under controlled conditions. That means your favorite parking lot. With the downturn in the economy, finding a deserted parking lot is pretty easy. The exercise I’m about to lay out for you needs to be...

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ABS: Stop It, Now

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Ride Like A Pro2014-01-26T19:23:02-05:00

At the present time, there is a new study being conducted on motorcycle crashes and their causes. The last time such a study was conducted was back in the late 70’s, early 80’s and is known as the Hurt Study; named after the recently departed Dr. Hurt. (Do a...

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