My Day Training with "Ride Like a Pro" Jerry Palladino

[dacheedah]

Muscle memory, repeat them over and over and they become second nature. When ewe trained officers we recorded the evoc training and in part because people would say I'm not doing that, then watch the video and realize they were. We all pick up bad habits and don't realize it and the best thing we can do is remind each other and readjust our skills. Kudos

[Dave77459]

The class is offered by certified instructors throughout the USA. I'm lucky in that there is a class here about five minutes from my house in the Houston area. I know they go to Dallas and San Antonio when a class "makes".

 

So check the website because this really is a good class to take in person.

 

Dave

[saddlebum]

He did say he had students quit his course and break their helmets in frustration. that's stupid. You're there to learn to ride better. Not try to show off in front of him.

Its like I tell my apprentices at work. The day they realize how much they don't know rather than how much they think they know, is the day they just got a whole lot smarter.

 

. I would love to take his course. I bought "Ride Like a Pro" on DVD as soon as I got my RSV and practiced a lot, now I'm pretty confident on it but 1 on 1 lessons would be sweet!

Taking the course would be the best option all around. But not everyone is so fortunate. Next best thing is find a parking lot that is completely empty and practice, practice, practice. I have been riding for almost 50 years and I still do this just so that everything remains second nature rather than always having to think about what I am doing, (sometimes you just don't get time to think). So even if you were fortunate enough to take the course it is still good to practice.

 

i would like to take the course too but i think i will need the foam padding and bubble wrap on me and the bike

All our big rig chrome comes wrapped in HUGE sheets of HD bubble wrap. Want me to mail you some

[ditchdoctor]

Is there any chance that we could get him to come and put on a course at the International Rally in July in Galena. I would take it.

 

Steve Taskay

ditchdoctor

[Flyinfool]

When I get a chance to take the course I will have packed a spare clutch setup. I know there have been a few of our members that have cooked a clutch learning the friction zone.

[Barrycuda]

Jerry somehow read my initial and subsequent posts (crafty of him huh?) and contacted me via email. I will transpose what he mentioned he wanted the forum to know, a way to help on here shortly. I also have taken some of his exercises and put them down in a word document. This way you can read, see and set up these same exercises with diagrams and words instead of trying to remember off the DVD. I am waiting for one of the exercises to be sent to me, as they were not on his site. Hopefully, this can make it easier to bring with you and use anytime. Stay tuned...

[Barrycuda]

Jerry from ride like a pro emailed me and wanted me to share some things he said that may pertain to the guys here on the forum. My previous post said the exercise speed on the bike was 3-7 MPH, that was what I WAS DOING, Jerry below explains the correct speed. I will also attach an entry level doc ( if I can ) on some of the exercises I went through. hopefully some of you can take this, print it out and take it with you. here is what he wants you to know:

 

I just read your review on the Venture forum. Very good. Remember what I suggested about the adjustable clutch lever. Having the ability to bring the friction zone closer to the grip goes a long way toward mastering the clutch/throttle. Tell your members about that as it is important. Also, speed thru almost all the exercises should be 10 to 12mph. The u-turn is the slowest at 7 to 8mph. You were going 4 to 6 mph thru everything, there by making it hard on yourself. Your head and eyes technique was at times good, other times not so much. In the intersection your head turns were not fast enough and you weren't looking far enough ahead at the green cone. When you did pick up speed and turn your head and eyes, you did the intersection pretty good. When we started the slow race and slow cone weave I had serious doubts you could complete all the exercises but once you got thru the circle and started listening to me you improved in leaps and bounds. I would say your 300 percent better rider at the end of the course. Now you know the techniques and how to use them. All you have to do now, is refine the skills you learned. By the way when I told you guys got frustrated and kicked their helmets and quit, I was speaking of the Motor Officer course at 18ft, not my ride like a pro course. You can print this on your forum if you like.

Jerry

 

OK...I misunderstood about people quitting HIS COURSE, my bad.

check out below some of what I picked up, (on the cheap) to help me design my course to practice. Of course whatever works best, and I will see how these work before going to another outlet. instead of cones, I went to the dollar store for the following:

 

tennis balls (6) - will cut in half and place strategically down.

paint- to mark off small spots so I can use them next time

36 foot tape measure

round 3 inch reflectors ( red)- to mark my area. you can see them and "feel " them with the tires

yellow duct tape- to use to tape underneath reflectors and to add to any pivot point and design

a green foam " float stick" that kids use in a pool - I will be cutting them down and using them as well for any pivot points. total cost: 16.00

 

I do not get, ask for or want credit for the exercises. These were taking from the site and all I did was try to make it easier to bring with you to read and set up. Also...after 15-20 minutes, let the bike "cool down" by riding it in 2nd and 3rd gear around a bit , allowing you and the clutch to calm down

 

Please let me know if any of this was helpful. Thanks and safe riding.

 

BTW: I do not know how Jerry was tipped to my posts, but if he is reading this one, email me and let me know if I missed anything.

Barry

[XV1100SE]

If Jerry is reading the posts in this thread.... I purchased your dvd and would like to take the training session. If the International organizers agree and if you are available, I'm sure a number of members would be interested in taking the course if it is offered at the International.

[Barrycuda]

Is there any chance that we could get him to come and put on a course at the International Rally in July in Galena. I would take it.

 

Steve Taskay

ditchdoctor

 

Steve,

 

perhaps if you can get enough people to partake in the classes at the international rally, he might be willing to head up that way. best bet is to see how many can confirm and give him a call and see.

 

1-866-868-7433

[Wade 2000]

How cool is that? To follow up like that really shows he wants you to be a better rider. That personal touch is what is missing in most business transactions nowadays. But I guess when you're getting paid to ride motorcycles all day you gotta love your job. Kudos to Jerry! Now I really want to take that course:clap2:

[GAWildKat]

Mike doesn't know it yet, but as soon as I can afford it and he can get the time off I'm going to sign him up for the Atlanta class. I went to that site and saw the statement of..."Do you wear through your boots before your tires" Mike's been through 2 yes 2 pairs of boots since 2011 when he got the zuki. So I know he's either buying bad boots or doing something wrong....

[playboy]

Thanks Barry I have watched the video then passed it on to another member I haven't found a place to practice with everything open 24/7. Couldn't remember how to set the cones or tennis balls up either. Great post and glad you had the opportunity and took advantage of it.

[Barrycuda]

Thanks Barry I have watched the video then passed it on to another member I haven't found a place to practice with everything open 24/7. Couldn't remember how to set the cones or tennis balls up either. Great post and glad you had the opportunity and took advantage of it.

 

Playboy,

One of the things I have found to be available are places like a Walmart, target etc that have the big back for the tractors. I also found, if you can get to a school, a library even government offices that are closed after 5 and on weekends should give you a few locations to try out

[motorman857]

Jerry somehow read my initial and subsequent posts (crafty of him huh?) and contacted me via email. I will transpose what he mentioned he wanted the forum to know, a way to help on here shortly. I also have taken some of his exercises and put them down in a word document. This way you can read, see and set up these same exercises with diagrams and words instead of trying to remember off the DVD. I am waiting for one of the exercises to be sent to me, as they were not on his site. Hopefully, this can make it easier to bring with you and use anytime. Stay tuned...

Barry, I was able to read your post because everyone who comes to my class gets a secret tracking device put on their bike that allows me to keep an eye on anything you do thats motorcycle related.( I'm watching you) Remember you can download the practice guide on the first page of my web site on the top header that cleverly says PRACTICE GUIDE. As for course markers, cut the tennis balls in half and paint some a different color for use as pivot points. The practice guide is free to all.

[Barrycuda]

Barry, I was able to read your post because everyone who comes to my class gets a secret tracking device put on their bike that allows me to keep an eye on anything you do thats motorcycle related.( I'm watching you) Remember you can download the practice guide on the first page of my web site on the top header that cleverly says PRACTICE GUIDE. As for course markers, cut the tennis balls in half and paint some a different color for use as pivot points. The practice guide is free to all.

 

 

Jerry, your not only a great rider and instructor, but a cool guy overall. That said, I have a few places already marked off and have been working on my riding from your free practice guide, cleverly marked PRACTICE GUIDE. That said, I will be back in a few months to take a refresher. In the meanwhile, I have my Ennius balls cut up, and my markings. Appreciate the hidden tracking device....