Why do motorcycle riders keep running off the road? Is it age?

I'm 74 years old and have been riding for years. But, you are never too old to learn more riding techniques.

I always tell people that if they think loud pipes save lives, imagine what actually learning to ride could do for them

Well done, I agree 100%. Been riding for 52 years in 7 countries. My rule has always been essentially the same as Jerry's "Head & Eyes" rule: "Look where you want to go." Saved my life when an oncoming motorcyclist missed his turn in a right (for him) curve and headed straight for me. I stubbornly looked at the remaining free space and steered the bike through that. I hope he learned something from it.

Not age. It’s incompetence. It’s the old counter steering bugaboo. Going too fast, turn tightens up more than expected, adrenalin hits, and they forget about counter steering. They try to turn away from the danger as if riding a tricycle or driving a car. And, that simply doesn’t work.

I'm 69 and have been riding since I was 14. You should never stop learning.

The fact that people hit mailboxes, trees, telephone poles etc. when there's nothing for 100 ft on either side is proof the bike goes where you look.

I must say; I've NEVER heard anyone explain this simple error more precisely. New riders and experienced riders can gain SO much from this video. Very nicely done. Thank oyu.

I started riding a motorcycle 9 years ago when I was 47. I found your channel very soon afterwards and have been a follower since. Using your CD and YouTube videos, my skills have greatly improved. Countless hours have been spent practicing your drills, and your street smart tips have become second nature. I ride a dual sport bike and always alone, yet feel entirely confident doing so. I've never laid the bike down and had only one brief off-road excursion because of complacency - lesson learned. There have been a few high pucker factor events along the way, but the skills you've taught me have kept disaster at bay. You're a credit to your profession. Thank you, Jerry.

Jerry ,please never get tired of repeating yourself over and over , I would imagine by now you have saved lives and serious injury .

As a UK rider of a larger cruier we have nothing but roundabouts, long curves and narrow tight corners,. This is so true and a brilliant video. I see so many bikes in hedges and ditches

I was a cross country skier in my youth, and I was reading my Dirt Rider magazine one day at home, and they drew out how to not crash as often whilst riding off road (was my hobby when there wasn't snow). Look down the course, and where you are looking you will end up. I started practicing this on my skiing, and I didn't crash again till State two years later. Why'd I crash? I looked right over at these two beautiful girls that were cheering me on going up a hill, blam, wiped out right in front of them, but I remember how they looked at me! Like I was a dork. Awesome video as always.

I don't ride, but for some reason, I can't stop watching these videos. I just enjoy watching a pro who is so competent at their discipline.

Years of riding cruisers, Viragos and Vulcans. Years of "look through the turn". One trip through the mountains of West Virginia I am rolling through a climbing left hand curve with a rock wall to my right, drop off to the valley on my left. Eyes on the curve, all going well and for just an INSTANT I glanced at that rock wall. Bike obediently falls out of the arc I had planned and started drifting to the wall. Caught my mistake immediately and made the turn... by probably less than a foot to the edge. Took a bit for my butt to let go of the seat but that effect is absolutely real.

Absolutely love these videos. I've been finding for 44 years and now I realize I'm not as good as I thought. Spot on teaching. Thank you for these tips. Looking forward to taking your class in N.C. asap.

I love your videos! Even though I’ve been riding for about 15 years I still come back to your videos on a regular basis to review riding skills. I’ve also referred new riders to your videos and courses telling them: “this guy will save your life!”. Thanks.👍

Bought the "Ride Like a Pro Video" in the 90s. Glad to see you're still around.

Your videos have been HUGELY helpful for me. Although I took a class, it was 2.5 days and was a lot to remember. When I passed, I was relieved. But I honestly don’t think I should’ve passed. I couldn’t do the figure eights consistently. AND I especially did not retain how to take corners properly…until I watched your videos. It’s very helpful to me that you not only talk about what you’re teaching, you go out on the road and show and talk through exactly what you mean. We have a have a joke when someone doesn’t seem to understand something, “What, I gotta draw you a picture?” Haha! But, for me, and riding motorcycles, that would be a yes. So THANK YOU!!

jerrys one of the only channels on youtube that speaks with an appropriate level of urgency and firmness. It's easy to disregard advice when it's delivered in a wishy washy way.

Such great, life saving, advice! I must add that while I'm not a huge fan of large, cruiser motorcycles, preferring the adventure style, I watch in awe at the slow riding skills on display in your videos.

“100% money back guarantee” 😂🤣 Love it! This is the type of candor that everyone should express themselves with. Thank you for what you do!