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Some facts about laying a motorcycle down

If you lay the motorcycle down you are guaranteed to crash every time.
If you lay the motorcycle down it does not mean you won’t hit the object you are attempting to avoid.
If you lay the motorcycle down you are giving up on the situation and relying on luck that you will reduce your injuries as a result.

What you practice is what you will do when the pressure is on

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Category: Motorcycle WisdomBy Kevin @ MCrider May 28, 2021 23 Comments

Tags: emergency braking lay it down

I started riding late in life, partly because I found MCrider. MCrider is loaded with videos and training tips to improve your riding.
Kevin’s clear and concise teaching style provides the tools and understanding on so many biking topics – he and the other riders are a wealth of information. The forum has been a great place to find other riders talking about any motorcycle topic under the sun. If you have motorcycle riding questions – MCrider is a great place to be!

OldLevi

…your channel is a “School” I can attend and learn many riding skills and information that it would take years to gather. I have always been taught to seek out the experts if you want to learn. For me, when I ride I remember the videos and information that I have learned. You really have an impact on my riding and that has helped me tremendously.

JoeS0124

Thank you for your vids. I just started riding again after 15 years. I rode in my younger years but didn’t have the opportunity to learn from classes or your videos. That being said, I just completed a beginner's course and loved it. Will be taking more classes as I grow and learn. Thank you for your vids they have helped me greatly.

Billie Morgan

I am extremely grateful for your channel. I got my first bike two years ago at 36 years old and started watching your channel even before buying it to begin preparing. Your tips and techniques have been invaluable to my riding development and I’m still watching and reviewing them quite regularly. I appreciate your calm, conservative style and approach to riding. Your perspective in this video is very needed. Keep up the excellent work. God bless!

Jeremiah Blasi

Kevin’s videos and sage advise is very helpful and reinforces the right things to do and what not to do. I especially like his way of teaching, a little laid back but always worth listening to. Like he says, the most important “nut on the bike is the one attached to the handle bars”, be sure it’s on tight and right.

Steve Van Der Meer

Kevin, I came to your channel 18 months into McRider being live and was hooked immediately. All the safety tips and the way you explained the techniques, along with miles and miles of practice, help me go from a novice rider on Feb 2018 to a Ridercoach Candidate just a year later. You were one of the reasons I became a motorcycle trainer, and have to confess, I've used some of your tips on my classes from time to time. Congratulations and see you on the road!

Sebastian Blanc

“This is the best community and repository of motorcycle skills and safety to be found. Pretty sure I am still enjoying the ride because of lessons learned here, and practice applied.”

Trevor, Meeker, CO

I’ve been riding on and off for most of my 64 years. After being away for the last 10 years I found a used cruiser for sale and started doing research on the internet for accessories and other parts. The YouTube algorithm brought me to MCRider and I’ve been immersed ever since – finally becoming a member just a few days ago.

I’ve never met a more open and welcoming community! The depth and breadth of knowledge is amazing. The instructions are clear, concise, and to the point. Support and answers to your questions are at your fingertips.

If you’re considering joining the community don’t hesitate. You can spend a little now to avoid spending a lot later. As they say – an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

Jim_Haggerty

Congratulations Kevin! I know I enjoy every episode of MCrider. I am glad you started these videos, because you probably saved a lot of rider's from a lifetime of pain & suffering & for that you are to be commended. You are a natural Kevin!

pat murphy

Love your channel and it has helped me keep a level head when I ride, keep up the good work, God bless from Australia🇦🇺

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This dangerous riding technique needs to be stopped

Some facts about laying a motorcycle down

What you practice is what you will do when the pressure is on

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