Introduction to advanced motorcycling [first advanced lesson after DAS]
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- Опубліковано 2 січ 2024
- First lesson after completing the DAS module 2 test, this rider returns for an introduction to the principles of advanced motorcycling with a view to completing the Enhanced Rider Scheme certificate.
They have completed 500-1000 miles on their own bike between module 2 and the advanced introduction lesson, and are brushing up their skills as well as absorbing some new principles of advanced motorcycling.
This video covers positioning, braking, observations & more.
For more information and videos on advanced riding, please see my playlist.
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See you soon,
Leanna
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I passed my DAS (mod 2) with no faults today! I went through your entire video library ahead of my test and i can truly say, it helped me so much. Even though i covered it all via my training school, taking my own to fully digest it via your videos just helped reaffirm everything in my brain. Your super clear advice and easy to understand instructions makes it a viewing pleasure. So thank you very much from the bottom of my heart.
This video has come very timely too...!
Fabulous, well done 👍 Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed the channel and found it helped 😊
Great news well done. Ride safe
Congratulations and very kind of you to let Leanna know. Ride safe.
Congratulations! I'm pretty sure Leanne will be so happy to hear your kind words.
I'm usually pretty good with following distances, but I've noticed that the speed of the vehicle I'm in control of pushes me naturally closer or further away. In the car, my distance is the usual 2-4 seconds, or 4+ if wet. At work in the buses the stopping distance is probably 4+ in the dry and even further back in the wet (I like a large gap as buses tend not to be very responsive, some of them take a good 2 whole seconds from the brake pedal being depressed to the endurance brake actually coming on, that and a desire to be as smooth as possible) but on the bike I often catch myself sitting closer than 2 seconds and have to make a lot more effort to keep back.
I like these lessons the most I think, probably because I've already passed my test though.
Threatening learners not doing what they're told by demanding cups of tea works well as punishment/incentive. My bus instructor often shouted "milk, no sugar!" every time one of us hit a kerb.
Haha, I like that idea! I'll have to stock up on green tea bags and put my order in as soon as the mistake happens 😂☕
The great thing is you're aware of the issue. For me it's about establishing a good habit. Once established it becomes the norm regardless of which vehicle I'm in/on. Thanks for your comment.
Happy New year Leanne 😘i hope you had a lovely Christmas.
I haven't watched last weeks video yet! as i was on holiday 😃
this is something i want to do at some point!
so i am hoping that come summer months ill be doing less work and more riding 🤣
i ride every day but only back and forth to work less than 30 mins each way 🤣 and about 10 mins play time once a week in a car park..
your videos are so inspiring and your sense of humour is brilliant..
safe ride and stay healthy
your Stalker x
Happy New Year Kev, I'm glad you've been making the most of your holidays 😊😄 Thank you as always for your kind words. Advanced training is certainly worth the investment.
Thanks for all your vids, they really did help me big time, lots of pointers and tbh, I watched the whole lot twice of your MOD vids and let it set in and it’s was an easy MOD 2 pass like I had.
Had 1 fault, bit too fast when I didn’t see the speed change but everything else was fine. Thank you very much indeed. My instructors were fab at my place but no way did they give as much info as you do. You are a real credit to getting bikers safely on the road and getting their licences. 👍🍻
Well done, that's an excellent result. Happy to have helped ☺️
Keep em commin leanna and happy new year i hope its a good one👍👍🔥🔥
Thanks Craig, and to you too. Hope it's not too soggy down in Cornwall 😬
Been doing IAM since Nov 22 after passing DAS in August 22. Should have taken test last year but work / mechanical problems on bike got in the way of progress. I now have less work pressures and new bike. Will be following your series. Ride Safe
Ah, sometimes it's useful to have a bit of time for things to sink in anyway, so hopefully you'll find it's easier now 👍
Will sure to watch these after my Mod 2, next week hopefully
Good luck, hope it all goes well.
Great stuff. Best of luck 👍
Great vid, been considering doing my ERSA with you guys for a while
What are you waiting for? 😂😎
You'll love it....1 to 1 bollockings from the master herself!.. 😅
Great tutor
Thank you 😊
@@motorcyclelessonsuk
I passed two years ago this summer y have 3000 miles under my belt.
I’m confident with motorways, filtering, towns, general riding but my weak spots are the twisty windy rds, I’ve recently watched a few of your videos y am trying to put this into practice. I defo need to look where I’m going more and maybe just turn in a little bit later.. sometimes, when cornering , I lean , counter steer but feel like I’m ’fighting ‘ the bike .. maybe I’m just a bit tense , or perhaps not leaning enough as it’s still not flowing ..
what I do know is that it’s a work in progress..
@@peterkenworthy9219 tyres are a consideration here. If your front tyre profile is going this can cause the bike to feel a though you're fighting it, and low tyre pressures also have a similar effect. My front tyre on the NC750X always loses it's profile before the tyre is anywhere near the limit and feels more difficult to take into bends turns and roundabouts. Just worth considering this too 😊
@@motorcyclelessonsuk I’m on a Susuki SV650 that I bought from new. I think the tyres are fine . Think more practice is what I need .
The progress I’ve made is good , especially when I look back to my DAS and I was literally in pieces . Passed both first time . Maybe I’m not too bad a rider
Hi Leanna,
Great video as always
Do you do your training through Roadcraft or somewhere else? i'm looking to book some DAS lessons for MOD1 & 2 soonish.
Thanks Alex, yes I'm with Roadcraft. If you want me specifically you'll need to ask when you book 😊. Thanks 😁
Your laugh is infectious 😂
Haha thank you I think 😂
Do you have an only fans? :)
Passed my full motorcycle test in 1994. All of this was part of my lessons back then. The test seems harder to pass now but they don't teach the basics?
I'm confused, who doesn't teach the basics? The route to the test now is very comprehensive, and if done correctly, all the basics are covered even before progressing from a 125 to a big bike. This rider has only been riding solo for a couple of months post test, and although they were taught the basics initially, has developed a few bad habits. This rather underlines the usefulness of further training beyond the test, especially when "skill fade" can happen so quickly. Thanks for your comment 😊
I have combined braking on my bike. I am told it does 70% rear and 30 % front using the pedal. Any advice on the best way to use this new braking system?
Honestly, ride as per any bike without linked brakes, use a good balance of front and rear. My ST1300 has linked brakes and the only difference I feel is a small squat instead of the bike tipping more forward
I have linked brakes lot better than abs when you get the hang of them you will no what i mean
Hello 👋, I would personally continue to brake as normal to retain good habits. It is worth being aware that some linked brakes especially when using the rear only, don't activate the front until the pressure on the rear brake reaches a certain point. So there may not be any front at all when using the rear brake lightly. Thanks for your comments 😊
Hi Leanna how’s you? Hope you’re keeping well.
A great instructional video.
Hay, I like the indicator charge idea, £5 each time 🤣
Good thanks Ian, hope you are too. Haha, a monetary incentive tends to work rather well sometimes 😂.
@@motorcyclelessonsuk Glad you are ok. I’m doing good thanks.
I’m going to come up with a tariff of different rates for you, so much per item 🤣
@@motorcyclelessonsuk I’ve been working on a price tariff, we’ll be going halves as I’m your new agent! 🤣🤣🤣
Another great vid. but I can't help but feel his current riding is not even up to test standard. Didn't see his head move once, charlie chaplin feet, road sense (parked cars and oncoming), braking. I get the nerves and novice rider, but do feel his standard might be a bit higher that was was demonstrated.
Hello, thanks for your comments. It's very common for new riders to become rusty after passing their test. This underlines the importance of returning for additional training to both freshen up and further their skills beyond just being test standard. You're absolutely right that riders often ride below their actual standard on these assessment rides, through nerves and the effects of being observed after having "flown solo" for some time since passing their test. Just as an aside, it doesn't matter about the position of their feet, whatever is most comfortable and the bike remains under control without accidentally activating brake lights etc is more important than looking "stylish". Thanks again.
I would be concerned about OP riding so close to the gutter, especially on the B roads. That area accumulates loose dirt and gravel and is a slip hazard. Also OP appears (though it's difficult to be sure from the camera angle) to ride on the over banding and broken edges of surface repairs. She recognises this fault in the leading rider but not in herself. That being said, I do not have advanced rider training.
It's hard to generalise about positioning due to the vast changes in surfaces. Simple rule though is to judge each surface as you see it and ride accordingly. If it looks hazardous, move position. If leanna rides there, you can bet, at that moment, it's safe.
What l find amazing is prospective motorcyclist must jump through far more 'hoops' than a Car driver ever needs to.....All those Test acronyms are meaningless to me... when l past it was a simple ride in a right hand circuit, then a left hand circuit . Emergency stop... try not to lock the wheels or wobble!. A few questions on Highway Code.. No pursuit system unless on advanced riding....It was very much learn on the job so's to speak. A pursuit and intercom system is a much better teaching aid...
Road craft is 20 yrs out of date and those that use it and preach it think they are gods of the roads. Nothing could be further from the truth. Do a course and u are an expert. Motorcycling is an inherent skill
I suspect you're on the wrong channel. If this is your opinion you probably want to take it elsewhere. Roadcraft is an excellent resource guide to provide the core principles for safe riding.
Please feel free to either record a youtube upload or write a full vlog explaining the details of why you think it's out of date and post a link, will make a good discussion point. There is a very real danger of overconfidence after any training and yes, I've met many mouthy bullies on the advanced rider scene but that's more down to the individual than Roadcraft.
@volt8684 Motorcycling is not an inherent skill - that is frankly a ridiculous notion. If it was, we would have toddlers riding GS 1300s everywhere. It is a skill that has to be carefully taught and learned, then developed and honed. If you think it is inherent, then I suspect you might be one of those people who thinks they have nothing more to learn - God forbid I ever meet you out on the road - you are a danger to yourself and everyone else.
not for me common sense is best
Unfortunately common sense isn't all that common these days 😬😂
Sadly, when people say "common sense" what they often to mean is "the way I do it", which will not always lend itself to being safe. I am a car driver of 40+ years just now going through the DAS route and this channel and other similar channels have been invaluable in reminding me that a) being a car driver hasn't equipped me to ride a motorbike safely b) that I have developed some bad habits over the years (you might call it common sense) and c) you never stop learning and can learn a lot from up to date professionals like we see on this channel and the sister channel at Roadcraft. There is no room for complacency when you are on a motorbike and sadly I find that common sense and complacency are sometimes a little bit too frequent bed-fellows.