Absolutely loving these videos Roadcraft, thank you for sharing them, I think I can speak for everyone, including myself wanting to take there test. I'm definitely feeling more relaxed and less nervous knowing it doesn't have to be 100% perfect and that the instructor will expect you to ride safely but not forgetting you're only human, and can only prove you're a safe rider by trying your best. Again, thank you very much mate.
thanks for your uploads Russ, I did my cbt on sunday at safe start Newark, I only have a piaggio typhoon 125, but if I hadn't been watching your video's for the past month or 2, I would have probably let nerves get the better of me and messed it up. I remember starting to watch your video's and thinking ''well how is this going to help me''. it actually helped massively so thank you!!
I live quite a distance (about two hours on bus) BUT when I go for my CBT in January/February I will choose you guys. Very Informative and not shouting down the mic.
These are great videos - very very useful. I'm 46 always wanted to ride a bike. At 16, my parents wouldn't let me have a "fizzie" lol. My Dad had bikes, but said he always fell off them. I got onto the GETON link and had a free 1 hr session, only on the car park, but enjoyed it so much I booked my CBT. Managed to get that on the 6th May, passed my theory 21st May, now booked my 1st lesson for 10th June. I would love to do the DAS route. I've been driving for 28yrs. Still not told my Mom & Dad!!
rew632: Mate, don't let it get you down. Not all instructors are like that. When I did my CBT I was bloody useless, but the instructor was brilliant and encouraged me. When I did my Direct Access the instructor was superb, and I still use his advice 9 years later. Stick with it mate, it's well worth it.
It's the patience and clearly the love of it. I've had an instructor way back in 2007 i think, he scolded me for every mistake... needless to say I've failed my test. He then let me know how disappointed he was with me which further destroyed my confidence. Things would have turned out differently with this chap for sure
I really like your instructing style, calm and patient. I had my cbt with an aggressive instructor, and it just did not help my confidence at all. Cheers for the videos's and i hope my instructors for my big bike test are as nice as you! Thanks.
Mod 2 passed yesterday with one minor. My instructors mantra? train hard - fight easy. great advice, my training was tougher than the test but good fun and we always had a laugh and i feel much better prepared for riding now. not just pass and then thats it.... these vids definately were a help too, i think as much preparation and study away from the bike as you can manage helps. lots of opinions and views give you a better overall picture and can help a lot i found
You are much calmer than the guy that did my cbt, on the road I was fine but the other guy kept making mistakes and the instructor kept shouting at him, giving me a head ache lol
Holy Crap! I knew I was gonna put my foot in it. Good video, as always, sound advice. Was it towards the end of the day, the auto-contrast seems to have struggled on this one. Thanks again. Great work.
This has been said before and is a valid question...being an experienced and advanced rider/instructor, I'm trained to "consider" lifesavers and plan further ahead so I do them when I NEED to but am still fully aware of the situation around me. In this upload there was no traffic queueing or overtaken before turns, mirrors were clear but if I had overtaken a bicycle or was waiting a long time at junctions I would have done one. Hope this explains things.
Thanks for all the tips. Made me a safer commuter and driver. Taking test mod 1 soon. when I took my CBT the guy was alone due to the other instructor taking someone out for a test. This left three of us who somehow were not good enough to do element 5. The 2 hour ride. He made us all come back the next day and pay another £50. Yet he could not have taken 3 pupils out. Think we were all ripped off. This was my second CBT and commute to work on good days on my 125 Duke.
@RoadcraftNottingham Just did 6hrs of DA training today and got caught out leaving it in 1st pulling into a petrol station. Came to push it up to the pump and WHOOPS! Still in gear... Will have to remember this!
Thank you so much for your prompt response Russ. I was just being cautious as I want to pass my module 2 this time (first time I failed) I watched almost all videos of yours. I must say- you ROCK!!! It would be good if you can make some videos on round about (especially on Multi-lane roundabouts ) as I believe it will help many of learner riders including me... I guess it's sunny in Notts too and you are enjoying riding now and may be making some videos...
Love your lesson vids Russ. Are you planning more? Very valuable to me,and others no doubt. I'm only on a cbt so this content is great..plus being on British roads. Thanks for your uploads.
Very interesting - thanks for this. Am planning on doing DAS in a couple of months. You can feel the students' nerves even on the video! Or perhaps that's just me being nervous!
I've noticed Russ is a very positive instructor, too. Very much like the local instructors I've used locally to me. It's like any teachers, some are better than others. I agree with Russ, try a different instructor. Their approach may be more appropriate to you, and as you're the one paying, that's most important. You need a tutor who is going to bring along both your skills and your confidence at the same time. They need to point out any mistakes, but in a constructive way. Best wishes.
I like how you use positive reinforcement, I'm just back from a 4hr lesson and I just got abuse for the full 4hrs. Its really put my off riding a bit now :( I have passed my mod1 and theory and I have my own little 125 however after today I just feel like crap. I got spoken to like I was a fool and shouldn't be on the road. I thought a lesson was to help me and correct my riding not just point out how sh*t I am all the time. I really wish you were my instructor :)
IF only we could have this kind of instroction in Romania....there are to many motorcyclest on the road who dies because the lack of knowladge...hmmm im a biker for 5 years now and didnt have any accident in 50000km.Great job your doing there in UK.Who knows maibe i can come to uk and learn for you and then i can come back to romania and teack ather people...congratulations..Chears from Romania if you ever get in Romania you are my guest !
Why do you have to use your left hand for the ignition? I never do because I'm always using my left hand to hold the handlebar in so I can lock it with my right. Is it a safety thing, like you're supposed to keep your right hand on the brake?
QUOTE FROM EARLIER COMMENT: "This has been said before and is a valid question...being an experienced and advanced rider/instructor, I'm trained to "consider" lifesavers and plan further ahead so I do them when I NEED to but am still fully aware of the situation around me. In this upload there was no traffic queueing or overtaken before turns, mirrors were clear but if I had overtaken a bicycle or was waiting a long time at junctions I would have done one. Hope this explains things."
when i take my bike test later this year i might actually travel down to Nottingham just so you can be my instructor (also gives me a reason to see my friend). i'm 100% considering it! don't get me wrong the instructors are amazing here, but it would be cool to do it with a internet "celeb"
@2wheelsteve Thanks Steve. Yes, every now and then we get someone who just isn't for 2 wheels and they usually agree with us. Pat actually went to another school (owned by a guy who took his test with us 20 years ago) and passed.
Clutch control is the key to smooth turning at slow speeds. Always have the engine revving enough for the clutch. Going slow, If you let the clutch out with less than enough revs, the bike will likely stall. Feel the bike tipping? Then let the clutch out a tiny bit, the bike will pull itself along. If you let the clutch out too much, the bike will lunge, and even stall if the revs aren't there. Use the clutch to control the speed of slow movements, and the throttle to ensure there's enough revs.
Russ, in this video at 6:13 you mention using the clutch when making a slow turn. Your video about slow speed control explains using clutch+throttle control to prevent the bike from 'launching'. Could you please elaborate on the topic of using the clutch when taking a turn? Thank you for all the great videos!
Unfortunately I had the same experience on my CBT, but I didn't let it get to me. A lot of instructors have been doing the job for so long they don't have the patience to maintain a decent relationship with their pupils. I can imagine for some people it would actually be extremely distracting and make them quite nervous. Seeing as some people aren't confident on a bike and may already be extremely nervous, it seems a little counter productive. Don't let it put you off. Best of luck.
I'm not saying that's how I ride in practice but for the assessment that's what I was told. Maybe our examiners are stricter here in Northern Ireland than the mainland. I know there have always been differences with the licensing. We've never had a direct access scheme for example. Also for a year after gaining your full driving/riding license we are required to display R plates indicating that the driver is restricted to 45mph.
CBT only allows you to ride up to a 125cc on L plates for 2 years. If you want a full licence you need theory test, module 1 and module 2 tests too. Give your local school a call and they'll explain it to you.
@ooosajafferthen .. Thanks for the kind words. It takes a certain kind of person to be an instructor, it isn't easy at times but it's very rewarding. :-)
If you're looking at doing your test, it would be better to do it at 21 but you could still do your CBT and some training now. Best contact your local school and have a chat with them, cheers.
Just do it! You can't fail, a great day out and at the end the best bit is; you'll be able to ride a manual bike on public roads. I did it July 2012 at the grand old age of 46!
I generally prefer leaving my bike in first gear when I am parking it on the side stand, especially on a slight incline. I'm not sure if that is good thing or not, but in any event, I therefore use my right hand to switch off the ignition and then let the clutch out and then let the bike settle on the side stand.
He's quite an old guy and was struggling. He decided to give it a rest for a while, not sure if he'll return, we get people like this every now and again. Really nice guy too. Such a shame.
@iffyfart A certificate wouldn't be issued if the instructor believed you didn't understand the dangers on the road i.e Not giving way to other cars at Junctions or roundabouts or not being in control of the machine. I don't know your instructor's reasons of course, it may help to ask him but I'm sure he would have tried to explain on the day. It's not very often it happens but it does. The guy on KT04 had previously passed CBT but had a bad day this time, that happens too unfortunately.
I only say use the left hand as the clutch needs to be out then, nice habit to get into but not needed for the test. The video is old so was before the DSA requirements. Your local school would be able to answer any other questions you have. Cheers.
@Blahdeblah52 It's fine to go through the gaps in the humps as long as you don't do a sudden, violent swerve when it's too late. Even the examiners would ask "why go over them when there are gaps"
Hi Russ, I know this vid is getting on :) but I hope you can answer this for me. At the beginning I notice you guys were all going off line slightly to clear the split road humps. On the actual Mod 2 Test would that be a fail, a minor or allowed? I was under the impression that you have to stay in the correct road position and go over every damn hump :) Great Videos, please keep them coming.
thanks for the reply, i'm sure your fellow trainers are just as good as you so i should have a good time. you sell all the gear and such in the shop right? i could buy some of that whilst i'm there
That all depends on where your engine is at in terms of rpm. The type of bike also influences this decision. This is just something you have to learn with experience mate. You should only use first gear when you are either moving from a stanstill or when you are going so slow (as in 15 mph or slower) that you need this gear to be responsive. I ride a 1000cc bike which has allot of torque so the decision isn't as important for me.
They were just cycling gloves with palm padding. I now have gloves with knuckle armour. Take a look at BMW R1200RT review (part 2) and you'll see them.
Thanks Russ,, just one question..why to touch ignition/key with left hand only after pulled over? is it a rule to do so? please tell me I have mod 2 direct access next week Many thanks in advance
When I did my CBT, the guy made me cry! I was so scared, he said "turn left" so I turned down a one way street which was the next road on the left. He got really mad with me, shouting, i dropped his little Honda Zoomer and went into tears lol. It felt very scary going on the road for the first time, i don't think he realized that. I re-took it a week later and was perfect, well, almost. 1 1/2 years on im thinking about my proper test :) im just scared!
Do you have any videos related to MOD1? Thats the bit i'm most worried about as I'm not great at slow riding however I've only been riding a geared bike for 5 days. I did some training on it and the instructor said I would of passed my MOD2 if I did a few more shoulder checks and didn't stall it.
@AramisDeVannes I get them into the good habit of making sure they're in neutral before switching the ignition off, this way they have to let go of the clutch to turn the key off. Just one of my personal habits, nothing to do with the test.
At 6:50, surely he'd be better off with a more central position? I know this restricts the view around the corner, but there was enough room even if the car did cut it?
Hi. New to riding a geared bike. I've noticed doing slow speeds even in second gear the bike chugs a bit and even sometimes stalls. Is that why you're telling the pupils to use the clutch? And how do you do it effectively?
Do you recommend slipping the clutch or keeping the clutch in the friction zone while turning.. I noticed that at about 6:15 you tell them to keep their speed down and use their clutch and I was wondering if this is what you ment?
@moscowvespajoe Using the clutch, or slipping it can stop any jerking, especially on a larger, more powerful bike. Coasting is wrong to do as you're not fully in control.
May I ask, how much or how long can I slip my clutch without damaging it? Because you spoke about it the whole time in the video, but honestly I am not quite comfortable with slipping it for that long. Yes, I have to work on my u-turns more.
It's just my way of getting my pupils into the habit of letting the clutch out making sure they're in neutral when they turn the engine off. Not a test point.
He just means its good practice to turn the bike on and off in neutral. If the clutch is out (with the bike running whilst stationary), then the bike must be in neutral :)
Can I ask a few questions? My mod 2 is in 2 weeks and my instructor hasn't mentioned some things like you have. First off, why left hand on ignition key? Surely if you don't need your right for the throttle then that's just as good. Secondly, why aren't your students wearing the proper gear? If they turned up at a Mod 2 like that then they'd be told to leave. And finally is all of the above irrelevant as this appears to be a CBT anyway? Would be great if you could get back to me, thanks :)
Roger Perrett... It's just to make sure your right hand is on the front brake and the clutch is out, proving it's in neutral in case the neutral light is wrong.
Hi Russ. So, I'm really hoping this doesn't get me flamed or something else nasty. There are plenty of videos on UA-cam about riding, learning to ride and riding tips. But I see very little on riding with a passenger. The rules are the same, but the technique and awareness is very different. Other than "don't do it!", can you make any recommendations?
Absolutely loving these videos Roadcraft, thank you for sharing them, I think I can speak for everyone, including myself wanting to take there test. I'm definitely feeling more relaxed and less nervous knowing it doesn't have to be 100% perfect and that the instructor will expect you to ride safely but not forgetting you're only human, and can only prove you're a safe rider by trying your best.
Again, thank you very much mate.
thanks for your uploads Russ, I did my cbt on sunday at safe start Newark, I only have a piaggio typhoon 125, but if I hadn't been watching your video's for the past month or 2, I would have probably let nerves get the better of me and messed it up. I remember starting to watch your video's and thinking ''well how is this going to help me''. it actually helped massively so thank you!!
I live quite a distance (about two hours on bus) BUT when I go for my CBT in January/February I will choose you guys. Very Informative and not shouting down the mic.
These are great videos - very very useful. I'm 46 always wanted to ride a bike. At 16, my parents wouldn't let me have a "fizzie" lol. My Dad had bikes, but said he always fell off them. I got onto the GETON link and had a free 1 hr session, only on the car park, but enjoyed it so much I booked my CBT. Managed to get that on the 6th May, passed my theory 21st May, now booked my 1st lesson for 10th June. I would love to do the DAS route. I've been driving for 28yrs. Still not told my Mom & Dad!!
I'm getting my lessons in about two weeks, and I already got my new kawasaki z750 since today, your vids are helping me a lot! greetings from Belgium!
I would recommend lessons every time as these uploads are general, not taylored for indivual ability. All the best with it.
rew632: Mate, don't let it get you down. Not all instructors are like that. When I did my CBT I was bloody useless, but the instructor was brilliant and encouraged me. When I did my Direct Access the instructor was superb, and I still use his advice 9 years later. Stick with it mate, it's well worth it.
Every Motorcycle Training school needs someone like you :P!
It's the patience and clearly the love of it.
I've had an instructor way back in 2007 i think, he scolded me for every mistake... needless to say I've failed my test. He then let me know how disappointed he was with me which further destroyed my confidence.
Things would have turned out differently with this chap for sure
kokooos deathmolish indeed
I passed my CBT today ;) Your videos really helped me thanks.
This video has really reminded me of me when I did my CBT, i'm astonished by how much i've learned and how critical I am of other peoples driving.
Love your style of training, calm re-assuring voice, and helpful advice with a constructive criticism. Hope to train with you very soon.
Pro tip: you can watch movies at Kaldrostream. I've been using it for watching a lot of movies these days.
@Bodhi Billy yea, I have been using kaldroStream for years myself :)
@Bodhi Billy Yea, I've been watching on KaldroStream for years myself :)
@Bodhi Billy Definitely, I have been using kaldrostream for years myself :)
Good teacher, very calm and reassuring.
I found this video so helpful when I was walking my way through both mod 1 and mod 2. Thanks for the help and tips. Joe...
I really like your instructing style, calm and patient. I had my cbt with an aggressive instructor, and it just did not help my confidence at all. Cheers for the videos's and i hope my instructors for my big bike test are as nice as you! Thanks.
Thank you. Anything that makes me look less of a muppet while riding is greatly apreciated :)
Mod 2 passed yesterday with one minor. My instructors mantra? train hard - fight easy. great advice, my training was tougher than the test but good fun and we always had a laugh and i feel much better prepared for riding now. not just pass and then thats it.... these vids definately were a help too, i think as much preparation and study away from the bike as you can manage helps. lots of opinions and views give you a better overall picture and can help a lot i found
You are much calmer than the guy that did my cbt, on the road I was fine but the other guy kept making mistakes and the instructor kept shouting at him, giving me a head ache lol
@NortheastBikeTours ... Glad I could be of help. All the best with the training. Russ
Mate i love the way your so calm at the pupil if they make a mistake..
Oh, the memories, i was there a year ago (the plates)! Loving the bike now :D - good instruction there as well!
Holy Crap! I knew I was gonna put my foot in it. Good video, as always, sound advice. Was it towards the end of the day, the auto-contrast seems to have struggled on this one. Thanks again. Great work.
This has been said before and is a valid question...being an experienced and advanced rider/instructor, I'm trained to "consider" lifesavers and plan further ahead so I do them when I NEED to but am still fully aware of the situation around me. In this upload there was no traffic queueing or overtaken before turns, mirrors were clear but if I had overtaken a bicycle or was waiting a long time at junctions I would have done one. Hope this explains things.
Hi Russ, my partner and I are off to do our bike instructor training on 26th Sept. This video clip has been helpful. Thanks
Thanks for all the tips. Made me a safer commuter and driver. Taking test mod 1 soon. when I took my CBT the guy was alone due to the other instructor taking someone out for a test. This left three of us who somehow were not good enough to do element 5. The 2 hour ride. He made us all come back the next day and pay another £50. Yet he could not have taken 3 pupils out. Think we were all ripped off. This was my second CBT and commute to work on good days on my 125 Duke.
Congrats on the test pass and thanks for the feedback. Ride safe and have fun! :-)
@RoadcraftNottingham Just did 6hrs of DA training today and got caught out leaving it in 1st pulling into a petrol station. Came to push it up to the pump and WHOOPS! Still in gear... Will have to remember this!
Thank you so much for your prompt response Russ.
I was just being cautious as I want to pass my module 2 this time (first time I failed)
I watched almost all videos of yours. I must say- you ROCK!!!
It would be good if you can make some videos on round about (especially on Multi-lane roundabouts ) as I believe it will help many of learner riders including me...
I guess it's sunny in Notts too and you are enjoying riding now and may be making some videos...
Brilliant advise mate, that was what I was wondering.
@RoadcraftNottingham Brilliant reason if I must say! I am really enjoying watching your videos
Love your lesson vids Russ. Are you planning more? Very valuable to me,and others no doubt. I'm only on a cbt so this content is great..plus being on British roads. Thanks for your uploads.
im gunna feel much better on a proper bike when i get one. and not on my twist and go thanks to you ! :)
Very interesting - thanks for this. Am planning on doing DAS in a couple of months. You can feel the students' nerves even on the video! Or perhaps that's just me being nervous!
Great instruction Russ what a patient bloke, shame about Pat at least you didnt lose your rag with him
I've noticed Russ is a very positive instructor, too. Very much like the local instructors I've used locally to me. It's like any teachers, some are better than others. I agree with Russ, try a different instructor. Their approach may be more appropriate to you, and as you're the one paying, that's most important. You need a tutor who is going to bring along both your skills and your confidence at the same time. They need to point out any mistakes, but in a constructive way. Best wishes.
I like how you use positive reinforcement, I'm just back from a 4hr lesson and I just got abuse for the full 4hrs. Its really put my off riding a bit now :( I have passed my mod1 and theory and I have my own little 125 however after today I just feel like crap. I got spoken to like I was a fool and shouldn't be on the road. I thought a lesson was to help me and correct my riding not just point out how sh*t I am all the time. I really wish you were my instructor :)
If I get the chance I would. Sometimes I'm concentrating so hard on the pupils I don't notice a nod.
IF only we could have this kind of instroction in Romania....there are to many motorcyclest on the road who dies because the lack of knowladge...hmmm im a biker for 5 years now and didnt have any accident in 50000km.Great job your doing there in UK.Who knows maibe i can come to uk and learn for you and then i can come back to romania and teack ather people...congratulations..Chears from Romania if you ever get in Romania you are my guest !
cbt booked for tomorrow hope it goes well :)
Why do you have to use your left hand for the ignition? I never do because I'm always using my left hand to hold the handlebar in so I can lock it with my right. Is it a safety thing, like you're supposed to keep your right hand on the brake?
QUOTE FROM EARLIER COMMENT: "This has been said before and is a valid question...being an experienced and advanced rider/instructor, I'm trained to "consider" lifesavers and plan further ahead so I do them when I NEED to but am still fully aware of the situation around me. In this upload there was no traffic queueing or overtaken before turns, mirrors were clear but if I had overtaken a bicycle or was waiting a long time at junctions I would have done one. Hope this explains things."
thanx for the upload. I learned a lot of from this
thank you, you help me a lot, wit all your video, sorry for my english i'm from Québec (Canada)
when i take my bike test later this year i might actually travel down to Nottingham just so you can be my instructor (also gives me a reason to see my friend). i'm 100% considering it! don't get me wrong the instructors are amazing here, but it would be cool to do it with a internet "celeb"
@2wheelsteve Thanks Steve. Yes, every now and then we get someone who just isn't for 2 wheels and they usually agree with us. Pat actually went to another school (owned by a guy who took his test with us 20 years ago) and passed.
Clutch control is the key to smooth turning at slow speeds. Always have the engine revving enough for the clutch. Going slow, If you let the clutch out with less than enough revs, the bike will likely stall. Feel the bike tipping? Then let the clutch out a tiny bit, the bike will pull itself along. If you let the clutch out too much, the bike will lunge, and even stall if the revs aren't there. Use the clutch to control the speed of slow movements, and the throttle to ensure there's enough revs.
Russ, in this video at 6:13 you mention using the clutch when making a slow turn. Your video about slow speed control explains using clutch+throttle control to prevent the bike from 'launching'. Could you please elaborate on the topic of using the clutch when taking a turn? Thank you for all the great videos!
Unfortunately I had the same experience on my CBT, but I didn't let it get to me.
A lot of instructors have been doing the job for so long they don't have the patience to maintain a decent relationship with their pupils. I can imagine for some people it would actually be extremely distracting and make them quite nervous. Seeing as some people aren't confident on a bike and may already be extremely nervous, it seems a little counter productive.
Don't let it put you off.
Best of luck.
Very kind of you. There's no guarantee it'll be me doing it though as I'm needed in the shop a lot too. :-(
I'm not saying that's how I ride in practice but for the assessment that's what I was told. Maybe our examiners are stricter here in Northern Ireland than the mainland. I know there have always been differences with the licensing. We've never had a direct access scheme for example. Also for a year after gaining your full driving/riding license we are required to display R plates indicating that the driver is restricted to 45mph.
CBT only allows you to ride up to a 125cc on L plates for 2 years. If you want a full licence you need theory test, module 1 and module 2 tests too. Give your local school a call and they'll explain it to you.
@ooosajafferthen .. Thanks for the kind words. It takes a certain kind of person to be an instructor, it isn't easy at times but it's very rewarding. :-)
If you're looking at doing your test, it would be better to do it at 21 but you could still do your CBT and some training now. Best contact your local school and have a chat with them, cheers.
Just do it! You can't fail, a great day out and at the end the best bit is; you'll be able to ride a manual bike on public roads. I did it July 2012 at the grand old age of 46!
I generally prefer leaving my bike in first gear when I am parking it on the side stand, especially on a slight incline. I'm not sure if that is good thing or not, but in any event, I therefore use my right hand to switch off the ignition and then let the clutch out and then let the bike settle on the side stand.
Riding on the left side of the road looks fun.
He's quite an old guy and was struggling. He decided to give it a rest for a while, not sure if he'll return, we get people like this every now and again. Really nice guy too. Such a shame.
Nice,it really reminds me on how difficult it is to get a license,i nearly gave up! But now im riding a cb400 ,and ride like a jerk,racing around!hehe
@iffyfart A certificate wouldn't be issued if the instructor believed you didn't understand the dangers on the road i.e Not giving way to other cars at Junctions or roundabouts or not being in control of the machine. I don't know your instructor's reasons of course, it may help to ask him but I'm sure he would have tried to explain on the day. It's not very often it happens but it does. The guy on KT04 had previously passed CBT but had a bad day this time, that happens too unfortunately.
I only say use the left hand as the clutch needs to be out then, nice habit to get into but not needed for the test. The video is old so was before the DSA requirements. Your local school would be able to answer any other questions you have. Cheers.
nice vid btw dumb question why use left hand to turn ignition key off
@Blahdeblah52 It's fine to go through the gaps in the humps as long as you don't do a sudden, violent swerve when it's too late. Even the examiners would ask "why go over them when there are gaps"
It's just something I do to make sure they're in neutral and let go of the clutch lever first.
You would think there would be a gear number/status indicator on the dash. Nice work though mate, great videos.
That was my old, 120,000 mile, Silver Pan European 1100 before I got the red one.
@Terayonbiker That's actually a very good idea!
Is this CBT? As I didn't notice that many lifesavers?
@2wheelsteve some people just struggle with co-ordination I suppose. It's hard for me to understand sometimes too. Cheers
Hi Russ, I know this vid is getting on :) but I hope you can answer this for me.
At the beginning I notice you guys were all going off line slightly to clear the split road humps. On the actual Mod 2 Test would that be a fail, a minor or allowed?
I was under the impression that you have to stay in the correct road position and go over every damn hump :)
Great Videos, please keep them coming.
thats a really good idea, are they easy to find to buy one?
nice work
thanks for the reply, i'm sure your fellow trainers are just as good as you so i should have a good time. you sell all the gear and such in the shop right? i could buy some of that whilst i'm there
That all depends on where your engine is at in terms of rpm. The type of bike also influences this decision. This is just something you have to learn with experience mate. You should only use first gear when you are either moving from a stanstill or when you are going so slow (as in 15 mph or slower) that you need this gear to be responsive.
I ride a 1000cc bike which has allot of torque so the decision isn't as important for me.
They were just cycling gloves with palm padding. I now have gloves with knuckle armour. Take a look at BMW R1200RT review (part 2) and you'll see them.
Thanks Russ,,
just one question..why to touch ignition/key with left hand only after pulled over?
is it a rule to do so? please tell me I have mod 2 direct access next week
Many thanks in advance
When I did my CBT, the guy made me cry! I was so scared, he said "turn left" so I turned down a one way street which was the next road on the left. He got really mad with me, shouting, i dropped his little Honda Zoomer and went into tears lol. It felt very scary going on the road for the first time, i don't think he realized that. I re-took it a week later and was perfect, well, almost. 1 1/2 years on im thinking about my proper test :) im just scared!
I was taught that, for the test at least, unless there is a hazard to be avoided that you must go over speed bumps.
Hi Russ, very informative. I realise this is quite old now (the video), but what bike are you riding here?
Do you have any videos related to MOD1? Thats the bit i'm most worried about as I'm not great at slow riding however I've only been riding a geared bike for 5 days. I did some training on it and the instructor said I would of passed my MOD2 if I did a few more shoulder checks and didn't stall it.
@AramisDeVannes I get them into the good habit of making sure they're in neutral before switching the ignition off, this way they have to let go of the clutch to turn the key off. Just one of my personal habits, nothing to do with the test.
@MrJoshhiee What was I telling my guys to do on this lesson? ;-)
We use PMR446 radios (Google it) with Albrecht helmet headsets
At 6:50, surely he'd be better off with a more central position? I know this restricts the view around the corner, but there was enough room even if the car did cut it?
Hi. New to riding a geared bike. I've noticed doing slow speeds even in second gear the bike chugs a bit and even sometimes stalls. Is that why you're telling the pupils to use the clutch? And how do you do it effectively?
Do you recommend slipping the clutch or keeping the clutch in the friction zone while turning.. I noticed that at about 6:15 you tell them to keep their speed down and use their clutch and I was wondering if this is what you ment?
@moscowvespajoe Using the clutch, or slipping it can stop any jerking, especially on a larger, more powerful bike. Coasting is wrong to do as you're not fully in control.
when i am driving my 50cc moped/scooter do i drive over speed bumps, i noticed you were going in the middle of them
is this video before the rules change and you do your u-turn off the rd russ? or do you have to do it again on the road. cheers.
May I ask, how much or how long can I slip my clutch without damaging it? Because you spoke about it the whole time in the video, but honestly I am not quite comfortable with slipping it for that long. Yes, I have to work on my u-turns more.
Y left hand to turn off ignition? I was never told that x
Also confused if this is mod2? As said they look a bit wobbly.
I've quoted an earlier comment on here for you below, save me writing out again...and if you mean the pupils, that's what the lessons are for. Thanks
It's just my way of getting my pupils into the habit of letting the clutch out making sure they're in neutral when they turn the engine off. Not a test point.
Aup pal i'm thinking about doing my CBT any tips that would help? thanks alot
@moscowvespajoe Basically, mirrors, consider signal, lifesaver (shoulder) move.
He just means its good practice to turn the bike on and off in neutral. If the clutch is out (with the bike running whilst stationary), then the bike must be in neutral :)
It's a palm rest. Allows me to relax my hand without slowing down.
..and good luck with your test, you shouldn't have a problem if you're doing this much research.
Can I ask a few questions? My mod 2 is in 2 weeks and my instructor hasn't mentioned some things like you have. First off, why left hand on ignition key? Surely if you don't need your right for the throttle then that's just as good. Secondly, why aren't your students wearing the proper gear? If they turned up at a Mod 2 like that then they'd be told to leave. And finally is all of the above irrelevant as this appears to be a CBT anyway? Would be great if you could get back to me, thanks :)
At 2:42 you say to use your left hand on the ignition. Why? Have you a video that explains why? Thanks.
Roger Perrett... It's just to make sure your right hand is on the front brake and the clutch is out, proving it's in neutral in case the neutral light is wrong.
RoadcraftNottingham thanks. Now that makes sense.
Hi Russ. So, I'm really hoping this doesn't get me flamed or something else nasty. There are plenty of videos on UA-cam about riding, learning to ride and riding tips. But I see very little on riding with a passenger. The rules are the same, but the technique and awareness is very different. Other than "don't do it!", can you make any recommendations?