Yeah good call, I’ve always said if motorist had to do a year on a motorcycle be it L plates it would make people think bike a bit more and a lot more people would stay on 2 wheels
Motorcyclist here, giving feedback as requested. That stall wasn't just lack of power, you can set off the 650 V twin I trained on without throttle easily as well as my 1100cc sports tourer. In my opinion it was the combination of no throttle and letting the clutch out slightly past the bite. Should shake that habit pretty quick though. The solution to bad cornering/manouvreing is always to relax the arms and look further ahead. I wouldn't have undertook those cars as fast on the roadworks approach, just in case somebody left the queue without seeing you. 20mph is a happy medium. The actual filtering was perfect. Definitely keep the motorbike stuff here, it's a great perspective to show those who only drive cars (especially regarding filtering).
must admit when I watched it I think I said aloud "I wouldn't be doing that at 30" and it's a well-known road about 4 minutes from here. Good escape path available but "10-15 over the traffic" is my happy upper bound when I'm feeling confident.
About the stall. My opinion is, that the bikes with electronic throttle are more prone to it. On bikes with cable actuated throttle you can apply it very precisely, and it will be always the same amount. Not so much on electronic ones. At least at near idle revs. I was very surprised, when i changed my 1000cc V-Strom to 1290 Super Adventure. The torque of 1290 is off the charts. Yet, when you're trying to pull out very gently it can stall very easily. You jus have to make sure the revs are well above idle.
Hi Ashley. RUclipsr and IAM Observer here. Good to see you back on a bike. Good use of the 360 camera. I'd like to see the motorcycle content in the same channel to help car drivers gain some empathy with us two wheelers. Definitely take some advanced rider training as soon as you can whether that be RoSPA or IAM or some private for-profit organisation (the most important thing is that you get on with the people there, the systems are all based on the same principles, so better to have fun doing it!) Nice bike and good riding once you knocked the rust off. Good filtering. We all stall on occasion. The only thing I'd advise is not to use the front brake at slow speeds, especially if the handlebars are not dead straight. The back brake is best for all slow speed stuff.
I learned years ago and always apply the rear brake first and then ease the front on only if I'm going over 30mph but my hand is always on it in case it's needed. Always apply front progressively.
Go for it mate, 👍🙂 a good friend of mine is in his 70’s and thinks nothing of jumping on his Harley and riding 200mikes on the A & B roads to Cornwall to visit his Son for the weekend.
Been riding over 30 years now, and I'm always telling newer riders to just spend a some time in an empty car park practicing the low speed turns. The normal riding is simple as the bike wants to stay upright and it's the slow turns that often get you. Regarding the red truck, often use them as cover to pull onto a roundabout and then decide whether to pass or hold back, but always looking to be in the view of the mirrors if staying there.
The thing I always like to reccomend to people coming back to motorbikes after a while or even just getting a new bike is to go through some of what you do on a CBT because its a great way to get the feel for it. Practice turning in large u-shapes, do a couple U turns, try doing a figure of 8 (and varying the size of it). All while getting the feel of start & stopping on it. Its a pretty quick and easy ritual to do in a quiet carpark and always gets my confidence straight back up after a whilw
On my bike (Aprilia Mille RST) doing U turns is a waste of time because I would need an empty supermarket carpark to achieve that and I would suggest that the majority of the larger capacity bikes, predominantly sports and sports tourers simply don't have the lock on the steering to accomplish it and you certainly don't want to attempt the stunt riders banked turns to achieve it.
the queue of cars @6:12, i personally would pass them at around 10 to 20 mph rather then 30mph, on a motorbike you are hard to see, cars sometimes just move lane and trying to stop from 30mph all of a sudden to avoid a car can be done but its extra risk, at the end of the day, you are making far more progress being able to filter, no need to add the extra risk in but aprat from that, it was great to see your skills come back. i got that on my first ride a few weeks ago as weather picked up and i kept saying to myself, dont push your limits, first ride of the year, be careful as you are rusty. sad thing was a tuesday later it was sunny 13degrees, took the bike to work and someone crashed into my parked van and wrote it off lol oh and as for the indicator left on, teapot one on his group ride outs, they have a polite hi viz vest that is the vest of shame for things like that lol, can you be let off as its been a while since you rode a motorbike though? probably. as for the extra channel, i am not sure you need it, this content could work on the main channel if you are thinking of doing an advanced riding course and possibly bike safe course, just depends how many videos you plan to make.
At that filtering point I'd also consider being all the way towards the nearside to give myself the best view and the greatest safety bubble against a car moving lanes 👍 but yeah, speed differential is key.
@@NooBiker depends how confident you are at counter steering. Fort9 fid a great video explaining how counter steering works and motojitsu has many videos on how to practice low speed manoeuvres and being ready to react to situations. If you know you can confidently throw that handle bar forward and know where the bike will go, its an asset to avoiding an incident.
@@douglasreid699 I don't disagree with any of that, but all the same I'd prefer to have more distance between me and the cars giving me more time to react, rather than have to harshly swerve when they move 👍
@@NooBiker i prefer to go slower and stay in middle of the lane so the vehicles have the best chance of seeing the headlight, a con of being far over to the near side is you reduce visibility due to some of the angles of the mirrors and blindspots and timing if things. But the main aim of any journey in any vehicle is to have a good one by getting home in one piece (or to your destination in one piece). Have a nice ride and\or drive next time you out.
I came here to say exactly that but you beat me to it...30mph speed difference undertake on non-moving traffic is unwise as another vehicle could move across on you either unintentionally or out of spite. Think SLAP...Safe - Legal - Advantageous - Perception
Have just passed my bike test this month and my IAM test last month and your videos continue to inspire me to be a better driver and now a better biker!.. keep up the great work 👍🏻
From 6:10 to around 6:26. Yet again, so many car drivers all queuing in lane 2 very early with lane 1 completely empty other than Ash on his motorbike. That whole stretch of lane 1 would have been perfectly legitimate for car drivers to use, followed by the good old merge in turn closer to the pinch point. Of course, how other drivers in lane 2 might have reacted is anyone's guess.
👍 Good job on passing your test...hopefully you'll have many years of motorcycling fun...I've been at it for fifty years and still get great pleasure getting out on the bike as much as possible...all the best and again well done...regards....
My Dad's advice when I was learning to ride was that riding is 10% mechanical and 90% observation. He wasn't wrong, either. Once you're used to them the controls that seemed so weird at first are as natural as breathing, leaving room for you to be aware of what's going on around you. You'll find habits stick, too. I did my first day of paragliding training yesterday and I was doing shoulder checks before inflating the wing just out of habit. I had a helmet and single seat, so I just did it. Anyway, safe riding, Ash.
at 3:59 I noticed 52 on the speedo :-) Bikes pick up speed so quickly one can potentially lose your licence in the blink of an eye with cameras everywhere. Lets all increase seepd gradually and carefully just as ash. has been advising. Any change at all needs to be got used to befroe new changes are added which goes for speed as well I think. Thanks for all the excellent videos Ashley. I am finding them very instructive and hepful as a 73 year old driver getting used to a new car. keep up the god work.
As with what Reg Local does on his channel, keep the motorcycling and cars on the same channel - there is a lot of crossover between them. Best of luck.
**filtering** you did it toward the end - but always cover the clutch and front brake with two fingers; with stationary traffic you have all that dead zone space in front of you from which a car who can't see what is going on or hasn't paid attention can just pull out so anticipate for that by increasing your odds and never going too much faster than the traffic and in this case staying as close to the nearside/kerb of lane one (you were in the middle) whilst anticipating each car you approach will move into that space in front of you. Not as fun but... Get on to Moto Control channel - Russian guy living in Argentina, great back to biking resource for control techniques. All the best - awesome bike!
Yeah, Moto Control is the best motorcycle instructor on RUclips IMO. I always learn stuff from him. I rarely learn anything new from any of the other channels. I like how he gets straight to the point too, no waffling.
yes you are right i think he went a bit fast passing those vehicles on the first ride when he isnt familiar with the motorbike yet. I didn't see any prior brake testing by locking the brakes to know how they bite in cause of emergency stop
Great to see motorcycling added to your channel. As per some previous comments, it'll be good to keep this on your usual channel to increase shared awareness. I did the I.A.M. course a few years ago and would thoroughly recommend it. Ride safe.
Definitely keep the motorcycling content in the main channel. I came to cars via motorcycles and I think that knowledge of how motorcyclists think and behave is why as a car driver I never get into any trouble with motorbikes. Many, many, car (and truck, and bus, etc.) drivers have never been on a motorbike. They need educating about how motorbikes are ridden every bit as much as those who are interested in motorbikes.
On this channel It'll bring more visibility to car users. And I believe every road user should experience EVERY vehicle, so having bikes here will extend that knowledge and hopefully, compassion and sympathy
I would love to see more people on motorcycles riding safely - please keep the content going! I went back to it after a 30 year ‘break’ and needed to go right back to basics with the CBT training due to a complete lack of confidence, not everyone needs this but for me it was money well spent. Since then I have done RoSPA and Rapid trainings Roadmaster and it has transformed my confidence and riding ability - cannot recommend highly enough!
I've commented this before, but the reason I found your channel was because I got my motorcycle license on DAS and became interested in improving my roadcraft. Glad to see you out doing bike content!
Definitely keep the motorcycling content on this channel. Maybe it will educate car drivers who have never ridden one and possibly even elicit some empathy and awareness.
All on one channel. I'm aware of motorbikes and your road sence education style will help my understanding, as a car user, of the challenges faced by bikers. If it was on a separte channel, i might miss it.
Nice to see some content. I’m not a cyclist/motorcyclist but useful to see things from the other perspective as can help my driving of 4 wheelers. And remember, you are now not just a BOB, you’re a TOM as well - take care of drivers who don’t realise you have been creeping up on them!!
48 years i have been riding no matter the weather and you did ok Ashley😊 everyone has an opinion so pick n chose. My advice is what out watch out theres a car driver about😊😊 since lockdowns people have lost lots of driving abilities bikers amongst them. Take care observations will keep you alive
The things I noticed different between the UK riding and Canada is that although filtering not prohibited in Ontario it generally not done by motorbike riders but is a common practice amongst pushbike riders. The other is the rider's position on the road. In the video you looked like you preferred to ride in the centre of the lane. Here riders are taught to ride in the lane blocking position just off the centre line. If they are on a multi lane road they want to be close to the centre of the two lanes. Most bike riders are a little stiff in the spring here in Canada after a long cold winter. Also keep your motorbike adventures to its own channel.
Great timing Ashley, I’m about to take my bike for it’s MOT after both of us being off the road for 4 years, I’ve been felling a little apprehensive about it to say the least, but watching you take to it like a duck to water after 15 years has me feeling a whole lot better right now. cheers for that fella.
Great job, I’ve not riden for about 40 years but still get the urge, I’d like channels merged so we get a few different scenarios instead of the constant one, I realise I can watch the others but a mix up sounds good to me
Agreed. Somewhat felt that there shouldn't have been the separate cycling channel cause that kinda hides the content away from people who don't ride bicycles, I'd say the same about the motorcylce content too
Great to see you somewhat out of your comfort zone (not for long though). I'm in a similar place, held the license for years but not ridden in a long time. I'd like to see the motorbike content on this channel; non-riding drivers might benefit from also seeing a rider POV.
Don't know if you've looked into it, but there is back to biking courses that a few training centres offer. Aimed at people with full licenses but not rode a bike for a long time
I’ve held my motorcycle license for around 20 years and like yourself, it’s been 15 since I’ve ridden one. I’d like to get back into it but don’t have the time right now but will follow your progress Ashley no matter what channel you decide to put the footage on. 👍🏻😎
Well done Ash; a nice start. I was off bikes for 20 years but did a refresher course when I restarted which was hugely worth it even though I’d previously done the advanced course. A great case for a new channel from you.
As a previous CBT instructor and present car & HGV driver, I would suggest that you keep all of the content on this channel. Understanding of other road users issues is an important part of road awareness and improves safety.
I used to ride daily for about 2 years starting on a 125cc scooter and for the last year a geared 125 and I miss it. I have a couple of ideas for videos that would be quite good. 1. A video on riding gear, what to wear, what to look for like ce logos etc and different ratings. 2. Maybe try a cbt now on your bike, to show new learners and car drivers what level of training new riders get. 3. maybe try a bikesafe course apparently they are really good. 4. Maybe a vide of what to carry on a ride, what to take with you. 5. How to ride with a pillion. I have loads more ideas but think these are the most safe and in the meantime ride safe and keep the rubber side down.
Welcome back to riding Ash! I've been riding on the road for over 20 years. Started out on a suzuki ts50 then got an aprillia rs125 and after those, 2 FZR1000 exups, now riding 2001 yamaha r1 which I've had 3 of over the years. Nothing like the freedom of a motorcycle. 🏍
I have a similar story. Got a full bike license when i was 17. 33 years ago. Rode for 2 plus years as my only mode of transport 30k miles. Then life and cars. Just brought a new CBR650R and love it. I did 2 training sessions with my local school as a refresher before i got it. 300 miles in now and enjoying every ride. 👍. Keep it up.
@strangekylo yeah when I did my test in 1991 it was just a practical test only. However I couldn't afford to insure a big bike anyway. Had a TZR250. Lucky really anything bigger and I would have probably died 😁. I think the limit on new riders is good but I don't agree with having to take the test again fully.
Being a biker I loved this. Don't mind if it's on this channel or a new one. It's a lot easier in a car to notice an indicator left on as you have the audible cue too which you obviously don't get on a bike. It's one of the reasons I triple check if I see a bike indicating before pulling out because I know how easy it is to leave on! Filtering is the biggest advantage of a bike and I'd have done exactly the same. Silly that all the cars are queueing so early though! Can't wait to see this journey! 👍👍
Great that you're back on a motorcycle Ashley! When I conduct motorcycle road tests for new riders, not canceling turn signals is a very common issue, since switching the car-brain off has not happened yet, but is very necessary. I advise riders whom I test to sing, hum, or think of a tune and push to cancel on a certain beat, as well as increase the frequency of the dashboard scan similar to flying an aircraft. A quick look of course, as the eyes being up are the number one way to achieve expert slow speed riding, as you have demonstrated in this video 👍 These points usually fix turnsignal-not-cancelled issues, and then the rider begins to bring the motorcycle brain along whilst riding the motorcycle AND driving the car; it always helps to leave the car-brain in the dumpster once the motorcycle-brain has taken over. What also works is that, in my jurisdiction on a road test, the policy is to remind to cancel during the first signal not cancelled, and to fail the applicant if there is a second one 🤗 . The mandatory second road test plus associated fees is usually incentive enough to begin cancelling signals. Also, 2 stalls are permitted, which I feel is quite generous; however if traffic behind is affected, a fail for obstructing is quite possible. Very good that you're adding motorcycle content 👍 It does the riding community good to learn from each other; we are not one of us able to know it all. Keep up the great videos!
Kawazaki had auto cancelling indicators in 1983. They worked on a timer so you had to make sure you didn't indicate too early or you would have to hit the switch again to put it back on.
I'm sure my Beemer had them on a timer too, but I used to borrow a Kwak quite often, so they might have been on that. I do remember that before the days of dedicated switches, you could operate hazard lights by pressing both indicator switches and holding them - useful for warnings on motorways.
Looking good 🙂 Looking forward to more motorcycle content for sure. The bike's agility definitely means you can use positioning to a far greater advantage compared to a car. And watch out for opening doors while filtering. It happens more than you might think 🙂
That made me think. I haven't ridden since December 2003. Your vid does make me want one again, but realistically, I have no use for a bike. As a driver trainer, can't commute on it. I do keep looking at the large scooters though. My advice would be to join your local advanced rider group, either RoSPA or IAM Roadsmart, whatever there is nearby, they'll help you hone those dormant skills. Your abilities and experience as a driver trainer will make this easy. Although the last time I was coaching advanced riders was late '87, i would suggest that your speed along the waiting queue was a bit high. Any car could decide to move left, may look, but not see you. A little slower, you've more time to react to them. We used to say when filtering, no more than 5mph speed difference.
Large scooters are great. Well, mid size ones for me. 350-400cc is enough for motorways yet nimble enough for everything else, and unlike motorbikes they offer utility. With underseat storage, a bag hook and a top box I can carry a full trolley of groceries, for example.
I fully understand where the tension comes into play, I had my bike off the road for only a year, and it was like I'd been off it for ten. But it quickly comes back to you once you get on the road. Whether riding daily, a weekend warrior, or having been away for a period of time, it is worth getting a lesson with a professional instructor, just to refresh the knowledge and skills. Stay safe and enjoy the ride.
Motorcycles are fantastic, wonderful, wonderful, looking forward to some motorcycle content. Interested to hear how you feel about adhering to the hierarchy on a motorcycle.
Brilliant, I was so looking forward to this video. I don’t know about you but when I haven’t ridden for a while the feeling of excitement and enjoyment when you finally get back on the bike is so different from the same thing when driving a car. I am a Triumph fan boy and I have a Bonneville which I love and wouldn’t change for the world. I can’t wait for more bike content on your channel weather it’s separate or joint with your usual videos. You can guarantee I’ll be following your journey with you. Best of luck with your new Tiger when it gets delivered.
Excellent stuff and well done on your first ride after a break. Like many people of a certain age passed my test way back in the day (80’s) and had bikes off and on during that time. Then a big break while kids were growing up. Got back into it again seven years ago. First thing I did was join a local IAM group and do my advanced rider training which led to a first time pass with a F1rst. Even if you decide to not go down that route try & get on a police bike safe day. Passed my driving test when I was 17, now 59 and watch your channel as we are never too old to learn new stuff and maybe rethink how we negotiate the road jungle out there. Ride safe and enjoy 😊
I do think the motorcycling should have its own channel TBH, but I'm not going to get upset if it stays on this channel either. It does have an advantage by staying here, it will give drivers an insight into the riders perspective on the road, and maybe make them more aware. I am another old biker, but a lot longer than you, I got my licence in 1977, and rode until 1986, I've not been on a bike since then. My last bike was a Z750. I did start having that itch a few years ago, but decided not to scratch it. Bikes are great, but I'm getting on in years, and I'm just not sure my reactions are quite unto the challenge.
Hi Ash, I have ridden almost daily for 30 years. I am emergency response qualified. I would like to say that advanced riding and low speed handling are opposites and often do not go together. It is worth seeking a specific slow speed handling course where you weave and circle using counterbalancing techniques. Bryan's BMW Stoke do one, I am sure there are others. The BMW off road courses are very good for machine balance and control, whether you go off road or not. My last bike was a BMW K1600GT. Previous bikes; another K1600GT, an FJR1300, x2 Kawasaki ZG1400GTR, ST1300, Blackbird, BMW K1100RS, BMW K100LT, Honda CB400T. There are good RUclips vids including: 100 points of grip, radius=mph, AntiPiloteDeLigneDroite, Canyon Chasers, Bret Tkacs.
Having been a motorcyclist on and off for going on forty four years (I started on my 18th birthday), and a car driver for about thirty eight and a half, I’d say keep the motorcycle content in the same place. A lot of it will apply regardless of vehicle, and the rest of it is stuff drivers of “cages” should also know anyway so they can better understand what a motorcyclist is going to do and why, and hat motorcyclists should expect car drivers to do around them.
Keep the motorcycling on this channel. You are the only driving instruction channel I kept watching from passing my test 6 years ago. Just about to go for my full A licence so it looks like you're helping me a second time 😂. Keep up the good content! 👍
3:21 "with what i do i can keep myself safe" I'd say that your sense of roadcraft makes you a safer rider than most motorcyclists: and would do even if you had never ridden a motorbike before.
So glad to see you riding again! Enjoy and will really look forward to the future content; I think it'll be very educational for new/returning riders, too! Cheers and all the best!
Very timely for me. Haven’t ridden a motorbike for 25+ years and decided to take the plunge again. Booking my CBT in a couple of weeks and expect to progress to full licence within a year. I will be buying a 125 initially before progressing to something between 350-650cc. I expect your MC content will be very useful for me during my journey towards a full licence. Happy to follow on main channel or dedicated MC channel.
I've had a bike license for 20 years, but only just got a car license...I have a new respect for car drivers...I find it much more difficult in a car due to metal-cage/pillars/blind-spots...much easier on a a bike... Would appreciate bike content on this channel too :)
Agreed, though I'm kind of the other way around: got a car licence first, didn't drive since then, but saw the 50cc moped entitlement it came with and really wanted one. A while later, started riding around, then came back to driving via refresher lessons and got a "wonderful" shock on one at how easily people in front of you can be hidden... and also though I've gotten a better feel for width, still feel that bikes are better for feeling yourself with!
Welcome back to motorised two wheels. Good to see you got a Triumph. 👍 I really enjoyed my test miles on one, but I'm not ready to go back to a chain yet. As you know I do 'Advanced' IAM/ROSPA style content on my channel. Nicely done with the large lorry on the RAB. The Triumph will have self cancelling indicators buried somewhere in the menus, but I keep mine turned off as they never seem to cancel where i would. I'll be looking out for your motorcycle content to comment on. PS. Watch out when you start using the QS that you don't fall into the easy trap of using it to slow. 😉
Great video Ashley! I think having it on the same channel would be more beneficial, as this will help educate other road users. In the last week or so, I've had numerous cars & vans pull out in front of me, one of which needed an emergency stop. But despite all the danger, I'm hoping to go for DAS in the summer!
gave the vid a thumbs up whilst the ads were still playing at the start as more motorcycle riding on the channel the better as great to see you perspective on the different areas of transport on the roads. Looking forward to more vids to come
Those pesky indicators 😂 Most car drivers are so used to self cancelling indicators by now I suspect many don't realise they're not a common feature on bikes. I'm surprised the 900 doesn't have them though - my 660 does, albeit they're done on distance I believe, which isn't always ideal. Getting comfortable at slow speeds is definitely a good shout - having learnt last year, I was quite happy my first time on a dual carriageway, as a reasonably experienced driver that was easy. U turns however *still* make my brain itch...and I haven't practiced any figure of 8s on my own bike at all. Content wise, if my timeline is right, you won't have done the two part test? If so I would be very interested to see you do a 'mock' Mod1 (including any practice/training running up to) if that's at all possible. As for where to put the content, I'd say that largely depends how much of it you think there'll be. Keeping it on this channel has the advantage of more of your car driving audience are likely to see it, which will massively benefit their understanding of our point of view, *but* this channel already has quite a high volume of content. May also negatively impact your stats if those who don't want to see motorcycle content skip out early regularly.
Awe Ash can’t wait to see your motorcycle content. Like lots of others, I think it would be best kept on your main channel so drivers can get an understanding about motorcyclists. Be very careful in the wet as you have a lot more power than you were probably used to previously. Good luck and happy biking when the new one arrives.
A pretty average piece of riding - that is a compliment, if everyone rode in that fashion....... Well done and thank you for sharing. i would like to see the motorcycle content interspersed with the driving and cycling because we can all learn from each discipline, whether we are predominantly a pedestrian, cyclist, motorcyclist, car or truck driver. I got back into motorbiking 29 years ago and I was taught by an ex-police class 1 instructor and it was a revelation, what I was taught then has stayed with me, also benefitting me on my bicycle, in my car and in commercial vehicles.
That's amazing Ashley! you're so good especially after 15 years! - can't wait to see more motorbike contents! Ps: I've been riding for some time but passed my full motorcycle licence one year ago - and this year i'm learning to drive a car!
Nice life saver shoulder checks. Amazes me how many fellow bikers and even more scary biking youtube channels just don't bother. As a motorcyclist I've been looking forward to this content :) good stuff.
Great to hear you're getting back on a motorcycle. I think you rode very competently for someone who hasn't ridden for so long. Getting back into riding is quite common, so I think it would be good to document how you get all your skills back up to scratch on this channel. Motorcycling is as relevant a part of driving as anything else, and I think it's good to educate learners about it even if they only plan to drive a car so that motorcyclists are better understood.
Good going after not being on a bike for 15 years. The stall was just muscle memory, it will no doubt come back quick when you get your bike, and good choice on the Tiger 900. I've got the GT Pro myself, and it's quick but also very nimble. A great bike for taking on any road, and especially fun over Hardknott and Wrynose passes in the Lake District. The heated seats are great, as is the cruise control and the lights are amazing at night. Enjoy your journey back into biking, going to be good to see your take on the hazards bikers face, as well as your opinion on the state of the roads and risks to bikers.
Hi Ashley. I will concur with all those who are saying keep it with the car channel. So many use both and anything that keeps drivers thinking about what motorcylists are doing, has to be a good thing. I am in a similar situation. I passed my bike license 40 years ago but it has been over 20 years now. I do occasionally sit on a bike in a showroom, but that's as far as it's got so far. Maybe this will encourage me a little more.
hi Ash, as motorcyclist with 60years under my belt I would say you did ok for first ride out in so long, almost perfect at the road works, and a nice run out on a decent day, it will soon come back once you get your own bike on the road, of course being an instructor and aware of what's around you helps. good on you. look forward to more motorcycling content on your channel. as other have said Keep it on the main channel,
Same here mate, I picked up my new trumph last year and rode again for the 1st time in 40years. I deliberately chose an easy to ride bike which is suitable for both beginners and advanced riders alike, [Triumph 900 scrambler] I was unbelievably nervous when I rode again for the 1st time, and I felt all the more pressure because I used to be an advanced rider. The road sense is still there but the bike control was what I needed to re-learn again. [didn’t take long to get back up to speed though] Same as you I rode around the car park for 10 minutes to get the slow moving balance and control back, then when out in the road I took a route I had already pre checked, low traffic, good roads, no dodgy junctions or accident black spots. This allowed me to take my time, go slow, and take plenty of time pulling out at junctions without the stress of and busy traffic or impatient drivers behind me. Within a month it was as if I’d never stopped riding.
Hi Ash, great to see you on a motorcycle again. I agree with AnthonyWarr, keeping motorcycle riding on this channel will help to highlight how vulnerable we are as motorcyclists.
Rally Pro! Winner. For a first bike in 15yrs, what a great bike. I've ridden all my life and would be quite happy on that bike. Great effort filming - as riding a bike, whilst you may not forget, it's a big old bike to ride.
I’ve got a CBF still after passing my test and getting a proper bike. There’s something about them being nigh on indestructible and capable of 140mpg that’s hard to beat!
As someone who has ridden for about 8 years now (although not professionally and with no further training, but I do leisure trackdays), your riding for someone that hasn't ridden for 15 years is excellent. Fantastic observations all around and you definitely rode with that tiny bit of 'Everyone is out to kill me' mind set which keeps bikers safe. The stall and indicators, ehh, shit happens and we've all done it. A little thing though, as you've ordered a new 900 Rally Pro, if you fiddle with the settings it should have automatic indicators. A quick flick and they'll flash 3 times for a lane change or hold for a moment longer and they'll stay on. But then when you've done your turn and done a bit of distance, they turn off. My bike has them and they're great. As for your gear, I noticed you were fogging up slightly on the visor. It has Pinlock tabs on it, look at getting a Pinlock insert, it acts like double glazing and will stop you fogging up.
I have a Triumph GT 1050 and been riding since 2006 with no breaks in owning a motorcycle. I am a CBT Instructor and Car PDI based in the West Midlands, I am also going to be uploading motorcycle content and HGV content as well as car driving. I think spreading awareness of different perspective’s on the road is great. It always surprises me that a lot of car drivers think lane filtering is illegal and dangerously try to pull cars out to block them. I also think it’s worth doing the ROSPA advanced motorcycle training to protect yourself if you haven’t been actively riding for 15 years it would help protect you. IAM Smart is another alternative which is much cheaper and a really good course. Although as they say, it’s like riding a bike- you never forget :) Great content Ashley 👌😎
I'm so excited for this new chapter, Ashley. Reg Local has been doing motorcycling videos in the last years. If you could reach out to him and do a colllab it'd be a dream come true!
There is definitely an argument for remaining in first gear with the clutch in when stopped. With modern oil filled clutches there is no chance of doing any harm, and the opportunity to move immediately if something approaches too fast from behind can be a life saver.
Can't beat enjoying 2 wheels !!. Joining motorcycle groups on fb has opened up my life, making friends around the country. They take me around local national parks on roads I would have never done by myself. Then they meet up by my place in North Shropshire to show them the back roads around Mid and North Wales. Enjoy your 900 tiger, they are cracking bikes to ride. Two of my friends have them now after I owned a 800xcx.
Similar history here, been biking for many years but stopped riding in 2007, bought another just after Covid in 2021, got three now. You never forget. Glad you went for the Trumpet. 👍
I have also just returned to biking after 20 years. I bought a cheap 125 for 6 months to get the feel again and then went out and treated myself to a Suzuki vstrom 650. I commute and love it. I think you should keep bike related stuff on here Ashley, it may help educate other road users that we are not all racing the IOM tt when we ride. I am also interested to hear your thoughts on how everything biking has changed in 20 years, not just the bikes but the gear too? Enjoy!!
I went back to motorbikes after 24 years driving a car and cycling. I love this and can cope with both on one channel. My first day back wasn't as sensible as we had covid and the shop wouldn't let me test drive. So I drove 30 miles to work without doing my helmet strap and I think in 5th all the way on a 600cc. Welcome back to the other side😊
Either way you choose on how to show your motorcycle journey I’m gonna be watching. And congratulations mate. I’m hoping to get my full motorcycle license soon as well. 👍👍👍👍
I think that bringing knowledge of motorcycling to car drivers would be a huge benefit to all road users and for that reason should be retained on the main channel, however I would subscribe to an additional channel to get the motorcycle content if you decide to go that route.
Firstly congratulations on returning to motorcycling and your purchase of a nice Triumph. I've been following you for a long time, years I reckon and love your content plus we are fellow scousers so that helps 🤣. Personally I'd like to see you create a 3rd channel just for bikers and I reckon you'll get a decent audience. Either way if you combine bike content with your main channel it will also educate car drivers. Cant wait to see your new bike etc. btw with the spec the 'pro' version has I'd have expected self cancelling indicators, a lot of bikes have them these days. Ride safe Ashley 🏍
I rode bikes years ago went camping around Europe for 3 months fantastic. But so dangerous it helps to be slightly paranoid like expecting the car turning in front of you to not see you (happened to me) I would say give youself time to act so don't overspeed & don't worry about 'being in the right' - exactly Ashley's attitude
Good luck Ashley. I hope your future Advanced Training is eenjoyable. No one will agree with everything in the Roadcraft Manual and we may agree less with the Observers. But everyone comes away with something 😊
Please keep the motorcycling in this channel 😃🏍 It’s amazing how many drivers are actually courteous towards motorcyclists , we see and hear all about the bad drivers , maybe it’s time for a shout out for the good ones 😃 Since I returned to motorcycling after a 35 year break , I don’t think I’ve actually stalled my bike , yep , I’ve dropped it once at very slow speed , but since that , I’ve practiced quite a lot at slow speed , involving clutch slipping so I’ve become more proficient at clutch control , even pulling away in third gear , by accident , without stalling , I think I realised what was happening very quickly and adapted accordingly . Enjoy your new bike 😃🏍
Good job Ash, I think you did great. Filtering looked absolutely fine, I think your speed was spot on. You might want to consider some kind of anti fog on your visor. Looked a little steamed up at the 7 min mark.
Great learning point would be about the indicators not self cancellation on bikes and how easy it is to miss them hence car drivers should be aware of this too
I wouldn't have passed the lorry in the opposite lane at the RH junction so fast. Slower is safer in case someone pokes out too quickly. Be careful undertaking, too - I got knocked off once by a passenger deciding to get out in the middle lane of the road at lights without checking behind. Almost took my leg off. Otherwise nothing untoward.
Good to see you on the bike. I've also come back to riding after a decade or two off, and I really get what you were doing there. I've been back riding for four years now and still learning, and like you, riding to the conditions and the limits, never in a hurry. I find I'm disciplining myself to keep my head up and my eyes on the road ahead, trying to use my peripheral vision for hazards etc., the bike just goes where you look. If you're doing training I'd be interested in moto gymkhana training if you're working on slow speed skills. 👍🇦🇺
Please keep the motorcycle riding on this channel, as it will highlight how vulnerable motorcyclist are!
Yup, I agree 👍
indeed
Yeah good call, I’ve always said if motorist had to do a year on a motorcycle be it L plates it would make people think bike a bit more and a lot more people would stay on 2 wheels
Totally agree with this comment.
+1. The context is great.
Motorcyclist here, giving feedback as requested.
That stall wasn't just lack of power, you can set off the 650 V twin I trained on without throttle easily as well as my 1100cc sports tourer. In my opinion it was the combination of no throttle and letting the clutch out slightly past the bite. Should shake that habit pretty quick though.
The solution to bad cornering/manouvreing is always to relax the arms and look further ahead.
I wouldn't have undertook those cars as fast on the roadworks approach, just in case somebody left the queue without seeing you. 20mph is a happy medium. The actual filtering was perfect.
Definitely keep the motorbike stuff here, it's a great perspective to show those who only drive cars (especially regarding filtering).
must admit when I watched it I think I said aloud "I wouldn't be doing that at 30" and it's a well-known road about 4 minutes from here. Good escape path available but "10-15 over the traffic" is my happy upper bound when I'm feeling confident.
About the stall. My opinion is, that the bikes with electronic throttle are more prone to it. On bikes with cable actuated throttle you can apply it very precisely, and it will be always the same amount. Not so much on electronic ones. At least at near idle revs. I was very surprised, when i changed my 1000cc V-Strom to 1290 Super Adventure. The torque of 1290 is off the charts. Yet, when you're trying to pull out very gently it can stall very easily. You jus have to make sure the revs are well above idle.
@@pajownik Good explanation. Was kind of surprised how easily it stalled for such a big bike!
Hi Ashley. RUclipsr and IAM Observer here. Good to see you back on a bike. Good use of the 360 camera. I'd like to see the motorcycle content in the same channel to help car drivers gain some empathy with us two wheelers.
Definitely take some advanced rider training as soon as you can whether that be RoSPA or IAM or some private for-profit organisation (the most important thing is that you get on with the people there, the systems are all based on the same principles, so better to have fun doing it!)
Nice bike and good riding once you knocked the rust off. Good filtering. We all stall on occasion.
The only thing I'd advise is not to use the front brake at slow speeds, especially if the handlebars are not dead straight. The back brake is best for all slow speed stuff.
I learned years ago and always apply the rear brake first and then ease the front on only if I'm going over 30mph but my hand is always on it in case it's needed. Always apply front progressively.
Thanks Ash! I turned 76 last weekend and I'm going to get on my 500 Enfield for the first time in three years this afternoon! Wish me luck! 😎
Good luck old chap, enjoy the ride and stay safe!!
You will be fine out there my friend, keep calm, keep safe and enjoy the ride 👍
Good luck and safe riding. Have fun!
Go for it mate, 👍🙂
a good friend of mine is in his 70’s and thinks nothing of jumping on his Harley and riding 200mikes on the A & B roads to Cornwall to visit his Son for the weekend.
Hope you had a good time.
Been riding over 30 years now, and I'm always telling newer riders to just spend a some time in an empty car park practicing the low speed turns. The normal riding is simple as the bike wants to stay upright and it's the slow turns that often get you.
Regarding the red truck, often use them as cover to pull onto a roundabout and then decide whether to pass or hold back, but always looking to be in the view of the mirrors if staying there.
The thing I always like to reccomend to people coming back to motorbikes after a while or even just getting a new bike is to go through some of what you do on a CBT because its a great way to get the feel for it. Practice turning in large u-shapes, do a couple U turns, try doing a figure of 8 (and varying the size of it). All while getting the feel of start & stopping on it. Its a pretty quick and easy ritual to do in a quiet carpark and always gets my confidence straight back up after a whilw
On my bike (Aprilia Mille RST) doing U turns is a waste of time because I would need an empty supermarket carpark to achieve that and I would suggest that the majority of the larger capacity bikes, predominantly sports and sports tourers simply don't have the lock on the steering to accomplish it and you certainly don't want to attempt the stunt riders banked turns to achieve it.
Good advice. In fact, I try to practice some slow manoeuvring on or at the end of every ride. Also emergency braking.
Naaaah, 9000rpm, lean forward, dump the clutch and hang on tight! 😂
@@adammcallister2260 😂😂😂
the queue of cars @6:12, i personally would pass them at around 10 to 20 mph rather then 30mph, on a motorbike you are hard to see, cars sometimes just move lane and trying to stop from 30mph all of a sudden to avoid a car can be done but its extra risk, at the end of the day, you are making far more progress being able to filter, no need to add the extra risk in but aprat from that, it was great to see your skills come back. i got that on my first ride a few weeks ago as weather picked up and i kept saying to myself, dont push your limits, first ride of the year, be careful as you are rusty. sad thing was a tuesday later it was sunny 13degrees, took the bike to work and someone crashed into my parked van and wrote it off lol
oh and as for the indicator left on, teapot one on his group ride outs, they have a polite hi viz vest that is the vest of shame for things like that lol, can you be let off as its been a while since you rode a motorbike though? probably.
as for the extra channel, i am not sure you need it, this content could work on the main channel if you are thinking of doing an advanced riding course and possibly bike safe course, just depends how many videos you plan to make.
At that filtering point I'd also consider being all the way towards the nearside to give myself the best view and the greatest safety bubble against a car moving lanes 👍 but yeah, speed differential is key.
@@NooBiker depends how confident you are at counter steering. Fort9 fid a great video explaining how counter steering works and motojitsu has many videos on how to practice low speed manoeuvres and being ready to react to situations. If you know you can confidently throw that handle bar forward and know where the bike will go, its an asset to avoiding an incident.
@@douglasreid699 I don't disagree with any of that, but all the same I'd prefer to have more distance between me and the cars giving me more time to react, rather than have to harshly swerve when they move 👍
@@NooBiker i prefer to go slower and stay in middle of the lane so the vehicles have the best chance of seeing the headlight, a con of being far over to the near side is you reduce visibility due to some of the angles of the mirrors and blindspots and timing if things.
But the main aim of any journey in any vehicle is to have a good one by getting home in one piece (or to your destination in one piece). Have a nice ride and\or drive next time you out.
I came here to say exactly that but you beat me to it...30mph speed difference undertake on non-moving traffic is unwise as another vehicle could move across on you either unintentionally or out of spite.
Think SLAP...Safe - Legal - Advantageous - Perception
Have just passed my bike test this month and my IAM test last month and your videos continue to inspire me to be a better driver and now a better biker!.. keep up the great work 👍🏻
Congratulations on passing your bike test 👍👍
From 6:10 to around 6:26. Yet again, so many car drivers all queuing in lane 2 very early with lane 1 completely empty other than Ash on his motorbike. That whole stretch of lane 1 would have been perfectly legitimate for car drivers to use, followed by the good old merge in turn closer to the pinch point. Of course, how other drivers in lane 2 might have reacted is anyone's guess.
Motorbikes For The Win! 👍👏
👍 Good job on passing your test...hopefully you'll have many years of motorcycling fun...I've been at it for fifty years and still get great pleasure getting out on the bike as much as possible...all the best and again well done...regards....
My Dad's advice when I was learning to ride was that riding is 10% mechanical and 90% observation. He wasn't wrong, either. Once you're used to them the controls that seemed so weird at first are as natural as breathing, leaving room for you to be aware of what's going on around you.
You'll find habits stick, too. I did my first day of paragliding training yesterday and I was doing shoulder checks before inflating the wing just out of habit. I had a helmet and single seat, so I just did it.
Anyway, safe riding, Ash.
at 3:59 I noticed 52 on the speedo :-) Bikes pick up speed so quickly one can potentially lose your licence in the blink of an eye with cameras everywhere. Lets all increase seepd gradually and carefully just as ash. has been advising. Any change at all needs to be got used to befroe new changes are added which goes for speed as well I think.
Thanks for all the excellent videos Ashley. I am finding them very instructive and hepful as a 73 year old driver getting used to a new car. keep up the god work.
I think mixing motorcycle content with your motoring channel will raise awareness all ways. Enjoy your new bike when you get it.
As with what Reg Local does on his channel, keep the motorcycling and cars on the same channel - there is a lot of crossover between them. Best of luck.
**filtering** you did it toward the end - but always cover the clutch and front brake with two fingers; with stationary traffic you have all that dead zone space in front of you from which a car who can't see what is going on or hasn't paid attention can just pull out so anticipate for that by increasing your odds and never going too much faster than the traffic and in this case staying as close to the nearside/kerb of lane one (you were in the middle) whilst anticipating each car you approach will move into that space in front of you. Not as fun but...
Get on to Moto Control channel - Russian guy living in Argentina, great back to biking resource for control techniques. All the best - awesome bike!
Yeah, Moto Control is the best motorcycle instructor on RUclips IMO. I always learn stuff from him. I rarely learn anything new from any of the other channels. I like how he gets straight to the point too, no waffling.
yes you are right i think he went a bit fast passing those vehicles on the first ride when he isnt familiar with the motorbike yet. I didn't see any prior brake testing by locking the brakes to know how they bite in cause of emergency stop
Might be the camera, but I would have been further to left, a bit slower, and covering the brake / clutch just in case
Ash, how were you controlling the camera direction?
@@hilarywhipp2185 It's a 360 degree camera that records in all directions all the time. At editing time you can choose what you want to look at.
Great to see motorcycling added to your channel. As per some previous comments, it'll be good to keep this on your usual channel to increase shared awareness. I did the I.A.M. course a few years ago and would thoroughly recommend it. Ride safe.
Keep it on this channel, it's just as useful for car drivers! Also I'm thinking of doing my CBT as well after being car-only for 18 years.
Definitely keep the motorcycling content in the main channel. I came to cars via motorcycles and I think that knowledge of how motorcyclists think and behave is why as a car driver I never get into any trouble with motorbikes. Many, many, car (and truck, and bus, etc.) drivers have never been on a motorbike. They need educating about how motorbikes are ridden every bit as much as those who are interested in motorbikes.
On this channel
It'll bring more visibility to car users.
And I believe every road user should experience EVERY vehicle, so having bikes here will extend that knowledge and hopefully, compassion and sympathy
I would love to see more people on motorcycles riding safely - please keep the content going! I went back to it after a 30 year ‘break’ and needed to go right back to basics with the CBT training due to a complete lack of confidence, not everyone needs this but for me it was money well spent. Since then I have done RoSPA and Rapid trainings Roadmaster and it has transformed my confidence and riding ability - cannot recommend highly enough!
I've commented this before, but the reason I found your channel was because I got my motorcycle license on DAS and became interested in improving my roadcraft. Glad to see you out doing bike content!
Definitely keep the motorcycling content on this channel. Maybe it will educate car drivers who have never ridden one and possibly even elicit some empathy and awareness.
you can tweak the indicator behaviour in the setups menus.Good to see the latest taiger stalls too. Always been the biggest concern on my 800
All on one channel. I'm aware of motorbikes and your road sence education style will help my understanding, as a car user, of the challenges faced by bikers. If it was on a separte channel, i might miss it.
Nice to see some content. I’m not a cyclist/motorcyclist but useful to see things from the other perspective as can help my driving of 4 wheelers.
And remember, you are now not just a BOB, you’re a TOM as well - take care of drivers who don’t realise you have been creeping up on them!!
48 years i have been riding no matter the weather and you did ok Ashley😊 everyone has an opinion so pick n chose. My advice is what out watch out theres a car driver about😊😊 since lockdowns people have lost lots of driving abilities bikers amongst them. Take care observations will keep you alive
The things I noticed different between the UK riding and Canada is that although filtering not prohibited in Ontario it generally not done by motorbike riders but is a common practice amongst pushbike riders. The other is the rider's position on the road. In the video you looked like you preferred to ride in the centre of the lane. Here riders are taught to ride in the lane blocking position just off the centre line. If they are on a multi lane road they want to be close to the centre of the two lanes.
Most bike riders are a little stiff in the spring here in Canada after a long cold winter. Also keep your motorbike adventures to its own channel.
Great timing Ashley, I’m about to take my bike for it’s MOT after both of us being off the road for 4 years, I’ve been felling a little apprehensive about it to say the least, but watching you take to it like a duck to water after 15 years has me feeling a whole lot better right now. cheers for that fella.
Great job, I’ve not riden for about 40 years but still get the urge, I’d like channels merged so we get a few different scenarios instead of the constant one, I realise I can watch the others but a mix up sounds good to me
Agreed. Somewhat felt that there shouldn't have been the separate cycling channel cause that kinda hides the content away from people who don't ride bicycles, I'd say the same about the motorcylce content too
Great to see you somewhat out of your comfort zone (not for long though). I'm in a similar place, held the license for years but not ridden in a long time. I'd like to see the motorbike content on this channel; non-riding drivers might benefit from also seeing a rider POV.
Don't know if you've looked into it, but there is back to biking courses that a few training centres offer.
Aimed at people with full licenses but not rode a bike for a long time
Would make quite a lot of sense for those, esp seeing it's likely that Ashley's familiar with the driving refresher lesson concept!
I’ve held my motorcycle license for around 20 years and like yourself, it’s been 15 since I’ve ridden one. I’d like to get back into it but don’t have the time right now but will follow your progress Ashley no matter what channel you decide to put the footage on. 👍🏻😎
Well done Ash; a nice start. I was off bikes for 20 years but did a refresher course when I restarted which was hugely worth it even though I’d previously done the advanced course.
A great case for a new channel from you.
As a previous CBT instructor and present car & HGV driver, I would suggest that you keep all of the content on this channel.
Understanding of other road users issues is an important part of road awareness and improves safety.
Great video. I am 53 and did my CBT in October - I thoroughly enjoy learning on my 125 and looking forward to my DAS course in April.
I used to ride daily for about 2 years starting on a 125cc scooter and for the last year a geared 125 and I miss it. I have a couple of ideas for videos that would be quite good.
1. A video on riding gear, what to wear, what to look for like ce logos etc and different ratings.
2. Maybe try a cbt now on your bike, to show new learners and car drivers what level of training new riders get.
3. maybe try a bikesafe course apparently they are really good.
4. Maybe a vide of what to carry on a ride, what to take with you.
5. How to ride with a pillion.
I have loads more ideas but think these are the most safe and in the meantime ride safe and keep the rubber side down.
Welcome back to riding Ash! I've been riding on the road for over 20 years. Started out on a suzuki ts50 then got an aprillia rs125 and after those, 2 FZR1000 exups, now riding 2001 yamaha r1 which I've had 3 of over the years. Nothing like the freedom of a motorcycle. 🏍
I have a similar story. Got a full bike license when i was 17. 33 years ago. Rode for 2 plus years as my only mode of transport 30k miles. Then life and cars. Just brought a new CBR650R and love it.
I did 2 training sessions with my local school as a refresher before i got it.
300 miles in now and enjoying every ride. 👍. Keep it up.
@strangekylo yeah when I did my test in 1991 it was just a practical test only. However I couldn't afford to insure a big bike anyway. Had a TZR250. Lucky really anything bigger and I would have probably died 😁. I think the limit on new riders is good but I don't agree with having to take the test again fully.
Being a biker I loved this. Don't mind if it's on this channel or a new one. It's a lot easier in a car to notice an indicator left on as you have the audible cue too which you obviously don't get on a bike. It's one of the reasons I triple check if I see a bike indicating before pulling out because I know how easy it is to leave on!
Filtering is the biggest advantage of a bike and I'd have done exactly the same. Silly that all the cars are queueing so early though!
Can't wait to see this journey! 👍👍
Great that you're back on a motorcycle Ashley!
When I conduct motorcycle road tests for new riders, not canceling turn signals is a very common issue, since switching the car-brain off has not happened yet, but is very necessary.
I advise riders whom I test to sing, hum, or think of a tune and push to cancel on a certain beat, as well as increase the frequency of the dashboard scan similar to flying an aircraft. A quick look of course, as the eyes being up are the number one way to achieve expert slow speed riding, as you have demonstrated in this video 👍
These points usually fix turnsignal-not-cancelled issues, and then the rider begins to bring the motorcycle brain along whilst riding the motorcycle AND driving the car; it always helps to leave the car-brain in the dumpster once the motorcycle-brain has taken over.
What also works is that, in my jurisdiction on a road test, the policy is to remind to cancel during the first signal not cancelled, and to fail the applicant if there is a second one 🤗 .
The mandatory second road test plus associated fees is usually incentive enough to begin cancelling signals.
Also, 2 stalls are permitted, which I feel is quite generous; however if traffic behind is affected, a fail for obstructing is quite possible.
Very good that you're adding motorcycle content 👍
It does the riding community good to learn from each other; we are not one of us able to know it all.
Keep up the great videos!
Kawazaki had auto cancelling indicators in 1983. They worked on a timer so you had to make sure you didn't indicate too early or you would have to hit the switch again to put it back on.
my old Yamaha also has timed self cancelling.
The tiger has them too they just need to be enabled in the menu! 60s or 100m if I remember rightly
I'm sure my Beemer had them on a timer too, but I used to borrow a Kwak quite often, so they might have been on that. I do remember that before the days of dedicated switches, you could operate hazard lights by pressing both indicator switches and holding them - useful for warnings on motorways.
Looking good 🙂 Looking forward to more motorcycle content for sure. The bike's agility definitely means you can use positioning to a far greater advantage compared to a car. And watch out for opening doors while filtering. It happens more than you might think 🙂
That made me think. I haven't ridden since December 2003. Your vid does make me want one again, but realistically, I have no use for a bike. As a driver trainer, can't commute on it. I do keep looking at the large scooters though.
My advice would be to join your local advanced rider group, either RoSPA or IAM Roadsmart, whatever there is nearby, they'll help you hone those dormant skills. Your abilities and experience as a driver trainer will make this easy. Although the last time I was coaching advanced riders was late '87, i would suggest that your speed along the waiting queue was a bit high. Any car could decide to move left, may look, but not see you. A little slower, you've more time to react to them. We used to say when filtering, no more than 5mph speed difference.
Large scooters are great. Well, mid size ones for me. 350-400cc is enough for motorways yet nimble enough for everything else, and unlike motorbikes they offer utility. With underseat storage, a bag hook and a top box I can carry a full trolley of groceries, for example.
I fully understand where the tension comes into play, I had my bike off the road for only a year, and it was like I'd been off it for ten. But it quickly comes back to you once you get on the road.
Whether riding daily, a weekend warrior, or having been away for a period of time, it is worth getting a lesson with a professional instructor, just to refresh the knowledge and skills.
Stay safe and enjoy the ride.
Motorcycles are fantastic, wonderful, wonderful, looking forward to some motorcycle content. Interested to hear how you feel about adhering to the hierarchy on a motorcycle.
Thank you for getting some motorcycle content ♥
Brilliant, I was so looking forward to this video. I don’t know about you but when I haven’t ridden for a while the feeling of excitement and enjoyment when you finally get back on the bike is so different from the same thing when driving a car. I am a Triumph fan boy and I have a Bonneville which I love and wouldn’t change for the world.
I can’t wait for more bike content on your channel weather it’s separate or joint with your usual videos. You can guarantee I’ll be following your journey with you.
Best of luck with your new Tiger when it gets delivered.
Excellent stuff and well done on your first ride after a break. Like many people of a certain age passed my test way back in the day (80’s) and had bikes off and on during that time. Then a big break while kids were growing up. Got back into it again seven years ago. First thing I did was join a local IAM group and do my advanced rider training which led to a first time pass with a F1rst. Even if you decide to not go down that route try & get on a police bike safe day. Passed my driving test when I was 17, now 59 and watch your channel as we are never too old to learn new stuff and maybe rethink how we negotiate the road jungle out there.
Ride safe and enjoy 😊
I do think the motorcycling should have its own channel TBH, but I'm not going to get upset if it stays on this channel either. It does have an advantage by staying here, it will give drivers an insight into the riders perspective on the road, and maybe make them more aware.
I am another old biker, but a lot longer than you, I got my licence in 1977, and rode until 1986, I've not been on a bike since then. My last bike was a Z750. I did start having that itch a few years ago, but decided not to scratch it. Bikes are great, but I'm getting on in years, and I'm just not sure my reactions are quite unto the challenge.
Welcome back to Motorcycling, great idea to keep your vlogs on the car channel, it can’t do any harm to include non biker viewers. 👍
i passed my CBT two days ago. I've been driving since 17, but i much prefer the bike since being on it. Always gotta be that tad more careful though
Hi Ash, I have ridden almost daily for 30 years. I am emergency response qualified. I would like to say that advanced riding and low speed handling are opposites and often do not go together. It is worth seeking a specific slow speed handling course where you weave and circle using counterbalancing techniques. Bryan's BMW Stoke do one, I am sure there are others. The BMW off road courses are very good for machine balance and control, whether you go off road or not. My last bike was a BMW K1600GT. Previous bikes; another K1600GT, an FJR1300, x2 Kawasaki ZG1400GTR, ST1300, Blackbird, BMW K1100RS, BMW K100LT, Honda CB400T. There are good RUclips vids including: 100 points of grip, radius=mph, AntiPiloteDeLigneDroite, Canyon Chasers, Bret Tkacs.
Having been a motorcyclist on and off for going on forty four years (I started on my 18th birthday), and a car driver for about thirty eight and a half, I’d say keep the motorcycle content in the same place. A lot of it will apply regardless of vehicle, and the rest of it is stuff drivers of “cages” should also know anyway so they can better understand what a motorcyclist is going to do and why, and hat motorcyclists should expect car drivers to do around them.
Keep the motorcycling on this channel. You are the only driving instruction channel I kept watching from passing my test 6 years ago. Just about to go for my full A licence so it looks like you're helping me a second time 😂. Keep up the good content! 👍
3:21 "with what i do i can keep myself safe" I'd say that your sense of roadcraft makes you a safer rider than most motorcyclists: and would do even if you had never ridden a motorbike before.
As a motorcyclist myself, I look forward to following your journey back to biking, whether here or on a separate channel.
Enjoy and ride safe.
So glad to see you riding again! Enjoy and will really look forward to the future content; I think it'll be very educational for new/returning riders, too! Cheers and all the best!
Very timely for me. Haven’t ridden a motorbike for 25+ years and decided to take the plunge again. Booking my CBT in a couple of weeks and expect to progress to full licence within a year. I will be buying a 125 initially before progressing to something between 350-650cc. I expect your MC content will be very useful for me during my journey towards a full licence. Happy to follow on main channel or dedicated MC channel.
I've had a bike license for 20 years, but only just got a car license...I have a new respect for car drivers...I find it much more difficult in a car due to metal-cage/pillars/blind-spots...much easier on a a bike...
Would appreciate bike content on this channel too :)
Agreed, though I'm kind of the other way around: got a car licence first, didn't drive since then, but saw the 50cc moped entitlement it came with and really wanted one. A while later, started riding around, then came back to driving via refresher lessons and got a "wonderful" shock on one at how easily people in front of you can be hidden... and also though I've gotten a better feel for width, still feel that bikes are better for feeling yourself with!
Welcome back to motorised two wheels. Good to see you got a Triumph. 👍 I really enjoyed my test miles on one, but I'm not ready to go back to a chain yet. As you know I do 'Advanced' IAM/ROSPA style content on my channel. Nicely done with the large lorry on the RAB. The Triumph will have self cancelling indicators buried somewhere in the menus, but I keep mine turned off as they never seem to cancel where i would. I'll be looking out for your motorcycle content to comment on. PS. Watch out when you start using the QS that you don't fall into the easy trap of using it to slow. 😉
Great video Ashley! I think having it on the same channel would be more beneficial, as this will help educate other road users. In the last week or so, I've had numerous cars & vans pull out in front of me, one of which needed an emergency stop. But despite all the danger, I'm hoping to go for DAS in the summer!
gave the vid a thumbs up whilst the ads were still playing at the start as more motorcycle riding on the channel the better as great to see you perspective on the different areas of transport on the roads. Looking forward to more vids to come
Those pesky indicators 😂 Most car drivers are so used to self cancelling indicators by now I suspect many don't realise they're not a common feature on bikes. I'm surprised the 900 doesn't have them though - my 660 does, albeit they're done on distance I believe, which isn't always ideal.
Getting comfortable at slow speeds is definitely a good shout - having learnt last year, I was quite happy my first time on a dual carriageway, as a reasonably experienced driver that was easy. U turns however *still* make my brain itch...and I haven't practiced any figure of 8s on my own bike at all.
Content wise, if my timeline is right, you won't have done the two part test? If so I would be very interested to see you do a 'mock' Mod1 (including any practice/training running up to) if that's at all possible.
As for where to put the content, I'd say that largely depends how much of it you think there'll be. Keeping it on this channel has the advantage of more of your car driving audience are likely to see it, which will massively benefit their understanding of our point of view, *but* this channel already has quite a high volume of content. May also negatively impact your stats if those who don't want to see motorcycle content skip out early regularly.
Awe Ash can’t wait to see your motorcycle content. Like lots of others, I think it would be best kept on your main channel so drivers can get an understanding about motorcyclists. Be very careful in the wet as you have a lot more power than you were probably used to previously. Good luck and happy biking when the new one arrives.
A pretty average piece of riding - that is a compliment, if everyone rode in that fashion....... Well done and thank you for sharing.
i would like to see the motorcycle content interspersed with the driving and cycling because we can all learn from each discipline, whether we are predominantly a pedestrian, cyclist, motorcyclist, car or truck driver. I got back into motorbiking 29 years ago and I was taught by an ex-police class 1 instructor and it was a revelation, what I was taught then has stayed with me, also benefitting me on my bicycle, in my car and in commercial vehicles.
That's amazing Ashley! you're so good especially after 15 years! - can't wait to see more motorbike contents!
Ps: I've been riding for some time but passed my full motorcycle licence one year ago - and this year i'm learning to drive a car!
Nice life saver shoulder checks. Amazes me how many fellow bikers and even more scary biking youtube channels just don't bother. As a motorcyclist I've been looking forward to this content :) good stuff.
Great to hear you're getting back on a motorcycle. I think you rode very competently for someone who hasn't ridden for so long. Getting back into riding is quite common, so I think it would be good to document how you get all your skills back up to scratch on this channel. Motorcycling is as relevant a part of driving as anything else, and I think it's good to educate learners about it even if they only plan to drive a car so that motorcyclists are better understood.
Good going after not being on a bike for 15 years.
The stall was just muscle memory, it will no doubt come back quick when you get your bike, and good choice on the Tiger 900.
I've got the GT Pro myself, and it's quick but also very nimble. A great bike for taking on any road, and especially fun over Hardknott and Wrynose passes in the Lake District.
The heated seats are great, as is the cruise control and the lights are amazing at night.
Enjoy your journey back into biking, going to be good to see your take on the hazards bikers face, as well as your opinion on the state of the roads and risks to bikers.
Understanding the challenges and temptations of motorcyclists is valuable insight for car drivers. Please keep it here.
Hi Ashley. I will concur with all those who are saying keep it with the car channel. So many use both and anything that keeps drivers thinking about what motorcylists are doing, has to be a good thing. I am in a similar situation. I passed my bike license 40 years ago but it has been over 20 years now. I do occasionally sit on a bike in a showroom, but that's as far as it's got so far. Maybe this will encourage me a little more.
Keep this on the main channel!
hi Ash, as motorcyclist with 60years under my belt I would say you did ok for first ride out in so long,
almost perfect at the road works, and a nice run out on a decent day, it will soon come back once you get your own bike on the road, of course being an instructor and aware of what's around you helps.
good on you. look forward to more motorcycling content on your channel.
as other have said Keep it on the main channel,
SWEET!!! Love motorbikes! Had one in my twenties. London to Brighton in half the time. 😊😊😊
Same here mate, I picked up my new trumph last year and rode again for the 1st time in 40years.
I deliberately chose an easy to ride bike which is suitable for both beginners and advanced riders alike,
[Triumph 900 scrambler]
I was unbelievably nervous when I rode again for the 1st time, and I felt all the more pressure because I used to be an advanced rider.
The road sense is still there but the bike control was what I needed to re-learn again.
[didn’t take long to get back up to speed though]
Same as you I rode around the car park for 10 minutes to get the slow moving balance and control back, then when out in the road I took a route I had already pre checked, low traffic, good roads, no dodgy junctions or accident black spots.
This allowed me to take my time, go slow, and take plenty of time pulling out at junctions without the stress of and busy traffic or impatient drivers behind me.
Within a month it was as if I’d never stopped riding.
Hi Ash, great to see you on a motorcycle again. I agree with AnthonyWarr, keeping motorcycle riding on this channel will help to highlight how vulnerable we are as motorcyclists.
Rally Pro! Winner. For a first bike in 15yrs, what a great bike. I've ridden all my life and would be quite happy on that bike.
Great effort filming - as riding a bike, whilst you may not forget, it's a big old bike to ride.
I am currently on L plates and ride a Honda CBf, looking forward to your biker vids as I have learned so much from your YT channel so far
I’ve got a CBF still after passing my test and getting a proper bike. There’s something about them being nigh on indestructible and capable of 140mpg that’s hard to beat!
@@adammcallister2260 I did a few long rides on it last year and I swear my CBf sips fuel 😃
Definitely keep the motorcycle content on this channel, it gives us car only drivers a better understanding from a bikers point of view.
As someone who has ridden for about 8 years now (although not professionally and with no further training, but I do leisure trackdays), your riding for someone that hasn't ridden for 15 years is excellent. Fantastic observations all around and you definitely rode with that tiny bit of 'Everyone is out to kill me' mind set which keeps bikers safe. The stall and indicators, ehh, shit happens and we've all done it. A little thing though, as you've ordered a new 900 Rally Pro, if you fiddle with the settings it should have automatic indicators. A quick flick and they'll flash 3 times for a lane change or hold for a moment longer and they'll stay on. But then when you've done your turn and done a bit of distance, they turn off. My bike has them and they're great.
As for your gear, I noticed you were fogging up slightly on the visor. It has Pinlock tabs on it, look at getting a Pinlock insert, it acts like double glazing and will stop you fogging up.
I have a Triumph GT 1050 and been riding since 2006 with no breaks in owning a motorcycle. I am a CBT Instructor and Car PDI based in the West Midlands, I am also going to be uploading motorcycle content and HGV content as well as car driving. I think spreading awareness of different perspective’s on the road is great. It always surprises me that a lot of car drivers think lane filtering is illegal and dangerously try to pull cars out to block them. I also think it’s worth doing the ROSPA advanced motorcycle training to protect yourself if you haven’t been actively riding for 15 years it would help protect you. IAM Smart is another alternative which is much cheaper and a really good course. Although as they say, it’s like riding a bike- you never forget :)
Great content Ashley 👌😎
I'm so excited for this new chapter, Ashley. Reg Local has been doing motorcycling videos in the last years. If you could reach out to him and do a colllab it'd be a dream come true!
There is definitely an argument for remaining in first gear with the clutch in when stopped. With modern oil filled clutches there is no chance of doing any harm, and the opportunity to move immediately if something approaches too fast from behind can be a life saver.
Can't beat enjoying 2 wheels !!. Joining motorcycle groups on fb has opened up my life, making friends around the country. They take me around local national parks on roads I would have never done by myself. Then they meet up by my place in North Shropshire to show them the back roads around Mid and North Wales. Enjoy your 900 tiger, they are cracking bikes to ride. Two of my friends have them now after I owned a 800xcx.
Similar history here, been biking for many years but stopped riding in 2007, bought another just after Covid in 2021, got three now. You never forget. Glad you went for the Trumpet. 👍
Suspecting trumpet is a spellchecked Triumph
I have also just returned to biking after 20 years. I bought a cheap 125 for 6 months to get the feel again and then went out and treated myself to a Suzuki vstrom 650. I commute and love it. I think you should keep bike related stuff on here Ashley, it may help educate other road users that we are not all racing the IOM tt when we ride. I am also interested to hear your thoughts on how everything biking has changed in 20 years, not just the bikes but the gear too? Enjoy!!
I went back to motorbikes after 24 years driving a car and cycling. I love this and can cope with both on one channel. My first day back wasn't as sensible as we had covid and the shop wouldn't let me test drive. So I drove 30 miles to work without doing my helmet strap and I think in 5th all the way on a 600cc. Welcome back to the other side😊
Great to see you returning to motorcycles, and an excellent choice of bike. Looking forward to the content.
Either way you choose on how to show your motorcycle journey I’m gonna be watching. And congratulations mate. I’m hoping to get my full motorcycle license soon as well. 👍👍👍👍
Good on you, Ashley. I'm still yet to pass my test in July. Looking forward to it!
Super cool to see you in area I live and would like to see more motorcycle content on the channel.
Hi ash, looking forward to motorcycle content from yourself, also took me ages to get used to cancelling signals your not alone 😂
I think that bringing knowledge of motorcycling to car drivers would be a huge benefit to all road users and for that reason should be retained on the main channel, however I would subscribe to an additional channel to get the motorcycle content if you decide to go that route.
Firstly congratulations on returning to motorcycling and your purchase of a nice Triumph. I've been following you for a long time, years I reckon and love your content plus we are fellow scousers so that helps 🤣. Personally I'd like to see you create a 3rd channel just for bikers and I reckon you'll get a decent audience. Either way if you combine bike content with your main channel it will also educate car drivers. Cant wait to see your new bike etc. btw with the spec the 'pro' version has I'd have expected self cancelling indicators, a lot of bikes have them these days. Ride safe Ashley 🏍
I rode bikes years ago went camping around Europe for 3 months fantastic. But so dangerous it helps to be slightly paranoid like expecting the car turning in front of you to not see you (happened to me) I would say give youself time to act so don't overspeed & don't worry about 'being in the right' - exactly Ashley's attitude
Welcome back to two wheel community! Looking forward to your new content.
Good luck Ashley. I hope your future Advanced Training is eenjoyable. No one will agree with everything in the Roadcraft Manual and we may agree less with the Observers. But everyone comes away with something 😊
Please keep the motorcycling in this channel 😃🏍 It’s amazing how many drivers are actually courteous towards motorcyclists , we see and hear all about the bad drivers , maybe it’s time for a shout out for the good ones 😃 Since I returned to motorcycling after a 35 year break , I don’t think I’ve actually stalled my bike , yep , I’ve dropped it once at very slow speed , but since that , I’ve practiced quite a lot at slow speed , involving clutch slipping so I’ve become more proficient at clutch control , even pulling away in third gear , by accident , without stalling , I think I realised what was happening very quickly and adapted accordingly . Enjoy your new bike 😃🏍
Good job Ash, I think you did great. Filtering looked absolutely fine, I think your speed was spot on. You might want to consider some kind of anti fog on your visor. Looked a little steamed up at the 7 min mark.
Yay Ash’s long awaited Triumph!😁😁😁
Well his ride😅
Great learning point would be about the indicators not self cancellation on bikes and how easy it is to miss them hence car drivers should be aware of this too
I wouldn't have passed the lorry in the opposite lane at the RH junction so fast. Slower is safer in case someone pokes out too quickly. Be careful undertaking, too - I got knocked off once by a passenger deciding to get out in the middle lane of the road at lights without checking behind. Almost took my leg off. Otherwise nothing untoward.
Good to see you on the bike. I've also come back to riding after a decade or two off, and I really get what you were doing there. I've been back riding for four years now and still learning, and like you, riding to the conditions and the limits, never in a hurry. I find I'm disciplining myself to keep my head up and my eyes on the road ahead, trying to use my peripheral vision for hazards etc., the bike just goes where you look. If you're doing training I'd be interested in moto gymkhana training if you're working on slow speed skills. 👍🇦🇺