Another excellent lesson. It is easy to underestimate the dangers of country riding. Gravel is almost a permanent fixture, especially near field entrances; heavy mud is a particular risk during sowing and harvesting; horses and wildlife are wholly unpredictable; farm and commercial vehicles and rural buses often straddle white lines in narrow roads; and too many drivers and riders get seduced into craziness by seemingly open roads. Thanks.
It is comforting to see how slow you were taking some of those bends as I often feel I am taking them slower than I need, but after watching you I think I am doing the right thing. thanks, great training
I'm glad this has been of help. The guiding principle is being able to stop in the distance you can see to be clear on your side of the road. Judging an appropriate speed is as simple as "if you can't see around the bend, slow down until you can". It's such a useful principle to keep in mind. Thanks for the comment 😊
This is good. I wish that I had this level of instruction when I was learning. Interesting to note the difference in road positions between the CBT/DAS training and what I'd do as Advanced.
Funnily enough I feel the same. I became an instructor partly because my own experience of learning to ride wasn't particularly thorough nor broad. I could simply pass the test. Yes advanced is slightly different to the level shown here. There will be more advanced uploads coming soon ☺️
Im trying to gather as much info as possible before I take my Mod 1& 2 and this was nice and clear description on how to take bends, thank you. Took a massive gulp at that lorry coming around the bend though😬
My issue is when I ride like this in the country i always get someone driving behind me getting agitated that I slow down so much for the Bends. Puts pressure on to speed up.
Hi Erin, I can understand how you might feel pressure to go faster if there is a following vehicle becoming impatient. My advice would be to stop in a safe place at the side of the road and let the following vehicle pass. Tight bends require a significant reduction in speed due to the nature of our vulnerability as motorcyclists (no metal safety box around us), and the nature of the motorcycle itself which does not allow us to safely brake in the bend if we meet a hazard. So we are likely to be going slower than some other road users might be used to. This video is a basic introduction to bends and limit points, and there is actually a lot more to learn. If you haven't completed your full licence, or you have the full licence but haven't considered any advanced training, it might be worth thinking about doing some further training particularly at advanced level. This training can really help with bend planning, speeds and acceleration away from (after) bends which can all assist with safely making progress on the road in general. However I would still suggest it is better to have an impatient driver in front of you rather than behind, so if you feel under pressure, let them pass and then return to practising your bend work. Thanks for your comments and keep safe, Leanna
@@motorcyclelessonsuk hi Leanna , thanks for the reply. I'm back to riding after years away so getting the practice in to remember the old tricks :) you're right about pulling over and letting them pass, I'll do that from now on. Atleast until I go for an advanced course. Loving your channel btw, excellent teaching style.. 👏 😀
Thanks Andrew, I'm glad the videos are helpful. I'm currently based in Nottingham. Here's a link to my introductory video where you can learn a bit more about me and where I am: ruclips.net/video/oCNLa0H1MYU/видео.html 😊
@@motorcyclelessonsuk I think that is the first one I watched. It is a shame that Nottingham is a little over 3 hours away but I will definitely be watching future videos
Yes this can be the case, but the good thing is if you are aware your speeds are in excess of what is safe for the road conditions or view you might have, that's the first step to becoming safer on the bike 👍
So, in a tight bend you fully ( briefly) disengage the clutch and as the bend eases you reintroduce the clutch? I’ve done this and it works however years ago when learning to drive a car my instructor bollocjed me and said stop riding your clutch as you have no control y you must use clutch control.. maybe a bike is different. I still have problems on the twistys . I’ve commented before on your brilliant videos and when I did my DAS, and although I passed both MODS 1st time limit points were never discussed when briefing or out on the road . You are a great tutor
Hi Peter, this is for VERY tight turns only, but yes you've got the concept. You momentarily "dip" the clutch to help tighten up the turn and lean more, then reintroduce as you're coming around the turn. The clutch is only in for a very short time, just long enough to help control the tightness of the turn. The only time this doesn't work is on a downhill very tight bend which you would be taking slowly, when you need the clutch out for engine braking and a little rear brake instead. Watch this upload: ruclips.net/video/U9fitSaSsX8/видео.html Thanks, Leanna
@@motorcyclelessonsuk Thant’s for the link which a did watch a good few months ago. You are a great tutor . I’m going to watch some limit point videos because some of my issues are on the twisty windy roads
I remember doing my full access years ago my instructer was the bomb no fucks given if you fked up he would go crazy at you and go over it again until it was in your head then offer you a tea awsome dude made me laugh alot of the time in the pissing rain but that's what it's about ey.
How long should the road riding section of the CBT take? I did mine yesterday and while I'm very happy with the yard training the on road part only took about 15 minutes and I don't feel massively confident about things.
Two hours on the road is compulsory. Anything less and the training school is going against the DVSA CBT manual and standards, which we as instructors are held accountable to. Thanks.
Returning to the UK for a trip around NC500, lake district and Northumberland I have to say that the road surfaces on practically every road I drove (over 2500 miles total) were disgustingly bad. I realise this is probably not news to UK riders but I found even newly laid surfaces to be so bad I thought my bike had problems. Pressure needs to be brought upon the assholes in government who receive billions in road tax every year and spend around 20 quid on laying new surfaces. One additional tip, flinging a bunch of gravel onto a pool of tar is not the same as laying a road.....even if you stick 20 signs up warning of skid risk. The condition of A-roads within the UK is a disgrace to the nation, worst in Europe by far and for the most part worse than many supposedly "3rd world" countries
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Another excellent lesson. It is easy to underestimate the dangers of country riding. Gravel is almost a permanent fixture, especially near field entrances; heavy mud is a particular risk during sowing and harvesting; horses and wildlife are wholly unpredictable; farm and commercial vehicles and rural buses often straddle white lines in narrow roads; and too many drivers and riders get seduced into craziness by seemingly open roads. Thanks.
Astute observations 👍☺️ Thank you for your comments.
It is comforting to see how slow you were taking some of those bends as I often feel I am taking them slower than I need, but after watching you I think I am doing the right thing. thanks, great training
I'm glad this has been of help. The guiding principle is being able to stop in the distance you can see to be clear on your side of the road. Judging an appropriate speed is as simple as "if you can't see around the bend, slow down until you can". It's such a useful principle to keep in mind. Thanks for the comment 😊
A Team at 5.26 😊 Another really helpful vid. These are gold!
Thanks Chris, he did well 😊
even after 30 years of riding, everything here makes sense, & a few pointers.. you are always learning out there..
Doing my DAS in the next few weeks and these videos are great help. Can only hope my instructor is as helpful as you are. 😁
Thank you, I'm sure you'll have a great time on your DAS course. Enjoy it 😊
Superb coaching, I sincerely hope the candidate takes as much on board as possible, and gets out there and practices, practices and practices!
Thanks Graham. There's certainly a lot to learn to go from novice to a seasoned safe rider! Thanks again, 😊
That was a excellent to see how you explain how you have to see how far you can see and you vision is and the limit of the road you are riding on
Excellent content - I even now hear your voice instructing me when I’m out on a ride! 😄👍🏻
This is good. I wish that I had this level of instruction when I was learning. Interesting to note the difference in road positions between the CBT/DAS training and what I'd do as Advanced.
Funnily enough I feel the same. I became an instructor partly because my own experience of learning to ride wasn't particularly thorough nor broad. I could simply pass the test. Yes advanced is slightly different to the level shown here. There will be more advanced uploads coming soon ☺️
Please keep this up !
Of all the tuition videos on you tube, I am seriously considering yours to be the very best.
Im trying to gather as much info as possible before I take my Mod 1& 2 and this was nice and clear description on how to take bends, thank you. Took a massive gulp at that lorry coming around the bend though😬
Glad you found it helpful 😊, thanks for the comment, & enjoy your training 👍
I need you as my instructor 👍
Love these videos 👍🏻
My issue is when I ride like this in the country i always get someone driving behind me getting agitated that I slow down so much for the Bends. Puts pressure on to speed up.
Hi Erin, I can understand how you might feel pressure to go faster if there is a following vehicle becoming impatient. My advice would be to stop in a safe place at the side of the road and let the following vehicle pass. Tight bends require a significant reduction in speed due to the nature of our vulnerability as motorcyclists (no metal safety box around us), and the nature of the motorcycle itself which does not allow us to safely brake in the bend if we meet a hazard. So we are likely to be going slower than some other road users might be used to. This video is a basic introduction to bends and limit points, and there is actually a lot more to learn. If you haven't completed your full licence, or you have the full licence but haven't considered any advanced training, it might be worth thinking about doing some further training particularly at advanced level. This training can really help with bend planning, speeds and acceleration away from (after) bends which can all assist with safely making progress on the road in general. However I would still suggest it is better to have an impatient driver in front of you rather than behind, so if you feel under pressure, let them pass and then return to practising your bend work. Thanks for your comments and keep safe, Leanna
@@motorcyclelessonsuk hi Leanna , thanks for the reply. I'm back to riding after years away so getting the practice in to remember the old tricks :) you're right about pulling over and letting them pass, I'll do that from now on. Atleast until I go for an advanced course. Loving your channel btw, excellent teaching style.. 👏 😀
Hi I am really enjoying the videos and find them very informative. If you don't mind can I ask were you are based please ?
Thanks Andrew, I'm glad the videos are helpful. I'm currently based in Nottingham. Here's a link to my introductory video where you can learn a bit more about me and where I am: ruclips.net/video/oCNLa0H1MYU/видео.html 😊
@@motorcyclelessonsuk I think that is the first one I watched. It is a shame that Nottingham is a little over 3 hours away but I will definitely be watching future videos
Watching this I need to slow down, riding a fast bike with great handling makes you too confident.
Yes this can be the case, but the good thing is if you are aware your speeds are in excess of what is safe for the road conditions or view you might have, that's the first step to becoming safer on the bike 👍
What gloves are those? They look very comfortable.
Hello 😊. They're Oxford Brisbanes. Not particularly expensive but they are comfy and have good ventilation for hot days.
I'd like to have further information about Direct Access Courses and the costs !
Hi, if you want more info on our speicidc courses, please head to www.roadcraftnottingham.co.uk. Thanks 😊
So, in a tight bend you fully ( briefly) disengage the clutch and as the bend eases you reintroduce the clutch?
I’ve done this and it works however years ago when learning to drive a car my instructor bollocjed me and said stop riding your clutch as you have no control y you must use clutch control..
maybe a bike is different.
I still have problems on the twistys .
I’ve commented before on your brilliant videos and when I did my DAS, and although I passed both MODS 1st time limit points were never discussed when briefing or out on the road .
You are a great tutor
Hi Peter, this is for VERY tight turns only, but yes you've got the concept. You momentarily "dip" the clutch to help tighten up the turn and lean more, then reintroduce as you're coming around the turn. The clutch is only in for a very short time, just long enough to help control the tightness of the turn. The only time this doesn't work is on a downhill very tight bend which you would be taking slowly, when you need the clutch out for engine braking and a little rear brake instead.
Watch this upload:
ruclips.net/video/U9fitSaSsX8/видео.html
Thanks,
Leanna
@@motorcyclelessonsuk
Thant’s for the link which a did watch a good few months ago. You are a great tutor .
I’m going to watch some limit point videos because some of my issues are on the twisty windy roads
@@peterkenworthy9219 ah ok, that's interesting. Reading limit points and planning for bends is a skill that takes some practise.
I remember doing my full access years ago my instructer was the bomb no fucks given if you fked up he would go crazy at you and go over it again until it was in your head then offer you a tea awsome dude made me laugh alot of the time in the pissing rain but that's what it's about ey.
Ha, well that's one way of doing it! 🤣
How long should the road riding section of the CBT take? I did mine yesterday and while I'm very happy with the yard training the on road part only took about 15 minutes and I don't feel massively confident about things.
Two hours on the road is compulsory. Anything less and the training school is going against the DVSA CBT manual and standards, which we as instructors are held accountable to. Thanks.
Returning to the UK for a trip around NC500, lake district and Northumberland I have to say that the road surfaces on practically every road I drove (over 2500 miles total) were disgustingly bad. I realise this is probably not news to UK riders but I found even newly laid surfaces to be so bad I thought my bike had problems. Pressure needs to be brought upon the assholes in government who receive billions in road tax every year and spend around 20 quid on laying new surfaces. One additional tip, flinging a bunch of gravel onto a pool of tar is not the same as laying a road.....even if you stick 20 signs up warning of skid risk. The condition of A-roads within the UK is a disgrace to the nation, worst in Europe by far and for the most part worse than many supposedly "3rd world" countries
Having just returned from a euro trip, i painfully have to agree.. Our rds are shocking as is our lane discipline.
Road surface conditions are certainly worsening as time goes on 😬
Keep it slow until you know!
Very good 😊👍🏻
Aren't the Americans the best motorcycle riders?
What do you think?
no
@@roadwarrior8560 😂
I'm not sure there's any definitive evidence for this 🤔☺️