Messed up my CBT through poor clutch control on Saturday...found this video watched about 20 times, great straight forward information delivered with humor and the positive affirmation of " you passed !" Also helped at lot , anyway went back yesterday and sailed through in part thanks to this video....cheers Spicy 👌
CBT is training. Nobody can fail that.You get the certificate to confirm you attended. Not what skills you have. If you were were not issued your certificate for attending a full days training, you were scammed. Only reason they can refuse to issue certificate would be if you were a danger or were not legally allowed to ride. no license or banned, if using own bike not legal because of tax, mot or insurance. PLEASE reveal the training school you attended /scammed by. TRAINING IS NOT A TEST.
@@spicy110 really? CBT is not a test. it's training. If somebody should declare "i failed my CBT" you should check if they were scammed. it seems quite prevalent that new riders believe they can fail. theres o test. theres questions, but if they answer wrong, they should be trained in the answer. they can't fail. there should be no re-dos or extra fees. Help keep scams away. Bi-annual CBT "RENEWAL" itself is already a scam.
@@Palmit_ CBT is not an attendance course. After instruction/coaching/mentoring by the trainer, the trainee has to demonstrate a level of competence. They cannot move on until they do. If they need to come back to complete then additional charges may apply, there isn't a fixed fee.
Why aren't you a motorcycle instructor? That's one of the clearest explanation of how you do that I've seen. When i learnt we went to do U-turns first, all failed miserably, then he took us back and got us to do figure 8 riding till we were doing really tight ones, then we all went and aced the U-turns. Great vid, keep up the good work! :)
WTF!!!! I've been nervous about my mod 1 and the slow control stuff, now this has actually filled me with confidence!! So well explained, thank you and subscribed!!!
Great and very educational video.What I would like to add is that keeping higher revs on a half of clutch will make you more stable due to gyroscopic effect that the engine gives you. At normal speeds this comes mainly from the wheels, but in slow moving traffic it got to come from the engine.
I passed my bike test over a year ago but this video would of been really helpful at the time but I am pleased this video is available to help newbie bikers pass,. good job
Watching this gives me that warm fuzzy feeling inside that I had before I took my CBT having never ridden before. The excitement of what’s possible ... unfortunately I’d fallen out of riding and my CBT expired on Saturday but I’m getting paid tonight and I’m gonna book my theory at lunch tonight then my second CBT tomorrow morning and hopefully I’ll get myself my A2 in no time absolutely buzzing
Literally needed this! I've been on a scooter for 7 years now and last week I finally had a go on a 125 Kawasaki Eliminator that I'm buying and I stalled a LOT! I knew switching from twist and go to gears would be a challenge, but your videos have helped so much, and that's not just the educational ones like these! You're an inspiration spicy! I'm buying the bike tomorrow! Thanks again!
Super helpful video - I just finished my first class in Singapore and your instructions helped me understand better the WHY (not just the ‘what’) of things we learnt. 🙏🏻
been sub for years now in and out but want to say a massive thank you this helped me so much i passed my mod 1 with your help keep at it mush much love from the north
How the hell did I miss this video a few days ago!? Just failed my A licence today cause of the figure 8. I can do the counterclockwise turn no problem, but clockwise is bugging me a lot. Watched a ton of videos and this one certainly has most usable and clear information and suggestions. Well, 3-4 weeks I can try again, too bad I cannot practice too much before then.
🙂 thanks, I have a whole playlist of videos on my channel called tips for new riders it's helped 100s at this point so might be worth checking out. Best of luck
4 years old and this video is still fantastic. I bought my first geared bike 2 days ago, finishing my CBT on an automatic 50cc 2 days prior to that. It's a steep learning curve but with your help I'm getting there. Keep doing what you're doing, you absolute scholar
@@bigtom6443 it happens, even to people who have been riding years, I even have a competition video of all the ones I got on camera. It's called everytime I dropped a bike in 7yrs or something like that 😁
I really wish I had watched this video before I took my motorcycle endorsement test. I passed but barely and the tips and tricks shown here would have been immensely helpful.
Always enjoyed watching roadcraft nottingham for this very reason. Its interesting to watch how people ride and the little games they play at lights, car parks etc Good series start :)
I think you explain how to do things the clearest out of all the videos i've seen on youtube. I'm doing my DAS soon and your vids are going to help me immensely. Cheers!
I did my cbt yesterday! I wasn't too good at the slow control part of my CBT although I was given my certificate this has definitely helped me with controlling my bike at slower speed. Mainly so I don't take junctions too wide!
For the people outside your country What is a mod 1? I have just started doing this with a Harley Davidson Sporstser with cones the course is inside and oblong the I do figure 8s circles and the long side clutch feathering and all the exercises are under 15 km. Incredible motorcycle dexterity. Incredible video very easy to follow. Congratulations and thank you.
As well as using the clutch and throttle to meter power in slow tight turns, another technique that works well is to drag the rear brake against the throttle. This helps keep the bike upright. It might be a bit much for a first timer to get all three down, but it is very helpful, especially with heavier bikes.
***** Yea true, there are at least a couple other places but I wanted to go with the closest. Also where I done my CBT, and for lessons and tests I will be on either an FJ6 or MT-07 👍
Great tips, thanks a lot! I'm currently doing my motorcycle license and failed my first exam because of exactly what you described. Panicked during the figure 8 and put my foot down. Ironically, when I was practicing this the day before, I did it at least 20 times without error. I guess my nerves made me stupid.
Yeah, my nerves got me too when i went for my CBT, but thankfully my main issue was balance, and i think i got it back, let's hope it is sunny this round for my CBT XD
Ugh I'll have to do all of this again for the A category. In the school I was with the 125s were from like the 80s no electric start, the clutch felt like on or off switch and you had to rev the shit out of it to do anything so slow control was hell. On the big bikes slow control was a piece of cake.
The game element is worth a go, I keep going out into roads on the way back from work to try u turns but never get it and they've just got worse. It clicked watching this, I'm basically teaching myself u turns are difficult when I should spend a few hours on my day off after a nights rest and play make the circle, figure 8 smaller
Incredibly useful. I have viewed many YT vid's on Mod 1 U-Turns & slow speed control . This video is superb. Some instructors possibly less keen than others to train such techniques for Mod etc. The techniques shown here, (plus counter balancing), arguably preferable when used safely & well. Thank you. (DAS soon here).
GREAT VIDEO. Slow control is a HUGE part of riding. To me is easy to go on the high way and do 140-160MPH but it was the slow driving that really test my skills. PRO TIP: *** when doing this exercises make sure to ride normal or rest the clutch for a bit since slow riding put lots of pressure/wear into it.***
This is a great inspirational/motivational video for new and old riders. Me and my friends will be having a slow race on a quiet car park as we've not done that. Practice for mod 1 can be fun and I think you covered everything and explained it well. Even now I still play on quiet carparks to kill boredom going in/out of imaginary comes and u turns etc. Once again thank you
Was that when you were doing the figure of 8 and u turn? So if you’re doing the left turn of a figure of 8, open out your left leg a little? I did my cbt over a year ago and I remember my instructor telling me to counter balance and put my weight on the opposite side of the turn I was making .
@@ilyas_khan yea. I open out the left leg a little when going to the left while counter balancing my weight slightly on the opposite side and vice versa if that makes sense. Opening the leg helped me make the turn easier.
I'm in love with your video's, very easy to follow and understand for noobs (like myself), can't wait to do my CBT and ride off on my new bike if all goes well xD
I’m from Australia and I’ve watched this video so many times I love it. I have my learners as of 2 months ago (you have to hold them for 3 months here and do the restricted riding course for a Provisional licence). I’m practicing so much controlled slow rides and getting so confident; but tomorrow I tackle figure 8! Thank you for your awesome video!
Iv not passed my bike test but i have done 3 CBTs onces you have been riding for sometime its second nature . One more thing is not to over think it just concentrate on the job in hand Over thinking something could make you fail Also like spicy said practice practice as much as you can And remember what your goal is. Not much of a tip but i hope it helps
Incredibly helpful Spicy! Thank you. I have my theory test booked for a couple weeks time, really excited. thanks again brother! congrats on the subs also. I love the effort you put into your videos!
Just what I needed since I Started earlier this year, I always I stall then I tried doing the same thing what you did before watching this. This upcoming weekend I'm gonna ask the instructors to use their Dual Sport. Thanks Spicy. Support from 'Murica! 👊🏽
thanks a lot sir... finally got one best way to practice my slow bike control as i am the worst at it as most of the time i end up switching off the engine.... that's very helpful
You explained and demonstrated that really well for new riders. So important to grasp and master. But even for experienced riders, practising those slow maneuvers is not only beneficial but fun if you make it a competition, i.e. the slow race, etc. Cheers :-)
Edit: I have a question about the Mod1... When you're doing something like the U turn, does it matter how long you take? Can you just go as slow and steady as you want, or is there like a time limit? Stupid question, I know. I want to do my A2 soon, but I fear that the bike will just be too heavy for me to handle properly. I got so paranoid of involuntarily grabbing a fistful of front brake from my first 'crash' (it was at 10mph, completely my fault and no one else was involved) that my "panic" brake is now my rear. Arguably, this isn't even any better. As for slow control, I'm not exactly great at it, so I'll definitely go find a nice empty car park and just "slow race" from one side to the other, and then see how slow I can do a turn (and how tight I can get the turn). I've never went full lock when turning at slow speed, as I always felt that if I needed to turn more, I can't and will just fall off. I guess it just comes with experience.
Using the rear brake and the clutch makes it much more smooth and controlled when slow riding and turn in the road. When ever I tried it with just the clutch it wasnt as easy, when ever my instructor told me to use the rear brake on the turn in the road it was so much easier :) Also we was told sometimes they get you to do a turn in the road on the right hand side of the road just to test you. And the mod 1 was HUGE it was in a massive dedicated tennis court kinda thing. We practiced a lot tighter and when it come to the mod 1 I felt like I had SO much room. On my mod 1 I actually went too fast on the section where you got to get up to 30MPH because I was worried I wouldnt go fast enough, but because I showed I could stop well within the zone, I got off with it because it wasnt stupid fast, just a little faster than they wanted haha. Also a thing to help calm down was my friends who I was training with, chatting over the stuff with the instructor, and the fact that instructors are all bikers, they want you to pass they arent out there to get you. That and you have tonnes of room, And mod 2 is just a nice little ride out :)
If he does wheelies he probably does them off public roads. Spicy has always been sensible, which isn't a bad thing in the slightest - I for one respect him more.
Thanks dude. Really helpful. Did my CBT yesterday and got this just fine on the pad but struggled a bit on the road ride when there was more to think about.
Great video mate! I used to be an instructor back in the part 1 & 2 test days and this is exactly the way we used to teach. I still do it myself occasionally for practice. I'll be trying the full lock slow challenge soon... should be fun on a Versys 1000!
What your doing is finding and staying around the 'bite point' of the clutch... I understand its a tips video... but be mindful not to get into a habit of slipping the clutch too much. If you learn the bite point of the bike, you will learn the 'feel'. Good tip with back brake... you don't want to 'chase' the thing.. just maintain a steady drive the rear wheel (as you say clutch, throttle, and brake). The other items I'd add in are forward vision and accelerations sense. In a real word situation... good forward observation helps give you processing time (to work out what you do and what how)... that in turn doesn't create a panic (or limits it) which allows more head space and time... to slow down gently and not have to be in a situation where your stopping often... which leads to your game of slow riding.
great video mate, the clutch segment was probably one of the best i've seen... i also enjoyed your game training too. a few times every season i go to my fav parking lot and dick around with slow speed maneuvers for an hour or so, it relaxes me :} one thing i would add to slow speed turning is that the body position on the bike can help a lot. counterbalancing the bike's lean with the body's weight can make the turning radius even smaller.. be safe, have fun!
Cheers Spicy I'll be trying these, I already do the balancing at the lights sometimes. But never thought about the riding circles that get smaller ect. The only worry I have is going from being able to control the weight of a 125 to 500-650cc bike,when in motion I've been told you don't notice it but the low speed stuff worries me that I'll end up not being strong enough and dropping it.
Got my mod one on Monday. Shitting myself to be honest. The U turn was my most feared manouvre but the actual space you get is huge. The only thing I struggled with was the figure 8 but hopefully looking at the cones for the pivot point will help.
Excellent video Spicy, very simple and concise... I hope this is a HUGE hit for you! P.S. i received my new T-Shirt the other day, great quality, fits a treat, and I wore it to my local pub and got asked loads about it :-)
Grate is video I passed my mod, 1 today, 4,minors but Great Britain video it help me loads the only thing is I have to learn not to cover my front brake all the time but in all great video.
Nice video! Where I’m from you fail the test if you constant hold rear brake while going slow. Puts stress on the bike. Only use when needed they say. Forces you to be more precise with gas/clutch.
Thanks for the video Spicy110. When do you recommend somebody takes their Mod1? I've only riding for a couple of weeks on a 125, and I'm finding I'm picking things up very quickly. I'm cautiously confident that I could pass already. Also, does it make much of a difference on a bigger bike, as up until now 125 is the highest I've ridden. Thanks :)
I'm only one class away from the A-class driving exam and I still struggle a tad with the figure 8. I seem to do great on left-side turning but when I have to switch around to the right side I almost fell like my body says it's not going to happen. Today I've done more than half of them properly. I wish I could drive a bike outside driving school to practice it into perfection, but regulations in my country (Portugal) do not allow non-licensed riders on the road outside the scope of a driving class or exam, even if they have a diving student certificate. Some subtle changes allowing driving students to practice on specific times/places should exist in order to breed better prepared and more competent beginner riders. What's your thought on this?
Tools like this should be used as part of CBT/training generally. Having the first person view, in addition to being told what to do is very useful. Particularly for a complete beginner as they are also thinking about controlling the bike. I think that watching a first person video of someone doing the exercise, with an overlay to show what they should be looking at, would be a good as they don't need to think about controlling the bike.
what are your thoughts on having to redo the mod.1 and 2 when going from a restricted A2 to full unrestricted licence? After riding non stop in all weathers for over 2 years I honestly do not see the point in having to redo the mod 1 and in some cases (depending on what bike and how it was restricted) redoing the mod 2....
Howell Krampf yeah and then what if you fail either of the tests because you are nervous or maybe even tired but usually ride perfectly fine. Someone's riding ability and safety awareness should be judged over a whole day or at least 2 or 3 hours not 2 short tests in which you could make an uncharacteristic error
I think one of the things that makes MOD1 easier than the CBT is definitely the fact the bike has loads more power when compared to a 125. That sounds scary but once you get your head around the clutch (which, if you've been riding a geard 125 for 2 years, should be easy) and realise that as long as you keep the revs consistent the bike kinda just putters along. That, and bigger bikes have bigger tyres so you can lean it over more if need be. It's all about trusting the bike and having faith in your instructor
Just one this I will correct larger tyres don't allow you to lean more. Nicked this off the webs as it states it nicely. A bike with a wider tire will have to lean more to achieve the same corner speed, because the actual point where the tire is touching the ground is farther away from the theoretical point.
Keep practising using these tips but now failed three MOD1 tests on the bounce due to putting my foot down (going to slow). First fail U turn, second fail figure of 8 and the last was at the end of the slalom. In training I can do everything perfectly yet come to my test and everything goes to pot. Got a shiny new CBR500R in the garage that I still can’t ride. Any tips for coping with test day nerves? Each time I feel like I’m getting worse due to being so desperate to pass. My next test is coming up soon and now I’m worried that I’ll even screw the manual handling up!
How much carry over would this have from a 125 to a big bike? I'm riding an XVS 125 cruiser but I'll be doing my Mod1 on an SV650, I'm guessing that good practice on the cruiser will be worth it? (Mainly because it's a cruiser and a total slag to turn at slow speed)
It will be tougher on a cruiser than other 125's so do what you can on it, I've heard the bigger bikes are much easier than 125's in general too and you will get plenty of time to get used to the SV650 then practice for Mod1.
Using the clutch prevents the stall. Can you try something more difficult? Shifting to gear 2 and then not touching the clutch within a short 1.5m distance and doing a sharp 90 degree turn into a crank course?
Got my CBT booked, no previous experience whatsoever on bike riding, if i pass, is it possible to get the A license within 2 years and how much practice is required?.
good information iv been riding 125 s for years iv been doing my cbt over and over but in August i got my mod 1 for the A1 125 licence i find clutch control easy on hill starts are very hard at first but what i did was i stopped on a slop and moved off and stopped an tell i got use to it but good video
Thanx buddy for this helpful video,. But i hav a doubt. Won't the clutch plates get burned? I mean by slightly applying the clutch lever and revving at the same time?
Really good video, but since the town I live in is on the side of a mountain, and all the roads are sloped at 45° angles, I seem to have a rather difficult time with my slow circles, any advise?
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Messed up my CBT through poor clutch control on Saturday...found this video watched about 20 times, great straight forward information delivered with humor and the positive affirmation of " you passed !" Also helped at lot , anyway went back yesterday and sailed through in part thanks to this video....cheers Spicy 👌
Awesome!! Congrats! 🙂
@@spicy110 Cheers...👍🏼
CBT is training. Nobody can fail that.You get the certificate to confirm you attended. Not what skills you have. If you were were not issued your certificate for attending a full days training, you were scammed. Only reason they can refuse to issue certificate would be if you were a danger or were not legally allowed to ride. no license or banned, if using own bike not legal because of tax, mot or insurance.
PLEASE reveal the training school you attended /scammed by. TRAINING IS NOT A TEST.
@@spicy110 really? CBT is not a test. it's training. If somebody should declare "i failed my CBT" you should check if they were scammed. it seems quite prevalent that new riders believe they can fail. theres o test. theres questions, but if they answer wrong, they should be trained in the answer. they can't fail. there should be no re-dos or extra fees. Help keep scams away. Bi-annual CBT "RENEWAL" itself is already a scam.
@@Palmit_ CBT is not an attendance course. After instruction/coaching/mentoring by the trainer, the trainee has to demonstrate a level of competence. They cannot move on until they do. If they need to come back to complete then additional charges may apply, there isn't a fixed fee.
You're so genuine. Keep up the hard work bro.
Why aren't you a motorcycle instructor?
That's one of the clearest explanation of how you do that I've seen.
When i learnt we went to do U-turns first, all failed miserably, then he took us back and got us to do figure 8 riding till we were doing really tight ones, then we all went and aced the U-turns.
Great vid, keep up the good work!
:)
+viscarrio I need my licence 3yrs min and only had it 2
spicy110 a better instructor then the one I had today!... Rushed through was an understatement and having to redo my CBT.
spicy110 you would be a great instructor, not overly serious as most of them are
spicy110 time now then 😃
@@midenking9651 sorry you had that.
I am curious. What reason did you need to redo cbt?
WTF!!!! I've been nervous about my mod 1 and the slow control stuff, now this has actually filled me with confidence!! So well explained, thank you and subscribed!!!
Great and very educational video.What I would like to add is that keeping higher revs on a half of clutch will make you more stable due to gyroscopic effect that the engine gives you. At normal speeds this comes mainly from the wheels, but in slow moving traffic it got to come from the engine.
I passed my bike test over a year ago but this video would of been really helpful at the time but I am pleased this video is available to help newbie bikers pass,. good job
Possibly one of the most helpful vids I have seen. Thanks Spicy.
Happy to hear it 😁
Really helpful video mate and congrats on 60K subs!
Thanks Jacob
Watching this gives me that warm fuzzy feeling inside that I had before I took my CBT having never ridden before. The excitement of what’s possible ... unfortunately I’d fallen out of riding and my CBT expired on Saturday but I’m getting paid tonight and I’m gonna book my theory at lunch tonight then my second CBT tomorrow morning and hopefully I’ll get myself my A2 in no time absolutely buzzing
Literally needed this! I've been on a scooter for 7 years now and last week I finally had a go on a 125 Kawasaki Eliminator that I'm buying and I stalled a LOT! I knew switching from twist and go to gears would be a challenge, but your videos have helped so much, and that's not just the educational ones like these! You're an inspiration spicy! I'm buying the bike tomorrow! Thanks again!
Super helpful video - I just finished my first class in Singapore and your instructions helped me understand better the WHY (not just the ‘what’) of things we learnt. 🙏🏻
been sub for years now in and out but want to say a massive thank you this helped me so much i passed my mod 1 with your help keep at it mush much love from the north
No problem 👍
Thanks man. Your techniques helps me alot in the final exam. Even today at 2020!
Thanks to your video you inspired me to go from never sitting on a bike to passing my mod 2 within a year thank you.
Awesome! So glad it helped!
How the hell did I miss this video a few days ago!? Just failed my A licence today cause of the figure 8. I can do the counterclockwise turn no problem, but clockwise is bugging me a lot. Watched a ton of videos and this one certainly has most usable and clear information and suggestions. Well, 3-4 weeks I can try again, too bad I cannot practice too much before then.
Had my first bike lesson last Sunday. Dropped the bike within the first 5 minutes. It was great! XD
Finally!! After watching a million crappy how-to videos, I find a guy who speaks sense! Thank you!!!!
🙂 thanks, I have a whole playlist of videos on my channel called tips for new riders it's helped 100s at this point so might be worth checking out. Best of luck
4 years old and this video is still fantastic. I bought my first geared bike 2 days ago, finishing my CBT on an automatic 50cc 2 days prior to that. It's a steep learning curve but with your help I'm getting there. Keep doing what you're doing, you absolute scholar
Glad it helped!
Oof, just fucking dropped it trying to do a turn in the road. Hopefully won't take too long getting the hang of...
@@bigtom6443 it happens, even to people who have been riding years, I even have a competition video of all the ones I got on camera. It's called everytime I dropped a bike in 7yrs or something like that 😁
By far one of the best videos for control tips
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I really wish I had watched this video before I took my motorcycle endorsement test. I passed but barely and the tips and tricks shown here would have been immensely helpful.
Been watching your vids for a while , just picked up my CBT today. Thanks for all you properly informative content.
Great video, really makes sense, I've failed twice on the 'U' turn gonna try again now, thanks
Thanks for the video
Whilst a few years old now the information is really Informative
Just started my journey last week
This video is from my playlist tips for new riders, it's all still relevant.
Always enjoyed watching roadcraft nottingham for this very reason. Its interesting to watch how people ride and the little games they play at lights, car parks etc
Good series start :)
I think you explain how to do things the clearest out of all the videos i've seen on youtube. I'm doing my DAS soon and your vids are going to help me immensely. Cheers!
Thanks, best of luck and don't forget to check out the full playlist on my channel. 🙂👍
@@spicy110 I’ve spent my entire morning watching through your entire playlist mate! You’ve covered everything
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I did my cbt yesterday! I wasn't too good at the slow control part of my CBT although I was given my certificate this has definitely helped me with controlling my bike at slower speed. Mainly so I don't take junctions too wide!
For the people outside your country What is a mod 1? I have just started doing this with a Harley Davidson Sporstser with cones the course is inside and oblong the I do figure 8s circles and the long side clutch feathering and all the exercises are under 15 km. Incredible motorcycle dexterity. Incredible video very easy to follow. Congratulations and thank you.
As well as using the clutch and throttle to meter power in slow tight turns, another technique that works well is to drag the rear brake against the throttle. This helps keep the bike upright. It might be a bit much for a first timer to get all three down, but it is very helpful, especially with heavier bikes.
As stated in the video.
Huh, I must have missed that part. Doh!
This couldn't have come at a better time. I've just booked my MOD1 lessons this morning for Saturday :)
Lucky git, I booked mine weeks ago, doing my first lesson at the end of June :(
Halfdead Rider It all comes down to where abouts in the country you are. Around here there's about 4/5 schools(That I know of) in a 30 mile radius.
***** Yea true, there are at least a couple other places but I wanted to go with the closest. Also where I done my CBT, and for lessons and tests I will be on either an FJ6 or MT-07 👍
Great tips, thanks a lot! I'm currently doing my motorcycle license and failed my first exam because of exactly what you described. Panicked during the figure 8 and put my foot down. Ironically, when I was practicing this the day before, I did it at least 20 times without error. I guess my nerves made me stupid.
Yeah, my nerves got me too when i went for my CBT, but thankfully my main issue was balance, and i think i got it back, let's hope it is sunny this round for my CBT XD
Ugh I'll have to do all of this again for the A category. In the school I was with the 125s were from like the 80s no electric start, the clutch felt like on or off switch and you had to rev the shit out of it to do anything so slow control was hell. On the big bikes slow control was a piece of cake.
The game element is worth a go, I keep going out into roads on the way back from work to try u turns but never get it and they've just got worse. It clicked watching this, I'm basically teaching myself u turns are difficult when I should spend a few hours on my day off after a nights rest and play make the circle, figure 8 smaller
Another amazingly helpful video. Thanks for taking the time for that
Incredibly useful.
I have viewed many YT vid's on Mod 1 U-Turns & slow speed control . This video is superb.
Some instructors possibly less keen than others to train such techniques for Mod etc.
The techniques shown here, (plus counter balancing), arguably preferable when used safely & well.
Thank you.
(DAS soon here).
GREAT VIDEO. Slow control is a HUGE part of riding. To me is easy to go on the high way and do 140-160MPH but it was the slow driving that really test my skills. PRO TIP: *** when doing this exercises make sure to ride normal or rest the clutch for a bit since slow riding put lots of pressure/wear into it.***
This is a great inspirational/motivational video for new and old riders. Me and my friends will be having a slow race on a quiet car park as we've not done that.
Practice for mod 1 can be fun and I think you covered everything and explained it well.
Even now I still play on quiet carparks to kill boredom going in/out of imaginary comes and u turns etc.
Once again thank you
My instructor kept telling me about opening my legs to help with my balance. Opening legs slightly in the direction you turning helped me.
Was that when you were doing the figure of 8 and u turn? So if you’re doing the left turn of a figure of 8, open out your left leg a little? I did my cbt over a year ago and I remember my instructor telling me to counter balance and put my weight on the opposite side of the turn I was making .
@@ilyas_khan yea. I open out the left leg a little when going to the left while counter balancing my weight slightly on the opposite side and vice versa if that makes sense. Opening the leg helped me make the turn easier.
I’m in my course here in Montreal, this is helping me a great deal, thank you very much!
I'm in love with your video's, very easy to follow and understand for noobs (like myself), can't wait to do my CBT and ride off on my new bike if all goes well xD
Useful info. Did my CBT on a 125 2 weeks ago and I have my Mod 1 in 2 weeks with just 2 days riding on a 650 in between
I was practising in my garden before my CBT I learnt slow control pretty quick
I’m from Australia and I’ve watched this video so many times I love it. I have my learners as of 2 months ago (you have to hold them for 3 months here and do the restricted riding course for a Provisional licence). I’m practicing so much controlled slow rides and getting so confident; but tomorrow I tackle figure 8! Thank you for your awesome video!
Thanks and best of luck!
Iv not passed my bike test but i have done 3 CBTs onces you have been riding for sometime its second nature . One more thing is not to over think it just concentrate on the job in hand
Over thinking something could make you fail
Also like spicy said practice practice as much as you can
And remember what your goal is. Not much of a tip but i hope it helps
Incredibly helpful Spicy! Thank you. I have my theory test booked for a couple weeks time, really excited. thanks again brother! congrats on the subs also. I love the effort you put into your videos!
Just got a Drift Ghost S I was persuaded having watching you through the years. Ride safe spicy
nice defo the right one to go for IMO
Just what I needed since I Started earlier this year, I always I stall then I tried doing the same thing what you did before watching this. This upcoming weekend I'm gonna ask the instructors to use their Dual Sport. Thanks Spicy. Support from 'Murica! 👊🏽
thanks a lot sir... finally got one best way to practice my slow bike control as i am the worst at it as most of the time i end up switching off the engine.... that's very helpful
What a wonderful video, nice explanations. nice demonstrations. Awesome resource for new riders like me.
Glad it was helpful! Check out the rest of my tips for new riders playlist.
You explained and demonstrated that really well for new riders. So important to grasp and master. But even for experienced riders, practising those slow maneuvers is not only beneficial but fun if you make it a competition, i.e. the slow race, etc. Cheers :-)
Thanks dude glad you liked it!
Edit: I have a question about the Mod1... When you're doing something like the U turn, does it matter how long you take? Can you just go as slow and steady as you want, or is there like a time limit? Stupid question, I know. I want to do my A2 soon, but I fear that the bike will just be too heavy for me to handle properly.
I got so paranoid of involuntarily grabbing a fistful of front brake from my first 'crash' (it was at 10mph, completely my fault and no one else was involved) that my "panic" brake is now my rear. Arguably, this isn't even any better.
As for slow control, I'm not exactly great at it, so I'll definitely go find a nice empty car park and just "slow race" from one side to the other, and then see how slow I can do a turn (and how tight I can get the turn). I've never went full lock when turning at slow speed, as I always felt that if I needed to turn more, I can't and will just fall off. I guess it just comes with experience.
This is where i've been going to practice my slow control
Using the rear brake and the clutch makes it much more smooth and controlled when slow riding and turn in the road. When ever I tried it with just the clutch it wasnt as easy, when ever my instructor told me to use the rear brake on the turn in the road it was so much easier :) Also we was told sometimes they get you to do a turn in the road on the right hand side of the road just to test you. And the mod 1 was HUGE it was in a massive dedicated tennis court kinda thing. We practiced a lot tighter and when it come to the mod 1 I felt like I had SO much room. On my mod 1 I actually went too fast on the section where you got to get up to 30MPH because I was worried I wouldnt go fast enough, but because I showed I could stop well within the zone, I got off with it because it wasnt stupid fast, just a little faster than they wanted haha. Also a thing to help calm down was my friends who I was training with, chatting over the stuff with the instructor, and the fact that instructors are all bikers, they want you to pass they arent out there to get you. That and you have tonnes of room, And mod 2 is just a nice little ride out :)
As someone who wants to get into riding thanks for the tips. Subbed 👍
I don't think I've ever seen Spicy do a wheelie.
If he does wheelies he probably does them off public roads. Spicy has always been sensible, which isn't a bad thing in the slightest - I for one respect him more.
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Excellent timing! It's almost like you knew I just failed my MSF course because I was having issues with this very thing lol! Thanks Spicy!
With a 600cc enduro from the 80's....
Damn, that is a challenge :O
Very helpful! Looking forward to try that out on my next lesson 🙌
great video Mr Spicy!
Big help man thanks. Cbt coming up haven't ridden in a bit.
Thanks dude. Really helpful. Did my CBT yesterday and got this just fine on the pad but struggled a bit on the road ride when there was more to think about.
Great video mate! I used to be an instructor back in the part 1 & 2 test days and this is exactly the way we used to teach. I still do it myself occasionally for practice. I'll be trying the full lock slow challenge soon... should be fun on a Versys 1000!
Ha ha ha ha caught me off guard the bye bye.
thanks for your guidance. Passed my mod 1 yesterday .
+scorp4165 sweet! Congratulations dude
Really helpful video mate , I shall be practicing as I’ve got mod1 and mod2 in January :)
Excellent instruction,and also entertaining..The Helmet and bike are cool...
This has got me excited, got my cbt on the 17th, had me laughing at the end
What your doing is finding and staying around the 'bite point' of the clutch... I understand its a tips video... but be mindful not to get into a habit of slipping the clutch too much. If you learn the bite point of the bike, you will learn the 'feel'. Good tip with back brake... you don't want to 'chase' the thing.. just maintain a steady drive the rear wheel (as you say clutch, throttle, and brake).
The other items I'd add in are forward vision and accelerations sense. In a real word situation... good forward observation helps give you processing time (to work out what you do and what how)... that in turn doesn't create a panic (or limits it) which allows more head space and time... to slow down gently and not have to be in a situation where your stopping often... which leads to your game of slow riding.
great video mate, the clutch segment was probably one of the best i've seen... i also enjoyed your game training too.
a few times every season i go to my fav parking lot and dick around with slow speed maneuvers for an hour or so, it relaxes me :}
one thing i would add to slow speed turning is that the body position on the bike can help a lot. counterbalancing the bike's lean with the body's weight can make the turning radius even smaller..
be safe, have fun!
Cheers Spicy I'll be trying these, I already do the balancing at the lights sometimes. But never thought about the riding circles that get smaller ect. The only worry I have is going from being able to control the weight of a 125 to 500-650cc bike,when in motion I've been told you don't notice it but the low speed stuff worries me that I'll end up not being strong enough and dropping it.
thanks spicy thats really good .I wish id found this earlier booked in monday!!!
This video is so much more helpful in boosting my confidence, also 60K subs w00t!
Got my mod one on Monday. Shitting myself to be honest. The U turn was my most feared manouvre but the actual space you get is huge. The only thing I struggled with was the figure 8 but hopefully looking at the cones for the pivot point will help.
Excellent video Spicy, very simple and concise... I hope this is a HUGE hit for you!
P.S. i received my new T-Shirt the other day, great quality, fits a treat, and I wore it to my local pub and got asked loads about it :-)
+Martin Carey thanks dude 😀 glad you like it
Grate is video I passed my mod, 1 today, 4,minors but Great Britain video it help me loads the only thing is I have to learn not to cover my front brake all the time but in all great video.
+Rodney Fisher congratulations 🎊 a pass is a pass
Got my mod 1 next week. Thanks for the tips. Not quite as easy on a sport style bike but I'll try your tips in a car park somewhere ;)
+Kickassdave check this one out, close to a sports bike ruclips.net/video/c1n5cUZfMqk/видео.html
ive been riding on a cbt since march now, i reckon i could pass without any lessons. do you think thats reasonable?
Nice video! Where I’m from you fail the test if you constant hold rear brake while going slow. Puts stress on the bike. Only use when needed they say. Forces you to be more precise with gas/clutch.
Congratulations on 60k Spicy!
+JBL thanks 😁
Thanks for the video Spicy110. When do you recommend somebody takes their Mod1? I've only riding for a couple of weeks on a 125, and I'm finding I'm picking things up very quickly. I'm cautiously confident that I could pass already. Also, does it make much of a difference on a bigger bike, as up until now 125 is the highest I've ridden. Thanks :)
I'm only one class away from the A-class driving exam and I still struggle a tad with the figure 8.
I seem to do great on left-side turning but when I have to switch around to the right side I almost fell like my body says it's not going to happen.
Today I've done more than half of them properly.
I wish I could drive a bike outside driving school to practice it into perfection, but regulations in my country (Portugal) do not allow non-licensed riders on the road outside the scope of a driving class or exam, even if they have a diving student certificate.
Some subtle changes allowing driving students to practice on specific times/places should exist in order to breed better prepared and more competent beginner riders.
What's your thought on this?
doing my a2 mod 1 on the 20th glad you done this vid
Nicky Jenkins im doing my mod 1 on the 20th! Good luck
...slow racing, love it!
+Ant Laud it's more fun! Risk of crashing is high risk of injury is low haha
Tools like this should be used as part of CBT/training generally. Having the first person view, in addition to being told what to do is very useful. Particularly for a complete beginner as they are also thinking about controlling the bike. I think that watching a first person video of someone doing the exercise, with an overlay to show what they should be looking at, would be a good as they don't need to think about controlling the bike.
what are your thoughts on having to redo the mod.1 and 2 when going from a restricted A2 to full unrestricted licence? After riding non stop in all weathers for over 2 years I honestly do not see the point in having to redo the mod 1 and in some cases (depending on what bike and how it was restricted) redoing the mod 2....
Howell Krampf
yeah and then what if you fail either of the tests because you are nervous or maybe even tired but usually ride perfectly fine. Someone's riding ability and safety awareness should be judged over a whole day or at least 2 or 3 hours not 2 short tests in which you could make an uncharacteristic error
yep car park morn or night slow run are fun
counter steering in between leaves on the road
I think one of the things that makes MOD1 easier than the CBT is definitely the fact the bike has loads more power when compared to a 125. That sounds scary but once you get your head around the clutch (which, if you've been riding a geard 125 for 2 years, should be easy) and realise that as long as you keep the revs consistent the bike kinda just putters along. That, and bigger bikes have bigger tyres so you can lean it over more if need be. It's all about trusting the bike and having faith in your instructor
Just one this I will correct larger tyres don't allow you to lean more. Nicked this off the webs as it states it nicely. A bike with a wider tire will have to lean more to achieve the same corner speed, because the actual point where the tire is touching the ground is farther away from the theoretical point.
Good tutorial. Explanation is excellent.
Great video. How does this relate to the change off cc from 125 to 650 for the UK tests?? 650 sounds like a monster!! 😜
It's easier as the engine need not be working so hard and the clutches tend to have more control to them.
Keep practising using these tips but now failed three MOD1 tests on the bounce due to putting my foot down (going to slow). First fail U turn, second fail figure of 8 and the last was at the end of the slalom. In training I can do everything perfectly yet come to my test and everything goes to pot. Got a shiny new CBR500R in the garage that I still can’t ride. Any tips for coping with test day nerves? Each time I feel like I’m getting worse due to being so desperate to pass. My next test is coming up soon and now I’m worried that I’ll even screw the manual handling up!
How much carry over would this have from a 125 to a big bike? I'm riding an XVS 125 cruiser but I'll be doing my Mod1 on an SV650, I'm guessing that good practice on the cruiser will be worth it? (Mainly because it's a cruiser and a total slag to turn at slow speed)
It will be tougher on a cruiser than other 125's so do what you can on it, I've heard the bigger bikes are much easier than 125's in general too and you will get plenty of time to get used to the SV650 then practice for Mod1.
Using the clutch prevents the stall. Can you try something more difficult? Shifting to gear 2 and then not touching the clutch within a short 1.5m distance and doing a sharp 90 degree turn into a crank course?
Got my CBT booked, no previous experience whatsoever on bike riding, if i pass, is it possible to get the A license within 2 years and how much practice is required?.
The first time I rode a bike a while back i didn't stall at all much to my suprise! Was only a 125 though!
good information iv been riding 125 s for years iv been doing my cbt over and over but in August i got my mod 1 for the A1 125 licence i find clutch control easy on hill starts are very hard at first but what i did was i stopped on a slop and moved off and stopped an tell i got use to it but good video
I did some training yesterday and I can do everything it was easy thanks for uploading a great deal of video iv watched it loads of times
Thanx buddy for this helpful video,. But i hav a doubt. Won't the clutch plates get burned? I mean by slightly applying the clutch lever and revving at the same time?
No that's how a clutch works. Also this is about learning to ride, once you can do it you won't drag the clutch so much.
Really good video, but since the town I live in is on the side of a mountain, and all the roads are sloped at 45° angles, I seem to have a rather difficult time with my slow circles, any advise?
Good tips, mod 1 coming soon.. 👍🏴
Great video mate, what bike is this?