Basic Riding Techniques. Motor Cycling EP 2.

Made by Film Australia 1976. Directed by Peter Johnson, Tony Hansen. This episode features Peter Wherrett and Jenny Johnson as they discuss basic advice for the novice rider and demonstrate the reasons why a learner should begin motor cycling on a bike of 250cc or less. They also demonstrate the correct and safe use of the motorcycle.
See an amazing production still from this film here: www.flickr.com/...

[@phillipcox516]

I started riding in this era, I wish I had seen this film back when it came out.

[@tnth9099]

Some good tips still relevant today. Great historical footage. First time on a motorbike was not far from where this was filmed and had trouble letting the clutch out slow enough to keep the front wheel down. (xr75)

[@NFSAFilms]

Another three episodes and you will have all the information you need to start.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Those are good things to learn. I'm afraid I've never ridden a motorcycle.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Sweet! Is there an episode 1 to this? I can't wait to see it.

[@NFSAFilms]

Hi Jason
Yes, already published on the channel. It's called An Introduction to Motorcycling. Published May 24.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Thank you. I'll check it out.

[@grimee]

Bring em on.

[@fknucklewit]

This was good for the time it was produced but also would result in a fail on almost every teaching point. No correct explanation of counter steering. Visibly low tyre pressures on emergency stop (both bikes). Shit quality riding equipment, incorrect advice on steering by Jenny re. applying pressure to footpegs (she WAS counter-steering but didn't understand the technique she was demonstrating). All in all, a nice blast from the past but utterly useless as a safety teaching tool. Finally, no mention of the importance of using the rear brake only at low speed. All experienced riders know that bikes fall into a low speed turn if front brake is grabbed. But yeah, I liked it!