I am a fairly new rider and found that this was one of the most comprehensive videos I have seen on this subject. Thanks Paul for simplifying. Other instructors would benefit by learning how you teach this exercise!
Just discovered your channel , I’m a new motorcycle owner @ 70 & have never ridden before , you are awesome for me to learn how to ride , Thank you so much !!!
This is the first time I have ever heard of the back wheel tracking inside and it makes perfect sense and really helps me visualise what should be happening on the ground. Thank you!
Love the advice! Super appreciate your channel! I'm a new rider trying to get my licence in Germany. The test has a slow cone weave with cones at 11.5ft distance and 3mph expected speed. It's the most insanely difficult thing I've ever tried!!! 😅
Certainly a best video on cone weave with perfect information and technique - specially when you showed tired telemetry when weaving - i always hit coupled of cones when practicing 9' weave, now i know why - thanks a lot 👍
thanks for the tips. i'm taking the motorcycle test in china. they use poles instead of cones. i failed the driving portion today. hopefully i'll do better next week with these tips and some practice.
I am also a new rider and in few weeks should take the riding test. I found this video and You Sir gave me a confidence. Now, one of the exercises I should do properly is slow cone ride. There are 8 cones 10 feet apart, but the problem, my problem is that they are between two relatively narrow lines that must not be crossed when turning...i have no problems driving in traffic I am 23 years professional driver but bike is something different and challenging.. the only tip that I got from the instructor is control the bike with the clutch and keep your toes up because these cones are short. He did not mentioned anything about rear brake or the tips you gave, but anyhow I will start with bigger distance, maintain not to slow speed and use rear brake. Also looking front, and paying attention with tires overlapping...
Do you how narrow the lane will be? You can use the rear brake to help control you speed. Make sure you don't find yourself looking at the boundary lines or you will run over them. Just keep looking down range. Let me know how your practice sessions go and if you are having any problems.
I'm a brand-new rider and failed my permit test partially because of cone weave. (Also because of U-turns, but I think I've got those figured out.) Thank you for this! This will give me specifics to look for. I especially appreciate the view of where your handlebars turn - not until you're almost next to the cone! I was turning way too early. I'll be watching this one over and over, and practicing as I go.
You are very welcome and I am glad I can help. Have you seen the videos I did on u turns? I also teach the basic riding course and riders get very uncomfortable. Once I teach them the techniques it becomes much easier. So what happen in the u turn part of the test?
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam I wasn't counterbalancing properly, and I put my foot down too many times. To be fair, I'd spent a grand total of about 3 hours on a motorcycle in my *life* at that point, lol. I can now ride up and down my street on my Honda Shadow 750 and turn comfortable u-turns in the cul-de-sac at the end of my street.
@@aibhinn Have you watched my video on making u turns? If not when you get a chance check it out along with this videoth-cam.com/video/dh2MWQoC_fM/w-d-xo.html . Many coaches teach that counter balancing will help keep the motorcycle from fall but that isn't correct.
I found the tire placement tip extremely useful. It explains why you should hold the front tire turn wider than you think necessary. That space allows the rear tire to clear the cone without touching. Great vid. Thank you.
Am preparing to upgrade to a 500cc from a 125cc motorcycle so am going resume my weekly practice on Sundays. Thanks for the good advise. Much love from Uganda
Just came across your channel. I’ve been riding for many years, but I’m always willing to learn techniques from expert riders. I subscribed and looking forward to watching more of your vids. Stay safe always 🇺🇸
Just got on to your channel, and so far I like it! Thank you for the extra info. I was going to start this exercise at 15’ and then work in but it might do me good to start at 18’ as you suggest. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you for this video i actually crashed a 400 pound motorbike on my ankle yesterday from trying to do the stupid slalom that's only four steps apart for the exam on Friday to get my n I'm going to go try these tips today and hopefully this time I don't have an accident. Stupid anxiety doesnt help. Thank you sir
I understand the anxiety just try to relax so you don't stiffen up. If you dropped the motorcycle it's because you lost power to the rear wheel and you didn't have enough momentum to keep the bike from falling. Keep me posted!
Hey Love your videos and information. The problem I have doing the slow cone weave is actually turning the handlebars from side to side. It feels as if I am fighting the bike and the handlebars become very heavy. Turning the bars does not feel smooth and light. Could you please help? Thank you so much. I am Dave from Alberta Canada.
Without seeing you it sounds like you may be carrying a little to much speed which makes it hard to turn the handlebars. A motorcycle wants to go straight so if you have to much speed the handlebars want to straighten out which makes it hard to turn. Does this sound like this may be the part of the problem. If not let me know.
It was in my first day of learning to ride. The struggle I get is that the handlebars are heavy and it makes turning hard. The bike is not light either 600cc. For exercise, I drive purely on 1st gear without gas so about 6 - 7mph. Also, my instructor said that in this exercise specifically, you want to lean with the motorcycle. While on 8 loops you counterbalance with your weight. So it has to be quick moves and good timing. Plus sometimes I get a full lock on the steering which shouldn't happen. Maybe the problem is the timing of the weight transfer... Gonna go to practice tomorrow for sure.
The way do it and teach it is like in the video. I don't lean with the motorcycle I keep my body upright and let the motorcycle lean underneath me. by doing it this way it will help you make quicker handlebar turns because you aren't having to shift your weight back and forth in such a short time. It sounds like your handlebars may be heavy because you are coasting through the exercise. If you stay in the friction zone and have power to the rear wheel it will make turning the handlebars easier. I hope this helps. Keep me posted on your progress. Are you able to record you doing this exercise?
I don't have anything for scooters but this stuff can be done on a scooter. I may try to find someone with a scooter and make some videos. I don't know anyone making scooter videos but I will see what I can find.
Hey Paul, could you please pass on some tips on completing 9 ft slow cone weave on a cruiser with saddlebags. I don't have any problem with cones spaced out 12 ft apart.
Ok so in my state of Idaho our weave is a 12x2 offset configuration. So straight line. Cone at start of line, 12 feet ahead next cone is two feet say left of line. From line continue 12 feet next cone 2 feet to right of line and repeat left then right across 6 cones at least. So in my MSF course I had issues because bike was almost 90 coming in and a near 180 trying to get back on course. Started near 45 degree entry but kept oscillating to bigger turns and had trouble tightening the turns. Now I am 6’0 tall with size 18 shoes and the MSF course had me on a Yamaha tw 200cc. Felt like a vodka filled circus bear on a bicycle. So time passes and I got an Africa Twin DCT. Bike is much much easier to ride. Though I have not done the cone weave on this bike. Recalling the past issues with the tiny bike, any tips on doing that offset weave with an Africa Twin with DCT?
You will have to get have good throttle control to keep your speed down. You can also use the rear brake to help with this. I am trying to picture the issues you were having with the cone weave for your MSF course and I it sounds like your handlebar turns may have been to slow. when your handlebar turns are too slow it causes you to take up too much space which leads to running out of space. Let me know if this helps.
It looks simple but you are not the only one that has a hard time with this one. Once you learn the techniques it makes it much easier. What get many riders is how the back wheel tracks. Thank you for taking the time to watch.
Hello Sir, Thanks for your great demo. I am going for my big bike test for next few weeks time. The test requirement is using 2nd gear, clutch totally release (Not allowed to hold clutch). My problem is, if I throttle the bike it went too fast. If I don't throttle the bike it wobble and stall. Please could you help me? Thank you!
So seems like they are making you use the throttle to control your speed which takes fine throttle control. It sounds like you need to smooth out your throttle control. It sounds like you are giving it too much throttle. It should be small movements with the throttle only if needed. Once you get your speed good try to maintain the throttle and not make to much adjustments. To practice this just ride in a straight line and practice rolling on and off the throttle using small increments. The key is to try to maintain a steady speed without much fluctuation. Please keep me posted on your progress. If your still having trouble we can try something else.
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam Thank you Sir for your fast reply. I am staying Singapore which not allow to practice in any carpark area. I been riding motorcycle for 35 years, and my habit is tend to hold clutch at the biting point. This is a big challenge for me to total release clutch at slow speed. Tomorrow is my next practical lesson at the test center, will definitely follow all your instructions and apply to it. Will keep you updated. Appreciated! Cheers!
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam Hello Sir, sorry for my late reply. I had passed my test. Your advised and video indeed help me a lot. Thanks for everything. Cheers!
Thank you...im having a terrible time with my kawasaki 1000 concourse... when that tank is full it throws me completely off my game never thought about the tracking of the rear tire...
You are very welcome and I know what you mean. It is definitely a little different with a full tank. But just remember to stay in the friction zone. It sounds like it might be a little mental as well ha ha. So the next time you go out out don't think about just ride.
@@MIKEGREL just start out slow until you get comfortable. You just have to control the power with the clutch if you stay in the friction Zone it won't get away from you
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam yes this is probably my 30th or so bike or over the last 47 years...ive had other big bikes as well full dress CBX straight 6cyl..... for some reason my 2004 concourse scares me...I have 2 of them twins. So its not the bike its something I'm doing wrong...thats putting me almost in panic mode..
I did one on that also the columns in my video or 24 feet apart the ones for your test probably won't be that far apart so your bike placement won't be as crucial but you still would need to look ahead.
I am confused regarding "Tip #1 Steady Throttle & Stay In The Friction Zone". Staying in the friction zone means I should still be pressing the clutch, but a quick google search says that using the clutch while turning is a bad habit. So which is which?
When you are in the friction zone you have the clutch out to the point you have power to the rear wheel. If you have the clutch all the way in or disengaged then you have no power to the rear wheel and it you don't have enough momentum the bike will fall over. I hope this clarifies things.
Hey Paul, I am enjoying your videos, thanks! My biggest problem seems to be the "Offset Cone Weave". I just can't seem to get it at all. I keep working on it but am struggling. I will keep reviewing this video and hopefully it will help. When I look at the video the distances seem much more than when I am on my bike!
Great video. The only thing that bothers me is the color of the shelves - they could be wooden brown, any shade of wood. White bar on a screen does not look good
Would the principles remain the same if the cones were in staggered formation? Here in Oregon, the safety course exam requires a staggered weave rather than a straight line placement of cones
I only real difference would be your head and eyes. Since the cones are not in a straight line you can't look straight ahead. I put a link to a video I did where the cones were offset by 3ft. Let me know if this helps. th-cam.com/video/TI1Iv-A83-w/w-d-xo.html
@@samarthachannagiri8132 I did a video on some common mistakes while doing the slow cone I think I put it up last week if you haven't seen that one check it out I'm sure you're doing one of the common mistakes
Hey Sgt. I need your help! Please. I am looking for a motorcycle cruiser / Harley style riding boot that is water proof, oil / slip resistant. that I can wear all day. Any suggestions? thank you..
What are you doing differently to enable you to turn that tightly when you’re delaying the turn? Just counter weight? Does using the rear break allow a tighter turn?
@@Fee.1 I have sport bikes come through my advanced course and it can be done you just have to carry a little more momentum and lean the bike more to compensate for the lack of bar turn.
You will have to use just enough throttle to keep power to the rear wheel with a little rear brake. It may be easier if your have a rain mode setting so the throttle isn't to sensitive.
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam 3:33 i literally thought of this right before i started my cone weave and it was all the difference (took/passed my test today); thank you so much... :)
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I am a fairly new rider and found that this was one of the most comprehensive videos I have seen on this subject. Thanks Paul for simplifying. Other instructors would benefit by learning how you teach this exercise!
Thanks a lot I am glad I could help. Also thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a comment.
@Vivaan Ernesto Thank you for taking the time to watch!
Agreed, he explained everything better then my I structure
Just discovered your channel , I’m a new motorcycle owner @ 70 & have never ridden before , you are awesome for me to learn how to ride , Thank you so much !!!
Welcome to the motorcycle family and welcome to the channel. I am glad I can help. Please keep me posted on your progress.
This is the first time I have ever heard of the back wheel tracking inside and it makes perfect sense and really helps me visualise what should be happening on the ground. Thank you!
Most people don't think about this but It makes a huge difference. Let me know how your practice goes and you are very welcome glad I could help
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam Same here, 45 years riding and now with a Goldwing, and I never even knew of the concept. Now so much is clear!
@@JulianIbanez13 Well great job
Love the advice! Super appreciate your channel! I'm a new rider trying to get my licence in Germany. The test has a slow cone weave with cones at 11.5ft distance and 3mph expected speed. It's the most insanely difficult thing I've ever tried!!! 😅
Ha ha I hear you. I hope this video helps. Please keep me posted
Certainly a best video on cone weave with perfect information and technique - specially when you showed tired telemetry when weaving - i always hit coupled of cones when practicing 9' weave, now i know why - thanks a lot 👍
Thanks for the feedback it really helps.
Love your videos…helps a beginner like myself immensely…keep up the great work!
Thank you I am so glad I can help. Also thank you for taking time to watch and keep me posted on your progress.
Thank you, very great tips and tricks. Very appreciated.
You are welcome and I appreciate you taking the time to watch
thanks for the tips. i'm taking the motorcycle test in china. they use poles instead of cones. i failed the driving portion today. hopefully i'll do better next week with these tips and some practice.
You are very welcome! What happened on your test?
I am also a new rider and in few weeks should take the riding test. I found this video and You Sir gave me a confidence. Now, one of the exercises I should do properly is slow cone ride. There are 8 cones 10 feet apart, but the problem, my problem is that they are between two relatively narrow lines that must not be crossed when turning...i have no problems driving in traffic I am 23 years professional driver but bike is something different and challenging.. the only tip that I got from the instructor is control the bike with the clutch and keep your toes up because these cones are short. He did not mentioned anything about rear brake or the tips you gave, but anyhow I will start with bigger distance, maintain not to slow speed and use rear brake. Also looking front, and paying attention with tires overlapping...
Do you how narrow the lane will be? You can use the rear brake to help control you speed. Make sure you don't find yourself looking at the boundary lines or you will run over them. Just keep looking down range. Let me know how your practice sessions go and if you are having any problems.
I really appreciate your teaching. You make it very clear and easy to understand.
I thank you I appreciate thank and thank you for watching.
I was lucky enough to take the class and it was great!!!
It was a please meeting and working with you sir. I really appreciate you and your wife coming down.
Watched this several times, this helped me a lot! I hope to be able to work with you at your school soon. Thank you for the great video!
We would love to have you
Best explanation on counterweight ever :)
Thank you and thanks for watching.
I'm a brand-new rider and failed my permit test partially because of cone weave. (Also because of U-turns, but I think I've got those figured out.) Thank you for this! This will give me specifics to look for. I especially appreciate the view of where your handlebars turn - not until you're almost next to the cone! I was turning way too early. I'll be watching this one over and over, and practicing as I go.
You are very welcome and I am glad I can help. Have you seen the videos I did on u turns? I also teach the basic riding course and riders get very uncomfortable. Once I teach them the techniques it becomes much easier. So what happen in the u turn part of the test?
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam I wasn't counterbalancing properly, and I put my foot down too many times. To be fair, I'd spent a grand total of about 3 hours on a motorcycle in my *life* at that point, lol. I can now ride up and down my street on my Honda Shadow 750 and turn comfortable u-turns in the cul-de-sac at the end of my street.
@@aibhinn Have you watched my video on making u turns? If not when you get a chance check it out along with this videoth-cam.com/video/dh2MWQoC_fM/w-d-xo.html . Many coaches teach that counter balancing will help keep the motorcycle from fall but that isn't correct.
I found the tire placement tip extremely useful. It explains why you should hold the front tire turn wider than you think necessary. That space allows the rear tire to clear the cone without touching. Great vid. Thank you.
Very glad I could help. Sometimes it's the small things that get us through ha ha and thank you for watching and for your comment.
Thanks for your great tips. You covered the problems im having. I will definitely follow what was demonstrated in these videos.
Thank you for watching and I am glad I could help
Am preparing to upgrade to a 500cc from a 125cc motorcycle so am going resume my weekly practice on Sundays. Thanks for the good advise. Much love from Uganda
Thank you for watching from Uganda I really appreciate it and keep me posted on your transition to the 500cc
Just came across your channel. I’ve been riding for many years, but I’m always willing to learn techniques from expert riders.
I subscribed and looking forward to watching more of your vids.
Stay safe always 🇺🇸
I appreciate you subscribing and watching my videos.
Awesome demo, Sir! I haven't done this exercise yet with my latest bike. It's definitely on my list after u-turns. 🏍💨❤
Thank you very much and let me know how you do.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
It's my pleasure. I really enjoy helping people who want to improve.
Just got on to your channel, and so far I like it! Thank you for the extra info. I was going to start this exercise at 15’ and then work in but it might do me good to start at 18’ as you suggest. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Start at 18ft if you get through it with no problems then try 15. Thank you fir watching.
Good video. I need to practice this with my Road King.
Thank you and let me know if you have any problems
Thank you for your videos. They make it so much easier to follow this exercise.
You are very welcome glad I could help. thank you for taking the time to watch and leave a comment.
Thank you for this video i actually crashed a 400 pound motorbike on my ankle yesterday from trying to do the stupid slalom that's only four steps apart for the exam on Friday to get my n I'm going to go try these tips today and hopefully this time I don't have an accident. Stupid anxiety doesnt help. Thank you sir
I understand the anxiety just try to relax so you don't stiffen up. If you dropped the motorcycle it's because you lost power to the rear wheel and you didn't have enough momentum to keep the bike from falling. Keep me posted!
Thank you for your demo's...please keep them coming:)
Thank you from watching
You come highly recommended from a friend that I have great respect for. I look forward to learning and applying the lessons you share. Thank you!
Welcome to the channel and let me know if you need anything
Great video. Need this man, I appreciate your help.
@@Christofuzz-hc9xl you bet and I am glad I could help
Great video. I'm learning to ride and this helps a lot. Thanks.
Welcome to the riding family and thank you for watching my videos. Keep me posted on your progress.
That was nice. Def gave me some stuff to work on.
Thank you for watching and please keep me posted on your progress.
Thank you, I find all your Vids very helpful 😎
You are very welcome
Yeah I wish the dds where I live had a motorcycle range I gotta go to further to practice and find time or make time whichever comes first
Are there any schools parking lots you can us on the weekends
You are the best instructor
Thank you very much I really appreciate the kind words and thank you for watching 👍
Thank you sir!
I've been working on this and I'll be working on your other drills!
You are very welcome keep me posted on your progress.
@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam
In deed, just got my cones off amazon.
About to hit the parking lot.
@@OGKennyLee oh yeah
@@OGKennyLee Nice!!
Great video, thank you for the tips.
You are welcome i hope it helps. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
Very good video
Thank you and thanks for watching.
I think you should do voice overs during the demonstraion. It would definitely make the videos more interesting and easier to follow, for some people.
Thanks for posting... very helpful!!!.... subscribed
You are very welcome I am glad I could help and thank you for subscribing 👍
Hey
Love your videos and information. The problem I have doing the slow cone weave is actually turning the handlebars from side to side. It feels as if I am fighting the bike and the handlebars become very heavy. Turning the bars does not feel smooth and light. Could you please help?
Thank you so much. I am Dave from Alberta Canada.
Without seeing you it sounds like you may be carrying a little to much speed which makes it hard to turn the handlebars. A motorcycle wants to go straight so if you have to much speed the handlebars want to straighten out which makes it hard to turn. Does this sound like this may be the part of the problem. If not let me know.
Excellent
I am doing this kind of training tomorrow with the NZ police, now I need to go and practice before tomorrow
I guess I missed your comment. How did the training go
thx bro，that a lot of help for me👍🏻👍🏻
You are very welcome and thank you for watching.
It was in my first day of learning to ride. The struggle I get is that the handlebars are heavy and it makes turning hard. The bike is not light either 600cc. For exercise, I drive purely on 1st gear without gas so about 6 - 7mph. Also, my instructor said that in this exercise specifically, you want to lean with the motorcycle. While on 8 loops you counterbalance with your weight. So it has to be quick moves and good timing. Plus sometimes I get a full lock on the steering which shouldn't happen. Maybe the problem is the timing of the weight transfer... Gonna go to practice tomorrow for sure.
The way do it and teach it is like in the video. I don't lean with the motorcycle I keep my body upright and let the motorcycle lean underneath me. by doing it this way it will help you make quicker handlebar turns because you aren't having to shift your weight back and forth in such a short time. It sounds like your handlebars may be heavy because you are coasting through the exercise. If you stay in the friction zone and have power to the rear wheel it will make turning the handlebars easier. I hope this helps. Keep me posted on your progress. Are you able to record you doing this exercise?
Thank you sir you helped me a lot with this video
You are very welcome and thank you for watching 👍
Just found ur channel very valuable
Thank you and welcome to my channel I hope you enjoy my videos
Another great video keep them coming
Thanks again how do you like my new equipment and setup?
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam l think you and your channel are really coming along. GREAT JOB!!
Great job!!!
In Europe the cones are 9 feet apart and I am really struggling with this one, this was really useful 😄
Glad I can help. At 9 feet you really have to control your speed.👍
HI, I have enjoyed watching your videos. Do you have any that might be for a 200cc scooter or know of any you could recommend? Thank you, Dona
I don't have anything for scooters but this stuff can be done on a scooter. I may try to find someone with a scooter and make some videos. I don't know anyone making scooter videos but I will see what I can find.
I always track close to the cone for fun but seldom I'd ever clips them
I try your advice
This works if your bike doesn't have saddlebags. What type of bike are you riding? And thank you for taking the time to watch.
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam a hero dawn 150cc. Am being instructed be an enforcement personal
@@sherwinsalvatori6997 Very nice!
In Singapore we will do this on gear 2 during the test
Hey Paul, could you please pass on some tips on completing 9 ft slow cone weave on a cruiser with saddlebags. I don't have any problem with cones spaced out 12 ft apart.
I haven't tried it 9 fr apart. I will set it up and see what it takes then get back with you. What's the closest you have done?
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam 11 -12 ft apart , no clutch or brake
Thank you brother 🙏
You are very welcome!!
Ok so in my state of Idaho our weave is a 12x2 offset configuration. So straight line. Cone at start of line, 12 feet ahead next cone is two feet say left of line. From line continue 12 feet next cone 2 feet to right of line and repeat left then right across 6 cones at least.
So in my MSF course I had issues because bike was almost 90 coming in and a near 180 trying to get back on course. Started near 45 degree entry but kept oscillating to bigger turns and had trouble tightening the turns.
Now I am 6’0 tall with size 18 shoes and the MSF course had me on a Yamaha tw 200cc. Felt like a vodka filled circus bear on a bicycle.
So time passes and I got an Africa Twin DCT. Bike is much much easier to ride.
Though I have not done the cone weave on this bike. Recalling the past issues with the tiny bike, any tips on doing that offset weave with an Africa Twin with DCT?
You will have to get have good throttle control to keep your speed down. You can also use the rear brake to help with this. I am trying to picture the issues you were having with the cone weave for your MSF course and I it sounds like your handlebar turns may have been to slow. when your handlebar turns are too slow it causes you to take up too much space which leads to running out of space. Let me know if this helps.
Awesome video
Which type of steering do you use? direct steering or counter steering?
For this exercise I use direct steering I turn the handlebars. Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a question
Nice. 👍 thanks.
You are welcome and thank you for taking the time to watch.
I like the video
Thank you and thank you for watching
This part of the test was the hardest for me
It looks simple but you are not the only one that has a hard time with this one. Once you learn the techniques it makes it much easier. What get many riders is how the back wheel tracks. Thank you for taking the time to watch.
Hello Sir, Thanks for your great demo. I am going for my big bike test for next few weeks time. The test requirement is using 2nd gear, clutch totally release (Not allowed to hold clutch). My problem is, if I throttle the bike it went too fast. If I don't throttle the bike it wobble and stall. Please could you help me? Thank you!
So seems like they are making you use the throttle to control your speed which takes fine throttle control. It sounds like you need to smooth out your throttle control. It sounds like you are giving it too much throttle. It should be small movements with the throttle only if needed. Once you get your speed good try to maintain the throttle and not make to much adjustments. To practice this just ride in a straight line and practice rolling on and off the throttle using small increments. The key is to try to maintain a steady speed without much fluctuation. Please keep me posted on your progress. If your still having trouble we can try something else.
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam Thank you Sir for your fast reply. I am staying Singapore which not allow to practice in any carpark area. I been riding motorcycle for 35 years, and my habit is tend to hold clutch at the biting point. This is a big challenge for me to total release clutch at slow speed. Tomorrow is my next practical lesson at the test center, will definitely follow all your instructions and apply to it. Will keep you updated. Appreciated! Cheers!
@@justbizs it is definitely different not using the friction zone. You will be fine just smooth out the throttle.
@@justbizs How did you do on your test?
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam Hello Sir, sorry for my late reply. I had passed my test. Your advised and video indeed help me a lot. Thanks for everything. Cheers!
how would I send you a video?
Great content, thanks.
You are welcome and thanks for watching. See if you can send it to info@proriderctx.com. if you have Google you can send me the link.
Thank you...im having a terrible time with my kawasaki 1000 concourse... when that tank is full it throws me completely off my game never thought about the tracking of the rear tire...
You are very welcome and I know what you mean. It is definitely a little different with a full tank. But just remember to stay in the friction zone. It sounds like it might be a little mental as well ha ha. So the next time you go out out don't think about just ride.
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam definitely mental as well..!!! I'm actually scared of this bike...sad but true..can't put my finger on why thow...!!!
@@MIKEGREL just start out slow until you get comfortable. You just have to control the power with the clutch if you stay in the friction Zone it won't get away from you
@@MIKEGREL Did you have another bike before concours?
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam yes this is probably my 30th or so bike or over the last 47 years...ive had other big bikes as well full dress CBX straight 6cyl..... for some reason my 2004 concourse scares me...I have 2 of them twins. So its not the bike its something I'm doing wrong...thats putting me almost in panic mode..
Where in Texas are your located? I’d love to take lessons from you? I felt like the MSF Courses have minimal time to “practice”.
My classes are held in Round Rock Texas
what about off set cone weave? That is part of the test here in Oregon.
I did one on that also the columns in my video or 24 feet apart the ones for your test probably won't be that far apart so your bike placement won't be as crucial but you still would need to look ahead.
I am confused regarding "Tip #1 Steady Throttle & Stay In The Friction Zone". Staying in the friction zone means I should still be pressing the clutch, but a quick google search says that using the clutch while turning is a bad habit. So which is which?
When you are in the friction zone you have the clutch out to the point you have power to the rear wheel. If you have the clutch all the way in or disengaged then you have no power to the rear wheel and it you don't have enough momentum the bike will fall over. I hope this clarifies things.
Hey Paul, I am enjoying your videos, thanks! My biggest problem seems to be the "Offset Cone Weave". I just can't seem to get it at all. I keep working on it but am struggling. I will keep reviewing this video and hopefully it will help. When I look at the video the distances seem much more than when I am on my bike!
Are you having problems with Straight line cone weave or the off set cone weave?
How apart are your cones?
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam I manage the straight line ok, some issues with the off set.
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam I use the diagram on the ProRider (PDF).
@@99bogatyrs99 Ok so is the problem your having is your running out of space and not making it to the next pivot cone.
Great video. The only thing that bothers me is the color of the shelves - they could be wooden brown, any shade of wood. White bar on a screen does not look good
Thanks for you input and thanks for Watching
Would the principles remain the same if the cones were in staggered formation? Here in Oregon, the safety course exam requires a staggered weave rather than a straight line placement of cones
I only real difference would be your head and eyes. Since the cones are not in a straight line you can't look straight ahead. I put a link to a video I did where the cones were offset by 3ft. Let me know if this helps.
th-cam.com/video/TI1Iv-A83-w/w-d-xo.html
Thanks a lot!!! Really appreciate the help.
@@samarthachannagiri8132 No Problem I hope it helps. Please keep me posted.
Will do. I tend to miss a cone or touch one during this test. Hopefully I get it right this time!
@@samarthachannagiri8132 I did a video on some common mistakes while doing the slow cone I think I put it up last week if you haven't seen that one check it out I'm sure you're doing one of the common mistakes
Paul I am working on the Slow cone Weave -
I hope this video helps keep me posted on your progress.
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam It shall Sir - Thanks again -
About Progress - please check this out, thanks: th-cam.com/video/ukQs3Ezz534/w-d-xo.html
Im still working on it - Re: Friction Zone Please advise about Carburetors - thanks: @ th-cam.com/video/0NGjb7vxKUo/w-d-xo.html
As promised - th-cam.com/video/hEJAa6r9ERQ/w-d-xo.html Your comments and guidance is most welcomed -
Hey Sgt. I need your help! Please. I am looking for a motorcycle cruiser / Harley style riding boot that is water proof, oil / slip resistant. that I can wear all day. Any suggestions? thank you..
Give me some time to ask around. I am sure I can get an answer for you.
These are the boots I have I really like them ELECTRON (D96017) just type in electron harley boots and they should come up.
Thanks for your help. Big hug, and be safe!
@@RafaelJimenez-hz9gu Anytime!
What are you doing differently to enable you to turn that tightly when you’re delaying the turn? Just counter weight? Does using the rear break allow a tighter turn?
I am not using much rear break in the exercise I am doing full handlebar turns
Prorider Central Texas that’s the difference, my sport bike doesn’t have much turn lock to lock
@@Fee.1 I have sport bikes come through my advanced course and it can be done you just have to carry a little more momentum and lean the bike more to compensate for the lack of bar turn.
How about smaller Asian Bikes without clutch? Thanks
You will have to use just enough throttle to keep power to the rear wheel with a little rear brake. It may be easier if your have a rain mode setting so the throttle isn't to sensitive.
My eyes keep looking at the cones, if i try watching to the front i keep hitting cones because lack of rythem? Correct speed for excercise?
Practice using your peripheral vision to see to cones and see how that works for you. The speed is probably around 8 MPH
Thanks, i will keep practicing.
@@Wajang1 You are very welcome
great... :)
Thank you I hope it helps
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam 3:33 i literally thought of this right before i started my cone weave and it was all the difference (took/passed my test today); thank you so much... :)
@@chrissierg Very nice I am so glad I could help that is the whole reason I started this channel was to give back. Thank you for the update.
Man I just failed my test because of this so now I'm here before I do the retake
Hope this helps! What happened on your test?
In India cones 8 feet apart, total 15 cones.
That a lot of cones ha ha. What size are the bikes? Thank you for watching and for sharing and welcome to the channel.
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam We have to do this last test to get bike driving licence. Usually all the people who comes for the test bring their 100cc bikes so test becomes easier.
Please check this Bike TVS RAIDER no ABS but has combi bracking. I will buy this bike.
@@Ultimateharen That's a nice looking bike. Let me know if you help with anything.
@@ProriderCentralTexasTH-cam I'm good Thanks 👍
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For my driving test I have to do it at 9 feet apart with a 650cc. I'm struggling so much
What problem are you having?
What is a motorcycle “unit”? You have an email or Instagram ?
I am a motorcycle Sgt in a motorcycle division
I am on Instagram under prorider central texas