@@sundog9999 yes i agree but that requires a greater degree of knowledge and an understanding of many matters with regards to road safety. Something that the ordinary bloke who rides a bike doesn't possess , doesn't want to possess and probably will never possess. Unfortunately.
Came across this by chance today. Passed my bike test 30 years ago but still found this helpful. Always good to watch folk on their bikes getting out there, especially riders that are new to the roads on bikes. I absolutely love riding my little HD Sportster. Live in the borders of Scotland, some great roads. I always get a nice feeling seeing new riders.. going our family. Take care everybody out there on the roads. 😊 Just like to add… never seen this instructor before but yeah he knows the score and speaks nicely and clearly to his pupils. Respect to him. And to anyone just learning- never forget what you learn on your lessons. It’s all relevant. Everyone/everything else on the road is trying to kill you 😉 Stay safe people and enjoy your bike 🏍 Want to go out on mine now but it’s chucking it down 😂
just passed my mod 2, but i wish i had had you as an instructor. i feel that ive learnt more off of you in the last few videos ive watched than through my own instructors. as someone else put it, teaching not just to pass a test
Really enjoyed that, I was riding with an experienced friend who rides a Pan 1100, he sometimes comments why are you slowing down on bends , my answer is always if I can't see I slow down he glides round em like he is in an armchair but if I can't see nor can he. I have pointed out some vlogs to change his ways but to no avail, I won't be changing what I have learnt. Ride your own ride is always good advice.
.. Spot on. Some people try to impress others how fast they are but take it to the race track if you really want to go fast. My life is in my own hands. ☺
That pair of bends at 8:22 has seen a couple of cars off the road. It looks really clear..but snakes..Seen two on their roof in the field opposite over the last 3 or 4 years. Also numerous horses and bicycles on that bit too! Nice video, having come back to biking after XX years, it's great to be reminded and it feels good that that I haven't forgotten. Being 6'4" and on an old BMW RT with huge fairing definitely helps with the Volvo-driver awareness from what I used to ride, but it's the brain that does indeed provide most safety :-) Taking the bike out has improved my car driving, constantly scanning and thinking about where you are going. I confess to position 2 & 1/2 on the old North Road on the bike when it's quiet though.
This particular tip saved a good part of my health, if not life. As I drove along the unpaved road, I passed the tractor driving in the opposite direction. A long, hefty looking plow suddenly appeared from behind the tractor at the bumpy road. He would have swept me off the motorcycle if I had not slowed down before and did not drive on the right side of the road. Keep on the good work.
Your initial video on limit points from years ago really helped my riding (over here in BC)... great info again Russ... glad to see you back on here... dropping knowledge bombs. Cheers again, matey. Steve
Your roadcraft lessons are brilliant. you have a fantastic way of explaining things. I’ve caught myself many times talking to myself when I’m on the bike saying road tightens... road opens.... has my brain been there yet....
I wish I had such a amazing tither when was doing my lessons .After watching a few of your videos I get much more then on my lessons. Thank you for brilliant job.
Very good thank you feel better now!! Just been on a Bike Safe , end of my observed ride the comment was, I play and ride safe, they don't use the format position 1-2-3 although I find this very god for visualization. National speed limit 60 My average speed was 48 / 50 going around corners , I was informed I needed to increase speed ! No other issues which was good although felt a bit deflated ie speed. Always on my mind stop safely within the distance you can see to be clear within the speed to be able to stop safely. Been riding many years happy to ride 60 /70 on straighter road but not always on cornering , I ride my ride Great video.
Just wanted to say I had a good instructor and I passed my a licence test with only two minor faults but I wish you were my instructor. I am not saying my instructor was bad infact he was good but after watching the videos there is a thing that I called gift that you know how to explain things even to a new person so that they know what they are doing and why they are doing. Great job . Hopefully your lessons will save these people and help them become a safer rider
Roadcraft Nottingham I can see your passion for safe motorcycling. I was looking at your cbr 600f video and you mentioned about safe positioning I clicked with me straight away and when I saw how you rode that bike I knew you are game. I have shared your channel screenshot with my fellow riders for advanced tips. Hopefully they will learn some safe riding tips from you. I never felt that I was watching a TH-cam video I can choose to binge watch the content you put out. Excellent work and thank you for making sharing these tips
" You got to be able to stop in the distance you see to be clear " . Highway code rule 126 . video 1.34 ,and again reinforced at 6.04 . This is the best advice you give, anyone could ever receive .
Got into an argument about that with the wife once in the mountains in France. She thought I was driving like an old fart because "there's never stopped traffic just around the bend..." Guess I'd rather be an old fart than a young splat.
@@sail4life Indeed there could be anything around the corner , old people , young people, bikes , stopped car , animals , large pot hole ,a mum pushing a pram ,the list is endless . I think it's difficult to be over careful , but easy to be careless .I hope i learned my lesson a few years ago almost ran into a slow cyclist going round a corner and i was quite slow , so i thought , still to fast to stop , lucky i swerved around but i was very much wrong . We must all be able to stop at any time as far as we can see as per rule 126 .
I'd like to say thank you Russ. I've just finished working on a 28 year old 125 so i can get into riding, now in my 30's, and am looking to take my test. Your videos are a great help and while i'm out riding i feel like i'm learning all the time.
Thanks for the upload..... i have learnt more from your videos than in all the years on and off that i have been riding..... think i might even be able to pass the current test now ...... i guess its a lot harder now .... not like when i took my test in 1988..... god am i that old.....lol
I wish I had you as an instructor, mine for my CBT forced me into P3 and yelled at me for doing what you show in this video naturally. Its put me off going for my bigger test as only company local that does it.
I can see how that'd put you off. I've had advanced candidates being put off the IAM and ROSPA because their observer insisted they do something that made them feel unsafe. Don't be put off buddy, it'll be worth it.
@@RoadcraftNottingham thank you buddy, the instructor was highly patronising...granted this fuelled a fire to hone in my skills to prove them wrong but it did knock my confidence hugely but I've been very lucky to ride with other instructors, tour guides, track and race riders who have all helped me out. I'll keep my eye out for other places or even travel down to yourselves as you have a great mannerism and calming while riding.
Another informative video - and I'm not even a motorcyclist (well not yet) just a car driver & cyclist; however I'm aware of the 'target fixation' and look were you want to go, as your hands will follow.
Good video matey. Only just found your channel and will look out for more. I've been riding more yours than I care to remember but picked up some good tips on this video 👍 I've always ridden with the attitude everyone is out to kill me and don't trust anyone 🤣
Enjoyed the description of if the bend closes, close your throttle. If it's holding, hold your throttle. If it opens up, open your throttle. Thanks Russ :)
Great vid Russ. Thank you for spending the time to do this one. MOT tomorrow then out on the road for Thor first time this year. Too much mountain biking lol
Love watching your vids, it doesn't matter about my full license it's always nice to learn more which makes riding a bike more safer and a hell more enjoyable, keep up the good work dude 😁
I love these videos of you on training days with students. Makes me wish I could do mine again with weather like that. It was horrendously wet weather when I did all my training & test days 😩
Really clear video. Full licence holder but still a worthwhile watch. After all, it was from one of your vids that I learnt the simple trick of looking for the amount of side of a vehicle I can see in a bend ahead of me to help judge the severity. You say near the end about putting cruise control on, do you have that on your learner bikes?
Great Instrutions Always good brush up I always keep checking my indicators didn't know why till I saw this! Maybe 24 years ago when I did my three day course my instructor had in grained it in to me 🤔
well done when you give the signal to CLOSE your throttle slowly on upcoming bends is a good command when I took lessons I don't ever remember being told to approach corner / bends like that. Just goes to show some good instructors some lazy you seem pretty decent :) By the way passed my test yrs ago about 30 lol shows my age
Invaluable advise on position 3. I was in position 2 on an off side bend in the Black Mountains in Germany last year and was still nearly hit by the huge mirror on a Winnebago coming the other way. I ducked and my mate told me that it missed me by inches.
I think too many inexperienced riders confuse 'racing lines' with safe and effective road positions. The old adage of 'old pilots and bold pilots' rings true.
Used to watch your channel regularly but when u stopped uploading I unsubbed to try clearing my sub list down a bit. Good to have you back and I'm looking forward to watching your content again. Something I'd like to see a video on is factors on the bike that could affect the handling and how it feels. Feel free to ignor this, but a bit of waffling to explain my reason for this: I've been riding 3 years, but only on a bigger bike for a year and on the way home from work last week, my front end started feeling very twitchy. I assumed it may have been the road surface or similar, but then the problem persisted. Checked Steering head bearings etc and the only thing I found was that somehow the bolts tightening the bracket holding front left suspension fork were a little loose. I had the bike jacked up so made sure that the forks were equal and set right. Since doing that, the bike feels better again. Now, I still question whether it was in my head or if this was what was causing the front end to feel twitchy when leaning in. Therefore, I feel going through something like this may help learners as to investigating a problem.
Thank you for that , again that is what I do . You know 30 years ago we had no counter steering (I did a course on this ) etc , I would point the X7 in the right direction and we just went for it .
Sorry i missed the first part of the video Direct Access lol . Had to do my test a few yrs ago as the dvla had lost my details yet had the licence with the bike category on it. Did the test on a gsx 1400 that got a laugh cheers KYLE.
Interesting to watch this. I'm one of those who passed my bike test on a 125 and could go to unlimited cc. The examiner stood on a street corner and sent me out of his sight many times. Yeah nuts when you think about it. For me I chose to do a Star Rider course so that I knew at least some basics. How am I doing now? One crash which was my fault and didn't involve other people. I did various vehicle tests over the following years and your video shows some similarities. The HGV tests for example - have you done those?? With HGV you're taught to read the road as far ahead as you can see it and memorise it - that prepares you for positioning the large vehicle and gives space to use mirrors more. I still have a bike but it's more for fun. The roads are certainly different now and your video has incredibly useful information. For me I learnt it anyway but people just starting could learn a lot of great things and quickly.
Hi, I did that test too, quite simple wasn't it? ☺ I've never driven an hgv but have a 7 metre motorhome with a silly amount of tail swing, that's enough for me. Lol
this is a part of lessens that is given to my in holland as well , this teqnic has proven a good tecnic for my last year , a car came on my side of the lane in a thigt richt bend , with almost no visabilty in to the turn ( we drive on the richt lane in holand ) if a had not use this tecnic , en ceep my speed douwn en holding my position in to position 1 ( for us in holland its al the way to the richt on my lane , this car woud have run in to me . ,
Could have done with this reminder last weekend! A car came well over the line on a right hand bend and drove me off the road. After watching this I think I may have been going a little bit fast for the corner.
Just to add for anyone watching who might be wondering: during advanced riding we generally split the lane up into 5 segments. 5 is to the far right, 1 is to the far left, 3 is in the middle. Positions are then taken dynamically based on the situation. If it is safe to do so, we would bias towards 4 of 5 on a left bend and 1 of 5 on a right. I think it's always useful to remember that the purpose of selecting an appropriate position is to maximise your view. Additionally, the limit point will be changing constantly so you need to constantly update your riding plan.
@@puddingleaf IM and Rospa, and the Police road Craft book use 3 positions now. I did my test in December last year and they taught 3 positions. I think it was to cut down the confusion and to address riders riding in position 5 would be in danger on bends form oncoming traffic. Ride safe
A great video and pleased to hear your technique of keeping in position 2 for left hand bends. We should expect not only wide vehicles and farm machinery but also drivers who insist on moving over to the wrong side as demonstrated (though not in that case on a left-hander for the bikes) at 8:59. I've also encountered motorist 'boy racers' straightening the road and this random possibility is reason enough not to extend the view to a theoretically better position 3. I personally however may break this 'keeping to position 2 rule' approaching a junction where a car is getting ready to pull out onto a main road. This will we hope not only further alert him to our narrow bike but provide a better escape route for the bike should he begin to creep out or worse. I'll sometimes roll off the throttle too and may cover the front break though perhaps i'm getting paranoid now! Air horns too? Incidentally although I 'get' the need to not hold up traffic unnecessarily on say NSL roads, I would personally feel quite happy if a rider was simply more comfortable at doing 10 mph less despite road conditions that are good. The sign is a limit not a target etc... Finally I was slightly puzzled at your 'let's stick to 30 mph' comment when an advisory 20 mph sign was spotted. Are you sure in a court of law following say an accident that blame/insurance considerations might not be used against you?
@Roadcraft Nottingham , question about taking a bend on a normal road once you’re above the speed which countersteering applies, which (shifting weight or countersteering) is better to take a corner? - only one of them, and which? - primarily one of them, and which? - 50/50? - “it depends”?
Believe it or not, Countersteering works from the minimum speed it takes for a wheel to rotate on it's own, despite what others say so that's about 5mph. I always balance countersteering with body weight.
Roadcraft Nottingham | Probably I’ll need a little more practice before I can use countersteering at such a low speed. Below 20km/h-ish I use “normal” steering. Anyhow, key word I take away from your response is: “balanced” Thank you for your answer 👍 🙂
Great video Silly question : I rented a bike country bmw gx and coming to a closing bend from 4 gear closing to 2 gear the bike would stall why is that ??? Please answer approaching the bend in plenty of time down to 20 miles I shifted down to 2 gear to enter bend safely but bike stalled Any tips or explanation why this accused? please I sub to your great Channel
Great lesson Russ, very much like my instructor whos words still echo in my helmet when I'm being silly. however the countersteering thing for me is too much of a headblagg, as someone that rode push bikes as fast as I can peddle since age 4 I find steering totally intuitive, road position input is great but actual steering input advice would cause me to overthink it as a learner.
Great instruction from you. Presume that you are using two way comms? When I learnt (many years ago) no comms, would have been really useful to be able to ask questions etc whilst riding.
I do have 2 way comms but remove the mic to make them one way. At this level I don't think students are experienced enough to focus on riding and talking. I use 2 way on advanced though.
@@RoadcraftNottingham On all my courses from basic to advanced we had one way comms only and the policy was that the instructors only spoke if really necessary. All advice and corrections etc was given after stopping and debriefing. I'm not sure I'd be happy with constant interruption from the radio ... but that's just my own feeling on it. Great video as usual and always good to receive refresher advice despite level and number of years riding. Avoiding posn 3 on left handers is good advice although I still use it as appropriate. Just a minor thing ... I think speedos read fast not slow (3.20). Mine by 9%!! Safe riding!
@@aeroplod yes, I ask my guys which way they prefer and all of mine prefer this way. In the past when debriefing after the event the pupils don't always know where I was referring to. I stay quiet at important junctions/hazards etc and only use 2 way comms on advanced with the same rules about staying quiet when extra concentration is needed but again get very positive feedback that questions can be asked "live" when safe. Thanks for your comment.
noob question, where you just closing the throttle or using front brake as well? Also is it difficult to use front brake without accidentally knocking the throttle
@@RoadcraftNottingham i did that on CBT and it was minor like you said, and I got told off for not using brake lights as other road users would not know im slowing down - and it was minor, dropping around 2mph per 1 second
@@everythinggaming7938... That's why we use the mirrors, if someone is close then I'd consider tapping the brake light but not fully applying the brakes.
I really enjoyed this, Russ. It seems to me that bike education here in the States doesn't come anywhere near what it does in the U.K., I've said that before, and it's a shame. Gotta question for you. Position 1, 2 and 3. From your commentary, I can assume that it's a percentage of the lane you are in, but is it divided equally into thirds, or something like 25/50/25% of the lane? As to countersteering, we never really covered that in my school, but then again, we never were on the road, all instruction was done in a parking lot. How useless is that? Where *I* learned about countersteering, and how very important it is (albeit somewhat natural) was from watching Keith Code's 'Twist of the Wrist II' video. Somewhat cheesy in production, it works well teaching the lessons Keith wanted to impart. I highly recommend it to all motorcycle riders, no matter where they are. th-cam.com/video/8zD0EYOVDZ0/w-d-xo.html Cheers mate!
Gary C yeah car tests aren't as strict in your country either i've heard. I just passed my motorcycle test a few weeks ago here in the UK and i found it much easier than the car test but i have been on a 125cc learners licence for 4 years mostly because it was so cheap to run. on road positoning i would say it's 25% /50%/ 25% but it all depends on width of the road, parked cars etc
@@ANDY1985UK2011 It seems that we have a more 'learn as you go' attitude here, which anyone who's honest with themselves will tell you is a horrid way to go. Sure, you have to take a Driver's Education course, but they wildly vary from one to another, and even state laws vary, i.e., California is the only state in the U.S. that legally allows 'filtering' for a motorcycle. So, yeah, in that regard, I think the U.K. is probably doing a better job of education in that regard.
@@GaryMCurran yeah the only learn as you go here is what i did and many people do, especially youngsters is you get CBT learners licence to ride a 125cc bike and that varies from one training school to another, i've heard stories where students fall off the bike or ride dangerously and still get the licence lol as for bigger bikes though youngsters are restricted a lot because even if they can show they ride very well they still have to wait until 19 for a bit more power and then 21 or 24 for unrestricted licence so im glad i took up motorcycling when i was 27
I love that saying "Never put your front wheel somewhere your brain hasn't been first" wicked. Brilliant useful video.
I was just about to put the same comment. Will remember that one, cheers
That could save thousands of lives each year.... Pass it along!
@@sundog9999 yes i agree but that requires a greater degree of knowledge and an understanding of many matters with regards to road safety. Something that the ordinary bloke who rides a bike doesn't possess , doesn't want to possess and probably will never possess. Unfortunately.
What a great saying " Never put your front wheel where your brain has never gone" Love your lessons. Garry🇦🇺
This is good to see. Teaching to not just pass a test, but to instil some solid life saving skills 👍
That's what it's all about. Just passing the test doesn't make you a good rider.
Anybody new to motorcycling. Russ is really good at instructing and explains things very well.
Thanks Rich, feel free to share the love (videos) ☺
Even older riders can pick up loads of tips, and understand how we have slipped into bad habits.
well...... he is a professional instructor filming the actual lesson he is given the guys, so i would hope so lol
Best Roadcraft Channel On TH-cam 🙏
Came across this by chance today. Passed my bike test 30 years ago but still found this helpful. Always good to watch folk on their bikes getting out there, especially riders that are new to the roads on bikes.
I absolutely love riding my little HD Sportster. Live in the borders of Scotland, some great roads.
I always get a nice feeling seeing new riders.. going our family.
Take care everybody out there on the roads. 😊
Just like to add… never seen this instructor before but yeah he knows the score and speaks nicely and clearly to his pupils. Respect to him.
And to anyone just learning- never forget what you learn on your lessons. It’s all relevant. Everyone/everything else on the road is trying to kill you 😉
Stay safe people and enjoy your bike 🏍
Want to go out on mine now but it’s chucking it down 😂
just passed my mod 2, but i wish i had had you as an instructor. i feel that ive learnt more off of you in the last few videos ive watched than through my own instructors. as someone else put it, teaching not just to pass a test
that "worn white lines" is a good one , ill remember to use that
You’ve got so many good little phrases that are easy to remember and tell you exactly what you need to do.
This is the best informative channel on bike riding in TH-cam. Great job..
My neck of the Woods at Burton Joyce. Did my CBT with you a few years ago and still love all these videos. Best Roadcraft Vids on TH-cam 👍
Really enjoyed that, I was riding with an experienced friend who rides a Pan 1100, he sometimes comments why are you slowing down on bends , my answer is always if I can't see I slow down he glides round em like he is in an armchair but if I can't see nor can he. I have pointed out some vlogs to change his ways but to no avail, I won't be changing what I have learnt. Ride your own ride is always good advice.
.. Spot on. Some people try to impress others how fast they are but take it to the race track if you really want to go fast. My life is in my own hands. ☺
Been watching your videos for years,way before I've lived in the UK. Trying to help other people is noble,being well informed is vital.Thank you.
Thanks for the kind words. ☺
That pair of bends at 8:22 has seen a couple of cars off the road. It looks really clear..but snakes..Seen two on their roof in the field opposite over the last 3 or 4 years. Also numerous horses and bicycles on that bit too!
Nice video, having come back to biking after XX years, it's great to be reminded and it feels good that that I haven't forgotten. Being 6'4" and on an old BMW RT with huge fairing definitely helps with the Volvo-driver awareness from what I used to ride, but it's the brain that does indeed provide most safety :-)
Taking the bike out has improved my car driving, constantly scanning and thinking about where you are going. I confess to position 2 & 1/2 on the old North Road on the bike when it's quiet though.
This particular tip saved a good part of my health, if not life. As I drove along the unpaved road, I passed the tractor driving in the opposite direction. A long, hefty looking plow suddenly appeared from behind the tractor at the bumpy road. He would have swept me off the motorcycle if I had not slowed down before and did not drive on the right side of the road.
Keep on the good work.
Your initial video on limit points from years ago really helped my riding (over here in BC)... great info again Russ... glad to see you back on here... dropping knowledge bombs.
Cheers again, matey.
Steve
Thanks for staying tuned Steve. ☺
Your roadcraft lessons are brilliant. you have a fantastic way of explaining things.
I’ve caught myself many times talking to myself when I’m on the bike saying road tightens... road opens.... has my brain been there yet....
I wish I had such a amazing tither when was doing my lessons .After watching a few of your videos I get much more then on my lessons. Thank you for brilliant job.
These videos will save many lives. Keep up the great work 👍👍👍👍
Very good thank you feel better now!! Just been on a Bike Safe , end of my observed ride the comment was, I play and ride safe, they don't use the format position 1-2-3 although I find this very god for visualization. National speed limit 60 My average speed was 48 / 50 going around corners , I was informed I needed to increase speed ! No other issues which was good although felt a bit deflated ie speed. Always on my mind stop safely within the distance you can see to be clear within the speed to be able to stop safely.
Been riding many years happy to ride 60 /70 on straighter road but not always on cornering , I ride my ride Great video.
Just wanted to say I had a good instructor and I passed my a licence test with only two minor faults but I wish you were my instructor. I am not saying my instructor was bad infact he was good but after watching the videos there is a thing that I called gift that you know how to explain things even to a new person so that they know what they are doing and why they are doing. Great job . Hopefully your lessons will save these people and help them become a safer rider
That's a lovely compliment, thank you. ☺
Roadcraft Nottingham I can see your passion for safe motorcycling. I was looking at your cbr 600f video and you mentioned about safe positioning I clicked with me straight away and when I saw how you rode that bike I knew you are game. I have shared your channel screenshot with my fellow riders for advanced tips. Hopefully they will learn some safe riding tips from you. I never felt that I was watching a TH-cam video I can choose to binge watch the content you put out. Excellent work and thank you for making sharing these tips
Great job there! I like how calm and sound you have been explaining the current situation for your trainees. 👍
The best instructor ever! Many thx! Please post more!!!
" You got to be able to stop in the distance you see to be clear " . Highway code rule 126 . video 1.34 ,and again reinforced at 6.04 . This is the best advice you give, anyone could ever receive .
Got into an argument about that with the wife once in the mountains in France. She thought I was driving like an old fart because "there's never stopped traffic just around the bend..." Guess I'd rather be an old fart than a young splat.
@@sail4life Indeed there could be anything around the corner , old people , young people, bikes , stopped car , animals , large pot hole ,a mum pushing a pram ,the list is endless . I think it's difficult to be over careful , but easy to be careless .I hope i learned my lesson a few years ago almost ran into a slow cyclist going round a corner and i was quite slow , so i thought , still to fast to stop , lucky i swerved around but i was very much wrong . We must all be able to stop at any time as far as we can see as per rule 126 .
This guy is a total pro.
Thanks for your time putting these vids up. Learn a lot from them.
You're very welcome. ☺
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Good to have you back on TH-cam!
Cheers mate. ☺
I'd like to say thank you Russ. I've just finished working on a 28 year old 125 so i can get into riding, now in my 30's, and am looking to take my test. Your videos are a great help and while i'm out riding i feel like i'm learning all the time.
That's great, we're all learning, that's the correct attitude to take. ☺
Pressing the indicator button every 20 sec's is a good tip to make sure there not left on👍, it's something i do, RJ taught me that off his v'logs😉
Thanks for the upload..... i have learnt more from your videos than in all the years on and off that i have been riding..... think i might even be able to pass the current test now ...... i guess its a lot harder now .... not like when i took my test in 1988..... god am i that old.....lol
I teach this for Advanced Riders too. Really clear, concise and very informative info - as usual!
I wish I had you as an instructor, mine for my CBT forced me into P3 and yelled at me for doing what you show in this video naturally. Its put me off going for my bigger test as only company local that does it.
I can see how that'd put you off. I've had advanced candidates being put off the IAM and ROSPA because their observer insisted they do something that made them feel unsafe. Don't be put off buddy, it'll be worth it.
@@RoadcraftNottingham thank you buddy, the instructor was highly patronising...granted this fuelled a fire to hone in my skills to prove them wrong but it did knock my confidence hugely but I've been very lucky to ride with other instructors, tour guides, track and race riders who have all helped me out. I'll keep my eye out for other places or even travel down to yourselves as you have a great mannerism and calming while riding.
Great teacher listen to what he is saying could save your life some day
Thanks Liz, great to have followers like you. ☺
I ride the Lowdham to Lambley Road all the time. Great to get your perspective on it first hand.
Great lessons! And a wonderful manner by which to teach them. Thank you - i always learn something and enjoy your videos.
... Thanks Adrian, much appreciated. ☺
Excellent tutorial, cheers and thanks for explaining that position 3 is not needed when travelling on counrty roads.
Thanks. 3 isn't *always* needed. It's nice to get a view but safety always wins out first.
Always a pleasure coming along with your rides ... Thanks .Guy
Another informative video - and I'm not even a motorcyclist (well not yet) just a car driver & cyclist; however I'm aware of the 'target fixation' and look were you want to go, as your hands will follow.
Good video matey. Only just found your channel and will look out for more. I've been riding more yours than I care to remember but picked up some good tips on this video 👍 I've always ridden with the attitude everyone is out to kill me and don't trust anyone 🤣
Enjoyed the description of if the bend closes, close your throttle. If it's holding, hold your throttle. If it opens up, open your throttle. Thanks Russ :)
Thanks Nicole, just something I developed relatively recently. I also say "if you can't see around the bend, slow down until you can" ☺
@@RoadcraftNottingham brilliant! Thanks so much for your tips and videos, keep safe :)
Excellent vids and very useful for all riders (of all levels). Thanks
You're welcome
Top shelf training, well done. Even if you’re riding on the wrong side of the rode. Cheers from America.
I do hereby stand corrected. You Sir a student of history, I like that. Please accept my apologies. Thank You in advance.....
Even for someone who’s passed already, it really pays to watch your videos. Thanks for uploading and working hard to keep us safe.
The day you stop learning is the day you stop breathing.
Very helpful I used this as part of my prep for the DAS chadderton assessment
Great vid Russ. Thank you for spending the time to do this one. MOT tomorrow then out on the road for Thor first time this year. Too much mountain biking lol
Love watching your vids, it doesn't matter about my full license it's always nice to learn more which makes riding a bike more safer and a hell more enjoyable, keep up the good work dude 😁
I love these videos of you on training days with students. Makes me wish I could do mine again with weather like that. It was horrendously wet weather when I did all my training & test days 😩
Really clear video. Full licence holder but still a worthwhile watch. After all, it was from one of your vids that I learnt the simple trick of looking for the amount of side of a vehicle I can see in a bend ahead of me to help judge the severity. You say near the end about putting cruise control on, do you have that on your learner bikes?
Thanks for the feedback. No, the mt07s don't have cruise but mine does... I was rubbing it in. ☺
@@RoadcraftNottingham Makes sense :-) And why not rub it in... "pass your test and all this could be yours" ;-)
Great Instrutions Always good brush up
I always keep checking my indicators didn't know why till I saw this!
Maybe 24 years ago when I did my three day course my instructor had in grained it in to me 🤔
well done when you give the signal to CLOSE your throttle slowly on upcoming bends is a good command when I took lessons I don't ever remember being told to approach corner / bends like that. Just goes to show some good instructors some lazy you seem pretty decent :) By the way passed my test yrs ago about 30 lol shows my age
Missed your videos so much Russ! glad to see you back
Good to see you again,enjoyed that refresher.
This takes me back to my lessons, all them years ago.
Invaluable advise on position 3. I was in position 2 on an off side bend in the Black Mountains in Germany last year and was still nearly hit by the huge mirror on a Winnebago coming the other way. I ducked and my mate told me that it missed me by inches.
Wow, glad you're ok. People need to fully understand why we position where we do and when not to.
I think too many inexperienced riders confuse 'racing lines' with safe and effective road positions. The old adage of 'old pilots and bold pilots' rings true.
Used to watch your channel regularly but when u stopped uploading I unsubbed to try clearing my sub list down a bit. Good to have you back and I'm looking forward to watching your content again.
Something I'd like to see a video on is factors on the bike that could affect the handling and how it feels.
Feel free to ignor this, but a bit of waffling to explain my reason for this:
I've been riding 3 years, but only on a bigger bike for a year and on the way home from work last week, my front end started feeling very twitchy. I assumed it may have been the road surface or similar, but then the problem persisted. Checked Steering head bearings etc and the only thing I found was that somehow the bolts tightening the bracket holding front left suspension fork were a little loose. I had the bike jacked up so made sure that the forks were equal and set right. Since doing that, the bike feels better again. Now, I still question whether it was in my head or if this was what was causing the front end to feel twitchy when leaning in. Therefore, I feel going through something like this may help learners as to investigating a problem.
... Very good comment and thanks for re subbing. ☺ Something as simple as tyre pressures can make a massive difference. I'll look into it.
Wish I had had instruction like that ! Very informative thanks!
Thank you for that post , I think I am doing the right thing , I just lack a bit of confidence on leaning , I know , daft
Baby steps, go at your own pace.
Thank you for that , again that is what I do . You know 30 years ago we had no counter steering (I did a course on this ) etc , I would point the X7 in the right direction and we just went for it .
Always willing to listen to advice given from you guys
Sorry i missed the first part of the video Direct Access lol . Had to do my test a few yrs ago as the dvla had lost my details yet had the licence with the bike category on it. Did the test on a gsx 1400 that got a laugh cheers KYLE.
You're a great instructor. I hope mine are as good!
Cheers.
excellent stuff Russ (that rhymed :-) lol ) Love your quirky little sayings ...does help for it to stick in mind ... .. look forward to next upload .
Thanks buddy. ☺
Informative watch and different perspective for a new car driver.
Excellent instruction!
Thanks
I learn so much from watching these thanks!
Interesting to watch this. I'm one of those who passed my bike test on a 125 and could go to unlimited cc. The examiner stood on a street corner and sent me out of his sight many times. Yeah nuts when you think about it.
For me I chose to do a Star Rider course so that I knew at least some basics. How am I doing now?
One crash which was my fault and didn't involve other people. I did various vehicle tests over the following years and your video shows some similarities. The HGV tests for example - have you done those??
With HGV you're taught to read the road as far ahead as you can see it and memorise it - that prepares you for positioning the large vehicle and gives space to use mirrors more.
I still have a bike but it's more for fun. The roads are certainly different now and your video has incredibly useful information. For me I learnt it anyway but people just starting could learn a lot of great things and quickly.
Hi, I did that test too, quite simple wasn't it? ☺ I've never driven an hgv but have a 7 metre motorhome with a silly amount of tail swing, that's enough for me. Lol
Good tip on the worn white lines, hadn't considered that.
this is a part of lessens that is given to my in holland as well , this teqnic has proven a good tecnic for my last year , a car came on my side of the lane in a thigt richt bend , with almost no visabilty in to the turn ( we drive on the richt lane in holand ) if a had not use this tecnic , en ceep my speed douwn en holding my position in to position 1 ( for us in holland its al the way to the richt on my lane , this car woud have run in to me . ,
Great lesson, well done 🤓
Solid performance assessment as always Russ.
Could have done with this reminder last weekend! A car came well over the line on a right hand bend and drove me off the road. After watching this I think I may have been going a little bit fast for the corner.
Just to add for anyone watching who might be wondering: during advanced riding we generally split the lane up into 5 segments. 5 is to the far right, 1 is to the far left, 3 is in the middle. Positions are then taken dynamically based on the situation. If it is safe to do so, we would bias towards 4 of 5 on a left bend and 1 of 5 on a right. I think it's always useful to remember that the purpose of selecting an appropriate position is to maximise your view. Additionally, the limit point will be changing constantly so you need to constantly update your riding plan.
Advanced riders don't have 5 positions ko more
@@booshallmighty when I took my test, we did. How many is it now?
@@puddingleaf IM and Rospa, and the Police road Craft book use 3 positions now. I did my test in December last year and they taught 3 positions. I think it was to cut down the confusion and to address riders riding in position 5 would be in danger on bends form oncoming traffic. Ride safe
A great video and pleased to hear your technique of keeping in position 2 for left hand bends. We should expect not only wide vehicles and farm machinery but also drivers who insist on moving over to the wrong side as demonstrated (though not in that case on a left-hander for the bikes) at 8:59. I've also encountered motorist 'boy racers' straightening the road and this random possibility is reason enough not to extend the view to a theoretically better position 3. I personally however may break this 'keeping to position 2 rule' approaching a junction where a car is getting ready to pull out onto a main road. This will we hope not only further alert him to our narrow bike but provide a better escape route for the bike should he begin to creep out or worse. I'll sometimes roll off the throttle too and may cover the front break though perhaps i'm getting paranoid now! Air horns too?
Incidentally although I 'get' the need to not hold up traffic unnecessarily on say NSL roads, I would personally feel quite happy if a rider was simply more comfortable at doing 10 mph less despite road conditions that are good. The sign is a limit not a target etc...
Finally I was slightly puzzled at your 'let's stick to 30 mph' comment when an advisory 20 mph sign was spotted. Are you sure in a court of law following say an accident that blame/insurance considerations might not be used against you?
Hi, great comment. The 20 would be taken into consideration but they'd have to prove it was a contributing factor. ☺
Ahhh nice surprise to see this come up in my notifications!
Did you do a review on the blind spot mirror? I had one and it fell off what do you recommend?
Another useful tutorial. Worth subscribing.
Thank you. ☺
Very informative. I’m always nice and slow for corners when others wellie it.
Wow. Amazing explanation thanks mate 👍🏻
You're welcome. ☺
@Roadcraft Nottingham , question about taking a bend on a normal road
once you’re above the speed which countersteering applies, which (shifting weight or countersteering) is better to take a corner?
- only one of them, and which?
- primarily one of them, and which?
- 50/50?
- “it depends”?
Believe it or not, Countersteering works from the minimum speed it takes for a wheel to rotate on it's own, despite what others say so that's about 5mph. I always balance countersteering with body weight.
Roadcraft Nottingham | Probably I’ll need a little more practice before I can use countersteering at such a low speed. Below 20km/h-ish I use “normal” steering.
Anyhow, key word I take away from your response is: “balanced”
Thank you for your answer 👍 🙂
Sound advice & great bike 👍🏻
Great video Russ. Love the new bike!
Thanks. The more I ride it the better it feels. Love it.
@@RoadcraftNottingham Yeah, I was going to ask about that. Where's the Pan? I must have missed some stuff.
Great video
Silly question : I rented a bike country bmw gx and coming to a closing bend from 4 gear closing to 2 gear the bike would stall why is that ???
Please answer
approaching the bend in plenty of time down to 20 miles I shifted down to 2 gear to enter bend safely but bike stalled
Any tips or explanation why this accused?
please
I sub to your great Channel
Another great lesson thank you.
I struggle to push again if running wide in a corner. If I do push again the front seems to drift even wider. Would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks.
excellent, nice to have this skills refresher. how are you enjoying the tiger russ?
One word... Incredible, fun, light, quick, gadgetory, erm... That'll do. 😉
Great lesson Russ, very much like my instructor whos words still echo in my helmet when I'm being silly. however the countersteering thing for me is too much of a headblagg, as someone that rode push bikes as fast as I can peddle since age 4 I find steering totally intuitive, road position input is great but actual steering input advice would cause me to overthink it as a learner.
As you say you are steering intuitively, you are probably already counter steering without thinking about it.
Great instruction from you. Presume that you are using two way comms? When I learnt (many years ago) no comms, would have been really useful to be able to ask questions etc whilst riding.
I do have 2 way comms but remove the mic to make them one way. At this level I don't think students are experienced enough to focus on riding and talking. I use 2 way on advanced though.
@@RoadcraftNottingham On all my courses from basic to advanced we had one way comms only and the policy was that the instructors only spoke if really necessary. All advice and corrections etc was given after stopping and debriefing.
I'm not sure I'd be happy with constant interruption from the radio ... but that's just my own feeling on it.
Great video as usual and always good to receive refresher advice despite level and number of years riding. Avoiding posn 3 on left handers is good advice although I still use it as appropriate.
Just a minor thing ... I think speedos read fast not slow (3.20). Mine by 9%!! Safe riding!
@@aeroplod yes, I ask my guys which way they prefer and all of mine prefer this way. In the past when debriefing after the event the pupils don't always know where I was referring to. I stay quiet at important junctions/hazards etc and only use 2 way comms on advanced with the same rules about staying quiet when extra concentration is needed but again get very positive feedback that questions can be asked "live" when safe. Thanks for your comment.
nice clear explanations
Thanks
Brilliant lesson ,thankyou
I do all of this subconsciously, if I think about it too much I ride poorly. Always learning though! The older I get, the faster I was...
I think that's the point, practice practice, until it becomes muscle memory.
Wonderfully satisfying
noob question, where you just closing the throttle or using front brake as well? Also is it difficult to use front brake without accidentally knocking the throttle
Most of the time I was planning my minor speed changes with smooth throttle.
@@RoadcraftNottingham i did that on CBT and it was minor like you said, and I got told off for not using brake lights as other road users would not know im slowing down - and it was minor, dropping around 2mph per 1 second
@@everythinggaming7938... That's why we use the mirrors, if someone is close then I'd consider tapping the brake light but not fully applying the brakes.
@@RoadcraftNottingham okay so for example if only your trainer is behind what would u do
I really enjoyed this, Russ. It seems to me that bike education here in the States doesn't come anywhere near what it does in the U.K., I've said that before, and it's a shame. Gotta question for you. Position 1, 2 and 3. From your commentary, I can assume that it's a percentage of the lane you are in, but is it divided equally into thirds, or something like 25/50/25% of the lane?
As to countersteering, we never really covered that in my school, but then again, we never were on the road, all instruction was done in a parking lot. How useless is that? Where *I* learned about countersteering, and how very important it is (albeit somewhat natural) was from watching Keith Code's 'Twist of the Wrist II' video. Somewhat cheesy in production, it works well teaching the lessons Keith wanted to impart. I highly recommend it to all motorcycle riders, no matter where they are.
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Cheers mate!
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This may help regarding positions
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And this regarding countersteering. Have fun. ☺
Gary C yeah car tests aren't as strict in your country either i've heard. I just passed my motorcycle test a few weeks ago here in the UK and i found it much easier than the car test but i have been on a 125cc learners licence for 4 years mostly because it was so cheap to run. on road positoning i would say it's 25% /50%/ 25% but it all depends on width of the road, parked cars etc
@@ANDY1985UK2011 It seems that we have a more 'learn as you go' attitude here, which anyone who's honest with themselves will tell you is a horrid way to go. Sure, you have to take a Driver's Education course, but they wildly vary from one to another, and even state laws vary, i.e., California is the only state in the U.S. that legally allows 'filtering' for a motorcycle. So, yeah, in that regard, I think the U.K. is probably doing a better job of education in that regard.
@@GaryMCurran yeah the only learn as you go here is what i did and many people do, especially youngsters is you get CBT learners licence to ride a 125cc bike and that varies from one training school to another, i've heard stories where students fall off the bike or ride dangerously and still get the licence lol as for bigger bikes though youngsters are restricted a lot because even if they can show they ride very well they still have to wait until 19 for a bit more power and then 21 or 24 for unrestricted licence so im glad i took up motorcycling when i was 27
Excellent heads up
In the USA yellow is generally advisory and white is mandatory. How do you tell the difference in the UK?
Mandatory has a red circle border, anything else is advisory.
Roadcraft Nottingham Interesting. Do you ever offer short courses for foreigners wishing to take a motorcycle holiday in the UK?
@@oklahomahank2378... Yes, I recently spent the day with someone from USA. ☺
I keep pressing indicator button just to make sure it’s off lol great tips
Dont put ur front wheel where ur brain hasnt been first ✌ pretty much sums up riding as a whole!
Another extremely helpful lesson, I always wonder how many biker lives you saved over the years...hundreds?
Nicely done sir 👍
Thanks very helpful.
Again, great info 🤘