Thank you so much for these videos! I have my test at the end of July/early August so I'm doing all the revising I can. Very clear and concise, awesome demonstration and overall very useful video. 👍
In the school i used and failed mod1, had a bike with no ABS, i asked if i can use a bike with ABS (since ive always had a bike with ABS and the big bike ive bought also has it) but the reply was No because i must learn and use proper braking technique during the mod1. Considering looking around for another school for one that uses a bike with ABS - I did a small skid on my test and was failed straight away.
Failed my Mod 1 today. The bits I was concerned about most (manual handling, U-turn, slalom/figure-of-8) couldn't have gone better. I failed on the emergency stop, although my braking was fine. On my first attempt, I only managed 44kph. On the second attempt, I closed the throttle too early again and panicked that I wasn't going quick enough. I got flustered, opened the throttle again very late. In my panic, I somehow clipped one of the cones by the speed trap. Such a stupid error and I'm pissed off with myself. I did in fact manage 50kph but by that point it was irrelevant. Up until that point it had been going really well.
@@Lets-rideUk Thanks! I'm booked in again for next Friday. The parts I was most concerned about went really well so there's definitely lots to be positive about, but I'm having a bit of a sulk this afternoon! So annoyed with myself for making such a stupid and unforced error having breezed through (what I considered to be) the trickier bits early on. Doubly annoyed as the weather/conditions were perfect which may not be the case next time.
Yes, the layout stays the same - you can see the official diagram here: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7e3c7fe5274a2e87db06da/motorcycle-manoeuvring-area-multi-purpose-test-centre.pdf
Very very good videos, clarity informative and v good filming easy to watch over and over It’s great to see you have done all the sections separately in detail Question is there a link to Module 2 training please .A
Not sure if you will reply to this. But what about linked rear brake. Around 60-40 to the front and no abs. How should thst be tackled. I have had to do real e stops due to idiots but like you mentioned the rears raises up alot. (This is a 125)
Hi Barrie. Not much different really - front brake as the primary stopping brake, adding a little bit of rear. Remember, you don't have to stand the bike on its nose to pass this exercise - it's a quick stop under control. It's a squeeze of the brake lever, not a grab. 👍
Been working my way through all your module 1 exercises, good clear instructions and demonstrations, got my mod 1 very soon. Strange question, what recording equipment do you use? No wind noise and nice and clear.
DJI Pocket 2 with DJI wireless microphone transmitter for off-bike recording. You may notice some clicking on the sound track in some of the videos - this was fixed with a firmware update. On bike I use the GoPro Fusion but record the audio with a tethered Rode lavalier microphone into a Sony voice recorder and sync in editing software. Both mics have the "dead cat" attached to them.👍
No, no observations required after you've stopped. Did the examiner really say that? We've never taught that, never been asked to teach that, never had an examiner insisting on that. How odd. 🤔
Observations are required every time you pull away. But an isolated incident of forgetting shouldn't cost you a test - you'd have to forget several times. The only observation which is counted as a serious fault (and a fail) is the lifesaver glance on the U-turn. 👍
@@Lets-rideUk Oh, I must've got done badly then. The examiner told me I remembered the checks for all others (including lifesaver on U-turn) but forgot on the emergency stop. This was at Erith and was with the guy who talks really fast and has glasses.
Forgetting an observation is a minor fault (unless it's the U-turn lifesaver). You'd have to forget three times to fail. Never seen anyone fail for forgetting one observation. Very strange...
So when you stop it's clutch in no gear changes, then right foot down and change back to 1st gear? I'm paranoid about having those two feet down for a moment to change back down the gears I just want extra clarification lol
Pull clutch in just before you stop so you don't stall (although not the end of the world if you do). You can downshift as you're stopping if you want to but best to concentrate on stopping safely then selecting 1st after you've stopped. No problem at all having both feet down after you've stopped!
You didn't mention this in the video, probably because you have done in another video.. and this is an excellent video nonetheless, but if the back tyre skids during braking is that a fail? (i drive a 1992 Kawasaki GPX 600R Ninja which is too old to have ABS)
If it skids and you fail to release the brake then yes, that's a fail. If you release quickly before reapplying then it'll go down as a minor fault only. 👍
Failed Mod 1 Yesterday on the emergency break Examiner said I didn't use front brake at all, when I did, it wasn't a clean break, I can admit that but I use both breaks anyway, I'm super confused now, and failing like this makes me think this is not worth it. Any advice on the exercise? I didn't had a second chance on it, and until this exercise I made everything clear no minors, no majors
This exercise is majority front brake, with only light pressure on the rear brake. Start off gently on the front and squeeze harder, applying very light pressure on the rear brake. But yes, both brakes must be used. The stop itself is the same as conducted on the CBT (check out our video on that). Don't give up - you'll get it!👍
@@ronlysons6750 the examiner will be observing the pupil's hand on the brake lever and foot on the brake pedal. Sadly I'm a bit of a dunce on IMU's but I wasn't aware it applied the brake for you, only regulated the pressure - but I could be totally wrong!!
You may be right, I've just spent 20 mins on Google and still don't what IMU does relating to braking. I read somewhere that it evens out the pressure between front and back brakes. Maybe you still have to use the rear brake though for it to take effect? I always use both brakes except for last few feet when stopping. BTW, you and your channel are brilliant. A must for anyone new to motorcycling. @@Lets-rideUk
Hello there, my module 1 emergency stop.. my first attempt was 43km/h. And the second attempt was 55km/h. In an emergency step, is it 31km/h or you can do more than 31km/h?
For the emergency stop and hazard avoidance exercise the target speed through the speed trap is 50kph. The minimum speed is 48kph. There is no maximum speed. 👍
@@Lets-rideUk yeah saw him - he has a big pad on top of his tank to help support his upper body - leading me to believe that you can’t brake effectively with 1 hand and no other help Thanks for your reply 👍🏻
I binge watched these excellent vids the last couple of days and past my mod 1 today first time. Thank you for help.
You are very welcome! Well done! 🥳
Am doing my mod 1 on Tuesdays I keep locking the back wheel up any tips please
I have passed my MOD 1 yesterday with zero minor faults.
You are the person responsible for it , thank you very much for teaching us.
Great job - well done Harry!
Darn! Next time!
I've got my Mod 1 in 3 weeks, thanks for the tips. Yours are the best videos i've found on the topic.
Passed my mode 1 because of your videos thank you took all the nerves away
Awesome! Many congratulations. 🥳
Thank you so much for these videos! I have my test at the end of July/early August so I'm doing all the revising I can. Very clear and concise, awesome demonstration and overall very useful video. 👍
Happy to help! Good luck on the test. 👍😊
Thank you!
Thanks again Richard, greatly appreciated 👍
Brilliant help! Thank you, I never knew you could stall your bike and still pass 🙂
Happy to help!
Thank you so much for these videos, very clear of what is expected.
Watched all of your mod 1 videos - they are a huge help - thanks very much😊
You are very welcome Richie. 👍😊
Thanks for the videos. I’m off for test tomorrow🤞🏼although I struggle getting the 50km through the gate as only 125cc vespa and I’m heavy!
Good luck! 🤞
@@Lets-rideUk passed👍🏻thank you, the videos helped.
Many congratulations! 🎉
thank you for the video. i cant wait to do mine.soon
In the school i used and failed mod1, had a bike with no ABS, i asked if i can use a bike with ABS (since ive always had a bike with ABS and the big
bike ive bought also has it) but the reply was No because i must learn and use proper braking technique during the mod1. Considering looking around for another school for one that uses a bike with ABS - I did a small skid on my test and was failed straight away.
😪 Granted, it's essential learning correct braking technique but to deny you the use of an ABS bike seems a bit harsh...🙄
Failed my Mod 1 today. The bits I was concerned about most (manual handling, U-turn, slalom/figure-of-8) couldn't have gone better. I failed on the emergency stop, although my braking was fine. On my first attempt, I only managed 44kph. On the second attempt, I closed the throttle too early again and panicked that I wasn't going quick enough. I got flustered, opened the throttle again very late. In my panic, I somehow clipped one of the cones by the speed trap. Such a stupid error and I'm pissed off with myself. I did in fact manage 50kph but by that point it was irrelevant. Up until that point it had been going really well.
Darn! Think of it as a practice run - you'll nail it next time. 👍👍👍
@@Lets-rideUk Thanks! I'm booked in again for next Friday. The parts I was most concerned about went really well so there's definitely lots to be positive about, but I'm having a bit of a sulk this afternoon! So annoyed with myself for making such a stupid and unforced error having breezed through (what I considered to be) the trickier bits early on. Doubly annoyed as the weather/conditions were perfect which may not be the case next time.
Brilliant instructor, is the speed trap in a fixed position and is it always when you go through the last set of cones?
Yes, the layout stays the same - you can see the official diagram here:
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7e3c7fe5274a2e87db06da/motorcycle-manoeuvring-area-multi-purpose-test-centre.pdf
Very very good videos, clarity informative and v good filming easy to watch over and over
It’s great to see you have done all the sections separately in detail
Question is there a link to Module 2 training please .A
Glad you enjoyed it. 👍😊 Module 2 in the works...
Fantastic can’t wait!
I must repeat I think you have the best vids out there.A
Please make some training vides for MOD2 if possible.
Soon!
Really good video, thank you.
Glad you liked it!
Not sure if you will reply to this. But what about linked rear brake. Around 60-40 to the front and no abs. How should thst be tackled. I have had to do real e stops due to idiots but like you mentioned the rears raises up alot. (This is a 125)
Hi Barrie. Not much different really - front brake as the primary stopping brake, adding a little bit of rear. Remember, you don't have to stand the bike on its nose to pass this exercise - it's a quick stop under control. It's a squeeze of the brake lever, not a grab. 👍
Been working my way through all your module 1 exercises, good clear instructions and demonstrations, got my mod 1 very soon. Strange question, what recording equipment do you use? No wind noise and nice and clear.
DJI Pocket 2 with DJI wireless microphone transmitter for off-bike recording. You may notice some clicking on the sound track in some of the videos - this was fixed with a firmware update. On bike I use the GoPro Fusion but record the audio with a tethered Rode lavalier microphone into a Sony voice recorder and sync in editing software. Both mics have the "dead cat" attached to them.👍
@@Lets-rideUk many thanks, looking at different kit, but when you can see one that works well in the real environment its a bonus.
Do you have to check mirrors after you stopped too? That's what the examiner said I failed my first test on
No, no observations required after you've stopped. Did the examiner really say that? We've never taught that, never been asked to teach that, never had an examiner insisting on that. How odd. 🤔
@@Lets-rideUk Maybe it was because I didn't do the observations after I left off. Is that necessary?
Observations are required every time you pull away. But an isolated incident of forgetting shouldn't cost you a test - you'd have to forget several times. The only observation which is counted as a serious fault (and a fail) is the lifesaver glance on the U-turn. 👍
@@Lets-rideUk Oh, I must've got done badly then. The examiner told me I remembered the checks for all others (including lifesaver on U-turn) but forgot on the emergency stop. This was at Erith and was with the guy who talks really fast and has glasses.
Forgetting an observation is a minor fault (unless it's the U-turn lifesaver). You'd have to forget three times to fail. Never seen anyone fail for forgetting one observation. Very strange...
So when you stop it's clutch in no gear changes, then right foot down and change back to 1st gear? I'm paranoid about having those two feet down for a moment to change back down the gears I just want extra clarification lol
Pull clutch in just before you stop so you don't stall (although not the end of the world if you do). You can downshift as you're stopping if you want to but best to concentrate on stopping safely then selecting 1st after you've stopped. No problem at all having both feet down after you've stopped!
You didn't mention this in the video, probably because you have done in another video.. and this is an excellent video nonetheless, but if the back tyre skids during braking is that a fail? (i drive a 1992 Kawasaki GPX 600R Ninja which is too old to have ABS)
If it skids and you fail to release the brake then yes, that's a fail. If you release quickly before reapplying then it'll go down as a minor fault only. 👍
@@Lets-rideUk Cool. Thanks very much for your help.
Failed my mod 1 today. Didn’t engage front brake on emergency stop.
😭 Yes, this is a predominantly front-brake exercise. Good luck on the next attempt. 👍
when you pull off from the emergency stop, do you still need to do shoulder checks?
Every time you pull away you need to do "effective all-round observations". 😄👍
I take if you get a minor on your first attempt, you take it and move on?
Yep, indeed. 👍
Would you recommend doing it on 3rd gear?
We keep to 2nd. Distinctive engine pitch at 32mph and one less thing to worry about as you're coming off the corner. 👍
One test day do they tell you that you have passed each test buy test if that makes sense lol
The test result is given right at the end of the test. 😊👍
After you have stopped, do you have to look back like on cbt ?
No you don't John. 👍
Just train to stop from 40mph and you pass without presure
I just wondered wat if you stopped before the tester raised his hand, would this matter, love your vids very helpful
Yes, you'll more than likely have to do it again.👍
Failed Mod 1 Yesterday on the emergency break
Examiner said I didn't use front brake at all, when I did, it wasn't a clean break, I can admit that but I use both breaks anyway, I'm super confused now, and failing like this makes me think this is not worth it. Any advice on the exercise? I didn't had a second chance on it, and until this exercise I made everything clear no minors, no majors
This exercise is majority front brake, with only light pressure on the rear brake. Start off gently on the front and squeeze harder, applying very light pressure on the rear brake. But yes, both brakes must be used. The stop itself is the same as conducted on the CBT (check out our video on that). Don't give up - you'll get it!👍
@@Lets-rideUk thanks
How does the examiner know if you've used the rear brake or not? And does a bike with IMU not apply both anyway?@@Lets-rideUk
@@ronlysons6750 the examiner will be observing the pupil's hand on the brake lever and foot on the brake pedal. Sadly I'm a bit of a dunce on IMU's but I wasn't aware it applied the brake for you, only regulated the pressure - but I could be totally wrong!!
You may be right, I've just spent 20 mins on Google and still don't what IMU does relating to braking. I read somewhere that it evens out the pressure between front and back brakes. Maybe you still have to use the rear
brake though for it to take effect?
I always use both brakes except for last few feet when stopping. BTW, you and your channel are brilliant. A must for anyone new to motorcycling. @@Lets-rideUk
Can I speed 45 to 48km/h before coming into the speed track?
Don't really understand the question Tim - could you rephrase?
Hello there, my module 1 emergency stop.. my first attempt was 43km/h. And the second attempt was 55km/h. In an emergency step, is it 31km/h or you can do more than 31km/h?
For the emergency stop and hazard avoidance exercise the target speed through the speed trap is 50kph. The minimum speed is 48kph. There is no maximum speed. 👍
A guy I know says riding 1 handed won’t impact braking effectiveness or stability under braking
True or false?
Riding one handed won't do your licence any good but to answer your question - look up racer Chris Ganley. 👍😊
@@Lets-rideUk yeah saw him - he has a big pad on top of his tank to help support his upper body - leading me to believe that you can’t brake effectively with 1 hand and no other help
Thanks for your reply 👍🏻