How To Ride A Motorcycle Slowly - The Basics - CBT / Module 1 Test. Part 1

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Part 1 of a 2 part video about slow riding. A necessary watch before part 2!
This video introduces the basics of slow speed control.
It is aimed at CBT and A1/A2/DAS test candidates but is suitable for any motorcyclist wishing to improve slow riding. It starts with the basics and gives advice and guidance to help use the controls and ride the motorcycle slowly under control.
This video is not a substitute for practical live training, but a useful insight into the slow control of motorcycles.

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@sm1rf1 2 жыл бұрын

As an advanced police motorcyclist I can attest to the quality and depth of this instruction…for the instructor, as sunny as it is, get that sun visor up….we need to see your eyes!

@MotorcyclePWR 2 жыл бұрын

@sm1rf1 thank you for your comments, much appreciated. Yes, as regards the visor, its more to do with being reluctant in front of the camera than the sun! My eyes are visible during live training however! All the best

@bedehliang 2 жыл бұрын

The best motorcycle instructions thus far. Thank you for your sharing.

@MotorcyclePWR 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for your kind comments, glad it is helpful. all the best

@deanroberts187 2 жыл бұрын

Just about to take my Mod1/2 after taking my first CBT 3 months ago at the age of 45. This video is really useful. Thankyou

@MotorcyclePWR 2 жыл бұрын

@Dean Roberts Thank you, Glad it was helpful! I wish you well for your tests

@BrickTiePreservation Жыл бұрын

Great work thank you. Just retired and now starting to ride again. Bike feels heavy and I realise I have lost confidence at slow speed. Now using your advice to help me nail the issue.

@MotorcyclePWR Жыл бұрын

thank you, glad the vids are helpful, i wish you well with confidence building, all the best

@jgee5094 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Taking my mod 1 next week and this is the best video I've watched regarding slow speed driving

@MotorcyclePWR 2 жыл бұрын

thank you, i wish you well for Mod 1

@andycleeter 2 жыл бұрын

Really clear, instructive commentary. Attempting M1 tomorrow and this has certainly boost my confidence. Thanks 🙂

@MotorcyclePWR 2 жыл бұрын

@Andy Cleeter Thank you, glad your confidence is boosted, hope Mod 1 goes well. All the best

@vicfdez7830 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this helpful video.

@AW8UK 3 жыл бұрын

I see logic, (after tests hopefully passed), in initially sourcing a cosmetically tired naked bike, (maybe CB500/600 Bandit or similar), to further practice low speed skills on. Sadly such bikes currently little or no lesser cost than a tidy equivalent machines. Anyway 1st world problem & my issue to think about. Another great & useful video. Thanks

@MotorcyclePWR 3 жыл бұрын

fabulous idea, honing and hard wiring the slow stuff makes a big difference to riding. Practice makes perfect!!!

@hwanie2 3 жыл бұрын

great lesson! Thank you

@MotorcyclePWR 3 жыл бұрын

you re very welcome, hope it has been helpful

@jamescunningham7218 2 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic explanation as per usual, just on the two finger clutch control technique, only ever seen it correctly applied with short racing levers and as the A68 is not a race track why on earth would you use the technique 😕

@stephenedwards1278 3 жыл бұрын

Good video - 49yr old newish rider I have CBT but runs out soon advised to practice before MOD 1 ( got 125cc Varadero but not practiced much but will ) I have problems with slow speed and am aware it a key skill. I was under the illusion that you open and close the clutch slightly but I see you keep it in same position and you move just rear brake. I also didn't realise how important keeping head up was either and not to look at the cone in slalom maneuver. Will now practice all this. Do your students get problems with numb hands with all the hand movements? as I do.

@MotorcyclePWR 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen, its important that the clutch does move, but only as much as necessary. Experience will tell you when to ease it out or ease it in; eg if your power is up but you feel unstable ease it out a fraction to give more drive at the back wheel; if you feel your fighting the momentum with the rear brake, ease the clutch in a fraction, then you need less brake. The tighter you turn, the more power you need at the back wheel. You re likely to get some hand discomfort as a new rider as your using muscles and tendons in a way you're not used to, if they are numb you re either overdoing it or gripping the controls too tightly. I wish you well with your training. Happy to help further if required.

@2old4allthis 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video, but about 6 1/2 minutes of it don’t apply to my circumstance. I have a Suzuki Burgman 650 with a CVT and a VFR1200X DCT. Any suggestions for the lack of a handlebar mounted clutch? The Burgman has the rear brake lever mounted where the clutch would be. On the VFR 1200X, the rear foot brake is 70% rear, 30% front. Thanks for any help you can be for those of us with automatics.

@MotorcyclePWR 7 ай бұрын

@2old4allthis hi, thank you for your comments. Where the autos are involved, the techniques are the same, minus the clutch. So using the rear break in conjunction with extra revs, but maybe not as many as you might with a manual. So its a process of experimentation with rear brake/throttle balance. As regards the 70/30 R/F split, its the same with some manual bikes with combined braking systems, it feels a bit different as the front brake comes on when you dont really want it, but providing its not excessive or harsh it doesnt seem to make the slow speed control technique problematic. Gentle experimentation and practice will hopefully help. All the best

@2old4allthis 7 ай бұрын

@@MotorcyclePWR Thanks