HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Take Off, Move Off, Slow & Stop | Brakes & Throttle

HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Take Off, Move Off, Slow & Stop | Brakes & Throttle | PART 4

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3 жыл бұрын

Luke Watson has created a video series for the NEW RIDER of an automatic motor scooter. Want to learn how to ride a Scooter? Then this series of videos will take you through the steps. How to ride a VESPA.
PART FOUR: Take Off, Move Off, Slow & Stop | Brakes & Throttle
In this video Luke explains good riding posture and explains how to take off and move off and go! Luke also explain how to use the rear brake, the front brake and both brakes together. Luke explains and demonstrates some braking exercises and techniques for the beginner rider to learn and practice. The key focus of this lesson is controlling the throttle and brakes for safety and the emphasis for the new rider is learning to accelerate and brake in a straight line, in an upright position.
The key points in this HOW TO VIDEO are:
~ Friction point with brake levers
~ Set Up and Squeeze braking techniques
~ Brake, throttle, release brake and take off
~ Throttle increase to suit load and, as needed
~ Left foot to ground on stop
~ Brake lights to communicate with other road users
~ Beginners practice on the straight
~ Hill starts on a scooter
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HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER SERIES
Part 1 ~ Posture | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 2 ~ Starting and Stopping the Engine + Mount & Dismount | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 3 ~ Take Off, Move Off, Slow & Stop + Brakes & Throttle | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 4 ~ Take Off, Move Off, Slow & Stop + Brakes & Throttle |
• HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 5 - Slow Ride, Slow Controlled Ride, Lane Splitting, Lane Filtering, Weaving Through Traffic Jams and Rear Brake & Throttle Control | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 6 ~ Turns, U-Turns and Figure 8s (Steering at low speed) | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 7 ~ Counter Steer, Slalom and Cornering | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 8 ~ Crash Avoidance, Swerving and Controlled Stopping | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 9 ~ Pre-Ride Scooter Checks & Commentary Ride | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 10 ~ How To Wash Your Motor Scooter ~ Dos and Don’ts | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 11 ~ Pre-Ride Checks in Real-Time | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 12 ~ Parking Your Scooter (the basic skills) PART A | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 13 ~ Parking Your Scooter (real-life scenarios) PART B | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
UPCOMING VIDEOS IN THIS SERIES
COMING SOON
Part 14 ~ Hills: Hill Starts And All About Hills
Part 15 ~ Pillion Passengers: All You Need To Know About Riding With Other Passengers
Part 16 ~ Motorcycle and Scooter Safety Equipment
Part 17 ~ Checking Your Oil and Topping Up Your Oil
IN THE TRAFFIC
Part 18 ~ Give Way, Yield & Go
Part 19 ~ Road Position & Adapting To Various Environments & Situations
Part 20 ~ Road Position Before, During & After Turns
Part 21 ~ Safe Following Distances: The Time Lapse Formula
Part 22 ~ System Of Vehicle Control (For Hazards, Intersections & Corners)
Part 23 ~ Vision: Identifying & Reacting To Hazards Through Scanning
Part 24 ~ Vision: Use Of Mirrors & Should Checks
Part 25 ~ Roundabouts
Part 26 ~ Courtesy, Consideration, Cooperation & Communication With Other Road Users
Part 27 ~ Safe Speed & Going With The Flow
Part 28 ~ All About Using Your Indicators
Part 29 ~ Defensive Riding Techniques
Part 30 ~ Attitude, State of Mind & Your Health
Part 31 ~ Target Fixation
Part 32 ~ Riding in the Rain
Part 33 ~ Riding at Night
N.B. If you have an idea for a future video based on your needs and curiosity - please add your suggestion in the comments.
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@Nitu_S.C. 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most complete lesson I could find. Thank you for taking the time to show/teach us the most important things about riding a scooter, in a precise matter!

@benpresto5663 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best scooter tutorial I've seen on youtube.

@ianwatsons 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@callmescout5831 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for these videos!!!! First time ever on a scooter and I’ve gone out twice now just by my house doing this!

@sherrioneal5015 3 ай бұрын

Ty. I rode yr's ago 350 Honda. I found your videos and I saw the light, lol. Just got my Scooter. Excellent Refresher Course ! I look forward getting back AFTER I practice your videos. Ty so much 🌾🛵💯🤗

@VStaskey 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That was really helpful. I've been having great difficulty moving after a stop. I can't wait to practice what you have taught in this video. Thank you so very much!

@aboudiop6358 Жыл бұрын

Step-by-step scooter riding. Love it.

@donnaoneil4985 2 жыл бұрын

I had a motorbike as a teenager, and have taken the motorcycle safety course, 10 years ago. Now as a senior, I have acquired a scooter. So glad I found this series of videos. Age and no clutch make a big difference. I am going to cancel my enrolment in a beginner motorcycle course scheduled 3 months out. Having taken it before, it will not provide me with the skills I need.

@jenniferhobbs4296 11 ай бұрын

3 2 3

@sokissokis4195 2 жыл бұрын

By far the best lessons on the internet THANKS

@jeninacalingo4768 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH This is so helpful!!!! More power!!!

@donaldpinkus5284 2 жыл бұрын

Great instructor Ian. Very informative for a novice.

@creamycupcake2504 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much sir ! Your videos have helped me a lot with riding scooters.

@SusanMacGillivray 2 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent lesson. As a (very) short woman I can only reach my toe to the ground on the left side. I need platforms! Thanks for good video.

@KnucklesTheMartialFighter 25 күн бұрын

These are gonna help! I’m gonna possibly get my Vespa scooter tomorrow but these videos are great

@TheSalonLife Ай бұрын

Wow, this is the best video! You are great at explaining things!

@tracyschmidt7929 10 ай бұрын

You are a fabulous teacher! Thank you

@michaelskelhorn4392 Жыл бұрын

Just learning, 60 years old, about 20 hours of riding , will definitely try the pulling away with beak and throttle on tomorrow, Loving every minute . Every day a different adventure with danger aswell . Gets the blood pumping.

@ianwatsons Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Glad you are enjoying.

@JackieJustice Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a wonderful tutorial❤

@josephkent3238 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time

@greenoty Жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you! This video is exactly what I was looking for!!!

@ianwatsons Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@hadarlewis5380 2 жыл бұрын

this is the best tutorial. i think i will replay this when i buy my scooter to remind me what to do.. i like the tips. after watching many different videos this one is definitely the best. thank you so much !!!!!!!

@ianwatsons 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@gfa527 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had watched your videos before I went out to try riding a scooter for the first time. Maybe I would have avoided falling down twice 🙈

@Vacuolo123456 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video very much is very helpful, by any chance do you give lessons in Bangkok ?

@thatspiritualhumane 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe the best moped instructions on youtube, amazing

@ianwatsons 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@glennwaterman1355 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for these videos.

@ianwatsons Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@priscillastephens3978 Жыл бұрын

Wow...watching this is VERY helpful! I'm actually thinking about booking a Vespa Bike Tour in Florence, Italy as I'll be visiting in 3 weeks. I've read many reviews from some people who have rode a vespa motor bike for the first time on the tour I'm considering and some beginners said they couldn't get the hang of it so they opted out of riding the vespa all together. While there were other beginners who said it was pretty comfortable once they got the hang of it. I feel watching some of these scooter bike videos will better prepare me for riding a vespa in getting an understanding of how to control the bike. I was thinking about chickening out and just not doing the vespa tour after reading bad reviews from people who have had bad first-time experiences but after seeing this video, I'm feeling more brave to try it (and I REALLY wanna try it) 🙂

@ianwatsons Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I think your trip sounds like a great idea. However, it could be a nightmare if you don't have the skills and confidence on a scooter. I'd suggest get your scooter skills and confidence up first... then you can go and enjoy your trip.

@surfaceship001 2 жыл бұрын

Great. Thank you

@erwinbryangarcia8220 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for these awesome videos about scooter riding. I am learning a lot. I am still learning about this and your tutorials are very informative. You are such a great tutor. All the best from the Philippines

@ianwatsons Жыл бұрын

I am happy to help!

@juliettecastel5786 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this tutorial.very helpful

@ianwatsons Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@frankmurphy8567 11 ай бұрын

Bought a Scomandi 125 tl,your vids are very helpful👍

@ianwatsons 11 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

@williesoria3028 2 жыл бұрын

the best tutorial

@carcinohate Жыл бұрын

Of all the time to be seen passing by, that Honda had to chose the exact moment you mentioned doing the exercise in a dead end road.

@Manahara30 11 ай бұрын

Good job...Thanks a lot...❤

@shirleyasale9289 2 жыл бұрын

Quite helpful

@SocyQueen2012 7 ай бұрын

Deat Ian, greetings from Lima Peru! in a moment of madness I bought a Vesta 150 2018. It looks exactly like the one your're using in your videos. You're a fantastic teacher. I keep my Vespa in the garage because in Peru we need a driving license even for 150 scooters. Meaniwhile, I´m watching your videos. The garage is four floors under... and I'm terribly afraid of trying to take it out of the garange...These are three narrow and steep floors, is there a particular lesson you could refer me to in which you discuss a situation like this? And, thanks a million for your lessons!!!

@tajuddin9184 Жыл бұрын

I like the video thanks

@yukkosuomenen7 Жыл бұрын

I'm a scooter driver and listen your tips with interest. A lot of nice and good tips! Thank you Ian!

@scp-09698 Жыл бұрын

So glad for these videos , just got my scooter and passed my course but have a ton to learn

@ianwatsons Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@Manutza00 8 ай бұрын

Thank you soooo much for being so patient and so focused on each and every step in action! It makes a whole lot of difference! I wish you get at least half of the reward & recognition you deserve for all your teachings!!!

@johnphilipjanakpitroda8988 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@FREEPEOPLEful 11 ай бұрын

Awesome tips . Thank you !

@ianwatsons 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@FREEPEOPLEful 11 ай бұрын

❤️

@Deshaun-st9pu Ай бұрын

What about when i turn do i let the throttle go or do i hold the throttle and slow down with my rear brake

@Warangel144Dreamsandvisions 9 ай бұрын

another thing is that if your feet dont hit the ground whe your sitting fully on the seat,thats not good.never be uncomfortable and at the end of your seat to barley touch the ground.get a smalleer/closer to the ground bike in order to reduce accidents and to have more controll of your bike.

@ianwatsons 8 ай бұрын

That is an excellent point. Thanks for sharing.

@KnucklesTheMartialFighter 16 күн бұрын

@@ianwatsonsyou have to use both brakes? When stopping or slowing down, and do you have hold the breaks until the green light on the traffic turns green you can release the breaks ?

@BotanicBobBrown Жыл бұрын

My scooter is coming today! I'm so excited but full of anxiety too as this is my first vehicle. Your videos are taking the nerves away slightly. I'm scared to get out there on my own straight away, I did alright on my CBT but the feeling of being out there alone is quite daunting 😬

@ianwatsons Жыл бұрын

Exciting times! Be sure to take it easy to start with and build your skills and confidence. Enjoy!

@BotanicBobBrown Жыл бұрын

@@ianwatsons Thank you, I will. I've been practicing U turns and general movement on my pedal bike too. Got to get out my comfort zone and go for it

@joannelser4036 Жыл бұрын

Thank u

@SuperKingbunny 2 жыл бұрын

you in Thailand? miss that place, thanks for the tut

@ianwatsons 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I am!

@lifesportraits 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with your points. But my question is, what can 1 do when there are potholes in front of u and you can't look that far ahead towards the horizon? What's your suggestion for this? Pls guide

@ianwatsons 2 жыл бұрын

Great question. The key is not to fix one's eyes, but really keep your eyes on the move - grabbing info. check road, mirror, up ahead, car in front, mirror... key your eyes on the move. I will try and make another video and explain.

@lifesportraits 2 жыл бұрын

@@ianwatsons thank you. The information you put up is quite useful

@David-fv2hj 10 ай бұрын

Hey mate, do you do lessons in Thailand? I am in Hua Hin. Youre vids are awesome 👍

@ianwatsons 9 ай бұрын

Right now... no I don't give any lessons. Maybe in the future.

@peezpark 2 жыл бұрын

I’m still struggling with balancing, I couldn’t put my both legs up and it’s been weeks and also i can’t even ride a bike so it’s kinda related. May you give some more tips for balancing please? my people keep making fun of me not knowing how to ride a scooter 😑😭

@ianwatsons 2 жыл бұрын

QUICK TIPS = knees in - revs high and keep rear brake - look to where you want to go. Also - Remember if you go slow... the bike wobbles... so you need to get a little speed up so then centrifugal forces work in your favours and keep you bike upright.

@surveytechsource 8 ай бұрын

Always left foot down?

@ianwatsons 8 ай бұрын

If stopping - then going straight yes. If stopping - then turning left yes. If stopping - then turning right... right foot down.

@TillynDude 2 жыл бұрын

This is noice

@jtepsr 2 жыл бұрын

What cc bike were you using. What cc bike should a beginner buy

@ianwatsons 2 жыл бұрын

I'd go for a CC 125 or CC 150. You want a bit of power for passing vehicles, getting away from danger swiftly, power for the slow-ride and also if/when you're in 60k or 80k zone you want to go with the flow.

@thayna1586 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ian! First of all, I want to say I'm really happy I've fundo this playlist. I've watched lots of videos about how to ride a scooter, but your videos were the ones who gave me a clear learning plan, so thank you so much. Right now, I'm still getting used to using the brakes and throttle, but my plan is to ride with my boyfriend to work, so I will have to learn how to ride with someone one the backseat. So I want to ask: when should I start training with someone on the backseat? Is it better to start getting used to it while I'm still getting used to the brakes and throttle, or do you think I should first be familiar with riding in general? I know it's been a while since this video, but I'd be really happy if you could answer my question 🥰

@ianwatsons Жыл бұрын

Some tips for riding with a passenger: (1) make sure they are seated comfortably, with feet resting on the pegs, and they are holding something with at least one hand before you take off. (2) rider and passenger need to work out a way of communicating when it is accelerate, slow down and stop time... this can be down with body language (e.g. when you take off and accelerate drive leans forward and the passenger gets the message and when slowing down or stopping driving sits up) (3) turns - work out a system so the passenger doesn't wobble, lean too much; not lean at all... and they do this consistently. Conclusion... I think I need to make a video about this!

@thayna1586 Жыл бұрын

@@ianwatsons Thank you so much for your answer! I would love to see a video about this topic

@jessmjfan989 Жыл бұрын

What happens if your hand gets tired holding the throttle?

@ianwatsons Жыл бұрын

Good question - use your arm & shoulder strength instead of all your hand muscles. when throttle is off... you hand should point down and wrist should be bent... then as you increase the throttle... your wrist move to straight and less muscles are used.

@noonsun533 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. What are disadventages if the rider does not set up the breaks?

@ianwatsons 2 жыл бұрын

Setting up the brakes --- gets the brake pads in the ready position so you can then apply them gently ALSO it's about the mind-set... because this techniques means you focus on observing dangers EARLY and getting ready. Otherwise, you have un-prepared riders, who are not thinking ahead.