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Surprised you've not looked into becoming an instructor! You explain and show it very well in a teaching manor!

Thank you! Finally at the age of 54 I'm going to be doing my CBT on Sunday. I feel so much better after listening to you and watching you. Thanks! Been waiting a lifetime to do this :)

Seriously, to anyone worried about their cbt, as long as your head is screwed on and you know your road rules ect, you won't have a problem, the instructors won't put you up to anything you can't do, if you're unsure about anything just ask, don't forget they are riders too, they want you to pass :)

CBT = A fun day out

I absolutely agree with always wearing gear. I was 15 and riding my moped here in Finland and ended up coming off when a car sideswiped my rear wheel. I was wearing 3 layers on my top and some thick trousers and going only 30km/h, I ended up skidding over 5m on the asphalt. Thankfully it was brand new and smooth, so my leg didn't suffer but I ended up with a very large cut on my elbow through 3 layers of clothing (long shirt, jumper, jacket and a paper thin windbreaker). That just goes to show that coming off even at low speed can be extremely bad. ALWAYS WEAR GEAR

Still waiting for the swan riding video.. Mine keeps biting me...

Good explanation :) alot of new riders would probably appreciate a video like this :)

absolutely bloody brilliant explanation. could not have done it any better myself. im sure A LOT of new people will seriously appreciate this video. :)

I can honestly say I’ve never seen a more helpful video

I've been teaching my wife all this for the last 3 weeks, it's really hard work teaching someone to ride I take my hat off to the CBT instructor's. Very good video 😃👍

Hi Spicy110 I have been watching your videos and i have found them really useful, passed my cbt and my theory, on direct access route. Keep up good work fella, good job :)

Thanks a lot, i've got my Lexmoto Adrenaline, and passed my cbt on sunday i'm now on the roads and loving it. This video is fantastic help for us learners!

I was doing it wrong all along! I thought it was set off in 5th, clutch out to change gear and shove a dildo in the exhaust to make the bike go faster... Silly me ;)

"i'll teach you how to ride a swan one day" creased. you earned this subscriber haha

Love your voice. Relaxing

Thank you Spicy, I'm about to take my CBT, even though I used to ride big bikes many years ago. 50 in fact. I never did take my full licence test because I couldn't afford. But this CBT was worrying me because I thought it was a `test` rather than a teaching process. Great to watch your calm and precise instruction.

This is the best instruction i`ve seen on youtube. You did a great job mate!

Really good simple explanation of how to do things and what to expect. I’m definitely watching the next one!

Wow, Spicy. This vid has got to be one of the best ever on "Learning to Ride" Clear, concise and practical. Hope you continue the "Series". Back "in the day" (UK) I, bought a ¨bike from the shop - "Have you ridden before?" was asked. If answer was no -"Well jump on back - once round the block to show the controls" and away you went.

You've helped a lot. Thankyou dude. Keep up the good work !

This is the most informational and easy to follow video I've seen, cheers :-)

You really are good at this. Your why of describing things make things seem so simple and less frightening. Good on you keep it up.

Love your videos! I am about to book my CBT soon. Look forward to seeing you around the area!

well this was really helpful im kinda new to biking ive done a few hours or one and needed a quick refresher on the controls and this perfectly described everything i needed to know i got my cbt thursday so im now looking forward to it rather than feeling nervous

Brilliant video Spicy, came at a perfect time as well as I'm picking up my 125 on Tuesday

I went for my first cbt on a motorbike 8yrs ago, i dropped it within 5 minutes, they put me on a scooter and ive been riding a 125cc Lexmoto Diablo ever since and i love it.

Great video Spicy. Felt like I was back on my CBT. Think doing the video on a 125 was perfect, as it showed them what the 125 will do. The one thing that I had to get use to was the slow control. The looking where you want to go was the big thing I had to figure out.

thank you for posting this video up and the continue on video afterwards as I am going to be booking my CBT test soon.

I know how to ride a bike but I'm here watching this anyway because I enjoy your videos :)

Really enjoyed! Getting ready for my CBT today so this was very helpful. Calmed my nerves a little as well.

So easy to understand great video learnt everything with ease no confusion! Thank you just what I needed

No one has ever explained it as good as that on KZfaq, great video 👍

I actually really appreciate this video Ive been putting this off for a while now and this has got me motivated

Spicy 110 your really good at explaining thing your awesome

Thanks for the information, really helpful stuff in there, at the end talking about always wearing gear, even though i am not a rider i can confirm normal jeans arent gonna be helpful, playing sports on all weather in jeans and sliding to hit base can easily shred the jeans at the knees so i wouldn’t expect them to put up much of a fight in a situation where you come off the bike but great video and really like the visual demonstrations instead of just the average do’s and do not’s

Saw suggestion for this video off reddit and it didn't disappoint. Going to book my CBT now. Thanks Spicy

Thanking you I'm due for cbt on 23rd November so your KZfaq channel is perfect love it brilliant

You should totally do a video on DAS mod 1&2 dude! I hope this video helps so many! We need more bikers on the road! People will look out for us more!

At the ripe old age of midlife crisis I am seriously thinking about learning to ride. This vid has confirmed that I going to book my CBT. Awesome vid, great explanations...even thickos like me can understand. Thank you.

I started my CBT on an automatic, never even sat on a bike before, but firstly to just get an idea of the roads and riding in general, after awhile I felt more comfortable to try and get on a manual, again, never been on a manual bike before, but sold my automatic and bought the MSX, so basically pushed myself right into it... watched some KZfaq videos about the whole biting points and changing gears and so on, managed to ride to the nearer car park at night and practised on my own there for a bit, and now i'm really comfortable on a manual and hoping to get my full test done within these 2 years as i've just redone my CBT again :-)

Really helpful video - thanks!

If you have anymore questions about getting a bike see this playlist of videos it will really help! kzfaq.info/sun/PL-ow7a_42PpS4RoPPNeBgQ3oEagBWT9Ey

Just got back into bikes after 30 years. Your videos are brilliant and inspiring. Ex navy and love pompey. Be great to meet up for a beer. No bikes lol. Good luck buddy and stay safe. Jon

You really well at instructing and I would definatly feel eased compared to some I've seen they can be harsh and arrogant due to experience I want someone to put me at ease not make my nerves worse theres always a type we all know the type of instructor I'm talking about

Great guide mate! Regarding the engine braking: I ride a 2004 Honda Varadero 125, which has a V2, and that bike has MASSIVE engine braking! I don't even need to use my brakes at all most of the time. That's convenient, as you don't wear out your brake pads as much, and it is actually good fun. For whatever reason, but I love having the most control over my bike :D 125's are awesome when it comes to that!

I was surprised that you didn't say you were an instructor. You were able to explain everything very precisely without going "ehhhh" or getting lost in what you were saying. Thanks for the upload!

Thanks for this, great info for someone that's never been on a bike

Yo man thanks for this video ita been most helpfull out off all tbat ive seen. Goig for my cbt in a pgew month i hope

Best video I've seen for beginners awesome job thank you

Going for my CBT soon and this made me feel so much better!

After a year of riding I still enjoy watching this video.

Definitely deserves a like, great video!

great intro to bikes for new riders! where were you when I was getting into it beginning of last season? good job

thank you man i apritiate a luv all your vids

great video man, thanks a lot. so many crappy videos out there. This is one of the best

I tested for endorsement here in the states when I was 18. I have made sure to renew it every chance I get. I went years without riding, but was still endorsed. I was cast as a demon biker in a film, and beings I still had my endorsement, they let me do my own riding. Anyway, awesome and informative video. Always stay certified people.

Taking my CBT next month Spicy.. Thanks for the informative video 👍🏻

I’ve just started on getting my provisional to end up buying my first bike Great vid dude helping a lot

Great vid, although I could've done with this a couple of weeks back when I did my cbt! :D

Nice video man, I remember when I started the hardest thing to get in my head was the order in what you do things when you're changing gear. But once you get it, you never forget it until it becomes second nature, like everything. The instructors will sort you out, they want you to pass after all, if you get an instructor that doesn't want to answer questions they you've got a bad one unfortunately, but ask everything you want and they should be happy to help. What would you say about Kevlar Jeans, recommended if someone wants them or not?

Thanks for the video. Helped a lot.

Great video mate - Keep up the good work! Coming from a proper car petrol head starting from scratch on a bike!

Anyone else remember when Spicy said he wouldn't do one of these videos? :) Oh well good video!

Awesome video mate

Doing my CBT in a couple of days and this was really helpful, thanks :)

Very good quality thank a lot of useful tips

Thanks mate very informative. Just bought a bike yesterday (age 40 and my first ever motor vehicle) very exciting but bricking it about the CBT a little. 😂

Watching this in 2020 going to be taking my CBT when lockdown is over. So excited to get on a bike and have an adventure ! I love my cruisers and sports bikes im not too keen on mopeds ( Hair Dryers ) Thank you for this video i picked up some neat little tricks. But obviously i will be taking on board EVERYTHING my instructor says. Cheers Buddy ( Liked & Subscribed )

cheers for both these videos this one and what to expect in your CBT helped out alot for mine today bike next 😎😁 cheers +spicy110

17:00 - nice warning and great lesson, thank you!

Thanks for the vid been very helpful

This video is actually very helpful!! As I have no clue how geared bikes work 😂 but atleast I have some idea now! 😂 thanks mate your videos are very helpful keep it up mate

Thank you for the information

LOVE THE VID, thanks very much , hope to pass soon and this is a great help ...

Fantastic video! Thank you

Great video..very informative

No idea why im watching this, i can ride a bike! hahah

You are a serious help instead of just explaining you actually show what happens as someone who is doing their CBT soon it really eases my nerves

Alright Spicy. just a quick message to say thanks for making this series of videos. i have referred to them so many times. Got my first ever 125cc motorbike last Saturday. Thanks to your video i was able to set out on it with ease. I completed my CBT last August, so it had been a while since i had operated a motorbike. Gained more experience my using it to commute to work. Any tips on commuting with confidence in the rain? thanks again.

doing my cbt next month and about all I've had on a bike is being sat on the back so this is really helping me to know what the hell stuff is

Great tutorial mate... clear and with examples, spot on. There's a couple of questions i have tho... is breaking on a cruiser 125 is still same even tho the weight distribution is a bit different? And secondly is engine breaking as effective when you're going down a steeper hill coming to junction let's say? Any response is appreciated.. Thanks and ride safe!

Great video spicy. :)

Great video!

funny how you are doing this, CalmBiker has just started something similar using Full Control but this is a good precursor so go hand in hand :)

This was very useful. Thank you

Been on mine 7 months now all feels second nature

I'm doing my CBT tomorrow :)

I passed my cbt yesterday and the slow control stuff you've posted and the tips for figure of 8 and u turning made those sections of the day an absolute breeze, so thank you so much! I have a pretty rudimentary question about breaking though. When I'm bringing the bike down in speed to either stop, approach a roundabout, or turn off to a new road I think I am I meant to (ignoring mirror, signal, lifesaver, position etc) 1) close the throttle, 2) begin breaking using the front then rear brake 3) shift into first and keep the clutch in until I can see if I'm stopping or going 4) carry on or stop. Is that right? Which break should I be applying first? I tended to favour feathering the rear break on my cbt to reduce my speed (with engine breaking) because I totally messed up on my ride and basically dropped the bike at low speed, turning off a major to minor road on a right turn and although I recovered composure and finished the ride well, it did scare me and made me very hesitant to use the front break. Edit - actually, watching this again I think I messed up my engine breaking and then when the bike lurched/skidded, I applied the front way too hard.

Got my CBT booked for 2 days time starting to get a little nervous but looking forward to doing it

Great video you got me believing I can do this how is that bike you are riding. Im looking at that as my first bike or would you recommend something else

Really appreciate these kind of videos, mate. Thank you. I've got my CBT booked on 16/03 and I've watched a good few of your pieces to prepare. I'm not worried about not passing on the day, just a bit apprehensive about looking like a dickhead on the day, hahah.

Thank you very much. Very clear and easy to focus on what your saying. You should be an instructor!

Great video for learners here. What song intro is it that you use for your video intro's? Sounds incredible.

Great video

I had never rode a bike/scooter and did my CBT on a scooter....afterwards I purchased a scooter and rode it around until I realised I needed something with abit more speed...believe it or not I actually learned myself how to do gears/ride a motorcycle through KZfaq..

Thank you for sharing too ^^

thank you!

Another great vid Spicy, but as a Newbie complete novice- am I clicking the gears up and down or click down for 1st, then lifting the gear pedal for the rest ?

hi mate i been riding a automatic bike getting a geared one soon hope family are all well and you and reno