Hi Richard, what can I say? Your collection of CBT videos are the best on KZread - and I have watched a LOT of KZread vids on this topic over the last couple of years - some are ok, some are absolutions stinkers (especially some from a certain part of the world with a more cavalier attitude to motorcycle safety and training). I have to agree with another comment here, you have a great teaching style, relaxed, yet informative and direct, with no contradiction or room for confusion. Well-filmed with clear hand movements and concise commentary - no waffle - but perhaps the best thing is that you keep to one topic per short, easily digestible clip (thumbs up emoticon here). Time will soon be up on first CBT and, lockdown permitting, I plan to complete a DAS course before having to renew for another two years. Only snag is I've been riding a scooter for eighteen months, so I have just traded the scoot for a 125 motorcycle to gain a few months experience of clutch, gears and brakes before the CBT expires - This is where you videos have proved invaluable! Thanks again. Subscribed!

@Lets-rideUk

3 жыл бұрын

Very kind words, thank you Dennis. Really pleased you found them useful. All the best with the DAS course - you'll love it. 👍😊

Starting g to learn at the age of 62yrs. Love Richard's videos especially starting and stopping. Has a unique talent in simplifying things. Thank you R. More vids please John lamb

@Lets-rideUk

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you John! Yes, more vids on the way.

This is helpful for someone whos not been on a bike for many years and about to get back into biking

@Lets-rideUk

3 жыл бұрын

Great! Glad it helped Paul. 👍😊

Found this video extremely helpful! Did my CBT over a week ago and then just had my bike delivered today and just kept stalling when trying to pull off! This has helped immensely!

@Lets-rideUk

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Ah this is legendary, getting first manual bike soon, I have basic idea of what to do as I have driven manual car before, and I think after a few hours on a ride out it like you say, should click.

This is honestly the best video I’ve seen yet. Especially for some one not new to the road or driving a scooter but mainly a manual motorbike…. I’ve been struggling to pull away as I cannot get a smooth transition out from the clutch. My bike (a Yamaha xsr125) seems to overly rev ( that’s obviously me not managing to maintain a steady throttle ) but it’s been very yerky but I feel I’ve not been using a touch of back brake and I need to master throttle control. This video has very well explained the process of starts and stops but also credit is due for the angle of the camera. Great stuff.

@Lets-rideUk

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 👍😊

Great video, Thanks very much! I just passed my cbt and this is definately one area I need to practice. I have been worried about burning out the clutch - glad that's not an issue like with a car and it ending up smelling like a dead cat :D

I did my CBT yesterday. I really wanted to do it on a 125, but to be honest I was crap and the instructor put me on a 50cc moped (which was absolutely the right call). I did pass in the end (yes I know it’s not a test etc but there are grounds on which the instructor can refuse to give you the certificate and make you come back on another day so it’s just semantics really). One aspect of riding the 125 that I found difficult was the clutch control and stopping the bike. The instructor insisted that we use both brakes to stop (front brake first) and that we apply the clutch after braking. I think it would have been a lot easier had I been permitted to use the back brake only and clutch afterwards as suggested in this video.

@Lets-rideUk

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, much easier to begin with 1 brake and work up to 2. You're trying to juggle 3 or 4 controls at once (if you include gears) and your brain reaches task saturation very quickly. Different schools teach different methods - this is the one which we find works the best. 👍

@MetalCooking666

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lets-rideUk thanks!

Beautiful video

Thank you so much

@Lets-rideUk

2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome 👍

great teaching style, relaxed but sure. very helpful cheers mate

@Lets-rideUk

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. 👍😊

I got my CBT tomorrow! Hopefully it goes well!

@Lets-rideUk

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@orphanoforbit7588

2 жыл бұрын

Hope it went well.

@Jay-wx9yk

2 жыл бұрын

@@orphanoforbit7588 It did! The day after I went on a ride out on my own and it was a lot of fun

@unknownname854

Жыл бұрын

@@Jay-wx9yk i failed mine

Just passed my CBT 2 weeks ago and was booked in for Direct Access course end of October. I have cancelled that because the CBT really opened my eyes to the whole motorbike world. So I've bought a 125cc to practice on and will look to do my full test next year. Only thing is I'm nervous about riding my 125cc be myself, any tips?

@Lets-rideUk

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a good idea to get some real-world experience on a 125cc bike before getting up to the big bikes.👍 Only advice is ride at your own pace, take your time at junctions & roundabouts, don't be bullied into pulling away by motorists behind until you're good and ready. Use your road positioning to make yourself more visible to motorists waiting at junctions. Never trust somebody's indicators and never, ever assume you've been seen by other road users - EVER! Enjoy. 😊👍

@mattbristo6933

4 ай бұрын

Maybe avoid going out at busy times until you build up your confidence.and skill level? I am a returning biker after decades and that's what I plan to do.

Your videos are brilliant 👍🏼 would you recommend a manual cbt or automatic? I have never rode a bike ever

@Lets-rideUk

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Luke! Autos are certainly easier to get to grips with but if you're wanting to ride manuals then we'd certainly recommend you do the CBT on a manual. A CBT assumes no prior knowledge so don't worry. 😊👍

Starting on a hill , wen av to stop, hill start at lights , can you please do a video

@Lets-rideUk

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, that's coming with a series of Module 2 videos we'll be working on shortly. 👍

Just passed my CBT, however I'm still struggling with turning right at junctions any extra tips?

@Lets-rideUk

2 жыл бұрын

Usually caused by target fixation - ie. looking where you *don't* want to go - straight ahead! 😊 Look all the way up the road to your right, don't focus on the curb ahead of you, accelerate gently whilst turning and leaning. You'll get it. Try some simulated junctions in a quiet car park. 👍 Another tip is to get your bike pointing partially in the direction of the turn, so at the end of the road have the bike aimed a bit to your right. Less daunting than doing a 90° turn as a new rider not to mention if your clutch control isn't perfect yet, you stand a fighting chance of making the turn rather than careering into the curb. 👍

what am i doing wrong, when i pull off my bike twists to the left.

@Lets-rideUk

2 жыл бұрын

Hmm. Can you explain in a bit more detail?