That was a breath of fresh air. I've watched a lot of 'advanced motorcycling ' videos lately. This was clear, concise and very professional imo. I got a lot out of it. Thanks.

@pablo123b

11 күн бұрын

Thank you for the kind comments, i made it in the hope that if at it saves just one person from injury then it will have been worth it! Ride safely boatingbiker

To theoneguy there - Hi and thanks for your message - for some reason it hasn't appeared on here ? - I can understand why you wouldn't think it would be safe to go round a bend on the crown of the road but by approaching a left hand bend in that position gives you an earlier view of any oncoming vehicles in which case of course you would give up that position for safety - it also gives other road users an earlier view of you plus it allows you to take the smoothest course through the bend which in turn, lets you keep the bike more upright and stable - hope that makes sense - Dale

Brilliant thank you Dale

Dale, I occasionally go back and watch your videos; the best videos of motorcycle safe handling on the internet. Each time I watch, I pick up a tip. With this lockdown and at this time of year, preparing to get back out on the road, the videos are an excellent respite from what's going on. Any plans to offer any new ones?

@seaflyfisher

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Larry - it's a bit of a surreal time isn't it and unfortunate timing too - I was recently offered an opportunity to do a great new long term project which will have to wait now and Captain Dayglo and I have been talking about doing some more meet ups in Wiltshire so as soon as we're allowed out to play again, they'll be some more videos on the way - stay safe my friend and hopefully we'll all be back out there soon :-)

Returning after 8 months since last time I watched. These really are helpful. Can’t wait for lockdown to end and get out in earnest without having to watch over my shoulder.

@seaflyfisher

3 жыл бұрын

Roll on summer :-)

Hi Dale, many thanks for these videos. I began watching your stuff a couple of years ago when I was returning to biking and working through the IAM process. I’ve missed your regular updates so thought I’d come back to the start and watch them from the beginning. Looking forward to seeing new content from you whenever you’re able. All the best from Scotland where we have another couple of weeks to go before we’re allowed out and about.

@seaflyfisher

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rosey - I've got some more stuff on the way soon 🙂

@roseysnapper

3 жыл бұрын

@@seaflyfisher looking forward to seeing it 👍😀🏍

Hi Dale, I'm loving this - definitely going to binge watch the rest of them - you've got a great idea there, slowing the video down and recording the commentary separately.

@seaflyfisher

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mr W and welcome - glad that you have found this stuff useful - it seems a long time ago that I recorded this one so hopefully you'll find them more interesting as you go along - the first eleven are about staying safe with system and safety to get the basics right and after eleven, I met a guy called Neil (Back2TheBike) on here and did some filming for, and with him to polish his riding up to get him through his IAM test - if you thought that this one was good - you're definitely in for a treat - stay safe - Dale

Back2TheBike brought me here.

@seaflyfisher

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael - hope you find them useful and if you do - don't forget to let me know - I try to get a bit of everything into them from basic to more experienced and if you're in the South of England, some good scenery and places to eat with like minded people - enjoy your bike and stay safe - cheers - Dale

@mikedignum1868

6 жыл бұрын

Just came back from a bike holiday of Cornwall (from Essex).. Lots of twisties to keep my brain active, but you can always learn something new from others.

@seaflyfisher

6 жыл бұрын

If Neil brought you here you probably left last Thursday - bet he hasn't cleaned his bike yet either :o)

@seaflyfisher

6 жыл бұрын

Great roads down there especially the A39 - the north coast road from North Devon down to the Newquay area - I lived down there for nearly thirty years but I was born in the Forest so came home when I retired - some brilliant roads up here too and fantastic scenery and coffee stops

@mikedignum1868

6 жыл бұрын

Yep A39 was great, a bit foggy in the early hours but then bright sunshine for the rest of the day. Made all the difference. Quite surprised how reliable and flickable my RT was (only had it for 6 months - 2014 LE)

I am about to start IAM and was sent this link. Very useful, many thanks.

@seaflyfisher

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ken, and well done for booking up for some further training, every day's a school day and you never stop learning - you'll find the first eleven films are very basic, stay alive, system and safety stuff - but it's really important to get basics right so that everything else drops into place. I've never liked the word advanced, and much as its an impressive sounding title, what the IAM teach, is system and safety at the speed limit and its the standard that everyone should be driving at. The only difference between advanced and novice is your understanding of basics and the way that you implement them. I met up with Neil, from Back2TheBike online and did the next few videos as demonstration rides for him to teach him good practice in basics and to show him the standard that the IAM would expect him to reach to be test ready. Eventually we met up in Wiltshire to do some rides together which I think were very interesting as you can see the same ride from both bikes perspective and hear our individual thought process for various road scenarios. Neil passed his IAM test with a first and has taught himself to be a really competent rider that demonstrates to a very high standard. If you haven't seen his channel, he's well worth a watch from coming back to riding after a thirty six year break to becoming the very professional rider that he is today - enjoy your bike, stay safe and keep us up to speed with how you get on with the IAM - Dale

@KGowans

2 жыл бұрын

@@seaflyfisher Thank you for the comprehensive reply. I have viewed Neil's videos and enjoyed them all very much. I have found them to be very inspiring. I have no wish to break any land speed records. I just want to be able to ride competently and confidently and be the best I can. That is the satisfaction/incentive for me.

Hello from across the big pond. I hail from Toronto and can't wait for our winter to finish at which time I will be buying a new motorcycle, my first after a considerable hiatus. I am doing a comprehensive riding skills course before I go out on my own though. In the meantime, your videos are great to get me thinking in the right way. The books I have read, including Motorcycle Roadcraft, all talk about it but it is especially effective to ride along and see it in action. Thanks and keep them coming. Cheers from Canada, John

@seaflyfisher

7 жыл бұрын

J Lewis - Hi and thanks John - I was lucky enough to visit Canada a few years ago and you have some great roads (have you seen "One Week") I'm really pleased that you found my videos useful and bet you can't wait to pick your bike up - I'm just getting all my stuff together for some new movies and a new look for my bike - enjoy your bike and let us know what you get - cheers - Dale

Hi Dale, Thanks for you swift response. Watched most of you Video's today. Off to do my Rospa assessment ride tomorrow... let hope I can put what I learnt into practice. I must say the quality of your video's in terms of audio and visual are very good. Last year I paid for an advanced instruction DVD and the content was nowhere near as good as yours. Many thanks.

@seaflyfisher

8 жыл бұрын

Hi Nigel - you're very welcome and I'm chuffed that you enjoyed them and learnt something from them - good luck with the ROSPA assessment - keep it smooth, flowing and safe - Dale

OK,Cheers Dale.

Your video's were recommended to me by my IAM instructor. I can see why.

@seaflyfisher

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, and welcome to the channel - the first eleven videos are all about system and safety and most importantly getting basics right - without them, it's not easy to get everything else to drop into place - I met up with Neil from Back2TheBike online and did the next few videos to demo for him the standard that the IAM will expect from you and how to develop your basics to get there - we did some filming together and personally, I really like these because you can see the same ride from both bikes perspective - if you haven't seen his channel, he's trained himself to be a very competent rider and demonstrates to a very high standard - I hope you enjoy my videos, I'd never done anything like this before so the filming and audio was a bit experimental to start with but gets better as you go through - I don't know if you film your own rides but video is a great learning tool, you very often aren't doing what you think you're doing. You'll see as you go through that I'm a huge fan of observation and you'll also find commentary a really useful tool to talk yourself through good practice - best of luck with your IAM rides and if there's anything that either Neil or I can help you with, feel free to ask - stay safe and have fun - Dale

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Approaching junction with vehicles waiting to come out with left hand off the bars when you should be prepared to give a horn warning. Another reason for defensive riding is it prevents nobs from trying to squeeze past

Hi Dale, I’ve just started my IAM,my observer said I should complete a shoulder check every time I change positions within my lane, would you agree? Have you any videos on shoulder checks? Great channel, I’ve just subscribed 👍🏼

@seaflyfisher

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Leigh - welcome to the channel - very pleased that you're finding the videos useful - as far as the lifesavers go - observation is really important to our safety and certainly for when you're travelling slowly the lifesavers are a must - cycling is hugely popular now and the riders of road or racing bikes are clipped in to the pedals so they don't like having to stop - consequently some of them aren't too fussed about winging past you on either side to avoid it - a lifesaver in this situation could make all the difference between you remaining in the seat or sitting in the road - safety is paramount so anything you can do to keep yourself safe is a no brainer - best of luck with the IAM and let us know how you get on - cheers Dale

Hi Dale, Excellent. What GO Pro camera and mic do you use?

@seaflyfisher

8 жыл бұрын

Hi Nigel - thanks for your comment - its filmed on a Black Edition 3 which is superb - I got a tank mount that bolts round the filler cap from Fleabay - some of my early videos were edited and commentary put on afterwards then I got a small external mic from Amazon and was able to do live commentary on the more recent stuff - I don't know what make it is but it was reasonable bucks at about a tenner - glad you enjoyed the video - I'm editing some new stuff at the moment for some more for this summer

Dale I have watched all of them on KZread and you are the best.Learning so much from you.Would love to ride out with you sometime.I live near Dorchester,So not a long way from you.

@seaflyfisher

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Don - that sounds good - I've had quite a few requests for this and always glad to help out if I can - I'll wing you a private message when I get five minutes so we can jack something up

Hi Dale First Class.

@seaflyfisher

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much

@cb8318

8 жыл бұрын

+seaflyfisher or should it be 'Class One'

@finbosdad8857

7 жыл бұрын

Dale have you any notion of doing some more like this?

@seaflyfisher

7 жыл бұрын

Hi yes definitely - i've been renovating at home but just about to put my bike back on the road - I'd never done anything like this before so I've learnt a lot along the way and am planning a whole new series - I've got lots of thoughts on stuff to add or do differently - watch this space, the big Benelli will be returning soon - thanks for asking - regards - Dale

@cb8318

7 жыл бұрын

If I've done this right I think I've pm'd you. Cheers.

Dale,are you a RoSPA Gold or IAM ? Because you are a great rider! Going for my RoSPA test soon.This is exactly how I try to ride.Keep the Vids coming.

@seaflyfisher

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Don - I am magnificent aren't I B-) I rode professionaly for thirty years and was lucky enough to have had the most amazing training so it's good to be able to pass some of it on - thank you for your kind comments - good luck with the test and stay safe

Hi mate! Why did you call this masterclass? This is SUPER SUPER beginner stuff.. Have a good one :)

@seaflyfisher

8 жыл бұрын

+sund5 Hi and huge apologies for not replying to you before but ive only just seen your comment - hopefully you have seen some of my other videos and get why its a masterclass - this first video was one that I put together after a breakfast ride when I first bought the Benelli.

@seaflyfisher

8 жыл бұрын

+seaflyfisher - I tried to send you a private message but I can't do it from your page for some reason ?

@learn2rideVIDEOS

7 жыл бұрын

seaflyfisher 'everyone's an expert'.

@seaflyfisher

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Sund - you never replied but I'm curious to know after all this time if you've watched the rest and what you thought ? - cheers - Dale