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@rcraven1013 3 күн бұрын
The chief instructor of the IAM recently said that he considers a filter to be done in between lines of traffic all going in the same direction and not as some would have it on the offside of all traffic lanes and sometimes done in the face of oncoming vehicles. As such then the initial passing of vehicles in the video was an overtake and all of the rules and recommendations apply. As filtering is a sub set of overtaking it has to adhere to the advice given in all road safety manuals where all the dangers of overtaking will all apply to filtering as well.
@progressive_rider 4 күн бұрын
Lovely OT. A typical British situation of wet road, low sun, probably potholes everywhere and swept gravel in P1.
@mikeroberts 2 күн бұрын
Yes, the roads were very mucky.
@YogameHAPPY-karen 10 күн бұрын
Should you give way to the pedestrian arriving at the roundabout at 4.31? And would you stop actually on a roundabout if they were waiting to cross your exit? This is just a mini, the roundabout where Foxhall Road crosses Heath Road in Ipswich (for example) is busy with traffic and pedestrians. Its a difficult roundabout to stop on, but there are often people waiting on the islands. Thanks Mike, your videos are really useful.
@mikeroberts 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback. 👍 This is my opinion on the situation. If the traffic is moving slow enough, and I'm not putting myself in danger, I will, on approach to a RAB, let pedestrians cross. I rarely do leaving a RAB unless traffic is almost stopped and queuing due to the danger from behind. Sometimes it's better to just ride through at a RAB and leave it empty for them to cross. If you look in the Highway Code you will see the 'should' rule for letting pedestrians cross is in the section for junctions. So when leaving a bigger road to a smaller one. It is not in the section for roundabouts. You will find others online who disagree. The key thing is to not put yourself, or others, in danger. Be particularly careful when there's multiple lanes in/out of the RAB as you can't control the other lane. Hope that helps or gives you some points to consider.
@YogameHAPPY-karen 10 күн бұрын
Yes, that's useful and lots to consider thanks. I've struggled with confidence on my return to riding with several wobbles along the way. But all of you at SAM have been really friendly professional and supportive. So glad I joined the IAM course.
@chrisowens3781 29 күн бұрын
Not had a video off you in awhile Mike hope your well. Have a good Christmas
@mikeroberts 26 күн бұрын
Life has got in the way. Still plenty of riding (motorcycle and e-bike). Normal service should be resumed in the New Year. Hope you have a good Christmas.
@YogameHAPPY-karen Ай бұрын
Thank You Mike - really useful video
@mikeroberts 26 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@zyghom Ай бұрын
Oh I've seen the "helping indicators" of the cars so many times that ened up in close call and I mean readlly close. Trust no one! They will only say: "sorry"
@mikeroberts Ай бұрын
So so important to make your own decisions.
@zyghom Ай бұрын
AMAZING explanation with proper video ;-)
@mikeroberts Ай бұрын
Many thanks. Glad you liked it.
@zyghom Ай бұрын
probably the best explanation I have seen anywhere so far
@mikeroberts Ай бұрын
Many thanks. Have you seen my other video that goes with this one? Combining & Linking Bends kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKbdmHyknqeJopo
@zyghom Ай бұрын
funny thing nobody bothers to indicate while overtaking at 43:21 - that would be a ticket in Europe if noticed - the overtaken car would like to see what is happening behind him and without indicator he is not given this chance
@mikeroberts Ай бұрын
It's always a point of discussion if a signal is useful for an overtake. The driver can see me moving about looking for an opportunity, what useful info is conveyed to the driver by a flashing indicator, and when would I switch it on? If I had other vehicles behind me (on a day without the camera bike behind) then it may be useful for them.
@nitrousninja882 2 ай бұрын
Did you even try the E-boost feature one time during the test? If you did, I somehow missed it.
@mikeroberts 2 ай бұрын
I did but not in the video. It did add some boost but was more of a gimmick than something I thought use full. I'd much rather have seen better integration/switching of modes on the fly and automatic switching from petrol to electric as all car hybrids do.
@Grahamvfr 2 ай бұрын
Cheers Mike, down to earth review. I admire Kawasaki for opening up this area for bikes, (usually its Honda) obviously early days so no doubt lots of areas to improve on.
@mikeroberts 2 ай бұрын
Thanks. It's a shame the tech on the bike is so far behind the car world. Surely the software and know how was there to be copied?
@daniellyne1 2 ай бұрын
I have only just come across your channel . I already enjoying your videos very informa😮tive and helpful. You have a great way of explaining what is happening. Im looking into do some sort of advanced training course after ride 12:01 12:01
@mikeroberts 2 ай бұрын
Nice to hear you are finding them useful. Have look for your local advanced group online and get yourself booked up. 👍
@jinjaman101 2 ай бұрын
informative and engaging. Safe riding!
@mikeroberts 2 ай бұрын
Glad to hear you found it useful.
@jamesperrin5691 3 ай бұрын
Hi Mike, regarding the third van. I'm looking to take my IAM test in the next month, Im not sure I would have waited for the van to reverse a short toot on the horn would have alerted him to my presence, and a pass next to near side should have been enough to pass safely. Do you think I would have passed my test if I had pass that van before it started reversing? he also knew you were there as he thanked you earlier. thanks fro this video
@mikeroberts 3 ай бұрын
A toot and suitable position would probably also be fine. Maybe a discussion point in the debrief. At the time I felt stopping was the better option. Hope your test goes fine.
@jamesperrin5691 3 ай бұрын
if you kept the time seeking to the rider wouldn't that be more informative?
@mikeroberts 3 ай бұрын
Not sure what you mean James
@RTPOV 3 ай бұрын
Hey! Im doing an educational video around Filtering/Lanesplitting around the world. Do you mind If I use a clip from this video? Full credit will be given! Ride Safe!
@mikeroberts 3 ай бұрын
Assuming you are using it for its positive aspects, then please do.
@RTPOV 3 ай бұрын
@@mikeroberts yes absolutely!
@onaroad4505 3 ай бұрын
Very good riding !
@mikeroberts 3 ай бұрын
Thanks, I try my best 😀
@PNH63 4 ай бұрын
Great camera view
@mikeroberts 4 ай бұрын
Thanks, I use it now and again.
@xt225 4 ай бұрын
Excellent.
@mikeroberts 4 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@xt225 4 ай бұрын
@@mikerobertsjust back from on road training with Simon Weir who helped me tremendously making my corners flow and not loop. Your video reinforced what he taught me .
@survivalskillsuk 5 ай бұрын
Planned to go, forced to stop!
@mikeroberts 5 ай бұрын
Yep, they went in expecting to go through.
@heathoatmeal 5 ай бұрын
Hello Mike...have just found your videos and enjoying them. Have tried to email you via the link on Suffolk Advanced Motorcyclists but it doesn't work. Are you on Messenger or similar?
@mikeroberts 5 ай бұрын
Glad you are enjoying them. the email address on the SAM committee page is correct or there's a KZbin specific one in the channel description/about on here.
@stevehotshotsantini9777 5 ай бұрын
Hi Mike, nice videos...I have a Ghost xl pro, and I noticed your footage gives a fair representation of your roadspeed...mine doesn't.. even at 60mph the playback looks as tho bike is travelling at 40ish, if that...I'd read that it's because the xl pro has a field of view max of 140°, is yours the same?....I believe that playback at fast forward is actually closer to real roadspeed, albeit faster.. ?? I'd really like to know if any other settings can effect this...Thanks
@mikeroberts 5 ай бұрын
Hi Steve, I didn't realise the later models don't have such a wide view. I record at 170 FOV, full HD and 30 FPS. The frame rate can affect speed perception if you are using 60 or higher. I keep debating about getting a more modern camera. Decisions, decisions. 🤔
@TheRosshenderson 5 ай бұрын
Boring commentary. Gone elswhere
@mikeroberts 5 ай бұрын
Takes a lot to get my speech animated/excited. 😀
@aknaltoglu4986 6 ай бұрын
did he put his right foot on the ground just before leaving the park by using front brake?
@mikeroberts 6 ай бұрын
He did. That's me on the lead bike. This one gets asked a lot. Personally I find it much more comfortable and relaxing riding that way. For lots of town riding it means you avoid doing 'The Dance' (Hendon Shuffle) all the time. You can snick the bike out of gear and give your clutch hand a rest, and then easily select 1st gear to pull away. It does require the ability to really feather the front brake lever to avoid bouncing forks and come to a smooth controlled stop. Of course you need to be able to do BOTH methods, left or right, as sometimes the road conditions/layout may force you to use one or the other. My bike also has linked brakes that work front to back, but I do the same with conventional brake setups.
@aknaltoglu4986 6 ай бұрын
@@mikeroberts Sorry sir, I just saw your old posts about the same questions. 😎 I passed my test 3 months ago. My instructor and examiner always mentioned using the right foot just before stopping, checking the blind spot before overtaking or turning right or left, and checking both mirrors every time just before a change in speed limits on the road. That is why I always remind myself to turn my head to see mirrors and blind spots while riding. However, you don't seem to do or show those kinds of body actions on the road. I really don't know if all of those rules depend on the instructor. Sometimes I just want to say, "Let me ride however I want!"
@mikeroberts 6 ай бұрын
@@aknaltoglu4986 You are taught to ride in a certain way as you start out in motorcycling that is designed to keep you safe while you have little on road experience. I'm now in my 48th year riding. Keep riding how you have been taught. Doing the right foot down needs very good control of the front brake, this will come with experience. If you watch this video and others, you'll see I do do the shoulder checks at critical times. Starting out you need to do these more regularly and as more of a set routine. Keep safe and enjoy your motorcycling building up your miles and on road riding experience..
@connorweaver6590 6 ай бұрын
As a first time hybrid bike, it does ''alright'' - it's essentially a toyota prius on two wheels, the first model of the prius came out in 1997 in japan, and evolved over the years to be better. i'm not saying the prius is a great car, but the technology involved in it has improved a lot. it's the same here, this bike is the forefather of many things to come, its not exciting, but it's doing something. Give it a year, 3 years, 5 years, and this type of bike will evolve into something that we can't yet imagine.
@mikeroberts 6 ай бұрын
I have a Renault hybrid without a CVT gearbox and love the way it drives. We shouldn't need to wait 3 to 5 years. The tech is already refined, yet Kawasaki seem to have implemented a 20 year old implementation. The software exists to make this so much better.
@barriewilliams4526 6 ай бұрын
Better than an all out battery powered bike, but, still a turd, a polished one.
@mikeroberts 6 ай бұрын
Ha ha. It's not as good as it could/should be. Hopefully Kawasaki will take on board the feedback.
@PNH63 6 ай бұрын
Might suit some but it’s absolutely dreadful in my opinion. Got to respect the technology but it’s dull , has no sole and boring. No thanks.
@mikeroberts 6 ай бұрын
It's a first attempt. I think there will be more. It removes range anxiety and allows full EV operation for a reasonable distance. The smoothness of EV delivery is addictive away from all the political and green claims.
@wayne_smallville83 6 ай бұрын
Hybrid motorbikes are like hybrid cars, but to switch the battery mode to petrol mode you have to stop first before you can start the motorbike, almost the same as a car, the main advantages are fuel economy, as well as a full charge of the hybrid battery, emission free, and a smooth sound from the exhaust, no the only noise is the sound of the tires when they hit the asphalt
@mikeroberts 6 ай бұрын
My car switches between petrol, EV and combined smoothly and automatically without the need to stop. This is what i was expecting the Kawasaki to do.
@baddad18 6 ай бұрын
The first and hopefully the last - totally unnecessary application of EV technology.
@mikeroberts 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I guess we will see more of this as further restrictions are put in place for the sale of pure petrol engined vehicles.
@fsriccobon8279 6 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you
@mikeroberts 6 ай бұрын
Glad you found it useful.
@vernonneedham5960 6 ай бұрын
What about those shoulder checks? They are known as ‘life savers’ for a reason..... Mirrors don’t show you everything!
@mikeroberts 6 ай бұрын
Sorry for the late reply. Have you some specific examples timestamp)? Regarding mirror checks/lifesavers you may like this video of mine where I explain you do have to move your head BUT you don't need great big flamboyant play acting. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3S7p4uOfdl3fsk Remember Roadcraft says consider a lifesaver, not do one every time.
@aaronraymer3429 3 ай бұрын
W. Ew
@chrisr343 6 ай бұрын
I am researching and looking into purchasing a Stelvio. I really appreciate the way you convey your experience on the bike. It helps alot. Awesome country ride as well.
@mikeroberts 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. Good luck with your search for a Stelvio
@rcraven1013 6 ай бұрын
About 22,00 you followed 5 vehicles into a NSL and had at least one car behind you. You then overtook the vehicle in front. At that time was it you intention to overtake all the other vehicles eventually one by one? As things were you didn't and stayed behind that vehicle for some time. So still well down the queue of traffic and so that overtake really made little or no difference to your original position. You became one up in the queue that's all. So no to little benefit in making the original overtake. I make the point that we all do that sometimes.
@mikeroberts 6 ай бұрын
Yep, the plan was to pick them off one by one as the opportunity arises. Now the rest were tailgating (by both our definitions) so there were no gaps to do another overtake with a safe landing space. Several of the cars turned off, but not the one I had passed, so I then had a clear road ahead which I wouldn't have had if I hadn't made the first overtake. I didn't then zoom off (as I would if solo) as I was leading riders unknown to me and I don't want to encourage them into overtakes they may not normally do, just to keep up with me. Hope that makes sense.
@rcraven1013 6 ай бұрын
@@mikeroberts Best laid plans of mice and men oft go astray. We have all been there . With intentions to overtake a number of vehicles if [ and only if ] the circumstances permit but eventually to be bogged down and unable to commit to them. However as you said you were lead on a group of others with unknown abilities so should you have considered such a multiple overtake. Perhaps not.?
@brianthomas9098 6 ай бұрын
I think that rider needs som high viz on especially with that black box on
@mikeroberts 6 ай бұрын
So as the topbox blocks us from seeing the rider (other than his helmet), how is him wearing a hi-viz going to make any difference to someone following him?
@rcraven1013 6 ай бұрын
Nice roads nice ride. However I only saw 20 mins of it. During that time your speed was not in question and your distance from others in 30 mph areas was very good giving plenty of distance between you and them.. However when out on NSL roads although your speed was not a concern you appeared sometimes to get too close to the vehicle in front of you. So close that you were no longer giving the safe 2 second distances as recommended in the H.C or the one metre per one mph. recommendation by the DVSA. That said it looked safe enough but with so little distance given at times one might have had to avoid a dangerous situation that can happen when tailgating.
@mikeroberts 6 ай бұрын
As I've said before your perspective of tailgating is way different to mine. I'll have to watch it again to see where I closed on any vehicle.
@rcraven1013 6 ай бұрын
@@mikeroberts Ok, IT was a good and refreshing video. That said it was good to see a rider not riding to the speed limit all of the time as many do on their videos. and thus not feeling or showing the need or requirement to make faster progress and to overtake everything in sight. By slowing just a little and keeping up with traffic we can all benefit from less stress and the increased potential danger of committing to overtakes but are still being able to make good safe progress. The positioning behind other vehicles appears was very good in 30 mph areas but very much closer when in a different speed limit area.. The way I judge whether or not one is too close is first accepting a minimum of the 2 second rule and the recommendations of the H.C stopping distances [ S 126 ] or alternatively those distances advised by the DVSA. Then I look at the information given to me by the bikes speedometer or the road itself. I am aware of the distance between hazard lines of being some 30 ft and count back. Also lamp standards are basically some 40 metres apart. which is approx. 120ft. the safe stopping distance at 40 mph. Finally the telegraph or power line posts are generally some 60 metres apart and that relates to some 180 ft in distance apart and is a safe stopping distance at 50 mph [ being 175 ft H.C. or 50 metres by the DVSA] and possibly one at 60 mph the NSL on some country roads [ 60 metres, DVSA]
@rcraven1013 6 ай бұрын
@@mikeroberts That begs the question as to how one determines what is a safe stopping distance and or if one is actually Tailgating. Of either following or closing in on a vehicle in front and or of keeping the recommended safe stopping distances at all times as shown/ described by the DVSA or the H.C. or the Police Roadcraft Manual .
@petecurran3995 6 ай бұрын
Good stuff, Mike! What do you think, GX vs GT and is there still the strange CC disarming characteristic as present on the GT?
@mikeroberts 6 ай бұрын
It would be the GX for me. I went back and checked my GT video. What CC characteristic? I didn't get to try the CC on the GX.
@matthubbard8541 6 ай бұрын
Nice ride Mike, thanks for sharing 🏍💨👍
@mikeroberts 6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@andrewrobotham2913 6 ай бұрын
I can confirm you do indeed always ride to the system, always something to learn when following you When its time for a new bike maybe a test ride on a BMW would be appropriate😁
@mikeroberts 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Andy. You know I would be struck by a lightning bolt if I test rode a BMW ! 😂
@KeithLocke-m1j 6 ай бұрын
Nice one Mike, as always.I really appreciate your films.
@mikeroberts 6 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@misterrf2559 7 ай бұрын
A lot going on here in this clip. Rider started down the left only lane (seemed safe to do so) but could consider waiting behind the white Merc?? Use of horn after lane hopper had started to pull out, correct use of horn but could lead to a confontation when rider pulled up next to the offender. Also rider had spotted car moveing out and reacted accordingly so why use horn?
@mikeroberts 7 ай бұрын
Yes, you could argue I had it all under control, but a little toot of "I am here" doesn't hurt in case he was thinking of doing a u-turn to Maccy D.
@yarenylmaz9296 7 ай бұрын
UZun video😊
@mikeroberts 7 ай бұрын
😁
@dexradio 7 ай бұрын
"Maintain lane 2" early in the video on the dual carriageway section. To be fair, if there is nothing behind me, I do exactly that. But as I understand Highway Code 264, "Keep in the left lane unless overtaking." So you should pull in regardless, especially if under test conditions? Is this the case? Am I misunderstanding the Highway Code?
@mikeroberts 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment/question. I tend to use a rule of thumb of around 10 seconds. if I'm not passing anything by then, I return to lane 1. But I do stretch that at times if there are vehicles I am gaining on. What I don't do is stay out if there's nothing ahead.
@christopherbowen3146 7 ай бұрын
Hi pal very good video please keep up the good work regards chris
@mikeroberts 7 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@JohnRumsey-t5f 7 ай бұрын
A cure for the screen turbulence Mike refers to is a Madstad screen or similar. (I own a V85TT)
@mikeroberts 7 ай бұрын
Thanks. Screen choice is always a very personal thing. I hate to look through a screen, and having the exact height for your own torso/head height is critical to avoid buffeting.
@richardb7220 7 ай бұрын
Good video as usual Mike. 👍 Did you try the V85TT?
@mikeroberts 7 ай бұрын
Yes I have. I rode it last year and did enjoy it. I found the one I rode to be 'hunting' all the time at a constant throttle setting, but I've spoken to others and they didn't experience that. I'd have to have another ride and make sure the settings were all correct ... though the V100 and Stelvio would be my preferred choice in the future.
@Robinbamv 7 ай бұрын
After over 5000 miles on my Mandello V100S perhaps I can fill in a few gaps. The quick shifter works well in all gears on the way up and the same smooth performance does as far as third but for second or first use the clutch. I found the gearbox a bit notchy to start but as I put miles on the bike this smoothed out considerably. The adaptive aero works at speed to keep the rain off the top of your legs at speeds of 60-70 MPH…… the only problem is as you slow the aero stops working as efficiently and you get wet. The active suspension is better than superb with the ability to tune the bike to your riding style in all four modes. On this test ( assuming factory settings ) the bike was ridden in tour mode, this is great for motorway cruising or very relaxed riding, once off the motorways my usual option is Road. This gives a firmer ride and slightly more aggressive throttle response, Sport mode is even more aggressive, use this mode with care as it encourages more speed than you think you are wanting to use. The bike behaves impeccably in all suspension modes as I found on a tour of the Spanish side of the Pyrenees, get into sport mode on those twisty mountain roads and you will ground the ( optional ) centre stand. The multi-media package is substantial with huge amounts of data available via the Moto Guzzi app, this app also the hub of the navigation system using the phones GPS. The navigation app is power hungry so a phone docking area and USB charger are provided under the rear seat, navigation commands are presented on the control display and voice commands via Bluetooth to your helmet. My only real gripe is the truly dreadful owners manual that is poorly presented and confusing with an index that is worse than useless. It took a considerable amount of time and frustration for both myself and my (superb M-G ) dealer to get the whole multi-media package running properly. In my view M-G should produce a series of KZbin instructions to show owners how to get this package running……. This would save the new owners and the M-G dealers a whole heap of problems.
@mikeroberts 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the extra info. I thought I'd put the bike in road mode, as often on demo bikes the settings have been played around with by the previous rider. What made you think it was in tour (I can't see the TFT detail)? Has your bike's first gear selection got better with miles? The huge clunk and lurch forward really overshadowed the rest of the excellent characteristics for me.
@Robinbamv 7 ай бұрын
@@mikeroberts The standard settings don’t put the aerodynamic wings out in Road mode, they are just for rain and tour modes, hence my assumption you had tour mode selected. If someone had been deep into the menus this could have been changed. The gear box gets a lot better with miles on it, there is still a bit of a clunk as the bike is put into first gear but it does not leap forward , I don’t remember it being as bad as you reported even when new and the bike I did a test ride on was OK as well so perhaps the clutch on the test bike was in need of some adjustment??
@RoadcraftNottingham 7 ай бұрын
I'm glad someone else sees the first gear bang is bad... "character" my ass... now where's me left nut? 18:20 wot no trail braking? 😉 😅 19:30 wot no offsiding, showing how much more superior you are to normal people? 😮
@mikeroberts 7 ай бұрын
The clunk did overshadow the ride sadly, though others tell me it does improve with miles.
@RoadcraftNottingham 7 ай бұрын
@@mikeroberts then let me try a used one..or have they just gone numb to it! 😆
@SBKPete 7 ай бұрын
Cheers Mike 👍🏻 Looking forward to the Tracer 900 GT review.
@mikeroberts 7 ай бұрын
Thanks. I did video my ride on the Tracer 900 GT. I need to review the footage and see what learning points are in there along with my riding impressions.
@AW8UK 7 ай бұрын
I can understand why some dealerships may choose to provide "guided test rides" BUT I suspect not all potential customers appreciate being caused to be speed compliant. I am absolutely NOT advocating exceeding max speed limits BUT am aware some folk like to better sample the performance of test ridden bikes. Not in any way criticising your riding btw.😉
@geoffc3191 7 ай бұрын
I get that. I was compelled to be ‘guided’ on my test ride of a big Triumph Tiger some years ago from a large dealer (not dedicated Triumph). The sales person appeared in full leathers and told me she would be on the then fairly new Speed Triple. I did as requested and followed her and before long we were on her test route. I assessed her initially as a competent rider. When she exceeded the legal limit on the B road I rolled off the throttle at 70 and eased back to 65. She disappeared at a speed I’d estimate at 90+. This happened several times and on the return route on a dual carriageway I settled at 75- 80. As we approached the 50 limit a a qtr mile from a roundabout she passed me about 40 above, before braking hard. Back at the dealers I was asked by another lady sales person about my thoughts on the test bike and then as an aside casually mentioned that I chose not to keep up with their sales person, who although handling the speed triple with confidence, I considered injudicious, and added that there was a risk that an ‘alpha male’ type rider might have felt compelled to keep up. She was neutral in her response. I told her I liked the test bike very much and would think about it, then reiterated that I was merely pointing out my concern and mentioned that I only offered my thoughts as something for her to consider. As I left I mentioned that I was not a killjoy although I was the deputy head of the Hampshire Constabulary Traffic Division and introducing “Bikesafe” assessed rides and asked if she’d think about supporting us. I watched the colour drain from her face. I left my card.
@mikeroberts 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. These demo days help promote the dealership and my local IAM Group. Obviously the dealer does let customers do regular demos at other times.
@AW8UK 7 ай бұрын
@@mikeroberts That's good. Huge benefit following a decent rider...if nothing else it may cause some to think about their riding &/or restraint
@mrdderby5234 7 ай бұрын
Nice steady ride Mike, if you get the chance I'd love to hear your thoughts on the new Honda Transalp
@mikeroberts 7 ай бұрын
Thanks. It's not one I've had a chance to ride, as there's no local Honda dealer any more.