CBT MOTORCYCLE TRAINING (PART 4 of 9) - COMPULSORY BASIC TRAINING - ELEMENT C (PART 2)

This is a video from the CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) series created by John Macdonald, Director of ProScot Rider and Driver Training Ltd, it will help you to learn how to ride a motorcycle. This video covers (Part 2) of Element C - The off-road practical training element and focuses on how to carry out 'Slow speed riding', how to do the 'Slalom' the 'Figure of Eight' and the 'U-Turn' manoeuvres. The video also looks at typical rider faults and areas of weakness when learning the above skills. The video is designed to give riders about to attend a CBT an in-depth insight into a CBT and hopefully help the learning process and enable riders to focus more on the practical learning Elements of the CBT. the video will also help those riders sitting the Module 1 (Mod1) test as the skills are directly transferable to the bike bike with demonstrations given on both the 125cc and 650cc motorcycles.

[@stevespeck3586]

I can't see why these videos haven't received a significantly larger number of likes. Clearly articulated explanations with no daft acronyms. Thanks for taking the time to make these, John.

[@dh3s1]

John, thank you so much for this CBT video series. I wish I had watched these before taking on my CBT last month. I really struggled with slow speed manouvres - I was leaning my body weight into the turns while I was looking round and kept putting my foot down as a result. The instructor did not advise on correct body positioning and as a result I continued to lose the bike into the turns. I was let go before the road portion. I will be trying at a different school when the weather is kinder early next year. The knowledge from these videos has already boosted my confidence and understanding, so really appreciated.

[@benpitt9347]

I watched half this video and learnt more than the two cbt courses I have done in the past. Awesome amount of info. Clear information and explanation. Thank you so much.

[@kgba17580]

wow! great video, i went from auto pcx 125 to cb125f manual but only doing cbt on the auto as every two years i went back to same instructor and he just took money and signed certificate after first passing the cbt. this i guess was ok until i realise now i went last year with a geared bike and he just said nothing to it as i had arrived on it i will be ok and he passed me. i have been now riding for past 6 months and decided to go for mon1 and 2 with another riding school and within 30 minutes i kept dropping the bike! needless to say i didn't get passed day 1. they said the 650 suzuki was too big for me as im only 5 ft 2 i felt this was wrong and did research and found your video. i now know thanks to you! i need to practice these slow exercises i was leaning etc and was losing the bike! great video thank you i hope i will get the confidence to do my test later on kev

[@peterkenworthy9219]

I have also heard that some riding schools are crap .. all they want is your money . I’m lucky to have found a good school .

[@mdeerocks6792]

"This is not Holland, it's Scotland" ProScot. :) Jokes aside, what a great, concise instruction. Top notch, thank you!

[@simonmay4181]

John video is one of the best video he take the time and explain everything.i think I dnt need to watch any other video. John just explain everything I need to know when I do my riding test.i suggest everyone that going for there test for the first time to watch his video.you know what I'm talking about.Thank for taking the time to make the video. John✌

[@techtinkerin]

This is as close as you can get to an actual CBT experience other than actually taking it. Excellent!! 👍😎

[@mikecorp4548]

Best video I have seen full explanations and demonstrations on good and bad points

[@marsoelflaco5722]

Great instruction, informative and strangely relaxing. I like bikes!

[@DrRevenantBlunt]

Just wanna say, you know what you're talking about dude. I'm taking a refresher with you soon, ive done a wee fair bit of riding, and id like to take my hat off to you sir, you know what you're talking about, and i look forward to training with your team.

[@casualnoobster8688]

one of the better video and explanation of why and how. Most just tell you why and to use the rear break... well WHEN and HOW DO YOU USE IT. Yah i can control it but need some details on why and how and so on.... but you made it where its so easy to understand the WHY, HOW and WHEN to use break, clutch and throttle so on for balance. Great Vid!

[@carllast5631]

The best explanation I have seen for slow speed riding, especially with the 125 vs bigger bike comparison. Excellent info. Thanks.

[@snatr]

Great job 👍 And that goes for Luis as well 😉

[@stoatsngroatsuk5012]

Clean, crisp counterbalance description here, and lovely description,thanks for this John.

[@TheButtonfan]

This is an excellent video, thank you for explaining things so clearly. I always struggle with u turns and now I fully understand why. It has been a great help.

[@simonmay4181]

This guy is very good coach he explain very well and in fine detail I go for my riding test next month very good tip I definitely take it to the test with me.keep up the good work thank you👍

[@alishaullal47]

This is an incredible video with so much knowledge shared. Everything is well explained in depth and demonstrated clearly. Really appreciate it, Alisha.

[@Charlie_He]

Thanks a lot. I learned so much

[@marieperrollet]

Thank you!

[@CaptainSwoop]

Thanks for an excellent presentation. This really is ... top shelf. I also applaud your generosity in making these tutorials available. All the best from Australia.

[@stepheneurosailor1623]

Very helpful 👍🍻

[@1_mak]

This is so perfect! New subscriber gained, thank you!

[@neilsbaker9790]

Superb lesson ..Thanks!

[@saphiresodia8797]

Absolutely brilliant video. I've got my CBT tomorrow and watching your video has made me feel much more relaxed and confident!

[@xaxabat1]

Another excellent video! Thank you.

[@beckiedufton4463]

This is such an excellent video! Thank you

[@BikingAdventuresandRoutesNI]

Great advice thanks for sharing

[@kitzmawniuh2640]

Love your video and your demonstration ❤

[@robertforsythe8616]

great video learnt a lot thanks .all the best

[@MadOldBiker]

Excellent video thank you

[@phillerbass7554]

simply briliant explanations and demonstrations,, thanks

[@dreamstrue9332]

A very enlightening tutorial 🙏🙏

[@adithyaar9122]

*Very useful video, Thank you and Merry Christmas*

[@paulfitzgerald7290]

Great information on this video. Superb, learnt loads from this video.

[@mandychartres3033]

Superb video! I wish you were in South Wales because I would definitely book for a Direct Access Course with you! Such clear instructions and explanations - thank you.

[@mannyechaluce3814]

Kudos to the person filming while riding a Horse :D

[@ultimatedomination9518]

really good video very informative. can you tell me how far the cones should be apart on the slalom as my son is struggling with this section

[@domsbits3922]

This isn’t Holland it’s Scotland! Great point, and with all our potholes we need slalom skills from the start

[@abslenchar2347]

no wonder I am struggling with my bike, I bought an R1 and Ive never been on a motorcycle before

[@rajgogna659]

John when would you steer a bike vs countersteer? I can see in the slow manoeuvres you need steering but out on the road left and right turns vary in speed so is it just a case of the speed that you turn?

[@bluegtturbo]

Great video... We don't really need the background music at the start..

[@steve00alt70]

Would it be safer to have a slipper clutch on bikes?

[@c.g.ohealaithe7554]

Hi John. I am an Irish guy living in Spain and I am preparing for the A2 exam at the moment. I am doing classes on a z400 and I am finding the offset cone weave very challenging. In spain you approach a series of 5 cone which are offset and spaced 4 metres apart. The approach is made between 2 parallel lines which are 10 inches apart and which your wheels cant touch. After exiting the lines you almost immediately enter the slalom. I cant seem to get the hang of it and it is very frustrating and demotivating. Do you have any advice? Your videos are great and you have a way of explaining very clearly. You should have more subscibers!!!

[@connord7053]

C. G o healaithe I failed twice doing the A2 cerrado exam. A lot of people fail it. It's not difficult but it's really easy to make a mistake. The dgt are crooks. Where in Spain?

[@c.g.ohealaithe7554]

@@connord7053 In Madrid...starting to get the hang of it in the last few lessons. I have my 15th 30 minute lesson tomorrow morning...I am hoping practice makes perfect!

[@connord7053]

@@c.g.ohealaithe7554 good luck to ya. I was doing mine in Valencia. In the end I went back to the UK, got my A licence then came back to Spain. Much easier!

[@SlickMotoMike]

I'm here because neighbours complaining about my loud 125 and I have tried doing clutch all the way out with 4,000 revs and it just feels very gilty like jumps back and forwards like it's going to cut out and the exhaust even starts spitting lol