HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Slow Ride and Lane Filtering | Rear Brake & Throttle Control | PART 5

Luke Watson has created a video series for the BEGINNER and NEW RIDER of an automatic motor scooter. Want to learn how to ride a Scooter? Then this series of videos will take you through the steps. How to ride a VESPA.
PART FIVE: Slow Ride and Lane Filtering | Rear Brake & Throttle Control
In this video, Luke explains how to ride your scooter at low speed with maximum control. Does your bike wobble when you go slow? Do you feel you need to stick your knees, legs and feet out when going slow on a motorcycle? Well, this video will solve these problems. Luke will explain and demonstrate how to control your scooter at low speed and weave between cars like a pro!
Luke also explains how to use the rear brake to control the speed and the throttle to keep the bike steady, straight and upright. Luke explains and demonstrates some rear braking control exercises and techniques for the beginner rider to learn and practice. The key focus of this lesson is teaching the beginner how to control your Vespa's momentum by utilising centrifugal force. Luke will show you how the engine power and speed will steady your bike and keep your bike up and straight at low speeds. The key is to use the POWER to keep the bike energy output HIGH and the REAR BRAKE to control the speed of movement. The aim of this video is to help you keep your auto scooter under control at low speed and prevent wobbles. Bike Control = Safety & Confidence
The key points in this HOW TO VIDEO are:
~ Maintain correct posture, keep knees in and feet on foot pegs & footrests
~ Maintain balance at low speed
~ Eliminate excessive steering and wobbles
~ Throttle increase to suit load and produce centrifugal force
~ Keep bike in a tight space and straight
~ Rear brake to control speed
~ Understand the principles of lane filtering and lane splitting
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HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER SERIES
Part 1 ~ Posture | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 2 ~ Starting and Stopping the Engine + Mount & Dismount | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 3 ~ Take Off, Move Off, Slow & Stop + Brakes & Throttle | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 4 ~ Take Off, Move Off, Slow & Stop + Brakes & Throttle |
• HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 5 - Slow Ride, Slow Controlled Ride, Lane Splitting, Lane Filtering, Weaving Through Traffic Jams and Rear Brake & Throttle Control | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 6 ~ Turns, U-Turns and Figure 8s (Steering at low speed) | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 7 ~ Counter Steer, Slalom and Cornering | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 8 ~ Crash Avoidance, Swerving and Controlled Stopping | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 9 ~ Pre-Ride Scooter Checks & Commentary Ride | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 10 ~ How To Wash Your Motor Scooter ~ Dos and Don’ts | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 11 ~ Pre-Ride Checks in Real-Time | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 12 ~ Parking Your Scooter (the basic skills) PART A | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
Part 13 ~ Parking Your Scooter (real-life scenarios) PART B | • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER ...
UPCOMING VIDEOS IN THIS SERIES
COMING SOON
Part 14 ~ Hills: Hill Starts And All About Hills
Part 15 ~ Pillion Passengers: All You Need To Know About Riding With Other Passengers
Part 16 ~ Motorcycle and Scooter Safety Equipment
Part 17 ~ Checking Your Oil and Topping Up Your Oil
IN THE TRAFFIC
Part 18 ~ Give Way, Yield & Go
Part 19 ~ Road Position & Adapting To Various Environments & Situations
Part 20 ~ Road Position Before, During & After Turns
Part 21 ~ Safe Following Distances: The Time Lapse Formula
Part 22 ~ System Of Vehicle Control (For Hazards, Intersections & Corners)
Part 23 ~ Vision: Identifying & Reacting To Hazards Through Scanning
Part 24 ~ Vision: Use Of Mirrors & Should Checks
Part 25 ~ Roundabouts
Part 26 ~ Courtesy, Consideration, Cooperation & Communication With Other Road Users
Part 27 ~ Safe Speed & Going With The Flow
Part 28 ~ All About Using Your Indicators
Part 29 ~ Defensive Riding Techniques
Part 30 ~ Attitude, State of Mind & Your Health
Part 31 ~ Target Fixation
Part 32 ~ Riding in the Rain
Part 33 ~ Riding at Night
N.B. If you have an idea for a future video based on your needs and curiosity - please add your suggestion in the comments.
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[@creamycupcake2504]

Hello sir. I am a student who was going through a series of videos on how to ride a bike. I tried riding one 5 years ago and I met with a major accident because no one taught me these small techniques that really matter. Today, after all these years, I decided to ride a bike again. This video was the video that helped me the most ! Thank you so much for this and sending all my love. Cheers !

[@JayHennigan]

I've paid for lessons that were not as informative and helpful as Luke's series is. Thanks so much, great tutorials!

[@laldingliana5198]

Please make the part 5, which you said is about turns. Cause Your videos are actually the best tutorials I’ve seen on riding scooters!

[@nicolechristina3282]

Can’t tell you how much I appreciate this set of videos! I have my manual learners licence in Aus, and came to Thailand to instead ride a scooter in entirely novel traffic conditions. These guides were exactly the ones I was looking for!

[@ianwatsons]

Glad to help!

[@Guitarooster52]

I’ve got more experience riding a motorcycle at slow speed and having just purchased a scooter I struggle more with it because of the small wheels and slow drive engagement. This lesson on keeping the drive engaged while regulating movement with the brake just makes so much sense. The scooter equivalent of threshold clutch engagement and brakes.

[@ianwatsons]

Great point! Thanks for sharing.

[@renes9170]

I just started taking lessons on how to ride a motor scooter two weeks ago. Your lessons are what I need and have been looking for. Really simple and easy to learn and apply. Thank you so much.

[@hackermcmulligan5692]

Great series, looking forward to more

[@Meisha-san]

Love your videos, Luke. You are the more street-smart & practical instructor. A lot of what you discuss so well isn't covered by the other instructional videos. I guess it's, "Elementary, my dear Watson." 🙃

[@ianwatsons]

Glad you like them!

[@judeusitutud]

I just found your channel and this video playlist. I hope you can continue the series because I'm really learning a lot, especially the comprehensive and practical tips that you give.

[@vinko9.]

Wow! This has to be the most useful video I have ever seen regarding riding bikes. Thank you man, this was a revelation!

[@m123g]

Wow this is a life saver....I am in Bali, first time riding a scooter this week and looked like a complete idiot trying to maneuver through a busy parking lot..That rear brake trick is seriously a game changer.

[@ianwatsons]

I remember when I was first taught this also - it was a revelation!

[@catherineshawn4786]

Learned so much about riding a scooter. It's very useful tips. Thank you for sharing it.

[@williesoria3028]

...the best tutorial i ever watched...

[@wilbotgeek1999]

Thanks for the lesson, the demo and great explaination.

[@ianwatsons]

happy to help!

[@noonsun533]

Thank you so much for your video.

[@ianwatsons]

You are welcome!

[@lun1289]

good method,thank you

[@marshabradcoe417]

I rode motorcycles for many years and gave it up but interested in a scooter if I ever figure out how to afford one on a pension. I'm finding your videos helpful I'm learning things I didn't know. Just for the record the force that keeps a bike wanting to stay upright is the gyroscopic effect of the wheels. The trick with the throttle and the brake does work I used it on big motorcycles too. Thankyou for the knowledge it is something that's needed....cheers

[@ianwatsons]

Thanks for sharing! Thanks for the info.

[@WandererdarlingCool]

Hi Luke! I love this series. It's so nice and structured and you explain and demo very well. I feel that I'm making great progress and especially good that I'm gaining confidence on managing/controlling the bike. Before watching your videos I always felt that the bike was controlling me 🤣😂. Thanks agin. Off to practise slow speed riding!

[@ianwatsons]

Great to hear!

[@mirajimenez5954]

You are a good teacher!

[@mohammadzaidan6776]

Good coach.

[@markoburog8192]

hello sir. i just want to say thankyou for these lessons, i have a practical drivers test tommorow and nervous because i have a problem on my throttle control but after watching these i think i can complete my drivers test witohut any worries.

[@ianwatsons]

Best of luck!

[@fintonmainz7845]

Nice video

[@abano.alexis]

Hi Ian! Love your tutorials. I'm a proud owner of a new scooter and your videos have helped me build confidence all the way here in the Philippines. Your tip specifically on the rear break has been a game-changer for my "throttle anxiety." One question though, is it a good idea to hold the rearbreak when making a small you turn at a somewhat busy road?

[@davidslchan]

I moved to Chiang Mai. Riding a scooter is very different here in comparison to England as filtering is a way of life and Thai drivers of trucks are very dangerous. Thanks for the video.

[@mariaadcock3815]

Fantastic! Where are the follow up videos to 5-14? These are absolute necessity for all beginning riders and perfectly lays out in understandable terms. Thank you for these and where can we get more?

[@ianwatsons]

After hearing your encouragement - I will schedule another filming session.

[@roseleedomingo5739]

Many tutorial just says applied a little bit of throttle and you.keep on going but the hazard is when.you keep on going even.a little if the road is rough.you will press the throttle and you can be out.of control..your tutorial is a complete control of your scooter

[@dbzamora]

Very educational and informative. I would to know what Vespa model are you using in this video? Thanks!

[@ianwatsons]

Thanks for your kind words. I'm riding a VESPA PRIMAVERA 150 ABS - it is a great scooter!

[@thessalonician]

Thanks for your videos as they are very informative. Therefore, for the slow ride I've learnt it very differently than the way that you've demonstrated (won't you damage the brakes like this? Also, for if something happen and you release the rear brake while applying throtte, you will ride suddenly very fast and you might lose control). I don't apply rear brake, instead I play with the throtle where I apply it momentarily ONLY => vruuum -ride- vruuum -ride- vruuum -ride- vruuum -ride- vruuum -ride stop. :D

[@praiseenterprise8605]

Depends how long you want to preserve your brakes vs your life

[@user-em8fl8te8m]

Hello, does the slow ride maneuver also works with a CBS (Combined braking system) motorcycle like the honda clicks. since they are using front and rear brakes everytime you squeeze the left brake.

[@ianwatsons]

That's a tricky one and my best advice is --- try it and work out what works best for you and your bike.

[@dIsAstErTR]

Hey, it's the cat from the previous video! 😄 2:45

[@ianwatsons]

ha ha.

[@roseleedomingo5739]

I think thats the more safe tutorial slow ride manuever

[@poojasoneja7011]

Hello sir, thank you so much for the tips and tricks on how to ride the scooty. However, I have 1 question with respect to slow riding. In India, we have all sorts of roads ranging from the good flat roads to bumpy and perilous ones. One some parts, I keep the throttle to the minimum whereas in some, the road is so rutty that I my scooty becomes wobbly and on increasing the throttle, I would literally fly off my seat. Any suggestions on how to maintain the speed on the perilous roads ?

[@ianwatsons]

When I see a bump/hole/crack approaching I usually do two things (1) get my bum outta the seat and (2) back off the throttle and let the momentum carry me through the trouble.

[@mnfak4333]

Hi, this technique for slow ride using rear brake can be used on moped as well?

[@ianwatsons]

yes!

[@katsshibainus3258]

Could you make a video showing how to ride with a passenger please

[@kasvith]

I tried this technique, it might damage your engine and belt. Instead, I also tried using accelerator slightly to keep scooter upright at slow speed(it was around 10Kmh or below). It was enough to stop wobbling for me without applying rear break

[@ianwatsons]

Good point. Do what works best for you & your bike.

[@kasvith]

@@ianwatsons this surely helped, but that method also worked for me...I'm kinda using mix of both

[@JirosWorld]

Am I right in thinking the slow-ride technique doesn't work for electric scooters? The brakes on the electric 'sharing' scooters in the Netherlands are so strong, there's hardly a gradient between braking and not-braking - or is it just a matter of very subtle practicing? (Brands used here are 'Niu N1S' and 'Super Soco CUx').

[@ianwatsons]

Yes you are right - they have a different braking system. So this technique is not for those kinds of scooters.

[@thetrainingroom6977]

Maybe I can use that technique for first time scooter rider? Im afraid of the throttle. I feel that it is going to fly me away

[@TEE-ps3kt]

Are you still with Ian Watson school in Lawnton area

[@ianwatsons]

The business was sold, just after my father passed away, and I too moved away from the business. So the business and name is still going strong - but Luke & Ian are no longer there.

[@t-90atank35]

Will it burn your clutch bell if you do this often?

[@Cvar00]

No, but your rear brake will wear faster

[@cefmalig3436]

Will that not damage the engine? Rear brake and accelerator together?

[@ianwatsons]

good question. Engines are designed to carry loads (e.g. carry people and go up hills) and so the main wear n tear with the brake - accelerator technique is on the brake pads. Brake pads a cheap and easy to replace if you ever need to.

[@praiseenterprise8605]

​@@ianwatsonsexactly

[@indraallian6371]

I cant se when there is nessesary to ride that slow.. I mean you just need to go a little bit faster and your ballance will be just fine. And isnt this technique damaging the drive train? Its almot as if you would use your clutch to regulate your speed in a manual driven car or bike isnt it? Im sure it will help if you really need to go this slow but if thats the case you can juat as easily just drop your feet down for support. 😎

[@ianwatsons]

You ask some good questions. I live in a busy busy city right now (Bangkok) with loads of traffic jams... so this skill is essential. Regarding drive train damage... I'd suggest you check with a mechanic and ask them (I'm no mechanic).

[@indraallian6371]

@@ianwatsons I see, but I think you should ask a Mechanic before you recommend a tecnique that maight damage the bike. Its no problem for me since I will never use it.😎

[@ianwatsons]

@@indraallian6371 I just checked with a mechanic mate of mine and he confirmed NO DAMAGE with this technique, only thing that wears ... the brake pads.

[@indraallian6371]

@@ianwatsons OK. Thanks for checking! Good to know. I still wont use it but at least I dont have to worry about my scooter friends. 😎

[@JC-fx3wh]

This technique is used during driving test when getting a license. They make you turn on tight spaces with your feet off the ground.

[@kevinhoward9593]

Your food even touches the ground during the skills test you will auto fail.

[@Leoholmes]

Have you ever seen a human brain on the road? I have responded to incidents and first response. Please wear a helmet, everybody. 70% of fatalities on motorbike/mopeds is because of head injuries

[@Leoholmes]

Gloves but no helmet(jacket, long pants etc). Stop promoting safe driving when the basics of PPE aren't covered, sorry but true