Motorcycle live commentary : How to improve your riding

Another motorcycle demonstration ride where I give a commentary generally about what I see. I don't say as much as I'm seeing but pick out the key points. Have a go, see what you think. Motorcycle riding tips to make you a better rider. Advanced riding demo ride
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[@judgedredd49]

Nice comfortable ride every moment in ones comfort zone. No unexpected surprises as every contingency was catered for before it could possibly happened and then it didn't happen and that's the way to do it. Plan for the unexpected and that's the only way to be safe. Negate any danger before it becomes a danger. Knowledge, training and experience means that you will always be safe all the time. Nice video. Good ride, no danger, nice weather and good buddie. Got home safe and well with a smile on ones face, what else can any rider want. Great days. Keep it up for every ones benefit.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Praise indeed. Thank you. ☺

[@judgedredd49]

@@RoadcraftNottingham We are both after the same thing and that is the safety of motorcyclists on our roads and both work towards that end. You teach and make videos to spread the word and I make comment on them. Sometimes positively and sometimes less so, but we both aim for the same end result.... fewer deaths and serious injuries to our buddies.

[@puddingleaf]

Brilliant, calm, clear instruction. Being able to ride a motorcycle competently is one thing; being able to communicate that skill to others in a way that is easy to understand is another.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

J D... Thanks for your kind words buddy. ☺

[@Seymour_Cox]

These videos help regaining the courage to get back on the bike after 8 years of hesitation, distraction and life getting in the way.

[@veesixify]

I love watching your demo rides...really encourages me to be a better rider ,they should be mandatory for all riders 😁 you’re so calm!😎

[@barrypritchard2306]

All I can say is that you are a very good motorbike teacher to the people you take on the road .👍👍

[@MCrider]

I enjoy watching your videos. It is nice to see your thought process as you ride.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

MCrider... Very kind of you to say buddy. I like yours too.

[@funkymunky]

This is such a satisfying watch.

[@Johny40Se7en]

Your learners are lucky to have such a chilled out and clear instructor. It's really nice to see new videos by you too. Great stuff.

[@colinsharp1314]

Great to see your back

[@lrcb40]

But we can't see any of him! ;-) Well, maybe his hands...

[@Adam-ce2fe]

Passed my test but still watching

[@HepcatHarley]

Your voice is so relaxing Russ, I feel all chilled out now :D

[@kurgo_]

What's this?? Regular uploads?? Thanks mate, glad to see you doing well and back on here too.

[@jezzerythejester]

Quality instruction for free, beautifully articulates how mentally sharp you need to be all the time you straddle a motorcycle.

[@waski488]

thank you , very good little remainder for all of us , good to hear you again cheers

[@DaveWuzHere]

This was so calming to watch. Nice to see a new video from you!

[@stephenmarseille5425]

Love to see you back posting videos once in a while, mate! Part of what keeps me thinking as a rider is getting videos like these as a refresher.

[@AnalogueInTheUK]

Great stuff -Lovely, calm instruction.

[@tonylane9197]

1st class nice to see you back !

[@steffydog]

Awesome, so comforting to listen to, thanks a lot.

[@Glasshousebc]

Great video Russ... smooth, calm and great commentary for your student back there. Cheers Steve.

[@lrcb40]

Nice one, Russ. Always a pleasure to listen to your commentary and to watch your road craft.

[@Arachnoid_of_the_underverse]

Very nicely done and a excellent tutorial talk through ,thanks.

[@TheWaywardOrnithopter]

Welcome back Russ! Your vids helped me through CBT and mods 1 & 2, 7 years ago after a 30 year break from riding. Still good to refresh my knowledge.

[@alexh2188]

Always loved your videos, so informative and seeing as I'm still on a CBT I'm still learning more and more every day

[@smac4749]

Smooth, calm, considered - lovely stuff! Great to see you posting vids again. Keep them coming 👍

[@Daedricbob]

Just so you know, your vids are a major reason I passed my test last year. Great to see you back!

[@roadwarrior8560]

So calm, that Pan sounds beautiful, thanks for posting, helpful reminders.

[@kevinmobile]

Thanks for the video, very informative and bringing together inputs and outputs in an immediately understandable way.

[@Terry-S-7]

I love the purr of the V4 engine on the pan, I've had mine for nearly 3 years and I don't think I'll ever change it. Another good video Russ.

[@najaziz08]

Great video Russ! Timely commentary is very educational. Thanks for passing on your valuable knowledge to all & sundry and making learners better & safer riders.

[@erincal6239]

These are some of my favourite roads around Nottingham, great to see you do a demonstration ride on them!

[@wendywindle6567]

Thanks for posting Russ, always some useful tips picked up from every video, glad you're back :)

[@vinthefinn]

You're a Champion Russ👍.. All your vids have been a great help to myself, and obviously many others. Keep em coming mate..😎

[@Mikethebike721]

Welcome back. Your videos are superb and as others have said, "smooth, calm and considered"

[@Scarykarl]

Always loved your videos. I used your videos to help me pass my test years ago and I still learn new things watching your new ones.

[@robquince3076]

Spot on great vid especially for people like myself who haven't long passed my bike test would love some more of the same please 👍

[@DevinJuularValentine]

I have been watching your videos for so long - always with a bit of anxiety about doing my own test. Well, I passed last month! All the lessons learnt along the way helped but when I was just starting out these videos shaped my attitude to motorcycling, so I thank you for helping me become a safe and competent rider. Legend

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

DevinJuularValentine... Congratulations on passing your test. So pleased that I helped you. Have fun. Russ

[@kleef465]

Who! Finally a new video, thx! very interesting always

[@jondv5278]

excellent observation and forward planning

[@Dogdog352]

Wow top notch instructor!! Very lucky students!

[@Sean-qn6mb]

Great video well explained. I'm going for some extra lessons in Friday of this week with an instructor in my home area of Wexford. He explains things well just like you do🏍🏍🏍🏍

[@crazysoxcourier]

really enjoying your videos! learning a lot too. :) i'm off the road until the end of may as I've just had shoulder surgery. videos like yours will help keep me sane! thank you for sharing

[@rusrad74]

43 and just about to take my direct access in UK, Im so glad I found these videos first they will be a massive help! Thank you!

[@rudebwoy8]

He’s back!

[@markrobinson2648]

I'm still learning (CBT and Mod 1 completed) but what I love about riding is how methodical it is, the calm relaxed observation, forward planning and prediction coupled with performing actions in a set order. You are a master of this. Thanks for your videos.

[@Szlejer]

I tell you what I think... You are the ONLY person on youtube that I seriously considered visiting for a lesson or two, even if I'm living at the other end of Europe, driving on the right side of the road. I learned so much from your videos, I can't say thank you enough!

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Szlejer... Thank you. ☺

[@TheJmebe]

Great example to most, if not all. Watching this highlights all of the issues with my riding in urban areas. Would love to see some more out of town instruction too.

[@monzadh]

just finding your vids now from the US and they are fantastic! nothing like this exists here its all crash videos, or paring lot videos...Subscribed!

[@Banditmanuk]

Interesting vid. Got lucky in 1981, turned up for my bike test with no formal training and passed on my L plated RD250LC. Think at the time I would have benefited from this type of training, it was for the best that bike tests got harder. Thanks for posting.

[@sail4life]

Good to see another video from you Russ! Great commentary and all-pervasive safety first attitude. I wonder how many lives you've already saved.

[@Pch100]

So pleased your videos are back this is part of the videos made me subscribe

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Thanks Peter, much more to come. Enjoy.

[@davidj.h.4585]

Another great vidio.

[@Back2TheBike]

Interesting to see you not over positioning on these narrowish lanes. Thanks for sharing.

[@HepcatHarley]

Russ is instructing for the DVSA Test, you'll get marked down for extreme positioning unlike Advanced tests. :)

[@smiley50ish]

love this type of video thank you

[@0YouCanCallMeAl0]

This guy is probably the biggest contribution to me still being alive and not getting buggered on my bike. Come on back, post some more :)

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

I'm back. ☺

[@khill1000]

I passed my Mod2 last year (had a couple of amazing instructors on my DAS) but watching your videos helped me massively both before and during my lessons. I obviously still watch now as you never stop learning, so for that a huge thankyou. Really good to see you back, I recommend your channel to friends that are thinking of starting to take lessons.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

KevH... Thanks for the comment and recommendations. Ride safely. Russ

[@nigelstephens5398]

Just found your channel I found it very helpful as I have just returned to motorcycling after some years off the saddle. lots of useful advice as the roads are different now

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Pleased to be of help. Ride safe. Russ

[@ceebotf2]

Your videos helped refresh a lot, I've not been on a bike since passing 5 year ago and got hold of a 96' cbr recently. It was a bit of a shock as I learned on a roadster? type bike, something like a hornet. I remember the real need to counter steer to get that thing round a corner.. but the cbr almost does it on it's own. I find myself mostly gently leaning in and actually applying pressure on the bar to stop the bikes want to kinda naturally counter steer, dunno if that makes sense. It's surprisingly very comparable to riding a racer peddle bike, I guess they have similar centre of gravity and so.

[@Racing_Fox413]

As both a driver and a rider I’m so happy you tap your brakes to show the difference between on and off ... without a centre brake light they’re sometimes really difficult to see

[@xt225]

Excellent demonstration; will share with my local IAM group, as with your positioning video.

[@buryhatter]

Really enjoyed the video, always worth a refresh....

[@sirikulsomsuwan]

I love watching these video’s although I’ve been riding fir 40+ years still learning!

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Thanks for the great feedback, I wish others had your outlook. Be safe. Russ

[@etiennelabeille]

Textbook. Interesting that your riding and commentary is sufficient for an Advanced Riding test, let alone a Mod 2 test.

[@abqskinhead]

RoadcraftNottingham Hi from America. Great videos! Very informative and precise directions. The courses in the USA (MSF) are very vague compared to your videos and app! Love 'em!

[@timdmx512]

beautiful ride

[@richardshilling2958]

Smoooooooooooooooooooooooooth Nice to see a new vid

[@DimaDesu]

Real nice. Thanks.

[@johnfragos7660]

A great video.Thank you.

[@tomtilley3162]

great video good reminder for some like me who have a full bike licence

[@saiverx]

Having riding lessons like this would be very relaxing, I imagine. Nice video

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Thanks. ☺

[@RO-qb9zv]

I started watching your uploads before I returned back to biking after 2 decades, I feel so much more confident on my new Yamaha YZF as a result. Thanks Russ. 🏍👏🏻👏🏻

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

You're very welcome. ☺

[@MrBeboopman]

Great ride.. nice to see an old lady still earning its keep... Great bikes these st1100s😊

[@julianwhite4855]

Love these videos, so helpful, thank you

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

You're welcome Julian.

[@ArcadeCabNBud]

i like your vids man, always learning good stuff, thanks

[@lumbered8299]

Great vid, just down graded to a Honda CB500F slowest bike I've ever had, never had so much fun!!! Hope you're keeping well Russ

[@paulsutherland9267]

As always top video, really helps, thank you 👍

[@Esge71]

"I was enjoying the power Your Honour.." ;) Nice video - thanks for the upload :)

[@charlesscottkelly]

Great to watch and get some pointers / cheers

[@NickMonrad]

I think you should indicate even if no one else is around so that you keep in the habit and do it subconsciously

[@steffydog]

Nick, that’s not regarded too well anymore, if there’s no one there, it benefits no one, you may leave it on, and the distraction isn’t warranted. Advanced training, IAM etc, says don’t. Just saying. Yep it’s a habit, but unnecessary., same as going round a roundabout if you can take a straighter line, not a mini roundabout where you can’t cut it obviously.

[@chrisb2404]

If you make sure whether you need to signal or not your observations will generally be better.

[@NickMonrad]

Chris Boulton yeah but you should still signal as it reinforces the habit plus you may not have observed someone. Even people in front of you can benefit from you indicating

[@lmaoroflcopter]

Nick Monrad better you make a judgement call if you need to indicate, reinforces a better habit of better observations rather than a muscle memory of just indicate.

[@moderatefkr6666]

I disagree steffydog1 You can not only not obtain a full 360 observation of every other road user who might need to be aware of your intentions, but you can't guarantee you've checked every one either. So it's always good practice to advertise your intentions in all situations. And I'm not talking about "getting into the habit here. I'm only talking about showing consideration forctgebitger guy - the one you have no idea might be there. Signals are very important. Assuming is what's dangerous.

[@Kendoji1]

Could this really be happening? A new Crumble video AND a new RoadcraftNottingham video in the same week?? Praise be!

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Kendoji1.. Hehe, don't get used to it. ☺

[@getmetospain1196]

Is that the lovely purring sound of the pan European? Beautiful bike.

[@Jim553just]

That was time well spent. Really useful, Thank you

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

You're welcome Jim. It's hard to know what to post as to some it's obvious but may save someone else's life.

[@Jim553just]

@@RoadcraftNottingham I appreciate that. Each journey is different though, so there might always be something to be learnt. I find that the ones where you commentate on your preparation and progress are really useful. You could never do too many. VMT

[@aerodylluk2543]

I wish my gear changing was that smooth. Good video.

[@flightmonkeyuk6944]

Not long done my cbt and every video i watch from you i take a little away from. Some of it is above my skill and automomy level currently but it will come. Thats for posting such helpful videos they are likely lifesavers (pun intended).

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Thanks for the feedback. I really need to get out there again and do more.

[@tarmacscratcher]

Haven't seen one of those VW trike things for years. 😊 Excellent commentary. 😊

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Just seen your comment Carl. Hope you're well.

[@tarmacscratcher]

@@RoadcraftNottingham All good here thank you. 😊 Have a good Xmas. 🏍

[@robpinter5431]

I have been riding for 35 years on the road and off road, and still learn new things....when at a junction that has a car waiting for you to pass, you don't know 100% sure that they have seen you, so look at their front wheel and see if is rotating, this is a key giveaway if they have seen you.

[@bib668]

Great example.

[@ikke6432]

Because of your videos I got an st1100. It's a terrible motorbike! In 2 weeks time I made about 2k kilometres and can't stop. I feel myself like a kid again 😂

[@HakanKoseoglu]

Yaaaaaayyyy!

[@lukej6555]

I'm going to be doing my A license in 2020. I'm only in Leicester. So think I'll try and do it with you lot. Already got the car license. Don't see the point in repeating tests for different classes, so will just wait until I'm 24.

[@adriang5288]

Please upload more videos if possible. Thank you very much. BR from Slovakia.

[@Anvilshock]

First! "33 seconds ago" - Beat that! Great to see an instructional video from you again! Where have you been? Spent all your free time polishing the Goldwing for that video, I bet, hahaha! Anyhow, I believe during my first lesson, my instructor was about as chatty as you were in this video. It was absurdly difficult to follow and comply because all those new instructions needed to be processed and converted into action consciously, and I wished he'd just shut up for a moment; only with time it became natural, comprehending the now familiar instructions started to happen all on its own, and a lot more "mental processing power" remained available to riding and doing the right things.

[@nigelsansom2407]

This is great! Makes me want to go look for another second hand Pan.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Nigel Sansom... Do it! You know you want to.... 😂

[@nigelsansom2407]

You're quite right of course, but have no idea the amount of grief that would cause me at home... :-)

[@seaflyfisher]

You should put in for your test Russ - I reckon you'd pass it now and get rid of those L Plates - hope all is good with you - enjoy the sunshine and hopefully next time I ride up to Yorkshire I can wing in and test your coffee on the way back down - Bennetts got their timing a bit adrift when they did my last service and it was too late to catch you :-)

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

seaflyfisher.. Good to hear from you buddy. Let me know in advance when you're in the area and I'll take a day off.

[@tooresttrikie6744]

the difference between you and some other tutors is you don't berate or judge students! at least not while filming! (arguably) unless they put life at risk (more arguably, especially someone else's life? ) but remain reasonably and constructively critical about errors! really good teaching aid, if I was on my test and was taking it down a road with an advisory 20mph sign what would be best to do? thank you ride safe!

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

toorest trikie... That's how I am all the time but with more swearing 🤬. If people make mistakes they're keeping me in a job. Unless there's school children around I'd do up to 30

[@tooresttrikie6744]

OK thank you for that. Keep up the good work. Ride safe. And thanks again

[@layaboutlout]

Must have watched all of your videos by this point...more content coming?. #we hope so!

[@DontDissTheProgram]

Best in notts no doubt

[@sail4life]

and within a couple of thousand Miles' circumference I reckon.

[@richardcollins586]

I found it hard to see where the change in speed limit signs were on my MOD2. I was going though Croydon and Mitcham which was 20 and then 30 and then back again. I got a minor for inappropriate use of speed, though I was concentrating on everything else! Got another minor for leaving an indicator on too long after a turn. Thankfully that was it and I passed.

[@danielcoupland4620]

Hi. I have a few questions about the Riderscan. Is it possible to mount it to bikes that don't have a screen? My bike has a digital display, and I'm thinking if the stickies can be rotated downwards over 90* then I should be able to stick it on. But I'm not sure. Do you know if it will work? Thx

[@quigonjay9]

Wish you where closer, wanting to do direct access