Reg Local - How to pass an Advanced Motorcycle Test

[GTR1400MAN]

Also, the advice is usually couched as push with the left hand to initially turn the wheel to the right which causes the bike to lean left and thus turn left, whereas I pull on the right bar to start the counter steer for a left turn. Just like when turning a steering wheel I feel that my fine control is better pulling, rather than pushing, which is why we usually refer to pull-push steering, instead of push-pull.

Interesting, I always push, and that's what I advise Associates to do. You can push without your fingers wrapped round the bars. This also means you can steer while using the clutch or brakes if you have to.

[Horse]

Also, the advice is usually couched as push with the left hand to initially turn the wheel to the right which causes the bike to lean left and thus turn left, whereas I pull on the right bar to start the counter steer for a left turn. Just like when turning a steering wheel I feel that my fine control is better pulling, rather than pushing, which is why we usually refer to pull-push steering, instead of push-pull.

Yup - lucky that the bars usually work together

And that's another aspect moving your upper body 'in', pressure forwards on the inside bar end, pull back on the outer.

[Horse]

[dvenman]

Has anyone commented either on YouTube or in PistonHeads, where Mr Local is a regular poster?

I don't watch his bike videos - not a biker, no plans to become one. And I've not seen anything on PH.

[Horse]

I think GTR said he'd commented on YouTube.

I'm not on PH.

[GTR1400MAN]

[GTR1400MAN]

Thoughts from anyone? (before I pick out a few lowlights (yes, I'm not perfect but ... ))

[Horse]

Thoughts?

1. If you're going to demo P123 within a lane, choose a road with lane markings

2. Improved view through left bends from P3? Hmmm ish for different definitions of view

3. Hurrah - almost 'Z Line' when covering junctions and attracting attention

4. ... but ... re junctions, potentially worst case is a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction and intending to turn across your path.


I've only got to 12 minutes in, that's all for now.

[GTR1400MAN]

Some good stuff in there and useful pointers.

I know no video is perfect, however ...

Awful junction approach. No adjustment of speed, just relying on the horn (I noticed I was guilty of this one of my vids and have adjusted since)
https://youtu.be/KN4dCOD_h4A?t=947

Quite a restricted view here passing cyclists and again no adjustment of speed.
https://youtu.be/KN4dCOD_h4A?t=982

Planning to stop, looking to go? If the car hadn't stopped, that horn wouldn't have saved him. Incorrect approach speed.
https://youtu.be/KN4dCOD_h4A?t=1771

In the video he actually makes a point of saying that a test fault he often sees is that you don't always need to adjust speed, just position, but lots always adjust speed. I know what he is saying, but: Out of position? Lost view? Slow down! Throughout the video, to my eye, he just barrels through, often with lost/reduced view.

[crr003]

Some good stuff in there and useful pointers.

I know no video is perfect, however ...

Awful junction approach. No adjustment of speed, just relying on the horn (I noticed I was guilty of this one of my vids and have adjusted since)
https://youtu.be/KN4dCOD_h4A?t=947

Classic Hazard Perception Test footage! I see the black car coming in and I'm clicking my mouse like a mad thing and he's barrelling along with a "beep"!

Quite a restricted view here passing cyclists and again no adjustment of speed.
https://youtu.be/KN4dCOD_h4A?t=982

I think I'd have moved back after the first one (he's explained about not expecting to just get past bicyclists), but then you're always banging on about having a better view 'cos you sit higher, so not sure.