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djrikki
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PostPosted: 11:10 - 23 Nov 2013    Post subject: Best DVD/downloads/YouTube videos for learners ? Reply with quote

Since its -3 in Glasgow the bike is tucked away but Im still keen to learn more about riding since Ive only been out and about for a few weeks.

Has anyone got any recommendations for DVDs/downloads/YT videos that are useful ?

I got Twist of The Wrist II but although interesting its all about riding fast and Im more looking for noob videos for someone just starting out and what to do and what not to do.

Many thanks Smile
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Jonathan A
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PostPosted: 11:35 - 23 Nov 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Roadcraft Nottingham on youtube Thumbs Up
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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 12:05 - 23 Nov 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's +5C and sunny in Glasgow, get out and ride. I'm off for a jaunt. Razz
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djrikki
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PostPosted: 14:27 - 23 Nov 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jonathan A wrote:
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Thanks Ill check that out.
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djrikki
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PostPosted: 14:27 - 23 Nov 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rogerborg wrote:
It's +5C and sunny in Glasgow, get out and ride. I'm off for a jaunt. Razz


It got warmer so went out Razz
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PostPosted: 15:19 - 23 Nov 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Perhaps a little more 'advanced' in some respects than learner orientated, but myself and plenty of other people have read it in learner-stages and found it useful still
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorcycle-Roadcraft-Police-Handbook-Motorcycling/dp/011341143X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1385219926&sr=8-1&keywords=motorcycle+roadcraft
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djrikki
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PostPosted: 15:22 - 23 Nov 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, Ill check that out too.

Already watched a good few of the vids on the Roadcraft channel now - including what to do when a tree falls on you Very Happy
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PostPosted: 16:25 - 23 Nov 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't laugh but pootoob crash vids are great instruction on how not to ride. I watch them every now and then to temper down any temptation I have for doing stupid shit.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fV1MTxscwXs
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PostPosted: 19:13 - 23 Nov 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

DJRikki wrote:
Thanks, Ill check that out too.

Already watched a good few of the vids on the Roadcraft channel now - including what to do when a tree falls on you Very Happy


Ba-dumpf! Branch in yer face at 40mph. I felt that.
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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 19:16 - 23 Nov 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

DJRikki wrote:
Rogerborg wrote:
It's +5C and sunny in Glasgow, get out and ride. I'm off for a jaunt. Razz

It got warmer so went out Razz

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Actually, it wasn't that warm. I went out in kevlar jeans and a shortie jacket, bit of a miscalculation.

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PostPosted: 22:25 - 23 Nov 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Twist of the Wrist II on YouTube

Cheesy, fun but actually useful.
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djrikki
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PostPosted: 23:27 - 23 Nov 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Boozehawk wrote:
Don't laugh but pootoob crash vids are great instruction on how not to ride. I watch them every now and then to temper down any temptation I have for doing stupid shit.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fV1MTxscwXs


One of biker mates sent me a compilation of about an hour and a half of crashes and like you say, perfect for showing me what not to do Smile
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djrikki
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PostPosted: 23:30 - 23 Nov 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

FriendlyEllis wrote:
Twist of the Wrist II on YouTube

Cheesy, fun but actually useful.


Yeah I got that but 30 seconds in realised its way above my pay grade. Though the cornering and acceleration helped even someone new to it like me.
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