How's my riding?

[TomRides]

Hi there,

So I have a YouTube channel where I upload motorvlogs rather frequently. .
I have been riding this for very nearly a whole year coming up to August time. Soon I will be upgrading to a 125 - looking for a more sporty bike.

But anyway, I wanted to get the opinion of whoever may look at this post on what you think about my riding. I'd like to know any criticisms on what I could improve on doing from what you can see in my videos. I'm not trying to tell you to watch every single video with full detail, but maybe just watch one (after all, who knows if you may become interested in my channel).

The main reason as to why I'm asking for people to do this is because I may go for an attempt at my A1 test, and for that I'm going to need to have my riding skills polished up. The other reason is to let people know that I have a YouTube channel which could contain some interesting videos which might catch your fancy - give it a look.

Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLIJsdeFYVS3o5BmNlr0jVA

Thank you.

Tom.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLIJsdeFYVS3o5BmNlr0jVA

[CaNsA]

[mab]

Best way to improve your vids? Shut the fuck up and do something interesting

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[Ste]

Should have overtaken that tractor.

Your videos would be less tedious if you weren't talking.

[Silver_Fox]

In fairness, good flowing riding, especially at junctions. However you sound like you eat willys. Are you a batty?
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CBR600 F3 FV
CG125

[Pjay]

[ScaredyCat]

[riejumike]

Riding seems OK. I'd say:

- wear a hi-vis on your test
- always do OSM-PSL
- always life-saver
- stay in the middle of your lane
- do the speed limit and no more
- show the examiner you have good bike slow control, slow right down at give ways but don't stop if you don't have to
- don't fuck up
- get your knee down on the first roundabout, this will show the examiner your skill
- pop a little wheelie when you exit the test centre
- show the examiner you can warm up your tyres by swerving around for the first few minutes
- don't speak to the examiner, just nod and grunt like a real biker
- go into full tuck when entering 60 mph zones

You should pass.

BTW I'd like to be able to see more the bike's dashboard, if you aren't showing the bike in a vlog you may as well be in a car...

[NJD]

I'm not even going to click your youtube link because the long and short of it is that after commuting to and from work the last thing I want to do in my limited downtime before sleeping only to go to work again the next day is watch you do exactly the same thing I've just done, it's tiresome and isn't fun. You're barking up the wrong tree making your first post an advert for your channel IMO. If you intend to, and or want to stick around then mention it no more. If you just want subs or viewers for your channel then find another forum.

Anyway, there's room for a sensible comment despite your somewhat spam post.. so here goes.

125cc's are not sporty, the ones that look like they are have been dressed in fancy cheap fairings and are as slow as all the others.

As for A1 it depends how old you are. Even if you don't manage to pass it on your own you can still renew your CBT and ride the 125cc until you're 19 and then do the A2, the experience from doing A1 solo might even come in useful as you would have already tried it before. Personally I wouldn't invest in a training school DAS course for A1 because the cost all to ride only a 125cc doesn't some worthwhile to me when you can have the same thing for two years with a CBT.. that being said it could, however, get you on the fast route to A2 and A at a younger age much faster, depends how keen you are in the long run.

I'd advise going with a training school just because without them I wouldn't have half the road knowledge / skill I currently do as the CBT is so basic its painful and leaves you to wobble around and pick up your own habits.

[M.C]

I think part of the appeal of vloggers is that they're riding something interesting to start with. Beyond that I'm not quite sure what the appeal is tbh.

[Cronik]

Don't take it personal- BCF hates vloggers.

They want you in jail.

The chinese wheels exacerbate it somewhat...they want you in jail without trial.

The fact that it's a 50 is now your head on the stake whilst crowds dance around tirelessly.

It's like you've ran out and bought absolutely anything just so you can make videos in a saturated world.

Tell me, which interests you more:

Riding motorbikes and learning about them, moving up...
or
Making videos, getting views and subs, and hoping for internet celeb status?


Your answer will dictate the responses you receive.
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[WD Forte]

I watched it, all 32 seconds of it while waiting on a kettle to boil
Sitting here picking my nose for 32 seconds would have been a better use of my time.
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bikers smell of wee

[Steve McQueen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovNkuIaa4oc i can't take that girly boy seriously with the hairstyle & tank top

[Rogerborg]

BCF. We can get this to black. I know we can do it, if we just believe in ourselves.
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[Silver_Fox]

[Ste]

https://twitter.com/tjofitness/
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[UncleFester]

Your inspiration has inspired me to aspire to be more inspiring!
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[Steve McQueen]

Beat this Tommy...

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i claim my 5 ponds
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Rider assist gadgets are a waste of money for novices, the amount of times you refill the tank with meat & pie makes for a faster/more experienced rider.

[Silver_Fox]

That reminds me, I need to Sky+ Crimewatch
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CBR600 F3 FV
CG125

[Val]

[grr666]

Paul Hills reloaded?
Maybe just the same 'stylist'?
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