Looking at bends with a Honda VFR 800

[SuperSelby1]

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[Bronzey57]

All very impressive - no really, I mean it. But now you should watch some "ghost rider" videos.

[strangedenial]

how can someone drive safe with some one non-stop talking inside the helmet? I would not possibly concentrate on what I'm doing in such a condition.

No offense but this is really nonsense. Driving a motorcycle needs a perfect concentration. And the way you're doing it is just the opposite...

[afthefragile]

whats a friendly turn and a non friendly turn?.... =/

[advancedbiker]

I was out with a client who came up with the phrase. Friendly Bend - It discribes a bend where every thing looks right, view into it, I can see the severity, I can use all the observations aids. Thsi is going to be a good one. Non friendly, alarm bells....Having to thing about speed, better gear etc.

Hope that makes sense

[afthefragile]

Cheers, that was a quick reply!

I guess it makes a little sense... Though i'm not sure how easily it'ld be to distinguish between a friendly one and a non friendly one in the real world... Guess it takes some practice!

Anyway, thanks, you videos are very helpful!!

[lumpy711]

Thanks for the new video's Nigel.

I find talking to myself helps keep me alert, Found it very difficult at first but the more i do it the more i seem to notice things around me which can only be a good thing.

I believe giving a commentary was once a mandatory part of the advanced test but i may be wrong.

[advancedbiker]

Commentary is part of an advanced car test, but not mandatory

[dr4gul4]

Fantastic as always, your verbal directions always amaze me, it must have taken a lot of practice through out the years to get to that level of clarity and direction.

[advancedbiker]

Some say it is the first signs of madness, talking to yourself. Some say it is a bit over the top, but the clients remember and hear my voice when they ride out themsleves - 'Loose your view, loose your speed' etc

[flopnoot]

I get hear your voice just from watching your videos.

[PANRIDER4862]

Thanks for the refresher course Nigel.

I am looking forward to blowing off the cobwebs!

Neil...

[advancedbiker]

Thanks Neil,

Can not wait myself, but I do have an Advanced Training week I am looking forward to in April, Normandy with a total of 8 bikes.......

[bikedemon99]

Nice but it would drive me mad that voice going on and on in my ear, good instruction 5's

[gangsta078]

is it dificult to do this advanced riding style or does it just take practice?

[advancedbiker]

Advanced Riding is not difficult so long as you stick to the system of Motorcycle Control - Roadcraft. Research it and get a good teacher to put the theory into practice.

I have been doing it for 30 years and still do't always get it right. The rider in the vid had a phobia, following a bad car accident. This is only about 2 hours into the assessment. The delay in commentary translate well when he appears to react to it. He has a radio listening to me.

If you are not Advanced, GO FOR IT !

[cicatrez]

You guys should do some snow riding before it goes away :)