Advancedbiker assesses a recently passed DSA Direct Access rider

[xXROCKETxXRECORDSxX]

hey i need to do an advanced direct acces or something like that, does any1 know what exacly that is and if so can tell me what you need to do init thanks and nice riding

[aablue2]

if you pass a direct acsess course can you ride any cc bike you want after

[advancedbiker]

@aablue2 - Reply - Direct access - After taking Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) and the theory test, the practical test may be taken on a motorcycle with a power output of at least 35kW. A pass allows you to ride any size of bike if the motorcycle you take your test on is over 33 bhp.

[jimbo80982]

@aablue2 you dont NEED to take DAS to ride any cc bike. Do your cbt on a 125 and finish your practiclal test using a 125. If you are >21 you can do a DAS which will allow you to do your test on a big bike (one of the guys at my test got a kawasaki er5). You can ride any sized bike after passing your practical on a 125 after 2 years anyway which would mean you could be riding a big bike by the time your 19th birthday comes around if your quick about it.

[Gamerwillz]

He didn't even put his headlight on. That's very dangerous especially on a motorcycle!

[holmesdaleroadend]

My mate Phil Bagwell rides better and faster than this and he ain't yet got gold!!!!!

[elkfazer1]

Not bad for a new rider but seems to drift towards the centre line or kerb when taking corners. I think he just needs more confidence that the bike will track correctly on it's own once the tip-in point is reached.

[advancedbiker]

@elkfazer1 - I agree, not a bad rider. This 'dirft' towards the centre, in my opinion was a result of lack of control through the throttle. He told me at the end that the majority of the time on the open road he was in top gear. Sometimes the Honda was struggling when exiting the corners. I suggested using a lower gear, say 4th or even 3rd with a few more revs. In this way when he has to adjust his speed, he will get a response through the engine. In top gear the Honda did not respond..

[maddocksclan]

Pretty good, but I would have had my dipped beam headlight on at least 

[Andyfz1s]

Fairly good progressive ride throughout, Abit weak on several of the bends and often failed to show any brake light or left it late ie: Throttling off before etc, Came abit close to solid lines and oncoming vehicles on occasion, I would be more than happy if my students rode like that post test, Thanks for the great vids.

[The33JAYJAY]

Considering Mick has only passed his test recently I thought it was pretty good.

Obviously positioning for bends and general forward planning need work but that will come.

My advice to Mick would be to keep watching these videos and then later in the year get back out with Nigel and see how much progress has been made.

Well, thats what I did 2 years ago and it has helped me to be more confident and aware which in turn has made my biking experience more enjoyable.

Good luck Mick

JJ

[MultiL666]

Excellent vid,keep up the good work.

[MonkSpacey]

To be fair, I think this rider did a pretty good job. I've seen plenty of far more experienced riders do a much worse job. Good rider, especially since he's new to it.

[ShityRider]

@advancedbiker year i two meant on the corners he went a bit close to the line on some of the right turn and if something is coming the other way. well enough said. i did complete my enhanced rider so i have some idear what to look out for but could afford (well my dad could n't) to do the complete advanced. but both the enhanced and advanced are a really food idear as it teaches you so much more.

[GoSportsSpex]

This chap needs to get some milage under his belt and then have another day with Nigel.

I am a IAM driver and as such wanted to do the bike version. I have held off until now as I wanted to get to the stage of being more natural on the bike. So this year is the year

[GoSportsSpex]

Having only passed the DAS 13 months ago I know how this chap is feeling. I found that as everything I did on the bike required a conscious effort and what with clutch, gear steering there isn't much brain power left for observation and as such you then start to concentrate on what is near to you and that you cannot plan ahead. After 13 months and 15k miles under my belt plus a day with Nigel things are so much different. I am now looking further ahead and tasks on the bike are more natural. Th

[ProbabilityWave0]

1. Look before you set off, not after or while pulling out, he could have pulled in front of a van :)

[ShityRider]

good rider the only 3 things i could think off was

: forward planning and anticipation

: lane posting

: and slowing down using the engine braking and not showing the brake light (something i did i lot when learning to ride).

ride safe

[advancedbiker]

@ShityRider - Thanks for the feedback, not far off what I was thinking.  His forwrd planning was a little shallow and he readily admitted he was not looking far enough ahead. Obviously this lack of forward observation in depth show up other wek areas of his ride.

When you mention lane positioning, is that generally ?

I was thinking more towards Bend Assessment......

[kaiser9100]

nice video. glad to see you back.

[advancedbiker]

@kaiser9100 Thanks, it hasn't been the weather for it. Bit cool thi smorning so had to have the heated grips on stun 1...

[markgr1nyer]

@advancedbiker

What you on about Nigel LOL, I was out in december, admittedly using clutch control an awful lot to control the back wheel and braking but it's possible :)

Safe riding

Mark

[RoadcraftNottingham]

Considering he's just done DAS and no further training, it was basically a good safe ride. He was doing the most common thing as a new rider by peeling in too early exiting left handers and the usual forward planning and braking issues but hats off to him for continuing with the training. Time and practise to build his confidence will help no end.

[advancedbiker]

@RoadcraftNottingham - Thanks for the comment...Yes good safe ride, well within his 'Comfort Zone'.