Advanced Motorcycle Training - Observing the rider part 2

As promised, a little late, but here it is. I have taken al the advice onboard and I know what is expected of me. I am listening to the instructor and now planning ahead and using a more responsive gear. However I do get it wrong sometimes.......

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[Terayonbiker]

He was doing well till he stopped looking at where he wanted to be in the bend and started looking at where he was going

well done

[advancedbiker]

This would have been no problem if the rider had used the back brake instead of the front. The is a problem I am coming across, where riders are not told about braking...

[blast2003]

Sorry if I did hurt your feelings.

My point was that I would have labelled this video as "basics of motorcycle training"

[learn2rideVIDEOS]

why are you being so negative?

do you have any idea how difficult it is to convey simple messages to other bikers who are learning new things for the first time? are you yourself an instructor- or simply someone who pours cold water on others' efforts?

when your child is learning to walk, he/she takes a few steps and falls down: so do you roar and shout at the kid, making fun of their efforts?!

or congratulate them and get them to try again?

we are always learning..give the rider a break!

[blast2003]

ADVANCED????????????????????

[benjyboba]

With practise countersteering and light braking together it's possible to use the front brake. The back is good for stability but personally I would have gave it more throttle and rode around the bend in a smooth arc, I guess that is just mostly confidence of a rider and feeling comfortable with the bike. I think a lesson in a safe enviroment with countersteering could give this rider a lot more confidence. I think everyone should have a true idea of what the machine is capable of. No confidence

[hornetobiker]

Absolutely, a touch of rear brake in corners is fine, it helps to "steady" the bike but front brake just makes the machine "sit up" and reduce the turning circle. (off the road on a right hander and into the opposite lane on left handers (not good : )))