This Roundabout Caught Me Out! Solo Ride Number 4 On My Honda CB125F
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- čas přidán 25. 11. 2023
- Hey, I'm Tommy and welcome to the 'Two Wheels Tommy' channel. In this weeks video, I take my 4th ride out on my Honda CB125F since I did my CBT a few weeks ago. Making a change to my usual trip to the post office I headed to my local motorcycle shop, Dave Death Motorcycles in Newport on the Isle of Wight to buy a disc lock, via some bigger, faster roads that took me over the downs near Brading. I'd not tackled the Isle of Wight's largest roundabout, Coppins Bridge, since doing my CBT so what better time to do it. This roundabout leads straight onto the islands only stretch of dual carriageway so off I went with the throttle wide open! Shopping completed, I jumped back on the bike and headed back to work. Back at Coppins Bridge roundabout it all started to fall apart and I stalled my bike twice adding to the chaos already caused by a truck t-boning a car further onto the roundabout. Luckily, no one could see it was me thanks to my helmet! It was shameful, and I did a little panic dance as you do but we got out of there after a few seconds that I'd rather not go through again! I'll have to head back and defeat it soon!!
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Hey up pal, it's not a problem Stalling it everyone has done it , your doing great buddy. If you stall it never mind with key or owt like that, just pull clutch in press start button and away you go in the gear you stalled generally 1st, look forwards to more videos, and can I say on a positive I like how you talk your way through your ride eg stay there , ops 30 here, junction here with lorries, gravel here with rain etc , keep going pal your doing well .
Thank you Daz, yeah I expect it will happen again but I will be more prepared under pressure so any experience is good experience I guess. The key thing was 'car brain' kicking in! I appreciate your tips regarding getting going again. thanks for watching 😁
I've got a Harley Davidson 1942 wla with a foot clutch. Stalling in traffic is something that happens regularly 😂 don't worry about it!
I'll let you know when I am on the island - I own a house in cowes so feel free to join up for a ride somewhere
Geez, I didn't know some bikes had foot clutches! Your 1942 sounds cool! If you are over I'd be up for a ride sometime 👍
I had a 1941 WLA chop with a homemade jockey shift back the late 70's. Not much fun in city traffic. You had to make sure your right foot went down when you stopped or you'd be in the shit. I remember the clutch cable snapped in a car park, I lost my balance and was dragged across the car park until I hit a wall on the far side. Didn't do my extended springer forks a lot of good ( or me! 😂). So a stall at a roundabout isn't a big deal in the embarrassment stakes!
@themotorider1 That does make me feel a little better 😁
@@themotorider1 that's why I fitted an additional hand clutch. I engage the foot clutch to pull into first gear, then engage the hand clutch before pulling away. Sacrilege on a classic like that but functional for modern day use. It has so much torque that you can pull away in top gear no problem. Combine that with my British bikes that have the gear change of the other side, my shed is a mishmash of unorthodox gear boxes 😂
@@TwoWheelsTommyNo matter how good a rider people say they are we've all been there. Just keep on riding! 👍
you inspired me to get my cbt, get out more, get some practice down and start my own channel! love the work tommy keep it coming! start a patreon so we can help fund some of your adventures
Wow, good to hear that! I just subbed, I'll give em a watch when I have lunch tomorrow! I think I would feel like a wally asking people for dosh, quite happy with people just watching my stuff. Maybe one day 😀
@@TwoWheelsTommy i appreciate you! keep em coming
Thanks, new vid dropping over the weekend 😀
I love your enthusiasm, its really contagious!
Ha, thank you Dominic 😁
Nice ride out, you handled that roundabout situation really well, their was a lot going on, with all that traffic, and that accident.
Actually watching it back, it was nowhere near as bad as it felt at the time - it felt like it took me 20 minutes to get it started again 🤣
You nod to the right fella, you can’t always see an up and down nod.
I didn't know that, nice one 👍
You’re doing really well mate. You have an awareness of the road conditions and where the grip (or lack of) may be. You’ve got road sense. You just need some saddle time to build machine sympathy up. Keep your mirror & shoulder checks up. They aren’t just for Christmas.
Thank you Darren. Saddle time is badly required, I'll have much more time in the new year for plenty of that 👍
@@TwoWheelsTommy stay safe buddy
@darrenmilo9565 Stay safe yourself!
Thanks for sharing this video on the roads 4th day ride!
You are welcome, thanks for watching!
Finally a more sensible vlogger that's in it for the ride , I look forward to watching your 2 wheel chapter 😎
Thank you! Glad to have on board for the ride 😀
Love the banter whilst you ride 😄
Haha, great!
New rider here too - currently on a Kawasaki Ninja 125, I want to take my Mod 1 and Mod 2 at the first quarter of next year if I can. Thanks for your channel - echoing the comments below, it is great that there is some content for us newbies :)
You will love it mate enjoy the time on the 125 I just passed my Mod 1 and 2 November 1st picked up a bandit 600 few days ago absolutely love it
@Swatto Hey! Your Ninja sounds cool, I bet you are enjoying that. I would like to do mine then too, work should be much quieter in the new year so I'll have more time to gear up for it. I'm glad you are liking the videos, thanks for watching 👍
No need to feel embarrassed when you stalled your bike we've all done it😁
Yeah I know, I just felt extra bad as traffic was moving slow enough as it was. Never mind, it's behind me now 😀
Your probably had too much advice so I’ll just say one thing , remember where you look is where your motorcycle will go. You are doing fantastic 👍🏍️
Thanks for your kind words, you are quite right!
Hello if you stall your bike dont worry about finding neutral just pull the clutch in and it should fire up as long as you're in 1st gear 👍
Come with me next time, I'll stick you in a sidecar! I could have done with that advice at the time but I panicked a bit as you can see 🤣
Did this on my mod1 as I stalled it on the emergency stop. Tester said afterward, it’s not a car because I found neutral, switched the ignition off and on again before starting it 😂
@darrenmilo9565 Yeah I felt like a right wally, unfortunately for me it was all caught on camera 🤣
@TwoWheelsTommy There's a bunch of tips I've picked up, I did my CBT about the same time as you did and on odd occassion find myself in 3rd as I've had to stop abit more rapidly then I'd intended. Not that you did but if that happens to you where you've stopped and not come down through all the gears, you can exercise the clutch to get it to swap down through, nudge down a gear, let clutch out to bite point and it will normally change, pull back in, nudge down and repeat and it'll get you where you need to be. If you stall and you're in first or N already, just pull clutch and hit the starter, you don't need to go near the key :) Good luck out there from someone on the same path as you!
Hey, some good tips there, thanks. I'll have to practice stalling in a car park somewhere and try that out, Don't ask me what was going on with the key thing, I think it stems from owning old VW campers, they cut out constantly when you least want them to and your first reaction is to grab the key to get it going again. I've driven them for years so it will take sometime to lose that habbit 🤣 Thanks for watching, and good luck with your own journey 😀
The is a vast improvement in your confidence since your first ride, keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
Just wanted to say I'm a new rider too, about a year now, that lock is great I'd suggest a chunky chain if you're leaving the bike for an extended time though. I love the channel and this is what's needed, so many bike channels for advanced riders but not so many for us newbies. Carry on the good work my dude.
Alright Paul, it's a cool place to be, right! I have a super duper chain for my once expensive (It's old now!) MTB that has been drafted in for motorcycle duty, I have a nice ground anchor. Bikes don't really get pinched over here like they do on the mainlad but it still does happen and you can't be too careful. The disc lock will be fine for 99% of times I need to lock it up somewhere other than my workshop. I'm glad you are enjoying the content 😀
Bought a brand new MT125 after passing my CBT and, about about 25 days and a whopping 160 miles later, I have the buyers remorse..... Because this week I passed my DAS Mod 1 and 2 tests. Now I've got a month old bike I don't want anymore. lol. I guess I'm going shopping this week. I'll still be taking it easy though, whatever bike I pick, because obviously I'm still VERY new so every journey is a huge learning curve and I find myself questioning so many of the same things you do. I think hearing you vocalise your thought process as you go along is one of the things I like about your channel. It's very open and honest. Nice work and keep it up. (PS... I got my first nod the other day and did my first filter approaching a roundabout. I felt like an old pro! haha)
Hey, you know what I was in a bit of a predicament when looking for my first bike. I really wanted a CB125R but there were no second hand ones available near me. For not much more than the most local used one I could have bought a brand new one but I would have had to wait for it. As you can see I plumped for a cheaper used bike, I should be able to sell it for pretty much what I paid for it when time comes to sell. Luckily you bought a popular learner bike so a new owner will be along quick enough. Good work passing your full licence, what bike are you eyeing up? Thanks for watching 😀
Don't stress the stalls.Just get quicker/calmer restarting. The worst place to stall is the same place you JUST stalled.
Haha yes at least I have not managed that yet 🤣
Your doing much better than you think, there is a lot more to consider on a motorcycle, i usually stay near fort Victoria, my favourite place the Isle of Wight , keep up the good work, great channel, regards Steve
Thanks Steve. It is lovely over here - keep an eye out for future vids as I'll be whizzing all over the island this summer!
brill video mate i use mine to get to and from work instead of car when the weather is good so get to have plenty of practice on the bike
Thank you mate, that sounds awesome! I'd love to see some of this good weather you speak of over here 🤣
Another benefit of shopping locally is you can also ask to sit on some of the bikes! It's great to familiarize yourself with the big ones early, it helps build confidence especially when you plan to take the mods.
Also unlucky on that stall man. As an expert staller, I got another tip. If it happens again, don't bother with the key. Just hold the clutch in and hit ignition.
That had some lovely machines in there, I might have to try some next time - and leave my wallet at home 😁 I was annoyedwith myself when I stalled it, you can see me reaching for the key/started/key/starter/key/starter as my brain kept changing it's mind as to the best way to get it going again! What a wally 🤣
Amazing progress, well done, I still stall so its not a big deal
Thanks John, yes it has become apparent that even the most experienced riders is not immune! 😁
Massive improvement in positioning. Great ride. I think that lorry hadn't broken down. It looks like it had a car try to get in front of it and the car got fishtailed because the lorry driver couldn't see it. That's just my opinion but I am pretty sure that car in front of the lorry shouldn't be there lol
Thank you, good to hear that. Yeah it looks like a geriatric darted out in front of the truck or something and the truck won!
Hey,your doing awesome.remember one thing,none of us were born with a full license,we've all been learners,and we will always make mistakes etc...be observant,but try to relax a little.like you said,it's all experience my friend.keep up the good work.
Thank you very much. Absolutely, no one is immune form being a beginner at some stage! 😀
Gd little chat while you’re riding don’t panic when you stall it mate take your time 😉👍🏻🏍️💨💨💨
Thank you! That seems to be the general consensus 😁
Nice 1 mate, I had my 4th ride out on Sat and I was really cold after 2 hours out. Hit town with a big busy roundabout and stalled it to - By the time I'd finished faffing about it was red light again. Tbh not a bad thing as it gave me time to shake off the embarrassment and take off safely instead of rushing off unsafely in heavy traffic 😑 Was glad to get in and warm up lol! Probably staying in tomorrow as getting mega cold here in Essex. See you on the next 1 Tommy! Cheers
Thanks Pete. Don't worry about the stall mate, it turns out even exeprienced riders do it a fair bit! At least you had a helmet on so no one knew it was you 🤣 I love riding my bike when I get the chance but I am glad I have my car though, it is bloomin freezing here on the island at the minute too. Hoping for some more biking action next week so eyes peeled for a new video if I get lucky!
Hi mate, been following your journey, im only a couple mins in so non related, but just wanted to vent. I dropped my new bike on friday. While simply getting on it! Stand down and everything, turns out getting on from a camber rolling toward your side stand is a no no. The thing pivoted on the stand with me on it and just sent me straight to the ground, snapped my clutch lever but luckily my crash bungs saved the fairings! So one tip ive learnt the hard way for you. ALWAYS get on your bike on a level and flat surface. Enjoying the vids mate
Hey Simon, that is a great tip. I actually pivot the bike around in my driveway on the kickstand so I have a good understanding of it's limitations tilt-wise, but I guess in your situation it started going wrong and gathered pace quicker than you could react. Sorry to head your bike got damaged, hopefully an easy fix. I bet you won't do it again! Thanks for watching 😀
"Personalized" your bike, eh?
Oh snap. 2nd ride out post CBT. Went to Halfords to get a couple of bungee cords. Parked up and thought it was fine. Side stand down, but as I stepped off the bike it moved off the stand. Stupid, stupid as I didn’t keep a hand on the break. Slight downhill, just enough to move me off the stand. Went down, but thankfully only bent the clutch lever. Slight scratch on the bar end and a paint chip on the mirror, but otherwise no more damage. Felt a right berk, but lesson learnt!
@@whollymindless one could say that! Ha
@@Eyegazersphoto yep same. £35 quid worth of damage, hardly worth crying about but damn it dented my pride and confidence lol will never attempt to get on from a camber again!
Keep going mate. We all stall occasionally, even experienced riders, and car drivers. Been riding/driving for 35+ years and stalled my car backing onto the drive the other day, it happens. Just don't panic, restart the engine and carry on. 8-) The more you ride, the more practice you will get and the easier and more natural it will all feel. I learnt to drive/ride in the madness that is London, if you can ride/drive there then you can anywhere, Lol....
@pjgtech Wise words! No one is immune. I hear what you are saying regarding driving in London. When I passed my driving test in 1999 I was living in Basingstoke. The day I passed my test my friend and I jumped in my 1970's VW camper (Cool first car!) and we headed into central london to go to a night club. That bloomin thing stalled every time you let the revs drop too low so that was quite the experience driving in central london on my first car solo. Fair to say, nothing phases me in the car at all after that experience 🤣
Another lovely ride Tommy. I've only got 2 rides in so far, between chores, holidays and weather, I just haven't gotten out. That should change this week, I start working at the new location and will begin commuting on Tuesday. I'm still waiting for the replacement camera that broke on my first ride. On the roads, yours look fantastic those seam like they would be such a joy to ride, the gentle curves and scenic views were nice. Here the roads are long and straight or crazy curvy with potholes or mud in the curves. Roundabouts are rare here in Alabama, they are more common in the north east US but not down here. As for the stalling, it happens just chalk it up to experience gained and You'll handle it better next time. Yes, you should go through that roundabout again prove to yourself you can do it because you can. If you don't eventually you will start to fear it and just make it worse. Thanks for the share and Stay safe!
Thank you! Hey, real life is more important but I hope you start racking those miles up now on your new commute. I truly thought there were no roundabouts in the US at all so I have learned something today! I will be back to the scene, and master it 😀
@NumbSkullRider And stay safe yourself!
enjoyable video, nice to get out on dry roads even it is colder. I passed my MOD1 last week before the temperature dropped. Treated myself with some heated gloves, as I do my final prep for MOD2 before Christmas, and what a difference in comfort they provide.
Thank you, Nice work on your MOD1. Do you notice the heated gloves add bulk? I hate wearing gloves so whilst I like the idea of heated gloves I feel they might be too bulky/stiff. I'd be interested to hear your experience. Thanks for watching 😀
@@TwoWheelsTommy hi, there is a loss of dexterity, slipping the clutch on corners, roundabouts etc is definitely impacted. i really suffer badly with cold fingers, so accept it as a trade off. without wearing the gloves I definitely couldn't have ridden the last couple of days. I wore them yesterday for my MOD2, which I passed in freezing conditions, so have enough control to be safe but possibly not enough to be confident.
@Chufflex That makes sense. I have heard the courier mitts that fit over your grips work very well if you can stand the way they look on the bike! Congratulations on passing your MOD 2, time for some big bike shopping no doubt 😀
Your doing fine bud .watch out for side winds.
Thanks, yeah there is a lot of me for the wind to catch 🤣
There definitely are some other tiny lengths of dual carriageway, A338 south of Salisbury comes to mind. Pretty similar length IIRC.
Enough space for a cheeky overtake and that's about it! I'll check it out on street view 👍
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Until I can do my cbt
Thanks Harry, when are you doing it?
I can tell that you're getting more comfortable with the bike. Cant beat a little honda!
Thanks Mike, I love this little thing!
We have all stall it mate no need to feel embarrassed, the worst that happened me , was also on a roundabout, it wasn't actually a stall I had a Honda VFR 800 at the time it had an immobilizer on it anti theft it was standard that the with bike, and it decided to cut out the engine for no reason, and pulled in the clutch pressed the starter it fired up straight away which was lucky because I had a cement tanker right behind . Next day the bike started no problem leaving my house and got me to where I was going, but when I went to start it on the return journey again this immobilizer decided to cut in and no matter what I did, it wouldn't start even on a push. My mechanic took it off the bike and I never had a problem with the bike again
Alright Martin, that sounds awful! I had an immobiliser installed on one of my cars once (1990 Golf GTI 8V if you are interested!) and that was nothing but trouble!
I stalled in that exact same spot the other day on coppins bridge 😂 luckily it was late at night so wasnt busy
Alright Harriet, must be something about that spot! I hear you, I was glad I had a helmet on. I could have been anyone 🤣
When stopping in traffic I am more inclined to go either slightly to the right or the left of the car in front in the case of a rear ender you are not going to get pushed into the car in front, it also gives you an escape route if you see someone coming up behind you to fast.
Good tip, a few have mentioned that. Hoping not to be sat behind cars for much longer 😁
Most important thing to do if you stall is try not to get flustered. Just start your bike up and ride of as normal. Of course this has never happened to me, ever. (And if you believe that...)
🤣 It transpires it happens all the time, even for some experienced riders! I've moved on now 😁
On my CBT I stalled on the biggest bast**d roundabout in Poole! My total time on a motorbike at that point was about 6 minutes ! Me pants changed colour 💩! Great vid mate.
The annoying this was I never stalled once on my CBT. That sounds nasty, you should always carry spare pants 🤣
yer doing just fine lad 👍🏼…. Here is a wee tip for a brake lock …. the pin doesn’t need to go through the round holes in the disc brake , it can go through the elongated spaces just inside the holes ….. my cousin made this tiny wee error a couple of years ago …. he said to me ‘ the fkn pin is too big for the holes ‘ I said well lock it into the the holes just below , that are about the size of a five pence piece ….. sorry for blabbing on there but you will get what i mean when u have a look ….. keep safe lad 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you, I think there has been an improvement apart from those little mistakes. I tried every which way possible but the pin was just too big for ANY hole on the disc as it is so small. I've eaten bigger biscuits 🤣 It was a cool lock though, really beefy - I'll get another when I can get a big bike👍
I dont see anything cringey here. People make mistakes, simple as. The important bit is how you handled it, and from what i saw you kept your bits together and rectified whilst staying safe. Chill bro, you showed that adverse circumstances are easily overcome if you keep your head. Great vid again. Nice to be able to watch a decent bloke experiencing his early days on 2 wheels. 🙂
Haha it felt cringey! Always seems like you are stuck there for 2 hours figuring it out when in reality it is about 5 seconds!
Wish i'd logged my first 125 rides... especially my silly slide on the ice last year.
Oh dear, all good now?
@@TwoWheelsTommy Yes but keeping a close eye on the forecasts atm.
Good move, those temperatures have really crept down over here this week. Gritters were even out!
21:55 for clarification, when traffic lights are not working you treat it as an unmarked junction (rule 176), so nobody has priority even if you're on the main road (rule 146)
Good to know, thanks 👌
Stalling happens to everyone. I've got my big boy licence and ride a big boy's bike, and stalled yesterday in the rain.
Yeah can't feel to bad about it - no one is immune! Thanks for watching 🙂
I've been riding for 10 years, and I'm still learning. always practicing
I also have a full license
Nice one, good to hear you are still practicing.
Great video, been following u from the start. Bloody freezing on the bike now lol but loving every minute I’m out riding. Passed my cbt in June
Alright Scott, glad you enjoyed it! Bit long winded, but it shows the full experience I guess! I definitely am starting to notice that chill in the air. I was worried my legs would get cold but my cheap, ancient one-peice thermal body suit worked a treat 😀 Nice work regarding your CBT, I appreciate your watching my stuff :)
Practice makes perfect my man, i just passed my CBT in august as well but have had the benefit of about 1600 miles in the saddle since then, it just takes time for everything to fall into place 😁👍
You lucky devil! I've managed about 16 so far 🤣
@@TwoWheelsTommy 🤣 you'll get there, I'm sure after the winter you'll be on it way more 👍
@bikerkeebzy Absolutely, this time of year is bonkers with my business. Roll on the new year 😀😀
@@TwoWheelsTommy Deffo, I just recorded my first bike vlog thing today and it was like -4 last night, think i had to be thawed off my bike when i got to work 😅
@bikerkeebzy Nice one, are you going to bang it on CZcams?
Don't worry road much about stalling the bike, we have all done it. You are definitely getting better with the riding, as in more confident 👍. Just one thing, will you please get your mirror stalks rubbed down to get rid of the rust, and painted black! 😉🏍.
Yeah, you are right, no one is immune! Those stalks are nasty aren't they. I'm going to have a whole load more time in the new year to sort things like that - just a bit busy at work at the minute sadly 👍
You’re exactly like me checking out the views but definitely not a good idea on a motorbike 😂
There's a time and a place!
I think my earlier comment disappeared! Anyway, it’s good to see you riding all year round - practice makes perfect and it’s good to get that winter riding experience to make you a better all round rider. If you feel the chills I do recommend some undergarment thermals, and some heated gloves. Merlin Thinsulates are pretty good, if your budget can stretch. They are low profile so you won’t lose too much feel of the controls. You might need to get some extra batteries for longer rides. Also recommend watching Moto Control for continuing to improve your riding skills. In my opinion it’s the most thorough CZcams channel on that topic.
Edit: just a comment on the stalling… I had a CBF125 and there’s barely any torque so stalling is not uncommon even for a more experienced rider. Try this - pull in the clutch and balance the throttle at around 3,000rpm. Listen to the sound and try to memorise the pitch of the biting point as you slowly let out the clutch. Use that as your marker and practice it before each ride. It will become second nature once you do it more. When you get on a bigger bike with more torque to get the bike moving, the stalling will mostly disappear.
Hey, I hear you - i'd be riding it even more if I wasn't so busy with work. I'll be quieter in the new year so the miles will rack up then. Thanks for the thermals tip, I had a 1 piece thermal body suit on under my gear and considering it was justa cheap one I bought years ago it did do a remarkable job of keeping me warm in those chilly conditions. That's a good tip about the biting point. I found it extra frustrating as stalling hasn't been an issue for me previously, even on my actual CBT. I'll get the hang of it, and I'll try out your method too. Thanks for watching 👍
That's exactly how our instructor taught us to do it. All bikes are different and 125cc definitely find it harder to pull away without stalling. 3000 rpm is the sweet spot.
I think your confidence is coming along lovely. So when you pass your full test. You could buy a Honda CB500
Thanks, I think that would be a good shout, I love the look of the CB125R, one with a bigger engine would be even better 😀
you should wear your motorcycle trousers at all times, jeans just don't offer the same protection. I'd highly recommend going for a Keis heated jacket - plenty around second hand. Your riding standard is generally good, good awareness and critiquing yourself. (but sort those scruffy rusty mirrors!!). You could have filtered through the traffic blocking the yellow box. You were fine on the roundabout. sometimes shit happens
I know, I should wear the trousers. It is always bloomin freezing at work so I wear loads of layers as it is, I've not experienced a cold upper body yet but the idea of a heated jacket is appealing so I'll look into them! Those mirrors are awful, but with current workload with my business, if it's a toss up between sorting out the mirrors or getting a ride in - the mirrors can wait until after the xmas work rush 🤣
Try going on a roundabout going from first into second and end up in neutral. I'm a natural at it now Ha Ha ! Main thing is, don't panic. People will wait if you stall. You are so much better on the bike, massive improvement.
Hey you! Oh dear, we are both as bad as each other! I'm glad you think I'm improving 😀
Nice new channel makeover 👌
Thank you Lewis 👍
@@TwoWheelsTommy nice video too it’s very satisfying just watching you ride 👌keep it up
Is it? Thanks!
First ride home and I stalled the bike at a set of lights just before I dual carriageway and in the middle of the city centre it happens to everyone
It does, no one is immune. I was mad with myself as I think that was the first time I had stalled it! It felt like it took ages to get going again but in reality it was a few seconds. I'll get over it!
Passed my CBT today. Mod 1 and 2 next week 👍
Nice one, go smash it!
I’m on ride number 3……todays ride was with my cousin and his gxr600, my cbf 125 held her own. Purchased a disc lock and a chunky padlock chain combo yesterday. As for the cold, my neck and legs are getting cold at by pass speeds, but I’m having too much fun to be bothered 😬 got told off by a builder on scaffolding today, “put them away for the winter you headers” 😆
Nice! I've not had the pleasure of riding with anyone else yet. I think I will have to up my 'layers' game as it had got real cold here - we had snow this morning which is unusual. I'm glad you are enjoying your bike, thanks for watching 😀
@@TwoWheelsTommy he rode behind me for two minutes, gave me three tips and I feel so much more control. Also helped me judge my slowing speeds when approaching junctions/lights. Thanks for replying 🤗 happy safe riding 👊🏼✊🏽👊🏼
Nice, sounds like it was helpful for you. You're welcome, ride safe yourself! 😎
This happens to me every day 😅
No one is immune 🤣
Only been riding for just under a year now and only just starting to rev match to stop the sudden engin breaking when going down a gear, careful with it can do it wrong jolt with engin break other way feel like it going to be a wheelie bit nervous about that one 😬 😅
Ha I know what you mean, I tried that gear change thing where you preselect the gear and it changes as soon as you do the clutch. Good job I was going up a gear and not down 🤣🚀
do you have a car park or a bit of private land you could pratice your slow speed control exercises? it honestly helps an insane amount to learn the clutch and helps you not stall out on your lovely rides :) but even then a stall happens even to the most expert rider sometimes
Hey, yes I do - there are loads of places around here to practice that kinda thing. The trouble I have at the moment is finding time to do it as I am super busy at work this time of year. You'll notice this is my 4th ride only since picking the bike up 6 weeks ago. I'll be doing a bunch of that in the new year when work is nowhere near as busy 🚀
'That was disastrous ...' Nah, you stalled it. Nothing more. You re-started it, right? People behind getting uptight? They should have got out of bed earlier, shouldn't they. Hands up everyone who hasn't stalled it at some point? I've stalled it so many times that I can stall it whilst still moving, AND re-start it before the wheels stop moving!
It all looked pretty calm and composed to me. The only thing that I would say is at the roundabout you moved forward when that van moved across in front of you, leaving you to almost stop in the hatched area. In normal life, another yeah, whatever. However, on your test the examiner would get shitty about that. But hey, you're learning. This is what it's all about. Keep enjoying it.
You are right, I was just annoyed with myself as I'd managed not to stall up until that point! Well spotted, I should have waited before that hatched area but I think I managed to crawl and not actually stop in it. I'd have to watch it back! Thanks for watching 👍
I always wear my high viz vest yellow mate lol 😂
Don't you start 🤣 I might alternate colours with each ride 😁
I didnt know u had to measure the holes for the disc lock. I got mine off amazon.
I bought the daddy of disc locks the first time around, which was a mistake as my bike is NOT the daddy of bikes and has tiny discs! I'll get round to trying out the new one this week hopefully 🙂
We all stall no shame , assume 30 when street lit
Yeah, no one is immune. Still feel like a wally though 🤣
Aside from keeping your bike in a garage does anyone know how much difference having a couple of security devices (disc lock and chain for example) makes to an insurance quote?
I don't to be honest but it certainly wouldn't hurt to add as much as you can. It might not affect your premium but it may stop you having to make a claim if it gets nicked.
Been thinking about getting my CBT. The only thing that puts me off is the uk weather. Wetness lol. Whats it like on wet roads? Is it as scary as it looks
Hey, you should do it. Book it now! I did my first riding in the rain on Friday, on my way to my MOD 1 test. Check out the video here, it is not so bad (Apart from getting wet!) czcams.com/video/Z5lJwsny9FU/video.html
Been riding for 35 years, still stall the bike occasionally 😂 just don’t get flustered.
That is areassuring to hear Stuart. I am learning that is the best course of action in this situation 😁
Took my test on my 17th birthday and stalled my bike whilst on the test. Luckily the examiner was further around the circuit getting ready to jump out for my emergency stop, so it went unnoticed. You’re doing fine and each ride out will gain you more experience. What’s your ultimate aim bike wise?
Stroke of luck there Ian, though stalling won't cause a fail. I didn't stall on my CBT but the other chap doing it with me stalled 2 or 3 times and still passed 👍 Ultimate aim is to get my full licence, and once my lad goes to secondary school and I no longer have to do school runs a motorcycle will be my main mode of transport. Thanks for watching 😀
Happens to the best of us, I just pull clutch in, hit start, hit 1st gear.....no real need to turn key. I did mine last week, you feel even worse when you have a beast like mine cos people stand around and look when I start it (Akrapovic full titanium race pipe, 108Db), I left the side stand down, so when selected 1st, engine shut off... the shame. ( Uploaded a YT short doing "barps" )
Keep riding mucker, just try and avoid riding after gritters been out, salt is not good ... unless you love washing yr bike..
It does indeed! I don't know why I kept reaching for the key, that's not going to do anything 🤣 Luckily we have a really mild micro-climate here on the island but the gritters have been out already this week. I do not enjoy washing any vehicle 😁
Hi what’s the netting you have on your tank and where can I get it ?
Hey Jade, where are you seeing the netting? I have no netting on my tank.....
WE ALL STALL , I STILL DO AFTER 20 YEARS + ON A BIKE ,YOU WILL NOT BE THE FIRST OR LAST LOL
Alright Bill, it would appear you are correct - I am in great company here 😀
What do you do for work?
I am a self employed printer 👍
remember them life savers on the T's eventually youll get some twat trying to overtake you on the inside
Yes, quite right. It is easy to forget sometimes!
@@TwoWheelsTommy very very true. force yourself to do it over and over even when its not needed and eventually it will be something that you just do subconsciously without even realising. better to be safe than sorry. Im enjoying your journey though!
Thanks, I think it has imporoved in subsequent trips but always room for improvement 😁