Bend assessment............ I have been trying to find a better word to use on the radio for the action to take when you go round a bend. I have used POWER in the past, but BALANCE seems to be a better word. What is this BALANCE ? When approaching a bend, get your speed right before you enter, get the right responsive gear for the speed and the bend, but on entering the bend the forces of nature etc take a bit of the power off you, so yo need to compensate for this by applying a bit of throttle. Neither accelkeratin aor decelerating. Hence the term BALANCE - Throttle just on. Any minor adjusts in speed them can be made too fast throttle off and the bike responds. STAYING ON LINE This rider tended to come off line too early. You need to stay on line IF SAFE till you have your view.

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What you are viewing is a rider who passed his Direct Access test in January 2011 and he hasn't done much riding since. He has NO COMMS. Whilst watching the clip think of four things which you could tell rider when you debrief him. Put them in order....... I concentrated on his bend assessment.....

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A collection of clips from an advanced rider workshop I did with Simon Weir from Ride magazine. He was on the KTM 990. The first session was without radio comms, but I did some commentary over the footage, so Simon could review the footage after on a DVD. Simon did about a hour out in front before we had a debrief, and then we put the comms on. After the debrief we concentrated on a number of issues which we both identified from the first session. Areas for Development: Forward Planning - More in depth in terms of distance Bend Assessment - 'Balancing' the throttle.

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Riding with commentary, first time using Autocom. This rider had just completed a RoSPA test and we went out for a run after to try his new Autocom system. He had never done this thing before, but in my opinion made a good job of it.

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First run out of the season, checking new Sony HC 109 Camcorder and new power supply fittings etc. All seem to be working well, so just a short ride along the A500 and then onto the M6 north from junction 16 to junction 17 - with commentary - Helmet camera

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We went to Normandy in September 2007 and the first thing we came across, after leaving Le Harve was this fantastic bridge. The first one was impressive, but the second

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Not my favorite riding environment, but the client lives in London and is used to this type of riding.

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Users of Youtube meet up in Cheshire to do some Advanced Motorcycle training. Bentleybloke has been viewing my vids for a while now and wanted some advice having enroled in an advanced scheme with one of the large trainng organisations. The initial ride was safe, but lacked smothness and 'flow'. Each bend was treated as one and there was a lacl of forward observation in terms of depth. Withthe use of two way communciation this was immediately addressed and an improvement seen

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Advancedbiker on camera, being flimed by someone riding his Honda VFR800. Advancedbiker is riding a Honda ST1300 on the road from Whitchurch towards Llangollen before they straightened the bends out...... Using Sony GVD 800 with 8mm digital tapes

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A look at the U-534 U boat at the Woodside Ferry Terminal, Birkenhead, Merseyside

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Looking at some clips from an assessment course with riders from Mars Pet Care. At the end of the day the riding improved and they both received their Enhanced Rider Scheme Pass Certifcate. There are some great roads in that area, I will have to go again

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A look atthe camera set up on my BMW R1200 GS. It was a rush job for the recent Normandy trip, but it worked fine. Mods to be done later in the year, new Ram mount system for front camera dn replace camera with a 580 tvl version

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It all started on Youtube a few months ago talking about cameras and audio set, the the next thing we are filming. The rider Gary from Barnsley passed his Direct Access DSA test in December 2009, done a Bikesafe course and then came to me. (With little or no bad years of bad riding habits). We had spent the morning looking at improving his observation in depth, which lead to better positioning and the biggest plus was POWER on the bends with the right gear. On the Snake once we had sorted the comms out was his first attempt at commentary, whichin my opinion is very good. A new look on things. WELL DONE

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'Hi Nigel Many thanks for the great day out on Friday. It was good to meet you and all the guys and I enjoyed the run, instruction and helpful tips and advice. I was pleased the weather was good but didn't expect it to be that good!' Thanks Ron from La Tringale a 1820's farmhouse with additional buildings, set in 2.5 acres, is nestled in the meandering Lower Normandy countryside, offering excellent accommodations and facilities, peace and tranquillity and within easy reach of major ferry-ports. Ron has a mate, Roy from Normandy, who watches the Youtube clips and mentioned it to Ron. Ron e-mailed me and we arranged to meet up on the first day of our trip to Normandy. He was wired for sound and filmed. He had never received any formal advanced training before. He did very well, once he experienced the WORLD BEYOND THE FRONT WHEEL.

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Advancedbiker meets a Youtube fan from Hereford and they do an day advanced motorycle training. Before the day commencement we dicussed the training needs and the best way to look at doing the training. We decided to use the following system splitting the orad into sectors: Nearside Position 1, centre of carriageway position 3, with centre of road postion 5. We then discussed the best method to explain applying positive power to balance the motorcycle on the bends. We went for POWER. So you may hear POWER 5, which is applying the balance whilst taking a position near to the centre of the road, IF SAFE. The rider admitted he lacked confidence on the bends. The footage is from the start of the day.

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I thought I would have a go at trying to explain visually on what to look for in bends - Planning, forward observation and riding plans etc. It looked good when I put it together, but now I am having second thoughts. LET ME KNOW if you what more like this...

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Merry Christmas and all the best for 2012 from Advancedbiker. Thank you for all your support and contributions during 2011.

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Travelling north on the N178 towards the Pont de Tancarville bridge over the river Seine. We are on the road from Beuzeville to Bolbeck, eventually on our way to St Pol. No toll on this one, filter lane for motorcycles.

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A look at the A494 from Bala towards Corwen on the A5, stopping at tea stop on the A5. I am doing the filming with rear camera and Bob on the ST1300 Pn European is trying commentary for the first time.

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JJ and Nigel had come up to ride the Peak District and stayed at my local bed and breakfasr www..chapelcroft.com. I took them on a route out from Bsley over to Falsh and ito Longnor. Then a brew at Moyash before heading towards Buxton and then down Winnets Pass to Hope for another brew. From Hope headed back through Millers Dale to Longnor and then to Wetton Mill tea rooms. Most of footage in and around Wetton Mill and out towards Stanshope, Ilam and then the stop in Dovdale valley.

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Direct Access rider assessment and look at improvement during the day. Rider passed his DSA Direct Access test 5 years ago.

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A further look at a rider who passed his Direct Access in November 2008. We had concentrated on those bends throughout the day, remembering, if you have the view, you do not need to position..........

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A look a the a one day course in 2004, using older 8mm video camcorder. I had Autocom, but hadn't got the 'Vox' setting right'. At first rider was a middle of the carriageway rider, reducing his cornering speed, in the corner, not beforehand.

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A weekend at the Chevrolet Corvette Nationals June 2009. I am doing the filming, whilst assessors from www.ridedrive.co.uk take out a number of the proud owners of a number of Cherolet Corvettes. The driver and passenger can not hear th commentary

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Out in the Cotswolds the other day with Bruce from London, We met up ayt Gaydon, just off the M40 and headed southish back towards the M4 at Newbury. Bruce had Autocom fitted, so he borrowed one of my radios and he was encouraged to try commentary. He had never do it before, and he didn't do bad. Thsi clip is from part of the day.

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Test footage from the second camera motorcycle we took to Normandy in April 2011 for the Advanced Workshop. It was recording on to a mini dvr hard drive recorder, which is all new to me. No audio was recorded, hence the music. The second camera motorcycle is work in progress and we will get it better in terms of camera angle and audio input. Watch this space

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All I wanted to was go from Epsom to Bikesafe 2008 at Hendon. Got a guided tour of London, via sat nav. Took ages, well at least you got a look at some filtering...... I am doing the filming.

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A look at some of the roads we used in Normandy - April 2012. I am the lead motorcycle filming whilst Andy who is motorcycle 3 has his camera on aswell. My footage is the small screen top left, Andyis full screen.

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A look at a Youtube viewer being filmed on the road from Bridgnorth to Ludlow. I gave him a Autocom system and radio so he could talk back, doing his own commentary

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Further information requested on video clip from Spain. Hope this works.

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On tour - I teamed with my mate who runs a bed and breakfast. He had a group of bikers in so we offered them a run into the Peak District and into Wales. This clip is day one into the Peak District and we ended up going to Ladybower and had a look at the dams in Derwent valley - The Dambusters.....

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We went out for a day, two camera motorcycles and I was filmed........So in this clipI am doing the commentary and the motorcycle behind is fliming us both. Some split screen at the beginning.

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A run with a fan from Northampton. I took along a spare Autocom system and radio and the rider being filmed was kitted up with it. He is doing the commentary with a Wintec radio transmitting to my Icom radio. The rider passed his test 2 years ago - Direct Access and had an issue wuth right hand bends. This vid is towards the end of the day. I can see an improvement in terms of confidence.

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We went to Normandy in April 2010 and did an advanced workshop. Some of the riders had never used intercoms before, so I let them try. In this case case encouraging the second rider to do the commentary for the leading rider, whilst I recorded everything. It worked quite well. We had a total of 8 bikes and no problems with radio traffic.

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Merry Christmas from Advancedbiker and my mate Oliver... Have a good Christmas and Happy New Year. Will be posting more vids next year, Keep Watching.. Thanks to all my 763 subscribers and .... Safe Motorcycling

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Just a few clips of our run to Normandy, Portsmouth to Cherbourg and a run with a rider who had never been aboard before.

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This video clip was sent to advancedbiker to assess the riding. The power of the internet as the rider comes from Spain. It is only a small clip and the rider has never recieved any training. He has been using 'Roadcraft' and watching video. What can you see and perhaps help him improve his riding. Think of two things only: 1. For me it is Speed and gear selection. Try to balance the engine revs to the next gear. 2. Do not RUSH.....

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Well it has been a crap couple of days, so I thought you would like to see some sunshine. This was filmed in April 2010 and we are on the coastal road the D1 heading towards Cherbourg. A hidden gem of a road, with some spectacular views along the way. The rider was on the Advanced Workshop I ran in April 2010.

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D911, Normandy, France. A route we like using when we get across the water. Good bends, smooth road, never much traffic

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A look at some early footage when I just bought the Honda VFR 800. The camera was helmet mounted and the recording was on 8mm video, not digital. No sound system sorted then. I was trying the camera when riders from EKAM arrived. ****** This was a sponsored ride to all the UK BSB circuits which raised £5000 for Kent Air Ambulance*****. We on the road towards Leek, having left the lay by above Rudyard Lake.

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A look at the road to and from Lake Vyrnwy.The road tothe lake from Shrewsbury is a great road for Advanced training and the views you get when youget to the lake are spectacular. However it is a trade off as the route back to Bala via the single track road is more for the views, not the road. I think it is worth it. This is my first atempt at a large file upload and I think it is worth it for the quality of picture.

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Merry Christmas from Advancedbiker and all the best for 2011. Thank you for all for your support in 2010

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A close encounter on the final day of training - Positoning for right hand bend in France. Always be prepeared to come off line if there is any danger - Oncoming vehicles. Camera angle may give wrong impresion, but - It 'Was close Chaps'......

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A very merry christmas and happy new year. Thank you for your continued support of my Youtube clips. Happy viewing in 2010. Here is a clip to get you thinking, WHAT observations aids can I use to help me make safe progress, care of the KTM rider

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I forgot to select the front camera and happily carried on doing the commentary for the rider in front. Little did I know till after I had filmed the whole bit on the A5 with the rear camera, filming David, instead of Jon. Both riders had intercoms and could hear me. So instead of binning the footage, it is here on Youtube. SPOT the error.........

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They just appeared on the country road, somewhere in Normandy as we headed towards the coast

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A look at going onto the Eurotunnel from Calais by motorcycle. All you need to do if you have prebooked - Put in your payment card or booking reference and out comes the ticket and off you go

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