Motovudu book and DVD.

So i got the Motovudu Book and DVD and here are my thoughts.

The Book and DVD share the same structure, with the book being a stripped down version of the DVD.

They are both focussed on track riding, so don't buy it if you're not gonna be riding on track. Having said that, its reasonably good at the breadth of topics covered:

1. Body Position; 2. Straights; 3. Braking; 4. Corner Entry; 5. Mid Corner; 6. Corner Exit; 7. Vudu Tricks; 8. Trackday Prep.

The Good

- Crafar dispels some myths, things that I've been told by other people or stuff than no one explains easily. For example, I've always heard at trackdays "Never use the back brake" but no one's ever clearly explained why (except for the obvious, when the back tyre's in the air and obviously has no traction). Crafar also "never uses the back brake" but explains this is personal choice and gives good reasons why;

- Get close to the tank / don't sit back on the seat. Again, the explanation is easy, clear and makes sense.

- Brake as hard as possible and gradually ease of the brake. I've always been told to brake progressively to load the front tyre so his explanation was interesting;

- The DVD covers a good range of topics and you'll have to watch it a few times (if you're a noob like me) to get your head around everything;

- The extra features are a nice touch and his "story", if you like, adds value to what initially appeared to be an expensive DVD.

The Bad (Or not so good)

- I felt the visuals could have been better. Not the quality of the shots, which were excellent, but rather the variety of shots and illustrations of the various skills and tips.

- Re-use of footage. Some of the same footage covers basically 4 or 5 topics. It shows the same clip but explains different aspects of the riding. Whilst this is good in some respects, it can become a bit repetitive.

- Some of the graphical aids were quite basic looking.

- The content can be a bit dense (which is a good or bad thing depending on how you look at it). I will need a few go's at it to really get to grips with some of it. Maybe some of the info could be a bit more spread out or explained but I suppose regular track day riders will have a much better understanding of what he is talking about.

So, my conclusions?

I watched some of the Keith Code TOTW 2 and liked his visual and mechanical aids (the panic breaker rig and the no BS Machine etc). His Video had a much wider target as it was aimed at new and experienced riders.

For me, the Motovudu video could have had better production value, whilst I think it supersedes TOTW 2 by being a focussed trackday instructional DVD from a top rider.

Its a lot of money for a DVD and book (well, for me) but as with all good things its how much you use or get out of it that counts.

Anyone else have a view? (I'm bored and its snowing so I thought i would share my experience with you )

Fair play mate. Interesting write up, albeit in the wrong section haha

I've never heard anyone say it didn't give good learning.

I plan to buy this soon too, unless you want to upload it somewhere for me to download

Sorry didn't know which section to post in. If anyone wants to move, by all means

Lol, I tried looking for it as well but no luck so I bought it. If I can figure out how to upload somewhere then I will.

[Sid Squid]

Motovudu SV650...?

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Motovudu SV650...?

Yes, yes ... my bad. As above, if someone can move it or let me know how to do so, I would be obliged.

[Balky001]

I don't think you need the book if you see the DVD. I thought it was pretty basic in its presentation. I did spend a day with Simon on a trackday last year and when he tells you this stuff in person its great, however I thought the book would have a bit more science to it and how to get there (drills and exercises). It really is the same as talking to him.

He gives some great advice although when he says you have to go fast in and fast out (sounds obvious) it really is very tricky to get it right on track if you are novice or inters. You need some drills I think on deeper braking. If you are an advanced rider I think these tips help a lot but not for the less experienced who might not have as much feel/confidence for the limit/movements.

I think Simon is a great guy and he's working on another book which I think could be worth waiting for. He's gutted people have uploaded this one on some sites for free downloads as he financed everything himself and does all the promos and given a bit of insight to his own life etc. He also does all the promotions etc. Shame, if you can afford the £20 save up as its a limited market the book appeals to.

Originally Posted by Balky001

I don't think you need the book if you see the DVD. I thought it was pretty basic in its presentation ... If you are an advanced rider I think these tips help a lot but not for the less experienced who might not have as much feel/confidence for the limit/movements.

... He's gutted people have uploaded this one on some sites for free downloads as he financed everything himself and does all the promos and given a bit of insight to his own life etc. He also does all the promotions etc. Shame, if you can afford the £20 save up as its a limited market the book appeals to.

Agree with all you've said here. Point about the book is absolutely right as I was a little disappointed that it wasn't any different from the DVD. For quick reference its ok but I'll probably give this as a present to someone else.

I couldn't find it 'free' anywhere so bought it, but it is a fair point you make about Crafar putting his own money in. When its not some big company overpricing a product to maximise profit then the perspective changes. You're also right that its a limited target audience so I would encourage anyone interested to buy it.

Haven't had a chance to try some of the techniques in the DVD but its interesting looking at some of the info given by other riding schools, particularly on braking and corner entry/exit, which appears to be very different to that given in this DVD (to this non-advanced rider anyway ).

Still, I will have to give a proper verdict after going on track and trying to use some of the techniques first.

I liked the DVD I thought it was much better than TOTW2 which I always felt was more about road riding than track riding. I also bought the DVD and book from Simon on the Suzuki stand at the NEC and it was nice that he remembered me from Almeria even though the last time me met we were very drunk.

The book really is a taster to the DVD which explains the concept in more detail.

As for expensive not really especially if consider that if you book him as an instructor for the day and your in a group of 2 - 3 its usually £145 each.

It was a shame someone stuck it on the internet to share and that kind of thing stops Simon and others putting their money in to produce DVDs like this.

I'm also considering buying Spike Edward's DVD on how to ride Almeria and thats £25.