XP@
8th June 2005, 14:11
A collection of links on the subject.
Riding Skills
General Skills
Ride Forever (http://www.rideforever.co.nz/index.html)
Master Strategy Group (http://www.msgroup.org/DISCUSS.asp)
Sport Rider-Articles on riding a bit faster (http://www.sportrider.com/ride)
Megarider (http://www.megarider.com/)
Motorcycle Training, Safety and expert Video: Factsheets (http://www.mikewaite.co.uk/factsheets/)
WhyBike - Collection of articles and advice (http://www.whybike.com/)
handleitorloseit.com (http://www.handleitorloseit.com)
Motorcycle Rider Skills UK (http://www.motorcycle-training.f2s.com/improve.html)
Disco Dan's Video's and PDF's (http://homepages.woosh.co.nz/dsoutham/motorcycle_page/)
Stopping
Braking systems (PDF) (http://www.promocycle.com/freinage_a.pdf)
Reaction Times (PDF) (http://www.promocycle.com/evalfrein_e.pdf)
Task analysis of intensive braking (PDF) (http://www.fmq.qc.ca/pdf/amorce-freinage_eng.pdf)
Cornering
Countersteering - Short explanation (http://vf750fd.com/blurbs/counter.html)
Study on Countersteering (http://www.promocycle.com/contrebra_a.html)
Excellent article on cornering includes how to pick a line (http://londonbikers.com/article/b9f33728-8fee-4a1c-9f4a-6a764c24319f)
Training
Driving Instructor (I) Endorsement Course (http://www.exams.co.nz/I_Endorsement.htm)
Where to start learning (http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/school.htm)
The Law
New Zealand Road Code: 2005 Edition (http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/roadcode/index.html)
Safe Speed Main Page (http://www.safespeed.org.uk/main.html)
Ouch!
What to do if there is an accident (http://www.molenda.com/accident.html)
How To Pick Up A Fallen Motorcycle (http://www.ibmwr.org/otech/pickup.html)
Bike Setup
Used Motorcycle Buying Guide (http://www.clarity.net/~adam/buying-bike.html)
Equipment
Motorcycle Safety - webBikeWorld (http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-Safety/safetypage.htm)
Helmets
An eye-opening look at motorcycle helmet design, helmet standards and actual head protection (http://motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/hatz/)
Riding Skills
General Skills
Ride Forever (http://www.rideforever.co.nz/index.html)
Master Strategy Group (http://www.msgroup.org/DISCUSS.asp)
Sport Rider-Articles on riding a bit faster (http://www.sportrider.com/ride)
Megarider (http://www.megarider.com/)
Motorcycle Training, Safety and expert Video: Factsheets (http://www.mikewaite.co.uk/factsheets/)
WhyBike - Collection of articles and advice (http://www.whybike.com/)
handleitorloseit.com (http://www.handleitorloseit.com)
Motorcycle Rider Skills UK (http://www.motorcycle-training.f2s.com/improve.html)
Disco Dan's Video's and PDF's (http://homepages.woosh.co.nz/dsoutham/motorcycle_page/)
Stopping
Braking systems (PDF) (http://www.promocycle.com/freinage_a.pdf)
Reaction Times (PDF) (http://www.promocycle.com/evalfrein_e.pdf)
Task analysis of intensive braking (PDF) (http://www.fmq.qc.ca/pdf/amorce-freinage_eng.pdf)
Cornering
Countersteering - Short explanation (http://vf750fd.com/blurbs/counter.html)
Study on Countersteering (http://www.promocycle.com/contrebra_a.html)
Excellent article on cornering includes how to pick a line (http://londonbikers.com/article/b9f33728-8fee-4a1c-9f4a-6a764c24319f)
Training
Driving Instructor (I) Endorsement Course (http://www.exams.co.nz/I_Endorsement.htm)
Where to start learning (http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/school.htm)
The Law
New Zealand Road Code: 2005 Edition (http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/roadcode/index.html)
Safe Speed Main Page (http://www.safespeed.org.uk/main.html)
Ouch!
What to do if there is an accident (http://www.molenda.com/accident.html)
How To Pick Up A Fallen Motorcycle (http://www.ibmwr.org/otech/pickup.html)
Bike Setup
Used Motorcycle Buying Guide (http://www.clarity.net/~adam/buying-bike.html)
Equipment
Motorcycle Safety - webBikeWorld (http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-Safety/safetypage.htm)
Helmets
An eye-opening look at motorcycle helmet design, helmet standards and actual head protection (http://motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/hatz/)