Motorcycle rider training course in Lower Hutt - June & August 2011

**Ender EnZed** · 15th June 2011, 11:39

Originally Posted by Furyos J

Does anyone know if i would be allowed on this course if i only have a restricted bike licence? and i turn up on a 600cc?
if they will let me i will be on this course, some more skills for 20bucks would be great!

I highly doubt they'd send you away, they're not the cops. If you were concerned about it you could just declline to mention you're on your restricted.

Training is worth doing regardless of what rules you may typically break.

**brin_vg** · 15th June 2011, 15:37

You won't find many wiser or more able to teach rider skills than Andrew. Definitely recommend getting any time possible with him, the advanced course they offer is also absolutely worth doing.

Originally Posted by Furyos J

Does anyone know if i would be allowed on this course if i only have a restricted bike licence? and i turn up on a 600cc?
if they will let me i will be on this course, some more skills for 20bucks would be great!

I'm not sure what this particular course entails, but I doubt you'll be going on the road with Andrew without your full.

**Tricia1000** · 15th June 2011, 16:54

Fi the course involves going on road, Andrew would not be able to take you without a suitable licence for the class of bike you are riding.

Originally Posted by Furyos J

Does anyone know if i would be allowed on this course if i only have a restricted bike licence? and i turn up on a 600cc?
if they will let me i will be on this course, some more skills for 20bucks would be great!

**Ender EnZed** · 15th June 2011, 17:25

Originally Posted by Tricia1000

Fi the course involves going on road, Andrew would not be able to take you without a suitable licence for the class of bike you are riding.

Really? Why not?

**Milts** · 15th June 2011, 17:35

I'm pretty keen for this, but what does the course actually entail? I've done a defensive driving course and I'm hoping that this is a little different?

**Quasi** · 15th June 2011, 18:57

Originally Posted by Furyos J

Does anyone know if i would be allowed on this course if i only have a restricted bike licence? and i turn up on a 600cc?
if they will let me i will be on this course, some more skills for 20bucks would be great!

when i did their last one, there was no licence check prior to the course, we went on road (riding legally the entire way) to a closed road area. Licence conditions didnt apply once we got there. These courses are highly recommended and if you listen, practise and learn, your defensive riding skills will be much enhanced. Its a win/win situation

**Paul in NZ** · 15th June 2011, 21:14

I've registered for the august one - wonder what they will think of me turning up on a 41 year old bike?

**theseekerfinds** · 30th June 2011, 15:50

I'm doing the August one also, looking forward to it..

**akkadian** · 3rd July 2011, 20:10

Originally Posted by Tricia1000

Fi the course involves going on road, Andrew would not be able to take you without a suitable licence for the class of bike you are riding.

That's me out too then!!

**BuckBuck#1** · 12th July 2011, 13:14

I just received an email from Lower Hutt City Council - Road Safety Co-ordinator inviting me to comment.

Here is my Kiwibiker Blog entry:
Motorcycle Rider Improvement Course Review

I recommend this course to all motorcyclists as a review and refresher.

And, I hope initiatives are put in place this coming summer daylight saving time to have programs such as this available during the weekend and at times in the evening in the middle of the week for practical riding skills awareness and development.

**Dukest4s** · 13th July 2011, 12:14

I was told about this course and went along thinking it was just $20 (subsidised by the ACC biker tax) and I might learn one or two things. I've been riding 34 years and I picked up heaps. Well worth it. I'd even do the same course again...

**theseekerfinds** · 15th August 2011, 18:11

completed the course yesterday and it was a blast.. I had a great time realising that even with well over 20 years riding under my belt I still have lots to learn about riding.. and I rediscovered just how great it is to hang out with riders who also realise the value of training and are humble enough to accept the advice of someone who clearly knows what they are on about..
we did the classroom thing for the first few hours and it was amazing just how much knowledge riders have and how willing they are to share it with others.. Andrew and Jason were fantastic and their style of teaching and training is so conducive to learning that you can't help but improve..
despite the threat of crappy weather the arvo practical was a treat and the lesson loaded with great tips.. we got to watch each other improve with every pass of the emergency braking procedures.. you really can see why bikes have a front and a rear brake..

there was a great cross section of bikes at the session from an old 50's Trumpy through to a late model Aprillia and a collection of Hondas who were ridden by the nicest people you could meet.. heh heh heh.. even a Harley.. and you know what? they were all the same when it came to slowing quicker when both brakes are used to their full potential..
the countersteering discussions and classroom banter about cornering have encouraged me to enrol in the next road riding class they are holding and I can't wait, I hope some of my classmates will be there to join in too..

cheers to the folks who set the course up and especially to Andrew and Jason for a great day of learning.. a big thanks to Jan from the Hutt City Council too for her assistance in getting us all together.. great to meet everyone yesterday too and I hope we meet up again

**Viking01** · 15th August 2011, 19:49

Heartily endorse earlier comments. Was good to get out with like minded people and go through a refresher session again. Have not had to do much hard braking on the new tyres, but at least I now know what they are capable of in the damp. Cheers

**davebullet** · 18th August 2011, 22:14

Well well well..

2 finger braking better than 4? - na. I'm converted back to a 4 finger man after some more emergency braking.

Handle a front wheel lockup? - yeah - no worries now!

Handle 2 km in the snow on the way home and watch a 4wd lose it and a nose to tail, but keep meself upright - bring it on!

Excellent to mingle with other riders, get expert advice from Andrew and Jason and practice (Esp. in the wet) emergency braking, slow speed manoeuvring and slalom work. PS: I found a new level of love for Brembo brakes!

Thanks to Jan of the Hutt City Council for organising this. Subsidised down to only $20 of training for the day, well. you can't say no to that!

**Paul in NZ** · 19th August 2011, 07:48

It was definately the BEST $20 I've ever spent on motorcycling...

Trip home it terrible weather and I was smoother and better on the bike than I have been in yonks... I suddenly reaslised halfway home that I must have learnt something... (That was unexpected)

There are more courses coming up - you would have to be thick not to take one...