Advanced training

**silverado** · 24th January 2007, 20:19

Try Tricia. One on one training with bike to bike intercom.

**SixPackBack** · 24th January 2007, 20:25

Originally Posted by silverado

Try Tricia. One on one training with bike to bike intercom.

WTF silverado a woman?

**silverado** · 24th January 2007, 20:34

Originally Posted by SixPackBack

WTF silverado a woman?

Sorry dude. My bad. Drunk as a skunk....

**quickbuck** · 24th January 2007, 21:05

Originally Posted by El Dopa

1) It takes a lot of road to slow down from high speed.

2) The bike will almost always lean more than you think it will.

Two very good points (and both true), and that is why I say riding on a track to gain experience is of huge benefit.

Also, you are not upsetting tourists/ commuters/ or farmer Brown if you go out on the track to "Try something different".

**Steam** · 24th January 2007, 21:13

I'm doing the roadsafe course next weekend with Andrew, Buckbuck will be there too, and I'm doing a Street Talk / Defensive driving course too, which although aimed at cars still has a lot of good stuff in it. And 16-year-old teenage girls. I'm way older than anyone else on that course!

**Tricia1000** · 14th February 2007, 11:10

Roadcraft School of Motorcycling does advanced training. Bike to bike intercom, and yes Sixpackback.......a Woman.
If anyone wants motorcycle training, call me on 021 269 3246. Auckland preferred, but will travel if there are a few interested people in the one area.

**MyGSXF:Me** · 14th February 2007, 11:21

I'm definately with quallman1234 on this one!!! Andrew & Lynne @ www.roadsafe.co.nz !!!

I very highly recommend them!!!! I've done a couple of weekends with them now, they're both a walking wealth of knowledge, highly trained, & the sessions are also very enjoyable!!! You'll learn HEAPS!!!!

check out my link...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...t=38041&page=3

All the best MM with whatever you choose to do!!!

Jen

**Kinje** · 14th February 2007, 12:49

Originally Posted by El Dopa

2) The bike will almost always lean more than you think it will.

I agree. Have found myself going into a corner too hot both before and after doing a trackday. Times before I braked to scrub speed, bike stood up and ran wide meaning I've had to work hard to keep it on the tarmac on right handers, and crossed centerline on left handers.

Since trackday I have gone through a couple of corners and thought- 'I'm not guna make it'...then thought 'oh no, I can just lean more, tighten the line and get round no worries...sweet'

In saying that tho, I am interested in some on road training. Track days have a place in helping to discover the current capabilities of you and your bike. But I would expect road based training to help you deal with the hazards one will encounter on average NZ roads, and the attention of an instructor would pick up incorrect techniques and help fix them to make you a more safe and capable rider. There was no such instruction at the track day I attended.

**Toaster** · 14th February 2007, 14:03

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

Attending local rides alone will go a long way towards improving your riding.

If only. Watching race-bikes fly past doing wheelies at around 200kmh doesn't help me much when joining in on a 'group ride' cruising on a fatass M109R.

**MikeyG** · 14th February 2007, 14:56

Originally Posted by MyGSXF

I'm definately with quallman1234 on this one!!! Andrew & Lynne @ www.roadsafe.co.nz !!!

I very highly recommend them!!!! I've done a couple of weekends with them now, they're both a walking wealth of knowledge, highly trained, & the sessions are also very enjoyable!!! You'll learn HEAPS!!!!

check out my link...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...t=38041&page=3

All the best MM with whatever you choose to do!!!

Jen

I agree with MyGSXF it's a great course for those getting into biking and wanting more than just the basic handling skills

**SixPackBack** · 14th February 2007, 15:35

Originally Posted by Tricia1000

Roadcraft School of Motorcycling does advanced training. Bike to bike intercom, and yes Sixpackback.......a Woman.
If anyone wants motorcycle training, call me on 021 269 3246. Auckland preferred, but will travel if there are a few interested people in the one area.

Was only teasing Tricia. I have seen you on the road a few times in Whangaparaoa, will wave next time

**Tricia1000** · 14th February 2007, 16:27

what colour bike do you have?

**SixPackBack** · 14th February 2007, 17:53

Originally Posted by Tricia1000

what colour bike do you have?

Check my profile Tricia. Usually sport a back pack weekdays.

**Biff** · 15th February 2007, 09:35

My 2c:
Track days are an invaluable opportunity to get to know your bike intimately. It's handling characteristics, braking, lean angles, performance, limitations etc can all be put to the test. So I'm a big fan for these reasons alone, although they teach you fork hall about road sense and hazard perception.

Advanced rider training is an excellent chance to learn more, and brush up on your skills. I bet my left testicle that most experienced riders who've never attended such a course would amazed at the crap habits they've picked up over the years, and the new dimension to your riding attending such a course could bring.

Pick your course carefully. Listen to recommendations. Enjoy.