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    Yeah I watched the DVD as well... interesting... but I wouldn't say highly recommended viewing... It had a few good tips and interesting points thats really about it. I was actually disapointed.... I didn't really learn or pick up on anything new, all the suggestions they did have I been using since I started riding. The bit that I did find interesting is the filtering and riding in traffic, how even the more experienced guys made simple errors in judgement... and moves that wouldn't have done... especially with a camera rolling... but thats just me and probably one of the reasons I am still riding 23 odd years on.

    However, probably more recommended for newer riders.

    The main trick is to be thinking ahead, and expecting the unexpected... and yes ride as if every other bugger on the road is out to get you including other bikers. Emergency advoidance is just as important as emergency stopping... (if not more so)

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    Quote Originally Posted by NighthawkNZ View Post
    Yeah I watched the DVD as well... interesting... but I wouldn't say highly recommended viewing... It had a few good tips and interesting points thats really about it. I was actually disapointed.... I didn't really learn or pick up on anything new. The bit that I did find interesting is the filtering and riding in traffic, how even the more experienced guys made simple errors in judgement

    However, probably more recommended for newer riders.
    For the record...we were pretty much told what to do...and when. The 'filtering' bit we had trouble with. We were running out of light...and as unusual as it may sound...we were really struggling to find a set of lights in Wellington during rush hour that was banked up! (That's right you Auckland suckers). But...if you're referring to my swerving at crawling speed...shit...I'll continue to do so rather than risk the chance of getting caught up between two lanes if I'm the second bike in line.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback View Post
    For the record...we were pretty much told what to do...and when. The 'filtering' bit we had trouble with. We were running out of light...and as unusual as it may sound...we were really struggling to find a set of lights in Wellington during rush hour that was banked up! (That's right you Auckland suckers). But...if you're referring to my swerving at crawling speed...shit...I'll continue to do so rather than risk the chance of getting caught up between two lanes if I'm the second bike in line.
    Did you meet the O'donnell (spelling?) judge from Trade Me motoring?

    He came accross as a self serving attention whore.

    Am I wrong for thinking that?

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    Quote Originally Posted by SwanTiger View Post
    Did you meet the O'donnell (spelling?) judge from Trade Me motoring?

    He came accross as a self serving attention whore.

    Am I wrong for thinking that?
    Yep. I'd like to answer that question here in public. Mike O'Donnell is one of THE nicest guys you'll ever meet mate. And I don't say that because he said nice things about me on the dvd. He's an incredibly level headed genuine guy.
    Hugely clever too. As I said in an earlier post...we were ALL pretty much hand cuffed by ACC...and the filmers of the dvd. If we weren't...you would've REALLY loved the 'road rage bit'!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback View Post
    Yep. I'd like to answer that question here in public. Mike O'Donnell is one of THE nicest guys you'll ever meet mate. And I don't say that because he said nice things about me on the dvd. He's an incredibly level headed genuine guy.
    Hugely clever too. As I said in an earlier post...we were ALL pretty much hand cuffed by ACC...and the filmers of the dvd. If we weren't...you would've REALLY loved the 'road rage bit'!
    Thanks for replying.

    It just seemed really strange that he had the lime light a lot of the time, I don't know whether that was intentional on the producers part or something to do with him. I would of expected the bikey cop to have been the 'stronger voice' so to speak.

    ACC aye! Trying to funnel bullshit into our minds...

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    It doesn't matter if they made you do shit for the camera, most the time video has to be composed to work.
    The DVD still had a heap of useful things it points out and yes is of course it is going to be more useful to new riders than old ones who have hopefully worked out the good stuff already for themselves, but for $10 with a magizene it's still got to be worth a look by everyone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Transalper View Post
    but for $10 with a magizene it's still got to be worth a look by everyone.
    ok I'll give you that :-) I would like to add that its also probably a good reminder to us more experienced riders as...

    Quote Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback
    For the record...we were pretty much told what to do..
    In a way that makes it worse, makes it look as if, the bikers had no consideration for the pedestrian (not that he was told to do that) but, the road rage, the filtering etc... makes it look like all bikers do and ride like that... (even experienced bikers) when we don't.

    Though I understand where the video makers are coming from... got to have some stuff ups else what would the judges have to say...

    Quote Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback
    I'll continue to do so rather than risk the chance of getting caught up between two lanes if I'm the second bike in line.
    Interesting you say this... if its not a clear lane ahead or a chance of not finding a gap... don't filter, be patient, simple... something a lot of bikers need I think...

    Just my point of view though...

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    We still have half a quantity of the DVD's available.

    Contact Julie

    admin@kiwirider.co.nz

    for the hows's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Dave View Post
    We still have half a quantity of the DVD's available.

    Contact Julie

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    for the hows's.
    Can Julie give me Carolyn's phone number??
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mully View Post
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    i enjoyed the on the road footage, easy to get into bad habits, iv'e been riding close to 35 years. but would not say im an expert rider.i did however learn from the dvd
    I was impressed by the sound quality of the intercoms, no apparent wind noise.
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    I admit that I cheated and got a free one through Ride for Ever...
    I watched it and mostly cringed at the treacly comments, the inane 'banter' and the glaringly obvious 'set ups'. I found the comments on how to ride a 250 when overtaking to be utter tripe, and Aaron's description of steering to be totally opposite to reality...try 'steering' right at 100kph and see where you go, and why would he essentially deny that countersteering exists?
    Reluctantly, I'll agree there was some good visual pointers to roadcraft (the 250 taking the wrong line on the 'takas, and pointing out hazards for the following riders).
    For the experienced rider, there is little in the DVD to be commended, and for the newbie some advice may be confusing.
    At least someone has made an attempt to promote safer riding, so I give it 6/10.
    Do you realise how many holes there could be if people would just take the time to take the dirt out of them?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MSTRS View Post
    and Aaron's description of steering to be totally opposite to reality...try 'steering' right at 100kph and see where you go, and why would he essentially deny that countersteering exists?

    At least someone has made an attempt to promote safer riding, so I give it 6/10.
    ahahah yeah that was what i was thinking when he mentioned that countersteering is a myth that aside, hopefully it will make an impact on at least a few people and make for safer roads and riding. Big ups to ACC for that at least
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    Quote Originally Posted by MSTRS View Post
    I found the comments on how to ride a 250 when overtaking to be utter tripe
    Why? Being in the right gear for quicker acceleration at the first instant a passing opportunity arises is good advice compared to the guy in the video pulling out and then dropping down a gear or two while slowly going past the drivers door.



    and why would he essentially deny that countersteering exists?
    His bikes are probably set up so light in the steering that he doesn't need to go pushing on the bars. Just looking at the corner and starting to lean in with his body would have his bikes rolling in. You don't need to consciously think of countersteering on a light steering bike. You steer them with your mind when looking at the line you want to take more than anything. Most street bikes are not set up that light in the steering as standard usually. So I can kind of understand his comments.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dipshit View Post
    Why? Being in the right gear for quicker acceleration at the first instant a passing opportunity arises is good advice compared to the guy in the video pulling out and then dropping down a gear or two while slowly going past the drivers door.
    I would agree with that, thinking ahead, being in the right gear for that little bit of 250 acceration is good advise. The 250 doesn't have that instant on power of the big bikes, but keeping your speed up and revs up before you pass will help, takes a bit more for a 250 to wind up

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