further learning

meds8964 · Post by **meds8964** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:09 pm

well had the bike a good few weeks now and enjoying it very much, ill be honest im not a very good rider having come into motorbiking late in life apart from a few 125s as a youngster. i find im pretty shite on bends particulary going into a left which i find strange as im left handed and footed. find it easier going into a right one, anyway moving on im going to do the bike safe run by north wales police but was also thinking of further training, im wondering has any one else done any advance stuff, is it worth it and whats cost like, any help tips advice appreciated

herrman · Post by **herrman** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:30 pm

Hi,
Any proper training has to be a good thing, Never stop learning or think that you know it all

Bikesafe has to be a good starting point and from there I would consider doing the IAM training and test. I had been riding for 30 yrs or so before joining the IAM and learnt loads.

Regards Peter.

Bikerhoss · Post by **Bikerhoss** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 8:42 pm

I went down the IAM route, bike & car. Apart from saving on Insurance, it's definitely taught me to look further up the road. It brought me on heaps in cornering, but probably more to do with reading the road rather than cornering technique. I'm pretty sure it's saved me from a few nasty moments I would otherwise have barrelled into oblivious beforehand

For cornering confidence, as well as reading the road better with advanced training, I'd say do a couple of track days or a race school, They might seem daunting, but youll learn heaps about you and your bikes capabilities, There will be plenty other folk there for the first time too

meds8964 · Post by **meds8964** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:11 pm

many thanks for the helpful info fellas greatly appreciated deffo do bike safe then look at iam

Boxered · Post by **Boxered** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:17 pm

I reckon the bikesafe course is your best choice to start with, then once you have digested and absorbed all that it has to offer, then http://www.rapidtraining.co.uk/
is a good choice, I have only done a trackday with them, but that was based on road riding rather than race lines etc, and I learned a lot from it although I've been riding for 33 years

They do road based training for most of the UK journos and they use N.Wales for all of their road courses. So should be easy for you. I keep meaning to book myself on one, but just never seem to find the time or money to do it.

Steve

tanneman · Post by **tanneman** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:25 pm

Yep, some road based training would help you a lot but even better is to get some track time and maybe book a session with an instructor during the day. California Superbike School is recommended as you will learn a lot during the day. The aim is to get you comfortable with the bike, improve your speed, learn to use the brakes effectively, throttle control and to improve your vision. All these things is important and will make you a confident and smoother rider. You need to spend a bit of time with the bike to make sure that mechanically it is sound and is set up for you. From the angle and action of the controls and levers to the condition of the suspension and tyres. This will not only give you some peace of mind but also create some familiarity with the machine.

Grip Fast · Post by **Grip Fast** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:26 pm

I agree with the others. Advanced training will do wonders for your riding, and for your enjoyment of riding. When I felt on the ragged edge, and people swept past me looking smooth and controlled, that's when I knew I needed advice and guidance.

You won't regret undergoing advanced training.

tanneman · Post by **tanneman** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:42 pm

Rapid Training don't do track day training anymore for this year at least.

Boxered · Post by **Boxered** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 10:09 pm

tanneman wrote:Rapid Training don't do track day training anymore for this year at least.

But they do in France, which is nice....no not Nice but nice which is err...oh bollocks, I'm off to bed

Steve

meds8964 · Post by **meds8964** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 6:35 pm

appologies for the late repply tried last night but for some reason issuew ith password, anyway thanks for all the helpful info deffo going for bike safe and then extra tuition not sure bout track day the thought of it gets me stomach doin summersaults, ill sleep on that but thanks again

boxerscott · Post by **boxerscott** » Thu Jun 06, 2013 11:11 pm

Just get miles under your belt, practise makes perfect..

EDSEYBOY · Post by **EDSEYBOY** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:10 pm

well i was behind him on the padoc bends [a5] and he defo needs extra tuition

lol