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Swim41 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 25 Jul 2006 Karma :

Hi,

I'm new to biking, currently pottering about on an aging C90 - and loving it Wink

- having driven a car for 10 years.

Rather than waste money on the 125 route, am thinking of doing the DAS before I pick up too many bad habits.

Has anyone used Riverview Rider Training near Southport? I gave them a ring and they sound pretty professional, wondered if anyone had an opinion on them?

cheers

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Not used them but there's plently about around Liverpool.

I used AltMoto in Formby for my CBT, but I'm not too sure on whether there's still going on not.

I have my DAS booked with Graingers School of Motorcycle, WA2, Warrington (www.grainger-som.piczo.com)

I've been quoted £480 for a five day intensive course, including test, guaranteed, seems like a good deal, and also seem to be quite highly regarded.

Might interest you also, there's a regular run to the Scotch Piper every Wednesday, we meet in Waterloo (weather permitting).

If you come on a C90, I ride a CG125, and there's another lad on an SR125, could be a laugh.

Where you from? West Derby?

Swim41 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 25 Jul 2006 Karma :

£480 sounds good for five days training. The place near Southport has offered me a free assessment, I might take them up on it. My big worry with the DAS is getting used to the clutch (had to get used to slipping it after years of driving), had a lot of trouble with this on my CBT and my bike is a semi-auto so not getting any practise there!

Yep I'm up for a ride out one wednesday, sounds fun! I live pretty close to the Scotch, could ride up to Waterloo or meet up closer.

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

when i was doing my DAS, they would let me turn up early for lessons and practise in the car park until it was time for the lesson

ask if they will let you do this

its worth it
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gazza695 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 27 Apr 2006 Karma :

gazza695 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 27 Apr 2006 Karma :

oops, sorry i quoted the wrong message then, it was meant to be the first one Embarassed

I will get used to this forum milarky

Swim41 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 25 Jul 2006 Karma :

Yeah, that's one, it's Preston/Tarleton way. Was recommended to me by the guy who did my MOT. They do seem to be a good outfit, like I said I think I will go for the assessment, see what they recommend I do. Smile

gazza695 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 27 Apr 2006 Karma :

yeah thats what i did, it only takes 10mins, they just stuck me on an ER500 and had me going round cones etc and then they will tell you how many days they think you need. Like i say i would recomend Eric but he might only be based at the Bolton centre but i did ride down to the Preston centre when training and all the guys there seemed great guys, id definately recommend it.

Good luck anyway

Swim41 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 25 Jul 2006 Karma :

Cheers. Should be ready to book in a month or two, once I've knocked off the theory. Congrats on passing your test Thumbs Up

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Just had my assessment with Graingers in Warrington and they were fucking ace, if that helps Thumbs Up

Swim41 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 25 Jul 2006 Karma :

I read your write up on the assessment, sounds cool - good luck with it. Probably be a month or two till I have the time/cash to book a course (got my theory on the 30th). In the meanwhile I'll keep practising. Went out last night in the wet for the first time since my CBT - scary stuff!

map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

FWIW I was chatting to a copper running the bikesafe course this weekend.
He also runs his own rider training school, (Safe Rider) in Northallerton.

His opinion is that DAS is the wrong way to do things for young riders.
Rather build up experience and road sense on a 125 then take their test after instruction.

The guy rides a number of bikes including his own CBR600 and his 'works' R1 and SP2. I'd say he knows what he's talking about.

HTH Thumbs Up

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syl · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Dec 2005 Karma :

map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

syl · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Dec 2005 Karma :

You mean new riders then, rather than young riders. I though he was specifically targetting young riders because of their lack of road experience. I agree young riders (and anyone with limited road experience) would be best kept to smaller bikes for a short while - and that young drivers should also be kept to smaller cars for the same reason (fortunately despite the abscence of legislation to that effect, insurance prices usually sort it out). I certainly took more risks and found myself in less than ideal situations in the first year or two after passing my first test.
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