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Adamantis
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PostPosted: 20:24 - 18 Feb 2009    Post subject: Here's to never having to do a u-turn again! Reply with quote

Thank f*** for that! I hate the damn things!

Now to go out to play on my shiny CB500S Very Happy

Laura

Huge fluffs to North London MCT for getting me through the test this week!
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Howling TerrorOutOfOffice
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PostPosted: 20:31 - 18 Feb 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

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issey9090
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PostPosted: 20:35 - 18 Feb 2009    Post subject: Re: Here's to never having to do a u-turn again! Reply with quote

Adamantis wrote:
Here's to never having to do a u-turn again!


amen!

at least not under duress anymore - will no doubt have to use them but won't feel like a crim for putting a foot down.

congrats Smile
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The Tot
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PostPosted: 20:47 - 18 Feb 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congrats on passing! Who was your instructor at North London MCT (that's rex judd's aint it?) It's been a while since I've last been there. (4 + years!)... I've sent 4 of my mates there and they all passed first time with very few minors. They're a good bunch of people.
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Adamantis
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PostPosted: 21:04 - 18 Feb 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had Gary for the whole course. Very, very sound, and managed to get me over my abject terror of u-turns Wink
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PostPosted: 21:20 - 18 Feb 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congratulations Very Happy

I wouldn't be so quick to say goodbye to U-turns i'm still amazed how often i find myself doing them, But at least your allowed to put ypur foot down should you feel the need

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steppen22
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PostPosted: 23:47 - 18 Feb 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

U turns fucking rock.

Npthing looks cooler on a motorcycle.

Don't be so quick to overlook a good u turn in future!
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PostPosted: 02:02 - 19 Feb 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

The slow riding technique it teaches is actually very useful for making smooth progress in traffic. I use it a lot, especially with a bigger, heavier bike, just so I can keep it moving

You also look cool doing a feet up u-turn on abike with clipon bars all luggaged up and carrying a pillion.
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PostPosted: 20:33 - 19 Feb 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Now you can learn the ADVANCED u turn

Hold Front brake lean bike to the side in the direction you wish to go use your thumb to give some throttle stick your leg out to pivot on and then slip the clutch

you will either spin the bike round perfect and look totally cool as you ride off from a load of wheel smoke........ or fall on your arse and look like a tit Mr. Green
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rac3r
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PostPosted: 21:36 - 19 Feb 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Adamantis wrote:
I had Gary for the whole course. Very, very sound, and managed to get me over my abject terror of u-turns Wink


I had my training at North London MCT as well and Gary was my instructor too! Thumbs Up
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theonlynemesi...
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PostPosted: 13:15 - 20 Feb 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

cyberglass wrote:
Now you can learn the ADVANCED u turn

Hold Front brake lean bike to the side in the direction you wish to go use your thumb to give some throttle stick your leg out to pivot on and then slip the clutch

you will either spin the bike round perfect and look totally cool as you ride off from a load of wheel smoke........ or fall on your arse and look like a tit Mr. Green


lol, might but myself a practice bike and try that sounds fun.

Congrats, i thought the same thing when i passed my test.
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Kal
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PostPosted: 13:29 - 20 Feb 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

U Turns round mini roundabouts for the win! Wink

Good choice in bike Laura, show us a picture.
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