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Sako
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PostPosted: 23:22 - 20 Jun 2013    Post subject: money well spent Reply with quote
Decided to book a 4 hour session with an advanced bike instructor the other day to see if I could get much out of it...

Well I have to say I have noticed a big difference in my corner speeds and positioning, also ability to read the roads is better too, at the end of the 4 hours we were returning back the way we came and it was at a far more 'spirited' pace, but felt much more relaxed/smooth.

Best 'mod' I've ever bought for the bike!

(Nice to have an instructor that is happy to move along 'briskly', and I previously thought I was a reasonably quick rider)
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PostPosted: 03:33 - 21 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Transformed my riding too after doing the IAM. You don't realise how many things you're doing 'wrong' until someone points out a better way of doing it and you think oooooh.

Had a free lesson off a biker cop the other day actually. He pulled me over to ask about some bike event going on in town and we got talking about advanced riding, then we went for a ride with me following.
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PostPosted: 07:54 - 21 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've been thinking about ways to improve my riding, went out with my brother in law for the first time the other day, and it's amazing how much extra speed he carries through the corners and also how early he puts the power down out of them. Whilst I can't catch up 20+ years of biking experience, I'm sure I can help my progress a bit in other ways.
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Sako
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PostPosted: 09:34 - 21 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Tungtvann wrote:
I've been thinking about ways to improve my riding, went out with my brother in law for the first time the other day, and it's amazing how much extra speed he carries through the corners and also how early he puts the power down out of them. Whilst I can't catch up 20+ years of biking experience, I'm sure I can help my progress a bit in other ways.


You'd be surprised, you definitely learn to increase corner speed and optimise the time you are feeding on the throttle.

I Honestly believe it's the best money I have spent for the bike.

I can almost guarantee that after a couple sessions you will be able to hold your own. (Maybe even be quicker if he hasn't had training at all)
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PostPosted: 09:49 - 21 Jun 2013    Post subject: Re: money well spent Reply with quote
Sako wrote:
Decided to book a 4 hour session with an advanced bike instructor the other day to see if I could get much out of it...

Well I have to say I have noticed a big difference in my corner speeds and positioning, also ability to read the roads is better too, at the end of the 4 hours we were returning back the way we came and it was at a far more 'spirited' pace, but felt much more relaxed/smooth.

Best 'mod' I've ever bought for the bike!

(Nice to have an instructor that is happy to move along 'briskly', and I previously thought I was a reasonably quick rider)


I could have provided you with everything the instructor did with five seconds and one line:

"Your tyres have way more grip than you think they do."

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PostPosted: 10:29 - 21 Jun 2013    Post subject: Re: money well spent Reply with quote
Hetzer wrote:
"Your tyres have way more grip than you think they do." Wink


+1 this is a pearl of wisdom.

Sako wrote:

(Nice to have an instructor that is happy to move along 'briskly', and I previously thought I was a reasonably quick rider)


We are very different when we are not following a wobbly student at their nervous 125 pace. Even following more confident DAS students feels laborious.

Contrary to popular belief, most instructors can ride at a fair pace when they want to. Normally we just don't get the chance.
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Sako
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PostPosted: 10:30 - 21 Jun 2013    Post subject: Re: money well spent Reply with quote
[quote="Hetzer"]
Sako wrote:


I could have provided you with everything the instructor did with five seconds and one line:

"Your tyres have way more grip than you think they do."

Wink


I've always had confidence in my tyres, and was previously a reasonably quick road rider, but just wanted to see if I could get a bit more smooth and methodical about unknown roads to be able to carry a quick pace, as previously I was only fast on roads I knew.
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PostPosted: 10:36 - 21 Jun 2013    Post subject: Re: money well spent Reply with quote
Sako wrote:
Decided to book a 4 hour session with an advanced bike instructor the other day to see if I could get much out of it...

Well I have to say I have noticed a big difference in my corner speeds and positioning, also ability to read the roads is better too, at the end of the 4 hours we were returning back the way we came and it was at a far more 'spirited' pace, but felt much more relaxed/smooth.

Best 'mod' I've ever bought for the bike!

(Nice to have an instructor that is happy to move along 'briskly', and I previously thought I was a reasonably quick rider)


I think I might do this when I get back on the bike post-November time (baby due). I think it will help me get back any confidence lost in the time I've not ridden, especially as I will be getting back on right in the middle of winter. Glad to hear it did you good, it's nice to hear people admit they weren't perfect Thumbs Up
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Hetzer
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PostPosted: 10:38 - 21 Jun 2013    Post subject: Re: money well spent Reply with quote
Sako wrote:


I've always had confidence in my tyres, and was previously a reasonably quick road rider, but just wanted to see if I could get a bit more smooth and methodical about unknown roads to be able to carry a quick pace, as previously I was only fast on roads I knew.


Well, ok then...on unknown roads upon which you wish to be faster and smoother:

"Stop giving a shit what might be around the corner."
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Sako
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PostPosted: 10:46 - 21 Jun 2013    Post subject: Re: money well spent Reply with quote
Hetzer wrote:
Sako wrote:


I've always had confidence in my tyres, and was previously a reasonably quick road rider, but just wanted to see if I could get a bit more smooth and methodical about unknown roads to be able to carry a quick pace, as previously I was only fast on roads I knew.


Well, ok then...on unknown roads upon which you wish to be faster and smoother:

"Stop giving a shit what might be around the corner."


Laughing noted.
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Sako
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PostPosted: 10:48 - 21 Jun 2013    Post subject: Re: money well spent Reply with quote
yaigi wrote:


I think I might do this when I get back on the bike post-November time (baby due). I think it will help me get back any confidence lost in the time I've not ridden, especially as I will be getting back on right in the middle of winter. Glad to hear it did you good, it's nice to hear people admit they weren't perfect Thumbs Up


Worth doing really, even the instructor was of the mind that everyone including himself has room for improvement, and he can REALLY shift!
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