Advanced Riding training

[Klaus]

Is it worth it? I am 23 and passed my full test on a 500cc last year and now have an old gsx 600f. The day i passed my test, i asked my instructor if advanced riding training was worth it. He said my riding was fine and he said i didn't need extra training, also the amount it would decrease my insurance would barely cover the cost of the extra training. I am still thinking about doing it however because it sounds like something i would enjoy and it would improve my confidence on the twisty's.

Has anybody got any advice? cheers

[MarJay]

Its worth doing if you've been riding for a while as you need to be comfortable on the bike before you do it.

Yeah, I'd say if you want to do it, go for it! More people should do it IMO.
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[Davenaylor]

I passed in October and i'm doing bike safe in April. I couldn't give two hoots if it makes my insurance less, if it does, bonus, if not, well i'd be paying it anyway.

I'm doing it because in my view you can never stop learning and im interested in self preservation on the bike.

Therefore your instructor is a nincumpoop

[Rogerborg]

Blag yourself a copy of Roadcraft.

Take the bits that you like, and apply them.

If you don't like it, then there's little point in doing any advanced on-road training, because that's what they all teach.
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[Klaus]

[Gazza M]

I've got a copy of twist of the wrist 2 on pdf if you'd like to have a look - PM me.

It's geared for track riding etc but I've found a lot of useful info in there for the road too. Nothing beats proper experience but it's worth a quick read. I think there's some of the bloke's stuff on youtube too.
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[BlondeHairBig...]

I reckon you should have a look into the Durham police bike thing, if not go back to see Bez, he should give you some good advice

[soforene]

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[jonbee56]

[Ammoman]

Did my IAM two years ago. Best £100+ I ever spent .
Really does make your riding more enjoyable..
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[TheBikerStig]