tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post532420397220891627..comments2024-01-30T22:53:34.269-08:00Comments on Musings of an Intrepid Commuter: irondadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-47405444334119191612012-01-16T20:53:37.956-08:002012-01-16T20:53:37.956-08:00I have spent the evening browsing through your blo...I have spent the evening browsing through your blog and it is very interesting and it is making me think about my riding style. I am relatively new to riding and started out on a 50cc scoot last January. I have progressed through a MSF course & traffic safety class. I took my road test last October and earned my motorcycle endorsement. I have made up my mind that I want to be a lifelong learner and that I need to practice my skills regularly to stay at the top of my game. My bike is off the road & I have been riding my scoot because it is cheaper insurance & I don't want my beautiful bike to get rusty. Braking specifically nneds to be worked on because with my scoot both brakes are hand brakes, so I have to rethink about foor hand coordination again. That skill gets lazy on the scooter. Anyway I think when riding time comes around in a month or two I will be heading to the parkinglot & practicing and I am seriously considering popping for a lesson or two to retune my skills. I have thought about taking an ART class, but feel a little intimidated at the thought of it. I have found that since taking my MSF my overall driving habits have improved.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-66755783716020650592011-06-05T16:50:40.816-07:002011-06-05T16:50:40.816-07:00Hi Dan,
I had an email today from one of the Kiwi...Hi Dan,<br /><br />I had an email today from one of the Kiwi Biker web forum senior members who has a strong interest in promoting motorcycle safety. He has in mind to organise a motorcycle gymkhana with both a competitive and fun side next spring in his home town of Taupo to raise awareness of handling skills. Gymkhanas are quite rare in this neck of the woods and as he wants to do a thoroughly professional job, he's looking for some guidance on course layouts, running events and so on. Do you happen to know of a source he can go to for a bit of inspiration?<br /><br />My email link is on my blog.<br /><br />Thanks in anticipation,<br /><br />Kindest regards,<br /><br />GeoffGeoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-75003121528479531312011-05-27T17:35:15.867-07:002011-05-27T17:35:15.867-07:00Keep thinking of the song "the hip bone joins...Keep thinking of the song "the hip bone joins the thigh bone, the thigh bone connects to the knee bone, the shin bone is connected to the ankle bone..."<br /><br />Repitition under controlled conditions repeatedly, ensures <br />flawless performance every time.<br /><br />BTW have started back at the beginning of your blog, reading the entries and comments. There have been changes in both you, your writings and your world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-6838900156322208372011-05-27T12:51:00.323-07:002011-05-27T12:51:00.323-07:00I echo what Charlie6 said...I echo what Charlie6 said...Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946652999166458805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-44611864242271101372011-05-27T07:22:02.348-07:002011-05-27T07:22:02.348-07:00Good stuff as usual Irondad....I can personally at...Good stuff as usual Irondad....I can personally attest to it taking much practice before I now automatically turn my head and "look as far into the turn" as I can.<br /><br />It really and truly helps to do that, it takes your mind off the near vision stuff that'll cause you to tense up and forget training.<br /><br />Tight u-turns are the worst when it comes to not doing a proper head turn...you can target fixate on that road edge or cliff side and it's trouble from then on.....<br /><br />thanks<br /><br />dom<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://redlegsrides.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Redleg's Rides</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-14097-Colorado-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner" rel="nofollow">Colorado Motorcycle Travel Examiner</a>redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-91147976700896624802011-05-26T16:51:57.960-07:002011-05-26T16:51:57.960-07:00"Amateurs practice until they get it right. P..."Amateurs practice until they get it right. Professionals practice until they can't get it wrong."<br /><br />That's perfectly said Dan. It applies exactly to the emergency braking I learned, using the staged process until it's totally second nature. However, my IAM instructor had picked up that I'd got sloppy in not lifting my head and turning it far enough in slow speed tight turns. A perfect example of why EVERYONE benefits from a 3rd party check of their riding at intervals.<br /><br />Great post.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-32841426751731058432011-05-26T15:47:11.419-07:002011-05-26T15:47:11.419-07:00Muscle memory got me out of trouble while extremel...Muscle memory got me out of trouble while extremely hungover. It's a powerful tool. If I had to rely on my brain computational power to correct my error it would have been a horror show. The auto correct feature worked well and I stayed upright. The net has been abuzz with these skills lately, I've found myself focusing on them, particularly slow handling on my big concours. THAT is tricky.<br /><br />Brady<br />Behind Bars - Motorcycles and Life<br />http://www.behindbarsmotorcycle.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424120592303852860noreply@blogger.com