INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED MOTORING

[l3xus01]

Alright people thnkin of taking my advanced bike training course over at bishopbriggs,has anyone done the course and if so did u get a lot out of it!!!! my main concern is that it is run by normal bikers and not by old fuddy duddys who will curb my enthusiam and be more like the old time school teachers who slapped ur hands wi a 12" leather belt for "F"all .... am lookin to keep the fun in it as well as learnin to stay as fast and as safe as i can in different situations...... any thoughts? :D

[northwind]

I joined last year at the show, but a year later and I've basically had nothing but a bill for another year's membership, a few nasty email newsletters, and the book. I'm actually really angry about it, they knew when I joined that they were massievly oversubscribed, but they still took my money... I'd have probably signed up for one of the alternatives if I'd had any idea.

I still think it's a great scheme, and I'm sure I'll be glad for it when we get rolling, it's just the way it's been done so far.

[Tigerrrr.......]

The other way to do it is to get 1:1 tuition from your friendly bike school, like I did in Edinburgh at City School of Motorcycling (John Underwood).

Had one day's training from John (which was excellent) on a Monday, then practised myself on the Tues/Wed/Thurs, then sat my test on the Friday (passed!).

Do it. It's the best money you'll spend and really improves your riding. Highly recommended.

Good luck, and just ask if you need any further advice.

Cheers.

[carelesschucca]

I'm a full member of the IAM I went with the Glasgow North Group, they're a great bunch of folk...

Come along (its generally at Crow Road (McDonalds car park - not Bishopbriggs)

It all kicks off on the first wednesday of April get there for 6:30 and I can introduce you to the main people...

Northy, Give them grief, Edinburgh IAM are a shambles. its a little far but the Glasgow group organise things differently and you'll always have someone out with you on a wednesday night...

[l3xus01]

they have told me and ma mate to go along a week on wed. to bishoppbriggs high for an intro. which we r goin to do just to see what its all about.... if u see us careless give us a shout if da weather is ok we will bring the bikes ...easily recogniseable 1 black gixxer 600 and its big bro. blue 750.... if wee feel its goin to be any good we will give it a try if not we will scarrper.... cheers for the info people... :D

[carelesschucca]

the talky stuff bores me to tears to be honest, but, I should be there as I want to see some of the guys... Don't judge the group by these talks, come along to the actual rides at Crow Road, its less, how do I put it anal!!!

I certainly benefitted from the IAM, Its made me a better rider and more aware of whats going on around me... Probably made me quicker from A to B than I was before...

[Anonymous]

as careless said the talks are horrendously boring. mostly old car bods go. Just come along to crowe road and meet the guys. I dont make it very often as I dont have a sitter for kids. they are a great bunch all sorts from bikes from wee svs to gsxr1000 and everything in between. £85 is a bargain for unlimited training, books and test fee.

[carelesschucca]

you get to laugh at me as well £85 quid is a bargain...

[dirtydog]

you get to laugh at me as well £85 quid is a bargain...

Is this offer just open to Glasgow north or can we all laugh at you? :wink:

[Anonymous]

oh my boy lets us all laugh at him :lol:

[carelesschucca]

Cost ya £85 quid mind you... Its so good your back Maw...

[scooby2102]

Careless / Nutty - who do you pay the 85 quid to, has it to be sent or can you bring the cash to Crow Rd ?

Also, where can I find the details about the talks at Bishy High, date, time etc ?

What Im' really askin is how do I sign up & pay ?

[scooby2102]

aw double f*@k, forget the last post, just noticed the one a few above it :oops:

[Anonymous]

rab just go along to crowe road in april get t here for about 630 and dean will introduce you to the good guys and show you which numpties to avoid. your first time out with them you do not have to pay £85 its a tester. you will need to pay £4 to your observer for petrol though. when you go along there you will get details of talks etc I think they are the 1st thursday in the month or something.

[scooby2102]

cheers hazel, thanks for that, will def be there, cannae wait to get started, been a long winter :D

[carelesschucca]

GOOD GUY GOOD GUY GOOD GUY, W*NK!!! Is that how I've to do it Chewing the Fat stylie???

Yeah come along you can come out with me the first night (if its allowed) You'll be under the most serrious of scrutiny's :wink: Being honest your probably better off not going out with me on the first night as I'm a little out of practice...

[l3xus01]

scooby the bishy meeting is next wednesday...an as far as a no its every wednesday at crow road... with some runs on a sunday...... a think 85quid is cheap if u learn somethin that keeps u more aware although sceptical about meetin numpties!!!!! :D

[Quedos]

So the next meeting at Bishy high is wed 29th. :?

If it is cool I'm on backshift that week I can pop in!

Quite fancy doing it before i up grade or should I do it after I upgrade?

[scooby2102]

Quedos, just do it

Dont be like me (talkin about it for 2 years)

Have got meself a wee 125 yam trailway and would be doin it on that if I had to (if they'd let me)

Determined to do it this year as I've thought about it long enough

What you upgrading to (have got a nice wee harley sportster for sale at the mo), still under manu warranty

[Quedos]

Up grade to who knows what.

Still feel vunerable on the sv but will keep trying. Did see a nice 1/2 faired hornet 600. But i am going to test ride anything and everything i can get my hands on. Definately need a mile muncher!