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05-01-06, 02:18 PM

I've got a 'Superbike' magazine DVD here called 'Knee Down Masterclass' if that's any good to you

Better to get some training though TBH

05-01-06, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

I'm getting the impression I'm the only one who found bikesafe utterly pointless

Maybe because you have to be open minded, not self opinionated

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05-01-06, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jelster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

I'm getting the impression I'm the only one who found bikesafe utterly pointless

Maybe because you have to be open minded, not self opinionated

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Pot/Kettle?

You're wrong anyway. I did have an open mind about it, I'd never have gone in the first place otherwise.

05-01-06, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

Pot/Kettle?

Yes, it's black....

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05-01-06, 02:30 PM

Best training you can get is to get out there on the road and ride. But you don't really want to be pushing it in the winter anyway, you're best waiting for the nice dry roads in the summer to build up your confidence round the corners.

Books might give you a few pointers, but riding is the only way you'll find out how far you can push your bike before you start to feel uncomfortable.

In this weather I'm still very cautious about how far I lean the bike over anyway, and I don't think I'm alone on that one (at least I hope not

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05-01-06, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jelster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

Pot/Kettle?

Yes, it's black....

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Glad you agree

05-01-06, 03:20 PM

Most schools and books will come to rest on one huge point - you have to stop looking at the road a few metres in front of your bike and look through the corner. It's hard to stop looking down and look way off to the side where the bend is going, but that'll make a huge difference.

Everything else about cornering is way less important than that - the bike goes where you look. Books, etc. have more detail than that, but that's the key thing.

Richie · 05-01-06, 03:42 PM

Heres a link to the CSS it shows the 06 dates and where and the prices..
hope this Helps

Richie

05-01-06, 04:52 PM

The main reason I'm going to Ron Haslams Race School over CSS or Suzuki School is they supply the bike at no additional cost. Stack it and walk away. Other places ask you to use your own bike or hire one. £199 for the hire plus £500 crash deposit?

05-01-06, 05:03 PM

CSS involves quite a bit of cash commitment. If you're just wanting to get a bit more confidence and shown how to corner on the road in every day conditions, safely and under supervision, then I re-iterate that the bikesafe course will really help.

try a search of bikesafe on this forum, there's loads of positive feedback about it and for 30 quid......

it clearly doesn't cater for everyone one, valentino squirrel being one of them!

05-01-06, 03:42 PM	#18
Richie fantabulas Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nr Durham Posts: 4,940	Heres a link to the CSS it shows the 06 dates and where and the prices.. hope this Helps Richie __________________ My Flickr photos

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05-01-06, 02:18 PM	#11
Cloggsy Guest Posts: n/a	I've got a 'Superbike' magazine DVD here called 'Knee Down Masterclass' if that's any good to you Better to get some training though TBH

05-01-06, 02:30 PM	#15
Jase22 Guest Posts: n/a	Best training you can get is to get out there on the road and ride. But you don't really want to be pushing it in the winter anyway, you're best waiting for the nice dry roads in the summer to build up your confidence round the corners. Books might give you a few pointers, but riding is the only way you'll find out how far you can push your bike before you start to feel uncomfortable. In this weather I'm still very cautious about how far I lean the bike over anyway, and I don't think I'm alone on that one (at least I hope not )

05-01-06, 03:20 PM	#17
SVeeedy Gonzales Guest Posts: n/a	Most schools and books will come to rest on one huge point - you have to stop looking at the road a few metres in front of your bike and look through the corner. It's hard to stop looking down and look way off to the side where the bend is going, but that'll make a huge difference. Everything else about cornering is way less important than that - the bike goes where you look. Books, etc. have more detail than that, but that's the key thing.

05-01-06, 04:52 PM	#19
Fuzz Guest Posts: n/a	The main reason I'm going to Ron Haslams Race School over CSS or Suzuki School is they supply the bike at no additional cost. Stack it and walk away. Other places ask you to use your own bike or hire one. £199 for the hire plus £500 crash deposit?

05-01-06, 05:03 PM	#20
will Guest Posts: n/a	CSS involves quite a bit of cash commitment. If you're just wanting to get a bit more confidence and shown how to corner on the road in every day conditions, safely and under supervision, then I re-iterate that the bikesafe course will really help. try a search of bikesafe on this forum, there's loads of positive feedback about it and for 30 quid...... it clearly doesn't cater for everyone one, valentino squirrel being one of them!