SV650.org - SV650 & Gladius 650 Forum



Bikes - Talk & Issues Newsworthy and topical general biking and bike related issues. No crapola!
Need Help: Try Searching before posting

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 17-10-09, 07:12 PM   #1
blueto
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Assess my riding

Id pretty much say im a horendous rider on the road. i cant go round corners correctly and seem to take the wrong lines all the time.

How would soemone feel about follwoing me for a couple of miles, then ripping me up for asse paper and point out all the rubbish and unsafe things i do whilst im thinking i was superb.

in return i will buy someone a nice pub lunch! just want to know how bad i really am!

its more to understand how i can make myself a bit safer riding really as i have had to many near misses

(it will have to be on a dry day tho as my bike is a bit like the wicked witch of the west)
  Reply With Quote
Old 17-10-09, 07:13 PM   #2
Shellywoozle
Member
Mega Poster
 
Shellywoozle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Woozle Land
Posts: 2,234
Default Re: Assess my riding

Quote:
Originally Posted by blueto View Post
Id pretty much say im a horendous rider on the road. i cant go round corners correctly and seem to take the wrong lines all the time.

How would soemone feel about follwoing me for a couple of miles, then ripping me up for asse paper and point out all the rubbish and unsafe things i do whilst im thinking i was superb.

in return i will buy someone a nice pub lunch! just want to know how bad i really am!

its more to understand how i can make myself a bit safer riding really as i have had to many near misses

(it will have to be on a dry day tho as my bike is a bit like the wicked witch of the west)

Why dont you go on a Police Bike safe day ?? Just a thought .. if not come over to mine and I will get my Police bike buddy off duty to follow us both. I need him to come out with me to give me a few pointers
__________________
<((((((((((((((((◕‿◕) The Woozle woz ere (◕‿◕)))))))))))))))>
Black K4 Pointy named Zuky, OEM belly pan, OEM hugger, OEM cowl, R&G bungs, akrapovic system, tinted double bubble Fabbri screen, tail tidy, scottoiler, alarm, datatagged, lowered seat for short ass rider named Shell.

RIP PC David Rathband sad day 29/2/2012
Shellywoozle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17-10-09, 07:15 PM   #3
blueto
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Assess my riding

Quote:
Originally Posted by Shellywoozle View Post
Why dont you go on a Police Bike safe day ?? Just a thought .. if not come over to mine and I will get my Police bike buddy off duty to follow us both. I need him to come out with me to give me a few pointers
thats an idea!! I think he may want to take my licence away after tho LOL
  Reply With Quote
Old 17-10-09, 07:15 PM   #4
Amanda
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Assess my riding

Quote:
Originally Posted by blueto View Post
Id pretty much say im a horendous rider on the road. i cant go round corners correctly and seem to take the wrong lines all the time.

How would soemone feel about follwoing me for a couple of miles, then ripping me up for asse paper and point out all the rubbish and unsafe things i do whilst im thinking i was superb.

in return i will buy someone a nice pub lunch! just want to know how bad i really am!

its more to understand how i can make myself a bit safer riding really as i have had to many near misses

(it will have to be on a dry day tho as my bike is a bit like the wicked witch of the west)

I could always come out with the other half. He has been riding for years and will be able to give you a good assessment.
  Reply With Quote
Old 17-10-09, 07:15 PM   #5
RichT
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Assess my riding

Quote:
Originally Posted by blueto View Post
Id pretty much say im a horendous rider on the road. i cant go round corners correctly and seem to take the wrong lines all the time.

How would soemone feel about follwoing me for a couple of miles, then ripping me up for asse paper and point out all the rubbish and unsafe things i do whilst im thinking i was superb.

in return i will buy someone a nice pub lunch! just want to know how bad i really am!

its more to understand how i can make myself a bit safer riding really as i have had to many near misses

(it will have to be on a dry day tho as my bike is a bit like the wicked witch of the west)
I'll give you some constructive criticism if you want....

Traffic filled roads or country?

Last edited by RichT; 17-10-09 at 07:16 PM.
  Reply With Quote
Old 17-10-09, 07:15 PM   #6
blueto
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Assess my riding

do they do poilce bike safe days down here then? never seen anything advertisd
  Reply With Quote
Old 17-10-09, 07:16 PM   #7
blueto
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Assess my riding

Quote:
Originally Posted by RichT View Post
I'll give you some constructive criticism if you want....

Traffic filled roads or country?
all really...
  Reply With Quote
Old 17-10-09, 07:21 PM   #8
RichT
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Assess my riding

When would you like to go out?

http://www.bikesafe.co.uk/

I don't think the Hampshire lot are doing anymore courses this year tho. Might be worth a call.
  Reply With Quote
Old 17-10-09, 07:22 PM   #9
Shellywoozle
Member
Mega Poster
 
Shellywoozle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Woozle Land
Posts: 2,234
Default Re: Assess my riding

Quote:
Originally Posted by blueto View Post
thats an idea!! I think he may want to take my licence away after tho LOL

No he is a cool guy he wouldnt ... he is like me off duty, you wouldnt think he was a Rozza
__________________
<((((((((((((((((◕‿◕) The Woozle woz ere (◕‿◕)))))))))))))))>
Black K4 Pointy named Zuky, OEM belly pan, OEM hugger, OEM cowl, R&G bungs, akrapovic system, tinted double bubble Fabbri screen, tail tidy, scottoiler, alarm, datatagged, lowered seat for short ass rider named Shell.

RIP PC David Rathband sad day 29/2/2012
Shellywoozle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17-10-09, 07:25 PM   #10
appollo1
Member
Mega Poster
 
appollo1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Newport on Tay
Posts: 1,017
Default Re: Assess my riding

why not get in touch with your local IAM and speak to them about doing a course.
__________________
i'm not old i'm experienced!!

http://www.german-shepherd-rescue-scotland.org.uk/ everyone deserves a second chance

RIP Appollo miss you and will always love you x x x x
appollo1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Red Riding Ch4 dizzyblonde Idle Banter 9 05-03-09 11:04 PM
Riding with no end can Blue_SV650S Bikes - Talk & Issues 19 29-09-08 11:20 AM
Riding with one eye! slark01 Bikes - Talk & Issues 8 22-05-07 11:12 AM
Other riding about? northwind 2006 Annual Rideout 6 05-07-06 11:06 AM
Riding across UK cortinaman Bikes - Talk & Issues 6 22-06-06 05:21 PM


All times are GMT. The time now is 04:16 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® - Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.