how would you rate your riding skills ? - Page 2 - SV650.org

31-07-05, 03:41 PM

Average to shocking.

northwind · 31-07-05, 05:12 PM

I'm going to call it average... Though having seen some shocking riding today I suspect the average might be a bit lower than you'd hope. My actual riding- bike control etc- is probably above that standard now but my ability to read the road and plan corners would definately drag it back down.

TSM · 31-07-05, 05:15 PM

Depends on who you talk to.
But handling wise i kept up with some TLR&S guys today quite easly.

31-07-05, 05:22 PM

i would pass my test again i reckon but not much more than that i really need to do iam pronto

31-07-05, 05:43 PM

been riding for 9years but would still only say AVERAGE.

31-07-05, 06:40 PM

I am a new rider with 900 miles so far on my k5. I asked my friend who has been riding for 30 years and lots of experience that I sometimes feel a little apprehensive before I go out on the bike. I settle in after a mile or so but its always there. He said that it shows a healthy respect for the bike and a good thing to always have. My weak point is control on poor ground like car parks full of pot holes and bad surface or very tight spots.

31-07-05, 07:10 PM

Passed the IAM test in February and yesterday completed a 3 hour Rider Skills Check (harsher than the IAM test) as the first step towards becoming an IAM observer so yes I can ride at or better than IAM test standard.

Having said that I still have moments when I ride like a knob.

31-07-05, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patch

Having said that I still have moments when I ride like a knob.

who dosent

01-08-05, 08:36 AM

I put 'ready for IAM' coz I passed it last week \

/ but in reality I've still got loads of areas I could improve on.

01-08-05, 08:57 AM

I ride fairly swifty, and I've not had an 'oh *^%$' moment for quite some time, so I'd say above average.

Don't know how I'd be rated by the IAM, but quite frankly after doing my bikesafe course, I'm not sure I care what advanced trainers think.

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doubt ill pass my DAS again	4	2.88%
average	92	66.19%
above avarage	21	15.11%
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31-07-05, 05:12 PM	#12
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	I'm going to call it average... Though having seen some shocking riding today I suspect the average might be a bit lower than you'd hope. My actual riding- bike control etc- is probably above that standard now but my ability to read the road and plan corners would definately drag it back down. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

31-07-05, 05:15 PM	#13
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Depends on who you talk to. But handling wise i kept up with some TLR&S guys today quite easly. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

01-08-05, 08:36 AM	#19
PBx Guest Posts: n/a	I put 'ready for IAM' coz I passed it last week \/ but in reality I've still got loads of areas I could improve on.

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31-07-05, 03:41 PM	#11
Moo Guest Posts: n/a	Average to shocking.

31-07-05, 05:22 PM	#14
hall13uk Guest Posts: n/a	i would pass my test again i reckon but not much more than that i really need to do iam pronto

31-07-05, 05:43 PM	#15
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	been riding for 9years but would still only say AVERAGE.

31-07-05, 06:40 PM	#16
swamp Guest Posts: n/a	I am a new rider with 900 miles so far on my k5. I asked my friend who has been riding for 30 years and lots of experience that I sometimes feel a little apprehensive before I go out on the bike. I settle in after a mile or so but its always there. He said that it shows a healthy respect for the bike and a good thing to always have. My weak point is control on poor ground like car parks full of pot holes and bad surface or very tight spots.

31-07-05, 07:10 PM	#17
Patch Guest Posts: n/a	Passed the IAM test in February and yesterday completed a 3 hour Rider Skills Check (harsher than the IAM test) as the first step towards becoming an IAM observer so yes I can ride at or better than IAM test standard. Having said that I still have moments when I ride like a knob.

01-08-05, 08:57 AM	#20
Flamin_Squirrel Guest Posts: n/a	I ride fairly swifty, and I've not had an 'oh *^%$' moment for quite some time, so I'd say above average. Don't know how I'd be rated by the IAM, but quite frankly after doing my bikesafe course, I'm not sure I care what advanced trainers think.