IAM

I am taking it soon.

[21QUEST]

Haven't got the badge but you can never learn enough.

I do think the "Triangle" stuff is a bit over rated mind

ETS, might go through the training/test just to show that, even kn*bs can get through


Ben

I hear lots of talk of IAM riders/instructors riding really fast, even on the IAM runs/lessons - deemed safely, sure - but still well above the speed limit ...

If I was to do the IAM, and flash my badge next time I get pulled for speeding ... will I get let off as I have proof I am not doing it with blind stupidity?

Or will they will rip me a new one whatever!!

Oh and enjoy Black, nice one!!

Originally Posted by Blue_SV650S

If I was to do the IAM, and flash my badge next time I get pulled for speeding ... will I get let off as I have proof I am not doing it with blind stupidity?

Hmm, some might argue that getting pulled for speeding in the first place has demonstrated blind stupidity.

[yorkie_chris]

So thats what they mean by good observation, spot a gatso at 7 miles...

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

So thats what they mean by good observation, spot a gatso at 7 miles...

That's what my bike instructor said to me, the points he had on his licence were due to poor observation.

I'am in the process of doing IAM at the moment.

So far its all been enjoyable, fun and cheap!

So far the costs have been around
£40.00 to join the Essex Advances Motorcyclists Group
£1 for each clubnight
£0 for AGT (Assosicate group training, 1/2 hr talk and 2-3 hrs observed ride and feedback)
£5 for each one to one observed ride.

Last Sunday i did a "Slow control" day.
Day actually = 2.5 hours.
Very good fun, hard work and nerve wracking at times!
Slalams, figure of 8's, scrubbibg circles etc.
For me the best part of this day was the brakeing practice, by the end of the session i was able to get the back wheel about a foot in the air.
The cost for this?






































£2


I feel that my riding has improved massivly since i started.
My lines are clealy better, My observation is better.

I would reccomend it to anyone who wants to "improve" their riding.

Originally Posted by darylB

I am doing the IAM etc etc etc

Daryl

Pah. You're only doing it cos you can't keep up with me

Originally Posted by seedy100

I'am in the process of doing IAM at the moment.

So far its all been enjoyable, fun and cheap!

So far the costs have been around
£40.00 to join the Essex Advances Motorcyclists Group
£1 for each clubnight
£0 for AGT (Assosicate group training, 1/2 hr talk and 2-3 hrs observed ride and feedback)
£5 for each one to one observed ride.

Last Sunday i did a "Slow control" day.
Day actually = 2.5 hours.
Very good fun, hard work and nerve wracking at times!
Slalams, figure of 8's, scrubbibg circles etc.
For me the best part of this day was the brakeing practice, by the end of the session i was able to get the back wheel about a foot in the air.
The cost for this?






































£2


I feel that my riding has improved massivly since i started.
My lines are clealy better, My observation is better.

I would reccomend it to anyone who wants to "improve" their riding.

Oooh, another member of the Black sheep of the Advanced Motorcycling Community!

I've got my IAM through the EAMG, and I'm not done learning yet! It's definately changed both the way I ride and drive, but it hasn't made me any more slower (some say that's impossible), but I find that my observation is that much bettter....

Great Fun!!!

[Spanner Man]

Morning all.
At the risk of starting a right old barney. I must say that I'm not a fan of such things. Granted they can make you more aware of the need for observation etc, but that should have all been covered by the CBT if you think about it.

I also find it somewhat hypocritical to call it advanced riding, when quite often they advocate breaking the speed limits. We all know it's safe to do so on occasion, but to advocate breaking the law? & as pointed out, flashing your card wont get you off a speeding nick!

It also seems to me that they can make inexperienced riders somewhat over confident, which isn't a good thing.

A lot of the things taught appear to be based on ideals, line of approach to bends etc. I have recovered several bikes from hedges after the rider lost it due to a pothole/gravel/dead Deer etc that had the audacity to be across the 'perfect line'.

Cheers.