Newbie down NOW WITH PICTURES

[Spiderman]

Bad luck mate.


At least you're still here to tell the tale and its encouraged you top get further training as opposed to putting you off getting back on the bike.

Thanks again guys.

I think your right Northwind, I need to have more faith in my bike and the tyres that are on it (D220's). Before I started riding though, I thought that it would be more planted on the road but I feel every movement of the back end and when it gets a bit twitchy mid corner I brick it!! I also know about counter steering and often 'do it' owhile riding.

I recently put one extra click of preload on the rear (I am 14st without my gear on) and that has made a world difference to the way it handles in corners. It definately gave me more confidence.

As for extra training, I really don't think I am ready for the IAM but am going to try and find out about a local MCC as they often have rideouts. I know that in Aberdeen they have a 'Breakfast Club' that meet on a Sunday morning and is organised by the instructors there.

Will keep you all posted

Btw, as for the not being ready for IAM thing, I'm sure a member will be along shortly to tell you that there's no such thing. Advanced training is for everybody, not just those who want to go fast.

Originally Posted by Carsick

Btw, as for the not being ready for IAM thing, I'm sure a member will be along shortly to tell you that there's no such thing. Advanced training is for everybody, not just those who want to go fast.

I think it's more a case of getting used to the bike before concentrating on the riding technique. I didn't want to do any advanced stuff until I knew my bike and would only be picked up on safety issues instead of mistakes from not knowing the bike...

Sorry to hear about the spill
Have you had a look at the video footage? It might be worth a few quid. (And make you a TV star )

Unfortunately it's on an 8mm tape so I need to get it onto disc or something as I don't have a video player. Anyone got any idea's?

If it's a digital 8 camcorder (Sony?) you should be able to put it on your PC through the firewire port. If it's analogue you need someone with a compatable digital camcorder you could borrow or a video capture card. Or you could record it onto VHS.

Well advice you have had plenty of so I will just add my commiserations. Hope the insurance people give you a good deal or get the bike repaired real soon.

Streetos,

My camcorder was strapped to the tank of my bike while I binned it. The camcorder is now in a bag, in pieces (oops!) I have recovered the tape but have no way of playing it. I am going to ask some relatives, neighbours to see if they have a camcorder I can borrow. I do have a firewire port on my laptop so should be able to get something rigged up.

Sorry to hear that mate, don't let it knock your confidence!