Time for some more training? ... [SYD]

[Nickati]

I think Craigo left the 2 off before the 4 ?










Now waiting for a most enjoyable slap 

[Jukie]

aaawwww you asking for it GEORGE

SLAP SLAP SLAP

[suzyj]

Any advise would be great as I think some training would help with the confidence issue, and trusting the bike, same as Kaz remarks.

Sorry to hear about your off - good to hear that you appear to be okay.

I don't know about motorbikes (The only times I've dropped my motorbikes have been when I wasn't actually riding them), but I used to race pushbikes, and had plenty of prangs.  My elbows and knees are covered in scars.

After any prang, you're always really tentative, and it takes a few weeks to get back up to speed and trusting the bike again.  Just ride lots, and you'll be back up to speed in no time.

[Caz]

Thanks Suzyj

just need the old body to keep up, can't keep knocking it around like this, it's taking longer to repair then the bike.

Caz

[Jukie]

Just take it easy with the body too, one step at a time

[suzyj]

Oh, and come on the superbike course with us.  Hey, If I'm doing it, it's hardly going to be fast!

[Betty]

Caz,

My advice would be not to push it too hard ... in other words don't put too much pressure on yourself, that may just lead to more apprehension.

I was a pretty close observer of Jukie's recovery (and re-instatement of her mojo) and she was pretty tentative for a while (I was actually keeping up) ... but then one day it all clicked and she was back to normal. So give it time and take it easy.

As for the Superbike School I'd suggest giving it a go. They basically break riding down into five concepts/tasks/skills. The way it is explained is pretty straight forward and logical ... certainly a lot easier to follow than Keith Code's books (it's his school). At the least these simply ideals will help you to diagnose what may have gone wrong in the past and give you the opportunity to address any issues.

Like I said before I think it has given me more trust in the bike and confidence as a consequence ... but I know I willl have to keep working on things without my mind getting screwed up as usual.

Good luck and give your body the time it requires to mend too.

[Caz]

I had a spin on the Vespa today, it has a 2 wheels that's a start, and nice an slow.

Oh, and come on the superbike course with us.  Hey, If I'm doing it, it's hardly going to be fast!

Sounds like a plan, it would be good to hav some fellow Monster riders there.

Caz

[signora monster]

Kaz you are being waaay too hard on yourself.

Betty, thanks for the words of support. It makes me feel heaps better.

Much appreciated. 

[tricolore]

I agree Betty, Great day, learnt alot!
I am not sure how much you can take on the road though. Very little consideration is given to road riding in the course. But it certainly gives confidence in the bike you would never get riding on the road.
I took my new knowledge on the track yesterday (and the MV) and it was amazing how different it was riding when you have a little idea what the bike is doing under you.
P.S Watched Vince do a couple of laps yesterday, he blows my mind, man i admire his work! (and his bikes)

Edit > By the way, I ain't selling the MV Agusta now  [moto]

[mattyvas]

I am not sure how much you can take on the road though.

I can say for me the throttle control learnt in the first half of level I transferred directly to the road, along with the vision
you learn in the next level.
Learning when it is best for you to back off to site the corner without having to use a handful of brakes.
For me this is very useful and I practice it every ride.

[Betty]

Thanks for the reminder.  I just had a look and bookings for the September 13 (monday) superbike school are now open.

I've just booked myself in, and I don't wanna do it by myself!

Woohoo!!!  I'm all excited now!

[moto]

We are now a +2 for this day.

Obviously we had such a shit time of it last go that we thought we had better try again

So you lot ... there has been a lot of talk ... either training or track days ... time to pull your finger out hey!

Despite the expense these things seem to book out pretty early with a few members lucky enough to use it as an excuse last time. There are still spaces available ... so get on it ... and we'll see you there.

[Two dogs]

I am close to joining the shenannigans on the 13th
just emailed them for availability and attempting to shift some dates around that month
to fit this in , I am booked on an early flight to Indonesia the morning after which may be a stretch
so If I can change flights
+1.

[suzyj]

Yay shenanigans

[moto]

I never knew poverty could feel so good.

[wayne800]

Booked 

But placed on the waiting list...'think I've been there done that 

But this time should be higher up on the waiting list 

Anyone else? Better jump in quick!