Going through police motor school
#281
05-13-2010, 09:58 PM
Thanks for the words of encouragement! I'm fully prepared for the possibility that I may not pass, that will be OK. No doubt about it, I'm a better rider after just 2 days of this stuff, so whatever I can pick up will help!
About the bikes...all of them are "guarded", some with fire hose on the engine guards and fairing corners, some with fancier custom made stuff.
And yes Indy, you have to pick up your bike when you drop it. If someone is close by you might get help, but maybe not. My back and legs are sore.
I have more riding experience than most in the class, at least one is a complete beginner. He told me that today was his 6th day of riding...ever. I honestly don't know if that is a good thing or a bad thing! He may have an advantage!
About the bikes...all of them are "guarded", some with fire hose on the engine guards and fairing corners, some with fancier custom made stuff.
And yes Indy, you have to pick up your bike when you drop it. If someone is close by you might get help, but maybe not. My back and legs are sore.
I have more riding experience than most in the class, at least one is a complete beginner. He told me that today was his 6th day of riding...ever. I honestly don't know if that is a good thing or a bad thing! He may have an advantage!
We were taught, many years ago, to rock the bike up and down on the engine and bag guards until you build up enough momentum to just stand it up. Is that what they taught you?
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05-13-2010, 10:14 PM
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#284
05-14-2010, 12:40 AM
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#285
05-14-2010, 02:26 AM
Thanx for the firehose suggestion Stro - and as for Danny's suggestion, I'd hate to be caught cheating like that; I powerlift as a hobby/lifestyle. Less than half of the bike's weight isn't so much at all; it's the awkwardness of it. RLAP shows the guy's wife standing the bike up, forks at full lock and using the legs.
If I had something to grip, I could pull it up with one arm; I row close to 400. Anyone's legs can push that.
If I had something to grip, I could pull it up with one arm; I row close to 400. Anyone's legs can push that.
#286
05-14-2010, 07:33 AM
Started thinking about this and looked into it. I just bid $10.00 on a lot of 50 used tennis *****. Very lightweight, won't care if I lose a few of them, makes sense to me!
#287
05-14-2010, 08:56 AM
First off - Congratulations and thanks for the excellent read stro!
Secondly - I ride slalom skateboards and find the cones work well for practicing my slow speed maneuvers on the bike as well. More pricey then the tennis *****, but I already had 'em. 50 cones for $87.50
http://3dm-sport.stores.yahoo.net/slalomcones1.html
Secondly - I ride slalom skateboards and find the cones work well for practicing my slow speed maneuvers on the bike as well. More pricey then the tennis *****, but I already had 'em. 50 cones for $87.50
http://3dm-sport.stores.yahoo.net/slalomcones1.html
#288
05-14-2010, 09:13 AM
Here's something I suggest to riders who don't have anything to grip. Take your good heavy leather belt off and loop it around the lower frame or the rear foot peg. That's usually all it takes. It's low position will help lever the bike up. It's handy for short guys like me.
#289
05-14-2010, 10:26 AM
#290
05-14-2010, 11:17 AM
Thanks. Not sure if I mentioned it anywhere in the thread but I was the "old man" in the class!