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- Kwacky
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Re: IAM
Look forward to the updates.
You are making me think should I dip my toe in?
I did it many years ago in a car and even did a bit of observing for them but probably rusty with bad habits now so maybe worth a look.
I'm actually thinking of getting some car driving instruction.
You are making me think should I dip my toe in?
I did it many years ago in a car and even did a bit of observing for them but probably rusty with bad habits now so maybe worth a look.
I'm actually thinking of getting some car driving instruction.
- Kwacky
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Re: IAM
My biggest concern these days is the poor standard of driving. Anything I can do to give myself an edge could make a big difference in the longterm.
I've been using the car all week. I was starting to warm to 4 wheels for the commute. Until this morning's journey which took me 95 minutes.
I've been using the car all week. I was starting to warm to 4 wheels for the commute. Until this morning's journey which took me 95 minutes.
- sir thomas blanchard
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Re: IAM
i had two attempts at IAM training, I suppose I did about 6 sessions with the first and four with the second, it was helpful, mostly I remember advice about keeping distance and defensive behaviours at junctions but somehow I couldn't get on with it, I think it was too advanced for what I was looking for.
After that I had some training from A2 examinors which was much more what I wanted and where I was having problems, obsevation, basic procedures, stuff I had forgotten or never learned because the test was a joke when I did it back in the late 1960's, that was really useful. Incidentally there's something I can't quite put my finger on with IAM, it was like you get an immunity if you qualify which of course can't be right as even IAM people are getting wiped out in 'accidents'. Maybe that's just sour grapes on my part though
After that I had some training from A2 examinors which was much more what I wanted and where I was having problems, obsevation, basic procedures, stuff I had forgotten or never learned because the test was a joke when I did it back in the late 1960's, that was really useful. Incidentally there's something I can't quite put my finger on with IAM, it was like you get an immunity if you qualify which of course can't be right as even IAM people are getting wiped out in 'accidents'. Maybe that's just sour grapes on my part though
- D41
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Re: IAM
I never used to mind long commutes when I did them.....up to 90 minutes or so & I'm fine with it. I wouldn't like to do it again though....25 years of that sh#te was more than enough.
WTF was I ever thinking??
WTF was I ever thinking??
- Cav
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Re: IAM
I was taught to be aggressive with my riding, if you ride defensive on a bike you get taken for a mug. Assertive movements, clear indication but retained manors will make more motorists pay attention to you - you will still be invisible to the vast majority of zombie drivers though.sir thomas blanchard wrote: mostly I remember advice about keeping distance and defensive behaviours at junctions but somehow I couldn't get on with it, I think it was too advanced for what I was looking for.
One of my favourite parts of commuting was filtering and not once was I hit off (although I got with with a few wing mirrors!) because you spot the gaps and the drivers who are not paying attention and you're ready for them with their last minute lane changes in the correct gear, on the best possible bit of road surface and your foot over the brake poised to take action. I wish I could commute through built up areas for my commute; I love it!
- D41
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Re: IAM
They call it aggressive or defensive riding if I remember correctly but yes, it's really being assertiveD41 wrote:You had it right there with "assertive" rather than aggressive, I think.
- Kwacky
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Re: IAM
First meeting tonight, which is at the Motorcycle Museum.
I'll kick off if I see a POLITE jacket.
I'll kick off if I see a POLITE jacket.
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Re: IAM
Best take the bat and knuckle dusters then there is bound to be at least oneKwacky wrote:First meeting tonight, which is at the Motorcycle Museum.
I'll kick off if I see a POLITE jacket.
- Kwacky
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- Cav
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Re: IAM
Set the fire with his own pipe.. smug c-nut!Kwacky wrote:I'll kick his GS over and torch it if there is.
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Kwacky wrote:First meeting tonight, which is at the Motorcycle Museum.
I'll kick off if I see a POLITE jacket.
It is better to arrive 30 seconds late in this world than 30 years early in the next
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Re: IAM
LOL
You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive.
If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough - Mario Andretti
If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough - Mario Andretti
- duke63
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Re: IAM
There would have been at least 1 K1600GT owner who is looked upon as a God by the GS owners who don't know how this man can handle all those cylinders