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New Rider , Help Needed

Discussion in 'Main Forum' started by megawatt, Jun 13, 2015.

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  1. megawatt

    megawatt World Superbike +

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    I rode with a new rider today who needs help. Not impressed with the training he has received. He was taught to ride down the centre of his side of the road, where all the loose granite chippings are and needless to say, he has had a few problems. If anyone can spare the time to ride with him at 125 speeds and give him some pointers, I'm sure he will be very grateful. As you know I have a lot of work to do in next two weeks and haven't got much time myself. He is unemployed and is available most days. Any help gratefully received.
     
    megawatt, Jun 13, 2015
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  2. MrGreen

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    To be honest Alan the cbt training is pretty dismal. I think you'd have to be pretty darn miserable to fail it. Best advice I could give to the guy is to get some real training in with a school and on the way to his full licence. Channel riding treated me well, I was a pretty fast learner but they started off gentle. They have been going for a long time
     
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  3. megawatt

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    He can't afford any more training Joe. I was hoping some of our members could ride with him and give him some pointers. He did his CBT with Diversity in Ashford. For some strange reason they told him to ride down the middle of his lane, where all the loose gravel is.
     
    megawatt, Jun 14, 2015
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  4. Callum

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    I was Also taught to stick in the middle.. Never really made sense in my head, so snapped straight out of it and watched a few you tube videos...
     
    Callum, Jun 14, 2015
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  5. MrGreen

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    Was also taught the same in my cbt. Ahhh the CBT... What a load of shite
     
    MrGreen, Jun 14, 2015
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  6. lammyR6

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    Once my Divi is sorted then could maybe go for a bimble out with him.
     
    lammyR6, Jun 15, 2015
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  7. Roadwart

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    I think they teach this on CBT (as I was also taught the same) as it keeps you equidistant from oncoming traffic and nearside junctions. It also gives you a commanding road position.

    Provided he's willing to go out on a Sunday, I'm more than happy to go for a mellow humble.
     
    Roadwart, Jun 15, 2015
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  8. megawatt

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    It also puts you in the middle of recently laid granite chippings and any slippy stuff leaked out of cars and lorries. Thanks for the offers Leila and Paul. Will be in touch.
     
    megawatt, Jun 15, 2015
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  9. Tony

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    I think ever rider should do a bike safe course......
     
    Tony, Jun 15, 2015
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  10. megawatt

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    He has been advised.
     
    megawatt, Jun 15, 2015
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  11. Roadwart

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    I agree but you need to have a full licence first. This guy Alan is asking for help me with only has his provisional judging by the previous posts.
     
    Roadwart, Jun 15, 2015
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  12. hoppielimp

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    who exactly is this new rider ?
     
    hoppielimp, Jun 15, 2015
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  13. Callum

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    Bike safe course? Do you have any more details on this please... Might be worth creating a new post, as not heard or seen this before.

    Thanks
     
    Callum, Jun 15, 2015
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  14. Callum

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    I believe it was a lad that met up with Andy (I think that's right)
     
    Callum, Jun 15, 2015
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  15. hoppielimp

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    hoppielimp, Jun 15, 2015
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  16. MrGreen

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    Alan/megawatt ;)
     
    MrGreen, Jun 15, 2015
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  17. Callum

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    I'm useless with names. I do apologise
     
    Callum, Jun 15, 2015
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  18. megawatt

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    He turned up at Lilly's on Sunday and we left with Rob/Mandy for a pootle. It didn't end well!!!
     
    megawatt, Jun 15, 2015
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  19. MrGreen

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    Was it just the riding position he had trouble with? What else is he struggling on?
     
    MrGreen, Jun 15, 2015
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  20. Lightweight

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    Where is he based?
    I work shifts so I'm around weekdays...
     
    Lightweight, Jun 15, 2015
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