March 2009 in Shrewsbury area Advanced Motorcycle Training

[phansard]

"But I have to be careful not to turn the client into a robot of myself. "

I cannot see that being a bad thing to happen. :-)

[uknighthawk]

Much the same as TREVORSDAD I too have the phrases running in my head when out on my own. 'Plan for the left', 'lose the view.....', etc. Once again, brilliant video and commentary. Hope the throat improves sir,

[trevorsdad]

I wear a caberg flip helmet and am sure drivers can see me talking to myself - who cares?? Power on the curve...I like it I like it

[trevorsdad]

I passed my DAS in November and I have found these vids invaluable. I ride and do my own commentary (I may be mad) to myself in the way Advanced does - I find this really helps me concentrate - a useful tool.

[advancedbiker]

Anything that keeps the mind thinkignand aware of the riding environment you are travelling. Keep it up..

Thanks for the feedback

Regards

Nigel

[trevorsdad]

I smile to myself - every time I say "power on the curve"

[trevorsdad]

I had my assessed ride with Cov &Warks IAM last Friday - no surprise - average throughout, which is pleasing as I can now do a lot of learning the Advanced way.

[advancedbiker]

Well done, keep me posted

Regards

Nigel

[policebiker]

Not sure at what stage the "pupil" was at, but that is a hell of a lot commentary, he should be left to his own devices a lot more than that

[advancedbiker]

The puil had never had any formal training, after passing his Direct Access, whne he went and boughtthe Pan European.

Yes a little too much commentary, but what I was trying to do was to encourage forward scanning, using a more responsive gear and moving in the carriageway to getthe view, based on safety. I tend to use a lot of chat, but we did without intercoms after dinner.

[policebiker]

Excellent, sure he has benefitted enormously. Things tend to quieten down after food!

[advancedbiker]

I always wonder when I do this commentary, is it instruction......The likes of IAM and RoSPA, seem to frown on it. Intercoms, don't use them. I like them as I can work in a semi controlled environment. But I have to be careful not to turn the client into a robot of myself. I have found a fair few clients look at the Youtube clips and are familiar with my teaching methods and don't object to the commentary. Next step is two way comms so they can talk back to me. It does work well.

[policebiker]

Two way comms would be very unsafe, I reckon

[stevebladethe1st]

I did DAS course. To much chatter in your ear is very distracting. Couldn't most of this could be taught in a class? I always say use causion, that way you'll live long enough to gain the experience etc.

[JezH99]

Is that your "Fasten Seatbelt" warning I keep hearing? lol

[mandaltby]

He is one with his machine and the road, Aggressively dedciphering road information and taking countermeasures.

I like the way he is always approaching the turn from the best possible angle. This guy is 100% attention to the machine and the road. It so tempting to go into daydream mode.  I do some of my best thinking on the bike, besides on the crapper.lol. Constant vigilance is a good thing to adopt. Than, I can learn to daydream, once I master this new type of aggressive thinking.

[advancedbiker]

Many thanks, I'll let the rider have the feedback.

Regards

Nigel