Training, not just time in the saddle!

[dart1963]

New motorcycle study shows training trumps experience | Clutch and Chrome

Interesting study

 

[99vengeur]

I would rock the Daytona 675 as a test bike for advanced rider skills!! :rockon:

 

[Diluted]

Yeah that is a hot looking bike.

 

[Marthy]

Yep! That's a sexy beast! I won't mind the street triple... later on.

 

[Detrich]

i'm going to do BRC2 and then ARC i think- after reading that. figure, it can't hurt to get some extra practice.

 

[RoadTrip]

I have been reading Twist the Throttle II, I really hadn't given much thought to what the bike was doing in corners, I had been learning strictly by feel and saddle time - but, now, I have a better understanding of what the suspension is doing and how a rider affects it - now I am armed with knowledge, just need to get out there and practice more, but now with more understanding of what is going on

 

[dart1963]

I have been reading Twist the Throttle II, I really hadn't given much thought to what the bike was doing in corners, I had been learning strictly by feel and saddle time - but, now, I have a better understanding of what the suspension is doing and how a rider affects it - now I am armed with knowledge, just need to get out there and practice more, but now with more understanding of what is going on

Reading/watching video's is also another way to study... but you can't beat the training you can get at an advanced riders course. People with many more years experience than you can watch and help point out what you are doing right and wrong.

I believe JonK has organized a few training rides/classes as well, also a great way to learn when local riders groups put on training rides/classes.

I plan on putting another year or so before going back to the MSF Advanced rider... it's a one day class, but everyone I've talked with says it is great.

 

[Jay S.]

This is why I don't get why more people don't take the MSF courses that are available. I learned so much more in the ARC than in the Basic course. I know lots of people who stop at the Basic course. Now that I've transitioned from cruisers to my FZ, I'm going to take the Sportbike course this spring as well. It only makes sense. Now I must admit, the courses are free for military so that makes it even easier to take them. However, if the DoD is willing to pay for all military to take all the courses, that should tell you how valuable the information and instruction is. There is something to be said for time in the saddle, but just like anything in life, no matter how long you do something does not matter if you've just been doing it wrong for all those years.

 

[Detrich]

Yep yep. BRC2 is only 1/2 day and $125 here in LA. Going to try to take it in March.

 

[The Spin Doctor]

Nice find, thanks.

I'm a UK-based motorcycle instructor and I hadn't actually seen this report before even though it's a study done in the UK!

I'll be interested to read the full review if I can find it!