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    IAM Experience

    in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information

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    Reading books like Roadcraft are helpful but without someone actually seeing if you are doing what you think you are doing you could just be reinforcing bad habits.  One of the reason I stayed on to become an observer after taking the IAM test  was I saw it as a way of continuing to maintain or improve my own roadcraft.  Motorcyclists are still having the same accidents as when I started riding in the 70s.  The same as my father back in the 50s.   If it is always someone else who is to blame  we don't learn, once we accept that in every incident we played a part and how way play can alter the result.  I spent some time talking to local bike groups and asked other rider about their experiences. Often someone would say to me that someone came out of a junction a typical SMIDY I ask did you see them.  Interestingly the general reply is yes I saw them look at me. So if you saw them why didn't you change your speed and or course  to reduce the risk of a collision. often the reply is "Well I had right of way" or "but they looked at me" either way the rider was depending on someone else to look after their safety.  There are and will always be instances where the rider has little to no chance of changing the event  but there are a great deal more that could be avoided if the rider gave just a little more consideration to self preservation rather than self entitlement.

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    Manchester Bike Show?

    in Biking events

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    Hi

     

    Just re read my last correspondence with them from July. 

    The company who ran the venue "Event City" in January this year are trying to negotiate to lease the old Soccer dome site, but the Bike show organiser thinks even if the do get a lease it is unlikely this will be in a fit state by March.  He has looked at Gmex but they have no Availability between January and March next year.

     

    Will probably send them an email later this month

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    Manchester Bike Show?

    in Biking events

    Posted

    Hi, 

     

    There was consideration given to using Bowlers Trafford Park, but I think that has been dismissed, the last time I spoke with the organiser he was considering retirement, not spoken to him for a fewf months.   I will contact him and see if I can give any news

    People who start out on 1000cc superbikes

    in Motorbike Chat

    Posted

    I feel it has to be down to the individual. Some can make the change easily it seems they are the ones who realise the right hand is not holding an on off switch, but equally I come across many riders who are scared of using the throttle and brakes properly. Very timid in the application of both which can be just as dangerous as opening the throttle wide depending on the circumstances

    Helite Turtle 2 air vest

    in Clothing, Luggage, Accessories and Security

    Posted

    Hi

    I have one as stated its a bit heavy but apart from that I don't perceive any down side.  I don't bounce as well these days, so the extra protection could prove beneficial if the worst happens.

     

    I occasionally forget to unclip it but the tug reminds me and I can just about get off my RT with it attached,  getting on the bike putting on my gloves then remembering it need attaching can be a bit frustrating.

    My route app

    in Other Reviews

    Posted

    MRA is a spin off from the guys who did TYRE Trace Your Route Everywhere a tool I had been using since the early noughties ( I still use it sometimes as it can export POIs for tomtom rider )

    I got in on MRA early and it was a little clunky to begin with but it has grown over the last few years and is very good.  The RoadSmart group Im with use it to circulate route to associates to practice a route before the observed ride  as it can export to just about all motorcycle PNDs it is a great tool.

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    Different Akrapovic Models

    in Motorbike Chat

    Posted

    11 hours ago, fastbob said:

    Well , it's interesting that you say that . I've bought loads of stuff direct from China such as my ER5 Clock Casing , Carb Repair kits and loads of other bits and bobs and I have never paid a penny in import VAT . This is because Chinese suppliers , mainly from the city of Guangzhou , post the items direct to your door . On the occasion when I tried to save a few quid by buying some Kawasaki piston rings from Japan , I got hammered for £26 Import VAT including an admin fee  . This is because the Japanese supplier used the national postal service who have an agreement with Parcel force who carry out the UK leg of the journey . So I think it all depends on whether the items pass through the greedy hands of Parcel Force and their partners in crime the HMRC . 

    Hi,  This is often because the declare the customs value as US$ 2.00  but if it get checked by HMRC then either you will have to pay the VAT plus a penalty or the stuff will be confiscated.  Since we have left the EU HMRC are paying more attention to these types of import.

    Suddenly lower idle speed

    in Pitstop

    Posted

    Agree with Old Codger.  Unlikely to be valves more probable an obstruction or air leak  would expect  your 2017 bike to be fuel injected and the throttle opening at idle to be controlled by the ECU not an idle screw.

    Black Jacket = Invisibility cloak?

    in Motorbike Chat

    Posted

    Extra lights that dazzle make it more difficult to judge the speed of an approaching motorcycle and can actually contribute to people pulling out in front of you. They also can dazzle in mirrors and we all know "Where you look is where you go" so driver eyes are drawn to look into the mirror and then drift towards that side.

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    Motorcycling Advice

    in Motorbike Chat

    Posted · Edited by exportmanuk

    20 hours ago, Steve_M said:

    Join your local IAM or RoSPA group and work towards your test (no need to take it, but the guidance you get will clarify those points).

     

     

    Good idea, but warning both groups expect you to adhere to speed limits.  Motorways  generally when joining I accelerate/chase into a gap if I can rather than slow/drop back in to a gap, That way you are looking forward in to the space you will use rather than behind you so much. One on the motorway if I can then go at a happy medium. I try to avoid getting boxed into a particular lane look to keep space around me that allows me to change lane easily if I can. If it  is safer to exceed the limit for a short time I will but these days I try to stick to the Limit +10%  so I am within ACPO guidelines. Indicators I use them if there is someone around to benefit but avoid starting to indicate where it may cause confusion  eg turnings when there are two options close together or to move lane when there is a junction close by.  If you are on facebook this guy talks a lot of sense ( Though his voice is very boring to listen too) https://www.facebook.com/SurvivalSkills

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    BikeSafe

    in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information

    Posted

    Hi

     

    With the IAM if you don't want to take the test your don't have to I suspect Rospa is the same  the main objective of both organisations is to improve your riding.  I deliver both Bikesafe and IAM.  Bikesafe is just one day ( in some areas two days) we can give out tips and make suggestions but bad habits take time to change. Taking a course over a few weeks will give you time to develop the skills and incorporate them fully into your riding and driving.

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