tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172035163976768357.post2927641204934520994..comments2023-04-28T07:46:03.223-05:00Comments on Suzu's Gladius: Motorcycle Training Course - Day OneSuzu Gladiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12708520028570499319noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172035163976768357.post-45456408429778870882013-01-30T19:40:43.142-06:002013-01-30T19:40:43.142-06:00Suzu - I've a friend who's a rider trainer...Suzu - I've a friend who's a rider trainer in Saskachewan ... lucky for you it only costs $425. It's nearly double that here in Ontario, but still well worth it! (I also think rider training should be mandatory ... the UK is a great model.)VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172035163976768357.post-48740780313866563962013-01-29T07:29:25.835-06:002013-01-29T07:29:25.835-06:00Hey bob, I think you may have misunderstood...the ...Hey bob, I think you may have misunderstood...the instructors did not say that...it was what I was thinking...if at the end of the course I felt I was not competent or they told me I should re-think riding on the streets, then I would give it up. <br /><br />Although on the other hand, they did not tell me to go sign up for the next MotoGP race either with Brett McCormick from Saskatoon. <br /><br />"Practice in a parking lot some more before you hit the streets" were the words from the head instructor as I left the range that day.<br /><br />How's all the fog out there?<br /><br />Suzu Gladiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708520028570499319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172035163976768357.post-47495759942609888372013-01-29T07:21:25.469-06:002013-01-29T07:21:25.469-06:00Good for you to make an even bigger effort to get ...Good for you to make an even bigger effort to get proper training at the next town over...you knew it was that important!<br /><br />Yes, it made me feel a bit better to see some other gals out trying too and just as nice to read their blogs too. To hear/read of the fear and excitement as they slowly master that magic balancing act. Most of the guys in the class were supportive too, so it was all good. I hope yours was good that way too..<br /><br />I saw lots of dropping bikes over that weekend - it was so windy, the instructors must have been crying behind their clipboards because they knew there was going to be some "repair" time back at the shop. <br /><br />SuzuSuzu Gladiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708520028570499319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172035163976768357.post-67143214180976460722013-01-29T07:13:14.899-06:002013-01-29T07:13:14.899-06:00Thanks for stopping by...the course was a good way...Thanks for stopping by...the course was a good way to spend a few days with my son where we both learned something new and gained even more respect for each other...Suzu Gladiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708520028570499319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172035163976768357.post-53189786796928644642013-01-29T07:06:00.565-06:002013-01-29T07:06:00.565-06:00Talking to the instructors, they really feel that ...Talking to the instructors, they really feel that the licensing regulators should make training mandatory before people are allowed out on the streets, there's just too much at stake for an inexperienced rider...<br /><br />Good for you to retrain too...I discovered I knew some stuff already, some I had forgotten and learned some new stuff too. It was a good use of $425.00. <br /><br />When I hear of someone thinking about riding, I give them the "lecture" in the hopes it will keep them safe...<br /><br /><br /><br />Suzu Gladiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708520028570499319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172035163976768357.post-92146691137147130272013-01-29T06:00:31.021-06:002013-01-29T06:00:31.021-06:00Yes, we shouldn't feel embarrassed but we just...Yes, we shouldn't feel embarrassed but we just do. We know we're all learning, we're not going to be perfect, lots of other bikes were dropped too - it just surprises us when in a few seconds we're laying on the ground and wondering what happened. <br /><br />When I dropped mine, I got back on like you, the best thing to do I think! People respect you more for that and I decided I would get past this little hiccup. You did too, look at how many miles you have put on Max!<br /><br />Have a good one...(temp at -9 C today, woohoo!)<br />Suzu Gladiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708520028570499319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172035163976768357.post-4749422266035587602013-01-28T14:46:17.627-06:002013-01-28T14:46:17.627-06:00Suzu:
What a letdown, them telling you that you w...<b>Suzu:</b><br /><br />What a letdown, them telling you that you were not competent and should not be on the streets. That must have made you very sad, but I guess we know the final outcome, don't we ?<br /><br />What a cliff hanger , now we have to wait for Part 2 . . .<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172035163976768357.post-88789874800987920102013-01-28T02:01:17.294-06:002013-01-28T02:01:17.294-06:00Hi Suzu,
Rider training isn't compulsory wher...Hi Suzu,<br /><br />Rider training isn't compulsory where I live but it is only 100km up the road, why? because there's no one in our town who will do the courses. Doesn't seem like a good enough reason eh, so I went and did the training in the next town over so I would have that knowledge.<br /><br />There were a lot of women in that group, how wonderful, when I did my training I was the only woman.<br /><br />Dont worry bout dropping the bike, sheesh I've done it so many times now that I can actually drop her and get myself out of danger .. Terry says it looks amazing how fast I can move when Roxy is starting to tilt too far :D<br /><br />Great read Suzu and I cant wait to find out about day 2.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172035163976768357.post-59972764731694840492013-01-28T01:16:48.576-06:002013-01-28T01:16:48.576-06:00This is indeed a moving piece of information. Your...This is indeed a moving piece of information. Your son must be really proud of you. Am glad that you were patient enough through your beginner's course.<br />On the other hand <a href="http://4wheelonline.com/StreetBikes/" rel="nofollow">Motorcycle Street Bikes</a> are the best motorcycles for street riding. Congratulations for buying a new bike and i hope that you got the right accessories installed.<br />I hope that you have much more fun filled rides with your son.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15179429666963645664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172035163976768357.post-8758726761151236962013-01-27T21:29:03.447-06:002013-01-27T21:29:03.447-06:00Suzu - you made an excellent decision to retrain. ...Suzu - you made an excellent decision to retrain. I did the same. I wish that more "born agains" would think about it.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172035163976768357.post-20898129080649396852013-01-27T12:24:07.430-06:002013-01-27T12:24:07.430-06:00Isn't it funny how we feel embarrassed about d...Isn't it funny how we feel embarrassed about dropping a bike in the training classes.<br /><br />I took mine in the pouring rain in September and locked up the front brake on a quick stop exercise ad dumped the bike. Bruised shin and pride, but I got back on it. I have performance anxiety in front of crowds on my bike now.<br /><br />Looking forward to hearing about day 2.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.com