Taking the second day of MSF tomorrow advice?
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They don't teach you how to drop your own motorcycle, so you won't be able to do it.
You'll be fine.
When my wife took the class, I took it with her. She rode down with me on the back of my Road Glide. The instructor seemed to target me, and when it came time for the braking drills I just hammered those little brakes on the little 250cc bike for all they were worth and I was stopping on a dime before it was even minted. The instructor saw me and came over and told me I wasn't stopping smoothly enough.
When we got suited up to leave after he'd signed their Certificates, he shared more of his infinite wisdom with us when he told me my RG two-up would ride differently than the school's 250's riding solo. One of the other students said something like " we get to share all of this wisdom for only $275 ? Such a deal ! "
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Relax and be hydrated. As a rider coach, most people have problems from over thinking or trying too hard to get it right or getting mad they about not being perfect. What did they say about the second time you dropped a bike?
Dont forget what you learned is a foundation and you have to keep learning and improving skills.
Dont forget what you learned is a foundation and you have to keep learning and improving skills.
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It was the first time you did something..... you are learning new "skills".....take a deep breath, and relax. Pay attention to the instructors, and remember once you pass the test (license waiver not withstanding) you are only "qualified" to ride in circles in an empty parking lot.
Take the time to hone these beginner skills....this is just the first step in learning how to ride.
Have fun... enjoy the class... learning can be a LIFE-LONG process.
Take the time to hone these beginner skills....this is just the first step in learning how to ride.
Have fun... enjoy the class... learning can be a LIFE-LONG process.
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I can't speak for other instructors, but mine were really cool about it, they run up checked on me, made sure the bike was ok of course lol, then explained me to what happened and how to prevent it. I call it a learning experience I'll never hammer the front brake when turning again that's for sure.
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Keep on practicing, it will come. You've got the right attitude to succeed.
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It was the first time you did something..... you are learning new "skills".....take a deep breath, and relax. Pay attention to the instructors, and remember once you pass the test (license waiver not withstanding) you are only "qualified" to ride in circles in an empty parking lot.
Take the time to hone these beginner skills....this is just the first step in learning how to ride.
Have fun... enjoy the class... learning can be a LIFE-LONG process.
Take the time to hone these beginner skills....this is just the first step in learning how to ride.
Have fun... enjoy the class... learning can be a LIFE-LONG process.
