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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Karsten
Order the DVD Ride like the Pro's. This DVD will go over everything they teach you in the MSF Course....I believe Joe Palidino was the founder of the MSF Course.

http://www.ridelikeapro.com/

Find a parking lot and just practice.

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My Ride Like a Pro DVDs & Book will show you how to be the master of your machine. I have a DVD for every skill level rider. From beginner to seasoned rider, I'll show you what you need to master & learn how to do it the proper way.

I offer rider my ADVANCED rider training classes here in Hudson, FL as well as our 10 franchises across the Country. My classes are for the experienced rider wanting to enhance their motorcycle skills. I base my course on my Police training and it will have your confidence and skills improving 100% before my 4 hour class is complete.

My Ride Like a Pro Class is focused on teaching the average rider the three Motor Officer techniques the cops have been trained in for more than 60 years. This course is based on low speed motorcycle handling techniques. The average speed on the course is approximately 10mph. The reason low speed motorcycle training is important is driving below 20mph there is no gyroscopic effect and gravity tends to pull the motorcycle to the ground. Learning the 3 Motor Officer techniques prevents this from happening. Because most motorcycle crashes occur on the street below 20 mph, low speed handling is of the utmost importance. I base my course on my Police training and it will have your confidence and skills improving 100% before my four hour class is complete.

We have been running this course for over 11 years, teaching thousands of students and have never had a single injury or incident. In my rider course you'll get all the tips, tricks and techniques you'll need to master that course and bring your skills to a whole new level. All riders bring their own motorcycle to my classes.

Police Motor Officers are the top 2% of riders in America. They are able to handle 800 lb. motorcycles with the ease of a child’s toy. What do Police Motor Officers know about riding that you don’t? Simply put, these officers know three techniques. Just three. These techniques allow anyone regardless of their size or strength to handle even the biggest, heaviest, motorcycle with ease and confidence.

Visit the website to find a class near you: http://www.ridelikeapro.com/locations
 
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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These techniques allow anyone regardless of their size or strength to handle even the biggest, heaviest, motorcycle with ease and confidence.
I took the advanced RLAP course last summer in Miami - ape hangers and all. Initially got strange looks when I rolled onto the course. I guess my ride is somewhat unusual for this training. Within hours the 12' circles and 'cone course' were a piece of cake.
RLAP CD's and their training courses are highly recommended.
 
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by motorman857
My Ride Like a Pro DVDs & Book will show you how to be the master of your machine. I have a DVD for every skill level rider. From beginner to seasoned rider, I'll show you what you need to master & learn how to do it the proper way.

I offer rider my ADVANCED rider training classes here in Hudson, FL as well as our 10 franchises across the Country. My classes are for the experienced rider wanting to enhance their motorcycle skills. I base my course on my Police training and it will have your confidence and skills improving 100% before my 4 hour class is complete.

My Ride Like a Pro Class is focused on teaching the average rider the three Motor Officer techniques the cops have been trained in for more than 60 years. This course is based on low speed motorcycle handling techniques. The average speed on the course is approximately 10mph. The reason low speed motorcycle training is important is driving below 20mph there is no gyroscopic effect and gravity tends to pull the motorcycle to the ground. Learning the 3 Motor Officer techniques prevents this from happening. Because most motorcycle crashes occur on the street below 20 mph, low speed handling is of the utmost importance. I base my course on my Police training and it will have your confidence and skills improving 100% before my four hour class is complete.

We have been running this course for over 11 years, teaching thousands of students and have never had a single injury or incident. In my rider course you'll get all the tips, tricks and techniques you'll need to master that course and bring your skills to a whole new level. All riders bring their own motorcycle to my classes.

Police Motor Officers are the top 2% of riders in America. They are able to handle 800 lb. motorcycles with the ease of a child’s toy. What do Police Motor Officers know about riding that you don’t? Simply put, these officers know three techniques. Just three. These techniques allow anyone regardless of their size or strength to handle even the biggest, heaviest, motorcycle with ease and confidence.

Visit the website to find a class near you: http://www.ridelikeapro.com/locations
My classes are for the experienced Who do you consider (the experienced rider) to be??
 
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by hockey8787
My classes are for the experienced Who do you consider (the experienced rider) to be??
Humm, I missed it but where does Jerry PAlladino say his Classes are for The Experienced....I read that he Covers Basic/beginner to Expert.

Karsten
 
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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Had my MSF course in the rain... But I had many years of dirt biking (since 9yrs old).

Someone mentioned a dirt bike... Glad they didn't pass you. It may have saved your life.

Good luck!
 
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Nickrc3
I took the advanced RLAP course last summer in Miami - ape hangers and all. Initially got strange looks when I rolled onto the course. I guess my ride is somewhat unusual for this training. Within hours the 12' circles and 'cone course' were a piece of cake.
RLAP CD's and their training courses are highly recommended.
No disrespect intended, but there isn't a Harley on the road, that I know of, that'll do 12' circles. 16' is really pushing it.
 
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Karsten
Humm, I missed it but where does Jerry PAlladino say his Classes are for The Experienced....I read that he Covers Basic/beginner to Expert.

Karsten
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 01:05 AM
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There's a lot of difference between riding a motorcycle and playing an instrument. Mess up with an instrument and you miss a note or two. Mess up with a motorcycle and we can be visiting you in the hospital or gravesite. It's not for everyone and I don't care how much you practice. If it doesn't feel natural when you begin you're going to get hurt.
 
Old Oct 9, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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Is this old thread still circulating? Why? OP has passed the MSF test so I thought.
 



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