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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 08:04 PM
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Great video, Captain Itch.

One question: Right around 1:08 or so,,,,,


Is he "copping a feel?" Sure looks like it to me!
 
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Originally Posted by MNPGRider
Great video, Captain Itch.

One question: Right around 1:08 or so,,,,,


Is he "copping a feel?" Sure looks like it to me!
That,s what I would call it..They are a lot of fun and have a great time on the road..
 
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Originally Posted by JW1200
It takes more than one day to "ride like a pro".
So what's your point? Don't take the course and stay locked into your current skill set? Geez!

Streeteagle,

I was concerned about doing it on my Deuce as well, go for it. It's worth it.
 

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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 10:54 PM
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Here's a police motorcycle training school that offers classes to civilians. You can use your own bike or rent one from the school. Check out the videos on the website.

http://www.midwestmotorcycletraining.com/
 
Old Jul 2, 2013 | 05:21 AM
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Just checked that web site. 500 bucks!?! To steep for this poor white boy. I guess I'll have to stay locked in my current skill level. So far it's served me pretty good for over 45 years of riding. Got to admit, other videos I've seen of the classes do look like fun.
 
Old Jul 2, 2013 | 06:36 AM
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I'm gonna look into that training. If I do I'll do a report/review on it.
 
Old Jul 2, 2013 | 07:15 AM
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We have their videos as well. The wife and I practice the maneuvers in a vacant church parking lot. I have measured and spot-painted the exercises there and we just pull in and set up cut in half tennis ***** instead of cones. I've also practiced with some of our group riders who seem to appreciate it. How much is their course here in Florida?
 
Old Jul 2, 2013 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by rafael53
Just checked that web site. 500 bucks!?! To steep for this poor white boy. I guess I'll have to stay locked in my current skill level. So far it's served me pretty good for over 45 years of riding. Got to admit, other videos I've seen of the classes do look like fun.
There's just some things in life that aren't for the regular Joe. I'm lucky to afford my bike, let alone that kind of extravagance. No argument that it would be beneficial though.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bluecollarjoe
We have their videos as well. The wife and I practice the maneuvers in a vacant church parking lot. I have measured and spot-painted the exercises there and we just pull in and set up cut in half tennis ***** instead of cones. I've also practiced with some of our group riders who seem to appreciate it. How much is their course here in Florida?

Yeah, I think everyone would benefit from regular parking lot drill practice.
 
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Originally Posted by rafael53
Just checked that web site. 500 bucks!?! To steep for this poor white boy. I guess I'll have to stay locked in my current skill level. So far it's served me pretty good for over 45 years of riding. Got to admit, other videos I've seen of the classes do look like fun.
That is expensive, but I don't know how in depth it is. The RLAP course that I just took was $150.
 



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