Ride like a Pro 5
Road Master
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From: CENTRAL IL
street racing and holding the record for speeding tickets on a shift, hmmmm
Cruiser
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From: Michigan
Ride Like A Pro V is worth far more than I paid for it. I have not had a chance to get to an empty lot to try a lot of the techniques, but in the real world I have remembered and used several techniques that have made me a better rider.
As far as stealing software... the best example I ever heard was to treat software like a hard cover book. Two (or more) people in separate locations cannot physically read a single hard cover book at the same time. Therefore, a copy of the software should never be in more than one location where it can be used by more than one person at a time. Making a backup for archival purposes (in case grandson thinks it's his own personal frisbee) is one thing, but let's be realistic, the backup copy should be stored in a safe location where it is accessible to the original purchaser only.
Stealing is stealing and common sense allows us all to know where the line is.
As far as stealing software... the best example I ever heard was to treat software like a hard cover book. Two (or more) people in separate locations cannot physically read a single hard cover book at the same time. Therefore, a copy of the software should never be in more than one location where it can be used by more than one person at a time. Making a backup for archival purposes (in case grandson thinks it's his own personal frisbee) is one thing, but let's be realistic, the backup copy should be stored in a safe location where it is accessible to the original purchaser only.
Stealing is stealing and common sense allows us all to know where the line is.
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Wisconsin, USA
It's more than just standing on the rear brake and slipping the clutch.
That is just one element of control of the bike. There is also head and eye placement and snapping head turns as well as posture and smooth operation of the controls. These things are magnified at slow speed. In my Ride Like A Pro West Coast class I get the question all the time, "How does it help me outside of parking lots and at road speed"? The answer is simple. By exaggerating the head and eyes at slow speed, you are building a foundation for faster speeds. Motorcycling is a sport, and sports are all about muscle memory. By building the foundation at slow speed, you will be better at faster speed. In football ALL plays are run in practice at slow speed (half speed they call it) until the players have the movement and position down. Then the slowly add speed until it simulates game conditions. Same with riding. By learning to snap your head around on a 20' Figure 8 you are teaching your muscles to look through turns for exits, and that applies right onto the street.
Everyone learns differently. Some use the video. Some take classes and get hands on instruction. Whatever method you chose, please make regular practice part of your regemin. Athletes do, so why not you?
Remember, the amatuer practices until he gets it right. The pro practices until he can't get it wrong.
That is just one element of control of the bike. There is also head and eye placement and snapping head turns as well as posture and smooth operation of the controls. These things are magnified at slow speed. In my Ride Like A Pro West Coast class I get the question all the time, "How does it help me outside of parking lots and at road speed"? The answer is simple. By exaggerating the head and eyes at slow speed, you are building a foundation for faster speeds. Motorcycling is a sport, and sports are all about muscle memory. By building the foundation at slow speed, you will be better at faster speed. In football ALL plays are run in practice at slow speed (half speed they call it) until the players have the movement and position down. Then the slowly add speed until it simulates game conditions. Same with riding. By learning to snap your head around on a 20' Figure 8 you are teaching your muscles to look through turns for exits, and that applies right onto the street.
Everyone learns differently. Some use the video. Some take classes and get hands on instruction. Whatever method you chose, please make regular practice part of your regemin. Athletes do, so why not you?
Remember, the amatuer practices until he gets it right. The pro practices until he can't get it wrong.
I took the Rider's Edge SRC, and practiced panic braking all summer. My skills have improved and I am much more comfortable handling my Ultra now. Needed a new rear at 6200 miles though, so I think I am done practicing panic stops for a while.
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