Ride Like A Pro???
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Roswell, GA
You should send a PM to HDF member Harris. He'll send you a terrific PDF file consisting of about 40 pages of instruction. It's not a substitute for the RLAP class, but unless you have some knowledge and skill at coordinating the clutch friction zone, use of the rear brake and throttle, you won't get nearly as much out of the class.
I had Harris' booklet, practiced a bit to feel good at very slow speed with the bike mainly going straight and enjoyed the RLAP class I took 3 years ago. It was obvious that seven of the 10 riders in my class had no experience with the friction zone and could not do the drills and many dropped their bikes.
Get Harris' booklet--it's free-- and pracitice some before you take the class.
Carl
I had Harris' booklet, practiced a bit to feel good at very slow speed with the bike mainly going straight and enjoyed the RLAP class I took 3 years ago. It was obvious that seven of the 10 riders in my class had no experience with the friction zone and could not do the drills and many dropped their bikes.
Get Harris' booklet--it's free-- and pracitice some before you take the class.
Carl
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Lawrenceville,GA/Rome,Italy
You should send a PM to HDF member Harris. He'll send you a terrific PDF file consisting of about 40 pages of instruction. It's not a substitute for the RLAP class, but unless you have some knowledge and skill at coordinating the clutch friction zone, use of the rear brake and throttle, you won't get nearly as much out of the class.
I had Harris' booklet, practiced a bit to feel good at very slow speed with the bike mainly going straight and enjoyed the RLAP class I took 3 years ago. It was obvious that seven of the 10 riders in my class had no experience with the friction zone and could not do the drills and many dropped their bikes.
Get Harris' booklet--it's free-- and pracitice some before you take the class.
Carl
I had Harris' booklet, practiced a bit to feel good at very slow speed with the bike mainly going straight and enjoyed the RLAP class I took 3 years ago. It was obvious that seven of the 10 riders in my class had no experience with the friction zone and could not do the drills and many dropped their bikes.
Get Harris' booklet--it's free-- and pracitice some before you take the class.
Carl
I took their course in Pensacola in 2010 and I had two terrific instructors,Ray "Motor6" Griffith and his wife,and even though I had read many books and manuals on the subject and was not a novice on a motorcycle I left the course with an extra baggage of knowledge that gave me a reassuring sense of control of my Ultra Classic that I didn't possess before the training.Of course it doesn't end there,you must keep practicing and focusing on what you've learned.Take the course it's inexpensive and you won't regret it,I also bought their book and DVDs that a read and watch as a refresher course.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: NY
Bought the RLAP book and DVD, a bunch of low profile rubber cones from MSF and printed a folder full of cone patterns found on the web. Get together with a few friends at the local school parking lot and spend a few hrs challenging ourselves.
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SC
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: SE Michigan
I took it. VERY good class, and definitely worth it, but if you dont practice a fair amount afterword, much of what you learn will be wasted.
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Most of what's important in the rlap videos can be instructed in a few minutes. It's the hands on practice that's gonna make a difference. You can get the videos from eBay for a good price, and they will give you the tools you need to make it happen.
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From: Georgia
The techniques must be learned and practiced. The class is for learning the techniques. The practice time comes out of your time. If you put it in, you'll benefit. I highly recommend Ride Like a Pro.
