tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post7885159964852647032..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: Putting the money where my mouth isGeoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-86871975928625820122011-02-25T15:38:27.400+13:002011-02-25T15:38:27.400+13:00Hi VStarLady and thanks for dropping by!
Totally a...Hi VStarLady and thanks for dropping by!<br />Totally agree. Not too hard to achieve a youthful attitude when my wife says that I've got the mental age of a 5 year old! Very much looking forward to the journey, although not without worrying about my competence!<br /><br />Hey, you have a great blog and i look forward to working my way through it!<br /><br />GeoffGeoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-38265695151800069312011-02-25T14:50:42.767+13:002011-02-25T14:50:42.767+13:00Geoff - remember 60 is the new 40! Your positive a...Geoff - remember 60 is the new 40! Your positive attitude toward rider training at any age is a message you need examplify as a trainer. Go for it!VStarLadyhttp://ridingonavstar.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-78379329615336244502011-02-18T15:59:20.111+13:002011-02-18T15:59:20.111+13:00Lori:
I'm looking forward to the whole thing t...Lori:<br />I'm looking forward to the whole thing too. Also looking forward to my first ride with Roger but not to try to teach him a lesson or two - that would REALLY be tempting Karma to intervene on his behalf!!!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-48054297142226119392011-02-18T15:50:30.079+13:002011-02-18T15:50:30.079+13:00I think it is a great endeavor! And I look forwar...I think it is a great endeavor! And I look forward to following the learning process. And the slow realizations of what you have been doing wrong all these years. But I really want to hear your critique of Raftnn's riding... ;) And watch you teach him a lesson or two going through those twisties! LOL. <br /><br />I enjoy riding on the wrong side of the road. Great thrill!!<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-2015716489170268742011-02-18T11:36:14.818+13:002011-02-18T11:36:14.818+13:00Allen:
Sorry about the delay - for some weird reas...Allen:<br />Sorry about the delay - for some weird reason, your post only just came through although it's up the list a bit. Thanks very much. Apart from wanting to pay it forward to other motorcyclists, the rural area we live in is really big on voluntary service; like most rural areas probably. Jennie and I are already computer tutors for senior citizens and it's nice to try and do something for an interest that I'm passionate (read absolutely nuts)about.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-75917753607306153652011-02-18T11:06:05.660+13:002011-02-18T11:06:05.660+13:00Jules!!!
It's you and David Hough I have to th...Jules!!!<br />It's you and David Hough I have to thank for all the recent collaborative work pricking my conscience and making me think. <br /><br />Hahaha - you like to live dangerously, do you? Dylan, one of the posters above will be living over here by then so you'll be spoiled for choice. Have a fantastic trip next week and safe riding....Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-21357693494864791232011-02-18T10:47:54.967+13:002011-02-18T10:47:54.967+13:00It's a great endeavor Geoff and I can see by t...It's a great endeavor Geoff and I can see by the comments already that folk are genuinely interested.<br /><br />I'll put my money where my mouth is and come over to NZ and do a course with you as a student within the first year of you getting qualified.<br /><br />Cheers Jules.Tarsnakes Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859439380216890525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-83283945872235843052011-02-18T08:55:18.998+13:002011-02-18T08:55:18.998+13:00Dylan:
What can I say and still walk upright??? S...Dylan:<br />What can I say and still walk upright??? Safe to say that I'm already used to being bossed around by someone I love dearly so what would be new??? :-)Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-30987249430655485202011-02-18T08:19:02.131+13:002011-02-18T08:19:02.131+13:00What do you mean shudder......might end up with Jo...What do you mean shudder......might end up with Jo....hahaha now that is shudder....hehe. Dropping by...no...this is a journey that I am really going to enjoy following and reading of the exploits of a very brave biker, not the doing but the sharing.....go for it....Dylanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10767788297417482616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-23134679059048990222011-02-18T07:48:46.536+13:002011-02-18T07:48:46.536+13:00Bob:
Was that when you ran wide on a corner and th...Bob:<br />Was that when you ran wide on a corner and there was a logging truck filling your field of vision, hehe?Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-72801834008628801972011-02-18T07:42:56.696+13:002011-02-18T07:42:56.696+13:00Geoff:
as Kari said about riding on the wrong sid...<b>Geoff:</b><br /><br />as Kari said about riding on the wrong side of the road. I tried it once over here and it just didn't feel right . I don't know how you manage to do it so gracefully<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Wet Coast Scootin</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-66444696799248822942011-02-18T07:25:44.589+13:002011-02-18T07:25:44.589+13:00Hahaha - Hello Dylan the IAM Observer!!! I see I&...Hahaha - Hello Dylan the IAM Observer!!! I see I'm going to have to be careful what I post or there will be secret messages flying back and forth between IAM NZ and IAM UK about candidate suitability ;-). Now wouldn't it be something if you emigrate and end up as my observer **shudder**.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-77302322429946006662011-02-18T07:20:34.740+13:002011-02-18T07:20:34.740+13:00Hi Kari and thanks!
Absolutely - no backing out no...Hi Kari and thanks!<br />Absolutely - no backing out now without universal loss of face; no bad thing.<br /><br />Yup, we Kiwis like to live dangerously riding on the wrong side of the road :-)<br /><br />Happy travels..Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-62589149030908911052011-02-18T05:58:50.426+13:002011-02-18T05:58:50.426+13:00My hat is off to you, Sir. Educating the motorcycl...My hat is off to you, Sir. Educating the motorcycling public is truly a noble cause. I admire IronDad Dan Bateman's devotion to the education of motorcycle safety.<br /><br />-PeaceAllen Maddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975320122826127770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-92151846098956277352011-02-18T02:56:49.881+13:002011-02-18T02:56:49.881+13:00Nice corner line, nice answers, it's the Obser...Nice corner line, nice answers, it's the Observer in you coming out Geoff. The negative boys don't come to us in the first place only the ones with the right mindset.Dylanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10767788297417482616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-68240003463411385692011-02-18T02:20:03.799+13:002011-02-18T02:20:03.799+13:00See..... perfect answers and responses to your cor...See..... perfect answers and responses to your corner line positioning.....two parts the way there to getting that Observers ticket already....Dylannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-45744330442373934822011-02-17T21:07:11.107+13:002011-02-17T21:07:11.107+13:00Haha, publishing it on a blog is a good way to cre...Haha, publishing it on a blog is a good way to create accountability! They say the best way to learn something is to teach it to others.<br /><br />I wasn't wondering why you were wide on the corner...I was wondering why you're in the wrong lane! ;) <br /><br />So you have a better view around the corner, and to set up for a nice line around the corner. <br /><br />Best wishes in your endeavors!Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-41225973719299005912011-02-17T20:01:45.110+13:002011-02-17T20:01:45.110+13:00Andrew:
Yeah, always worried about getting a "...Andrew:<br />Yeah, always worried about getting a "what do you know anyway?" response from squids if trying to help out. Crikey mate, you're game :-)<br /><br />Cheers and likewise. That corner is steep downhill so your forks are under near full compression. Much nicer the other way just using the throttle for control. Western side of the Coromandel Hill.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-28690591408861306342011-02-17T19:42:35.701+13:002011-02-17T19:42:35.701+13:00Nice one! I've been guilty of giving advice t...Nice one! I've been guilty of giving advice to other riders (particularly noobies), but I always worry whether I'm telling them the right thing and cringe when I think that others are offering poor advice. Perhaps I can be one of your first students?<br /><br />Oh, nice line BTW, but I think I'd prefer that corner going the other way...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-66802277786524492552011-02-17T19:13:10.390+13:002011-02-17T19:13:10.390+13:00Gidday Bob!
Not naughty at all - we have an ident...Gidday Bob!<br /><br />Not naughty at all - we have an identical situation in Coromandel, not to mention loopy tourists in camper vans doing the same thing but with less care. The photo shows me going in wide for maximum view, increasing time to change line for whatever reason. Going in hugging the left (on NZ roads) puts you at greater risk. Perhaps I should have used terminology a bit better.<br /><br />... or lack of proficiency adventures in my case :-(Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-75768969913415211932011-02-17T18:06:40.563+13:002011-02-17T18:06:40.563+13:00Geoff:
Geoff, naughty boy. I understand the late...<b>Geoff:</b><br /><br />Geoff, naughty boy. I understand the late apex and sight lines, but here in British Columbia you are doing a risky procedure. We have logging trucks loaded to the brim with long logs using a cradle/saddle affair could be more than 40 ft long. they have to cut the corner on tight turns. Most often you have to staddle the line early, hug the cliff and apex later to view around the corner.<br /><br />It was during a seminar hosted by David Hough where he posted slides of corners and asked the audience where you would apex. Slides were taken from a distance, and subsequent slides revealed more danger, up to the point where a logging truck was over the line on the curve.<br /><br />I can't wait to read more about your proficiency adventures<br /><br />bob <br /><a href="%E2%80%9Dwww.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">bobskoot: wet coast scootin</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-24179691093891194992011-02-17T17:46:22.106+13:002011-02-17T17:46:22.106+13:00Anthony,
You have it exactly (in km/hr of course)a...Anthony,<br />You have it exactly (in km/hr of course)and I use the "double up" strategy too but only above about 50 km/hr as the slow speed ones are closer to the truth!!!<br /><br />I've seen reports from visiting motorcycle journos overseas about how they really rate those advisory speed signs.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-62236866118518289332011-02-17T17:38:36.411+13:002011-02-17T17:38:36.411+13:00Regarding the last photo, I noticed the "15&q...Regarding the last photo, I noticed the "15" on the sign opposite the corner. Is that the recommended speed limit for that bend? <br /><br />We have that sort of thing here and when I was riding the Derbi I often took the recommendations as a challenge to "double it and add 10!" Things are slightly more civilised on the V-Strom....:)Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07158034455791059826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-49454650501174905552011-02-17T16:03:59.032+13:002011-02-17T16:03:59.032+13:00Roger:
Sigh...... youth is certainly wasted on you...Roger:<br />Sigh...... youth is certainly wasted on you, you dipstick :-). I'm riding a Triumph because I'm old and ride slowly but what's your excuse???<br /><br />Nice one mate....Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-55118681269124318672011-02-17T15:56:32.431+13:002011-02-17T15:56:32.431+13:00Trobairitz/Canajun/Anthony:
Cheers! I suspect it&...Trobairitz/Canajun/Anthony:<br />Cheers! I suspect it's going to be a rocky road but I promise not to leave anything out as the tale develops.<br /><br />Yep, I was late apexing to maximise sight lines, particularly as I know that corner well and not only do morons corner-cut it, but debris tends to fall from the cliff on my left. So it's maximising view for all potential hazards. Just a couple of other points too - that corner nearly doubles back on itself and I was chasing the Vanishing Point to get the correct entry speed and a smooth line through the whole corner - more important when grip is an issue on wet days etc.<br /><br />Canajun: It's an easy corner to messup but not on this occasion, haha!<br /><br />Anthony: Just offered Lonnie an ice cream and kept my leathers well-zipped while he was busy :-). Lots of hippies in that area but I think they're too spaced-out to give anyone much grief!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.com