Ride Like a Pro - Page 2

**coacha** · 01-26-2009, 10:45 PM

I know some of you are going to be looking for cones and such to use but here is an idea...see if a local high school or tennis instructor has some old tennis balls they can give you. Cut them in half and they make great markers.

timebandit · 01-26-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CoachA

I know some of you are going to be looking for cones and such to use but here is an idea...see if a local high school or tennis instructor has some old tennis balls they can give you. Cut them in half and they make great markers.

Your local Dollar Store usually as them of very cheap!

rickyboy · 01-28-2009, 05:39 AM

Don't forget that when/if you order RLAP, you should mention you belong to KawaNOW. They'll take $5.00 bucks off.

kenb · 01-28-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Timebandit

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Originally Posted by CoachA

I know some of you are going to be looking for cones and such to use but here is an idea...see if a local high school or tennis instructor has some old tennis balls they can give you. Cut them in half and they make great markers.

Your local Dollar Store usually as them of very cheap!

A Dollar? Right?

timebandit · 01-28-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KenBob

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Originally Posted by Timebandit

Your local Dollar Store usually as them of very cheap!

A Dollar? Right?

On 2 for 1 day it's 50 cents each!

**glwilson** · 02-01-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rickyboy ... #00722

Don't forget that when/if you order RLAP, you should mention you belong to KawaNOW. They'll take $5.00 bucks off.

Now you tell me. Already got my copy.

**glwilson** · 02-09-2009, 09:50 PM

Okay... I finally got through the entire "RLP" video.

It provides a lot of good information throughout the DVR; however most of the bike-control skills needed to perform the maneuvers are all found within the first few minutes of the DVR.

The rest of it is just a series of obstacle course setups to practice the bike-control; and the bike & line-of-sight positioning. (All combined are critical in handling a heavy bike in tight maneuvers.)

When the weather breaks I will practice these skills. I am sure they will be helpful and make me a safer rider.

ridemslow · 02-28-2009, 10:49 AM

Empty plastic soda pop bottles work just as well. You can paint them orange if you need the real feel of cones.

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Originally Posted by CoachA

I know some of you are going to be looking for cones and such to use but here is an idea...see if a local high school or tennis instructor has some old tennis balls they can give you. Cut them in half and they make great markers.

rickyboy · 02-28-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CoachA

I know some of you are going to be looking for cones and such to use but here is an idea...see if a local high school or tennis instructor has some old tennis balls they can give you. Cut them in half and they make great markers.

Check your local Walmart. The Bellingham WA store has small, thin, {4"-5"dia.} fluorescent, low profile, type cones, 4 for something like $3.99. They stack nicely, and can be tossed easily into your trunk or saddlebag when you head to your local theater or shopping mall parking lot to practice. Just another idea.
Here's a link to an online store that has them. They're cheap!! You can get a deal on 10 or 20 here...

http://www.amazon.com/Gamecraft-Low-.../dp/B0000AOENN

ridemslow · 02-28-2009, 06:40 PM

Good post here too. Cheap enough to not break the bank. worth looking into.

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Originally Posted by rickyboy ... #00722

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Originally Posted by CoachA

I know some of you are going to be looking for cones and such to use but here is an idea...see if a local high school or tennis instructor has some old tennis balls they can give you. Cut them in half and they make great markers.

Check your local Walmart. The Bellingham WA store has small, thin, {4"-5"dia.} fluorescent, low profile, type cones, 4 for something like $3.99. They stack nicely, and can be tossed easily into your trunk or saddlebag when you head to your local theater or shopping mall parking lot to practice. Just another idea.
Here's a link to an online store that has them. They're cheap!! You can get a deal on 10 or 20 here...

http://www.amazon.com/Gamecraft-Low-.../dp/B0000AOENN

nighthawk700 · 03-04-2009, 05:56 AM

I finally got the video, and watched it while at the blood/platelet donor center. Wow, good stuff! Now if the snow would kindly melt, and the temps get above the 20s, I'd actually like to try some of it out! For those who did it in the past, how hard is it to set up his exercises? I can't see bringing a tape measure and walking around setting all that up, I'd probably try to pace things off.

I got the combo pack with his Dragon video. That one really wasn't worth it. Some tips for riding the Dragon, but mostly common sense (with admittedly isn't all that common at times). Not that it was bad, but I thought they'd go more into techniques.

rickyboy · 03-04-2009, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by nighthawk700

I finally got the video, and watched it while at the blood/platelet donor center. Wow, good stuff! Now if the snow would kindly melt, and the temps get above the 20s, I'd actually like to try some of it out! For those who did it in the past, how hard is it to set up his exercises? I can't see bringing a tape measure and walking around setting all that up, I'd probably try to pace things off.

I got the combo pack with his Dragon video. That one really wasn't worth it. Some tips for riding the Dragon, but mostly common sense (with admittedly isn't all that common at times). Not that it was bad, but I thought they'd go more into techniques.

I also got the deal when you purchase two DVD's. I took the "Surviving the Mean Streets". Not bad but I thought a lot was common sense. For anyone just getting started it would be good.
Like you nighthawk, as soon as I finish getting the bike ready for the road. {new tires, swing arm, insurance, etc.} I'll be taking the cones, tape measure, and some kids sidewalk chalk,...along with the laptop and DVD, to the local theater parking lot to practice. Don't forget to put some heater hose on the crash bars.

nighthawk700 · 03-04-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rickyboy ... #00722

Don't forget to put some heater hose on the crash bars.

Hmmmm, where would I find that anyway? Home Depot? Yeah, I'm not much the mechanical type. :-/

rickyboy · 03-05-2009, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by nighthawk700

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Originally Posted by rickyboy ... #00722

Don't forget to put some heater hose on the crash bars.

Hmmmm, where would I find that anyway? Home Depot? Yeah, I'm not much the mechanical type. :-/

That's where I got mine nighthawk.

caper · 04-24-2009, 04:50 PM

I took an advanced drivers course last year ...Learned alot and it saved my ass a few times and don't ever think you know it all , you should be alwasy learning!!

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01-28-2009, 05:39 AM	#18
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02-09-2009, 09:50 PM	#22
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Ride Like a Pro Okay... I finally got through the entire "RLP" video. It provides a lot of good information throughout the DVR; however most of the bike-control skills needed to perform the maneuvers are all found within the first few minutes of the DVR. The rest of it is just a series of obstacle course setups to practice the bike-control; and the bike & line-of-sight positioning. (All combined are critical in handling a heavy bike in tight maneuvers.) When the weather breaks I will practice these skills. I am sure they will be helpful and make me a safer rider. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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03-04-2009, 05:56 AM	#26
nighthawk700 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Farifax, VA Posts: 198	Ride Like a Pro I finally got the video, and watched it while at the blood/platelet donor center. Wow, good stuff! Now if the snow would kindly melt, and the temps get above the 20s, I'd actually like to try some of it out! For those who did it in the past, how hard is it to set up his exercises? I can't see bringing a tape measure and walking around setting all that up, I'd probably try to pace things off. I got the combo pack with his Dragon video. That one really wasn't worth it. Some tips for riding the Dragon, but mostly common sense (with admittedly isn't all that common at times). Not that it was bad, but I thought they'd go more into techniques.
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04-24-2009, 04:50 PM	#30
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	Ride Like a Pro I took an advanced drivers course last year ...Learned alot and it saved my ass a few times and don't ever think you know it all , you should be alwasy learning!! __________________ Live in the NOW !
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