Parking Lot Practice

jmilucky · 07-20-2009, 02:19 PM

Part of riding fun is riding safely. So, if there is sufficient interest, I will do my best to organize and host a PLP.

I've read more than a few posts by riders who struggle at slow speed [of course those fast corners can get you too!]

I'm thinking of one of the first three Sunday's in September when it's a little cooler. If there's enough interest, I'll put up a poll for dates. It would be best to plan in a central place like Orlando if someone has a site, if not, there is a site in Melbourne that's used for the beginners course.

Cones are set out and we practice, slalom, avoidance turns, slow ride and those pesky u-turns. Full riding gear will be required and waivers for liability. All riding is done at slow speeds and is intended to improve our riding skill. More experienced riders will demo how to do the different course pieces and those riding two up are encouraged to practice with their rider as well.

Of course we end with a lunch ride and a good time is had by all. So, post up with thoughts,

Jim

MikeInFla · 07-20-2009, 06:32 PM

I must say thats an original way to try and get your drinking buddies ... I mean your riding buddies together.

If I put my training wheels on is that cheat'n

**coacha** · 07-20-2009, 08:13 PM

I would be interested in doing something like that.

mrfuni · 07-20-2009, 08:34 PM

I remember doing that in the MSF class...Easy enough on the 125 cc. Then trying to do it during the advanced MSF class on your own bike....Just a little more difficult.

**coacha** · 07-20-2009, 09:15 PM

I have some training wheels that my players gave me as a gag gift, that and some of those pretty handlebar streamers.

MikeInFla · 07-21-2009, 07:33 AM

Can we put playing cards in our spokes.... Crap, no spokes.

Jim, are you going to let us use the Goldwing for practice? I promise not to crash it..really!

All kidding aside, sounds like a good idea.

jmilucky · 07-21-2009, 07:50 AM

Nice to hear some interest -

Leeanne and I both do these with the Wings...I'll have her demonstrate but then you'll have to follow her!!

As soon as I get the video of her riding the Iron Cross practice course on her Wing, I'll post a link.

Anyway, the local Wings have a safety coordinator and I plan to talk him into helping us [me] with the set up.

It's alot of fun - oh you also learn how to pick up your bike [properly]. Last weekend a Harley rider joined us and we showed him he could stand his by himself.

More to follow,

Jim

jmilucky · 07-21-2009, 09:08 AM

I thought I'd post this link to give some bystanders a little motivation to sign up for some parking lot time. Check out the you tube links...

Jim

http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/to...57&whichpage=2

mrfuni · 07-22-2009, 05:50 AM

Looks like I'll have to pass on this one.

Having a second surgery to remove the screws in my thumb. :(

kawgirl · 07-22-2009, 06:02 AM

That's a little too far for me to attend. I'll have to get a group around here to practice with me. Great idea!

kawgirl · 07-22-2009, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe (mrfuni) #250

Looks like I'll have to pass on this one.

Having a second surgery to remove the screws in my thumb. :(

I hope all goes well for you Joe!

**coacha** · 07-22-2009, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe (mrfuni) #250

Looks like I'll have to pass on this one.

Having a second surgery to remove the screws in my thumb. :(

Is this a scheduled deal?

**coacha** · 07-22-2009, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawgirl (nckawgirl)

That's a little too far for me to attend. I'll have to get a group around here to practice with me. Great idea!

Wah wah wah...what you really meant to say is "I really don't want to spend quality time with YOU people and even if it were 2 miles from my house I wouldn't be caught dead riding with YOU people"

What is a little 1,400 mile round trip ride between pals? Huh? How 'bout being spontaneous and just throwing caution to the wind? Come on horsegirl...you know you want to. Don't be a Bumblebee.

jmilucky · 07-22-2009, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoachA

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawgirl (nckawgirl)

That's a little too far for me to attend. I'll have to get a group around here to practice with me. Great idea!

Wah wah wah...what you really meant to say is "I really don't want to spend quality time with YOU people and even if it were 2 miles from my house I wouldn't be caught dead riding with YOU people"

What is a little 1,400 mile round trip ride between pals? Huh? How 'bout being spontaneous and just throwing caution to the wind? Come on horsegirl...you know you want to. Don't be a Bumblebee.

Mrs. Jim [aka Leeanne] said we have a guest room and are willing to house up to 4 if there is an out of town contingent. We will be firming the date soon.

CoachA - do you and Mike have a date preference in September? I know someone will be back in school....

how can Kawgirl say no now?

MikeInFla · 07-22-2009, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe (mrfuni) #250

Looks like I'll have to pass on this one.

Having a second surgery to remove the screws in my thumb. :(

Does this mean you have a screw loose or your gonna have a screw loose?

07-20-2009, 02:19 PM	#1
jmilucky Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Palm Bay Florida Posts: 415	Parking Lot Practice Part of riding fun is riding safely. So, if there is sufficient interest, I will do my best to organize and host a PLP. I've read more than a few posts by riders who struggle at slow speed [of course those fast corners can get you too!] I'm thinking of one of the first three Sunday's in September when it's a little cooler. If there's enough interest, I'll put up a poll for dates. It would be best to plan in a central place like Orlando if someone has a site, if not, there is a site in Melbourne that's used for the beginners course. Cones are set out and we practice, slalom, avoidance turns, slow ride and those pesky u-turns. Full riding gear will be required and waivers for liability. All riding is done at slow speeds and is intended to improve our riding skill. More experienced riders will demo how to do the different course pieces and those riding two up are encouraged to practice with their rider as well. Of course we end with a lunch ride and a good time is had by all. So, post up with thoughts, Jim Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-20-2009, 08:13 PM	#3
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Parking Lot Practice I would be interested in doing something like that. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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07-20-2009, 08:34 PM	#4
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Parking Lot Practice I remember doing that in the MSF class...Easy enough on the 125 cc. Then trying to do it during the advanced MSF class on your own bike....Just a little more difficult.
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07-20-2009, 09:15 PM	#5
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Parking Lot Practice I have some training wheels that my players gave me as a gag gift, that and some of those pretty handlebar streamers. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-21-2009, 07:33 AM	#6
MikeInFla Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bushnell FL Posts: 611	Parking Lot Practice Can we put playing cards in our spokes.... Crap, no spokes. Jim, are you going to let us use the Goldwing for practice? I promise not to crash it..really! All kidding aside, sounds like a good idea. __________________ Mike Morrison KawaNOW #00454 IBA# 42214 2007 Nomad 2008 Concours
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07-20-2009, 06:32 PM	#2
MikeInFla Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bushnell FL Posts: 611	Parking Lot Practice I must say thats an original way to try and get your drinking buddies ... I mean your riding buddies together. If I put my training wheels on is that cheat'n __________________ Mike Morrison KawaNOW #00454 IBA# 42214 2007 Nomad 2008 Concours
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07-21-2009, 07:50 AM	#7
jmilucky Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Palm Bay Florida Posts: 415	Parking Lot Practice Nice to hear some interest - Leeanne and I both do these with the Wings...I'll have her demonstrate but then you'll have to follow her!! As soon as I get the video of her riding the Iron Cross practice course on her Wing, I'll post a link. Anyway, the local Wings have a safety coordinator and I plan to talk him into helping us [me] with the set up. It's alot of fun - oh you also learn how to pick up your bike [properly]. Last weekend a Harley rider joined us and we showed him he could stand his by himself. More to follow, Jim
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07-21-2009, 09:08 AM	#8
jmilucky Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Palm Bay Florida Posts: 415	Parking Lot Practice I thought I'd post this link to give some bystanders a little motivation to sign up for some parking lot time. Check out the you tube links... Jim http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/to...57&whichpage=2
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07-22-2009, 05:50 AM	#9
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Parking Lot Practice Looks like I'll have to pass on this one. Having a second surgery to remove the screws in my thumb. :(
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07-22-2009, 06:02 AM	#10
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	Parking Lot Practice That's a little too far for me to attend. I'll have to get a group around here to practice with me. Great idea! __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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