[IBA270]

It is a good write up about the box. Something to remember; there is a another drill with big “S” turns. Few people have trouble with this drill…interestingly enough, it’s the same dimensions required to complete the u-turns in the box..

[IBA270]

Are you asking about the T-Rex stands? I don’t know…they should fit anything…not all stand’s out there will adjust “in” enough, but these certainly should.

[IBA270]

Definately find a spot and practice in a parking. Practice braking, clutch control, 90 degree turns, and the dreaded box (which officially I’m not supposed to call it that ). Many new riders struggle with 90 degree turns from a stop, especially those to the right as they are tighter. You can always use painted lines if they already exist for parking. For cones, buy tennis balls and cut them in half.

If you can find a lot with the MSF lines already painted, continue to use the box for the BRC and not the ERC (my opinion only). The ERC box is quite a bit larger. The cops use a box that’s roughly half the size of the BRC, and a really good rider can do it even tighter than that…It’s a GREAT exercise to develop overall control.

If anyone needs the dimensions of any of the exercises, drop me a line and I’ll help you out.

[IBA270]

http://www.t-rex-racing.com/

Build 3 miles from my house. GREAT product. If you didn’t see the T-Rex label, you’d swear it was Pit Bull. Recommend the entire product line.

[IBA270]

Why not ride there?

Read up about taking longer trips here:

http://www.ironbutt.com

[IBA270]

Oops, sorry… I just saw your grade! Nice work!!

[IBA270]

Passing scores depend on the state where the class is taken, and it’s in two parts: written and riding portion. The riding portion goes on a points accumulated basis…less points means better score. Dropping the bike at time after the test portion begins is an automatic fail.

[IBA270]

Riders Edge IS the BRC. It’s not different than other course, just marketed differently.

[IBA270]

Not cheap, but the way to go when you can’t wear off the rack:

http://www.riderwarehouse.com

Roadcrafter I

Best all around, all weather, easy in/out everday suit ever invented.

[IBA270]

Two strokes, (very) generally speaking have power output similar to four stroke machines of twice their displacement. Additionally, they are comparatively lighter. While a 4 stroke motor has only one power stroke in every four strokes, a two stroke has one power stroke in every two.

For example, and certainly depending on track and rider, 250cc bikes can give 600cc bikes fits as they carry much great cornering speeds. On longer tracks, the 600 will have their way, but the 250’s are really a neat package.

125’s work the same way, but are of course smaller…A 125 puts out something like 35hp, and a 250 might be close to 80hp. Both guesses might be a bit high, but remember that the Aprilia only weighs like 280lbs.

[IBA270]

They’re badass too! I’m kinda heavy, so they start slow for me, and are hard to ride (IMO) just because I’m not a great track rider, but man, are they a ton-o-fun to turn!

[IBA270]

Just out of curiosity, how does one “teach themself” if they don’t know WTF they’re doing to start with? The vast majority of motorcycle accidents/deaths in this country come from self taught riders. It’s unbelievably frustrating.

We see self taught people all the time in our classes who chose never to get a permit, got caught, and then decide to take the course to get legal. In word, generally….they suck at riding and are harder to teach because not only do we have to help them learn the proper way, we have to “undo” the bad stuff.

[IBA270]

Correct. Two stokes have been illegal in this country for a long time…

[IBA270]

Howdy Elwood!

First off, thanks for your service. Getting shot at IS dangerous. You can’t control who/where or what their shooting at you. That’s tough stuff, and you’re a stud for doing it.

Motorcycling isn’t low risk, and if I suggested that, I mis-spoke. It is ABSOLUTE risk, but the degree is within your control. I can’t really imagine a situation in motorcycling that’s low risk, except for maybe when you’re selling me a bike at the dealership and I’m just sitting on it! .

Remember this though, about risk and danger; you as a rider can chose not to ride in a situation that you consider dangerous. That then makes it a “risk” that you are managing. I know it sounds like symantics, but seriously, try that mind set when you ride. It sounds like you’ve got and are learning good traffic management skills. Try telling yourself “jeez, I should have seen that road gator” or “man, how did I not see that guy trying to exit from the far left lane?” It will make you even more alert…

[IBA270]

Let me offer a few pieces of advice given to me and proven in well over 400,000 miles without an accident;

Riding is not dangerous, presuming you are properly trained, attired and in the right frame of mind. Riding is RISKY. YOU are in control of managing those risk…when you ride, where you ride and how you ride. Everything in life involves risk, and management of those risks. Saying motorcycling is “dangerous” gives we as riders an out by laying blame on other elements that may cause an accident; that guy pulled out in front of me, the road was slick or my bike was faulty.

Which leads me to the second piece of advice given to me;

You HAVE TO BE 100% responsible. You are responsible for everything that happens to you. Period. You are responsible for the car that stops, the car that turns left in front of you, and the quart of oil dropped in the apex of your turn. Once you accept this simple fact, you will begin to ride with more awareness, concentration…and fun because you are then 100% in control.

These two points are very important, and I don’t offer them lightly. They have served me well and I know they will serve you well too.

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