Bam Bam and Pebbles
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Same here in North Carolina.
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I Passed the Written and Driving Tests
- Thread starter Dave & Karen
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Same here in North Carolina.
Bob Denman
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Having seen the non-test I passed, now my insurance rates will probably go up>
Nahhh...
Is your lovely Bride looking to sell her two-wheeler yet? :dontknow:
If she decides to "clean out the garage"; let me know, and I'll let Sonny-Boy give it some thought! :thumbup:
midnightbreeze50
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Congradulations
Hard work paid off, Right now I'm 60 Yrs old , I've had my license, since I was 52, LOL, rode all those years without one, a License does not make you a better driver, Just legal, Take your time, getting out on the road , it will get easier as you get more miles under your belt , one rule: NEVER LET YOUR GUARD DOWN, you know what your going to do , but People in a cage , almost always NEVER SEE YOU, Look Twice B-4 you leave from a light, always check behind yourself of other drivers not stopping and rear ending you, always give yourself an excape route, other than that have fun !!!!
Midnightbreeze:yes::yes::yes: LOVE my Spyder
Hard work paid off, Right now I'm 60 Yrs old , I've had my license, since I was 52, LOL, rode all those years without one, a License does not make you a better driver, Just legal, Take your time, getting out on the road , it will get easier as you get more miles under your belt , one rule: NEVER LET YOUR GUARD DOWN, you know what your going to do , but People in a cage , almost always NEVER SEE YOU, Look Twice B-4 you leave from a light, always check behind yourself of other drivers not stopping and rear ending you, always give yourself an excape route, other than that have fun !!!!
Midnightbreeze:yes::yes::yes: LOVE my Spyder
name recognition
WOW! I recognize that name. I took the Stayin' Safe tour in October 2001 with you and Larry Grodsky.
You and I rode back to Georgia together after the class, me on a red 2001 Honda VFR800. You are that Pete, aren't you?
Talking about the idiocy - I got my first M/C endorsement in 1971 after my wife and I transferred from PA to CA. I didn't think I needed one until we got to Los Angeles. We took the car and M/C written exams, and then the M/C riding test. I took my wife's little 125 Yamaha off the trailer and she answered both of the examiner's questions INCORRECTLY. Where are the brake and clutch levers? How many gears? I guess he knew the questions to ask, but not the correct answers.
My wife then rode around some pylons and was deemed successful. I put her bike on the trailer and started to get my larger Kawasaki off. The instructor said "don't bother". If you can get that bike off the trailer, surely you can ride it.
I think next February I have to take both written and riding exams for cars and motorcycles because of my age. As far as licensing requirements, that is a baby step in the right direction. I'll do like Karen and practice in case we still have to parallel park cars???
Bill:
Yes, I am that same Pete with whom you rode back toward Atlanta following your successful participation in the StayinSafe training class.
I thought your face looked vaguely familiar!
Since you mention our training program, I'll add that we are looking into the possibilities of expanding our on-road instruction to include a separate 3-wheel curriculum. Part of the decision will be based on whether we think there would be sufficient demand for such an offering, especially since it would NOT include any short cut toward earning an endorsement (StayinSafe/Advanced Rider Training LLC does no certification related to obtaining or upgrading an actual driver's license), which unfortunately is often the only reason for many to take any sort of training.
As I'm sure you are aware, it isn't easy to get riders to spend the time/money engaging in any sort of training, even though it's readily acknowledged that riding a motorcycle is a difficult and challenging activity. Since there is no balance issue with three-wheeled vehicles, making them relatively more stable and therefore easier to ride than a conventional 2-wheeler, I have reservations about how many new or experienced three-wheel operators would find such training attractive.
Thoughts?
Regards,
Pete Tamblyn
Senior Instructor
StayinSafe/Advanced Rider Training LLC
GeorgiaBill
New member
I'm Skeptical
Pete:
Like you, I suspect most of us would not be willing to pay for the training on 3 wheels. We appear to be marginally capable and hope time in the saddle will elevate our safety and competence.
I thought the instruction and street riding wisdom you and Larry delivered was so good that I offered to pay for my son to attend, but he wouldn't bite. Every time I overtake a vehicle to my left that is stopped to make a left turn, I am reminded of Larry's admonition - "PRESENT YOURSELF'. Then I slow down/move to the right in case there is an approaching vehicle also turning left that is unable to see me.
Time in the saddle didn't cut it for me with a GL1800/Hannigan sidecar. I had about 18 months with the sidecar attached when I attended the Trike/Sidecar course in Christiansburg, VA. It's over 400 miles and the ride up was still uncomfortable, especially right hand sweepers on the interstate. The ride home was so much smoother and so much more comfortable with a little instruction - and a whole lot safer even though I rode faster.
Bottom line - I suspect many of us need some instruction with street survival wisdom, but are not ready to admit it or pay for it.
Stay Safe.
-Bill
Pete:
Like you, I suspect most of us would not be willing to pay for the training on 3 wheels. We appear to be marginally capable and hope time in the saddle will elevate our safety and competence.
I thought the instruction and street riding wisdom you and Larry delivered was so good that I offered to pay for my son to attend, but he wouldn't bite. Every time I overtake a vehicle to my left that is stopped to make a left turn, I am reminded of Larry's admonition - "PRESENT YOURSELF'. Then I slow down/move to the right in case there is an approaching vehicle also turning left that is unable to see me.
Time in the saddle didn't cut it for me with a GL1800/Hannigan sidecar. I had about 18 months with the sidecar attached when I attended the Trike/Sidecar course in Christiansburg, VA. It's over 400 miles and the ride up was still uncomfortable, especially right hand sweepers on the interstate. The ride home was so much smoother and so much more comfortable with a little instruction - and a whole lot safer even though I rode faster.
Bottom line - I suspect many of us need some instruction with street survival wisdom, but are not ready to admit it or pay for it.
Stay Safe.
-Bill
