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4:49 pm
December 11, 2011
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jconrad
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Does anyone know of any skid control courses in the Manchester area?
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7:06 pm
December 12, 2011
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brads15
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I don't know of any specific courses, but if you find details i know of a few members who would benefit from attending one,
Alternatively i could suggest a few members you could follow on a ride-out / track-day, you could then see what not to do.
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9:15 pm
December 13, 2011
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Ian R
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hey Mr Bradley have you ever tried Google or is your home page stuck on http://www.thaibridesforsaleinmacclesfield.com?
these guys do a course at Man City's ground (they only rent it btw) , City I mean 
http://www.intotheblue.co.uk/driving-experiences/courses/skid-control/skid-control-manchester/
or you could wait until the new roundabouts are finished in Poynton cos fook me they are going to be slippy!
Ian
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6:47 pm
December 14, 2011
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brads15
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Thanks for that Ian, your contribution as one of the more experienced Crash Club members is valued, however i think the OP was looking for information on the type of rig used by the Keith Code Superbike School (correct me if iam wrong), this type of training is usually offered after completion of other modules, and could cost upwards of £1000 before you qualify to go on one.
Whilst these look fun IMHO unless your name is Stoner or Rossi and are fully aware of how a tyre feels on the limit of adhesion they are of little or no use to us mere mortals, on the occasions that i have confused intension with ability its been my experience that things happen so quickly that your just a passenger.
Rather than Skid Control i think Skid Prevention is preferable, ie always ride within your ability for the conditions, use quality tyres, check pressures regularly and don't do trackdays with anyone called Robins.
Also thank you for the thaibrides link, thats my christmas sorted, i was just going to buy some tyres for the gixer, do you think one of these will wear out quicker than a pair of Racetecs ? or should i buy two to be safe ?.
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10:02 pm
December 14, 2011
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Rob D
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Some good points there Bradders! Perhaps an Off-Road School would be more advantageous, where you learn how to “feel” and respond, and if you do end up on your arse, it's not your bike and you're kitted out in decent protective gear in a “safe” environment.
Rob D.
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10:06 pm
December 14, 2011
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jconrad
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1:33 pm
December 15, 2011
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brads15
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whilst its always best practise to get proper training in technique from a professional the problem is unless you then practise regularly these new found skills will be forgotten in a few weeks, so unless you already own a off -roader it could get expensive.
In a previous post i said ” always ride within you ability”, this may well be true and stop you from skidding, but it will also mean you will learn very little, its my experience that in life to learn effectively you need to be out of your comfort zone.
I ride the supermoto year round, sometimes off-road but usually on B roads, in time you get use to the bike moving around, front wheel locking, rear wheel spinning, both wheels skidding etc, then when i get on a sports bike these things don't worry me quite so much, some will say this makes me a nut job but i think it helps bike control and confidence.
So my best advice would be to ride year round and occasionally push your personal limits.
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3:19 pm
December 15, 2011
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tony the pony
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Sod the skid control can you just check that link off ian again as i am having trouble getting it up (the web page) or do you have to have dial up internet and live in macc.
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