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Gio · #1 Post by **Gio** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:37 pm

Was talking to my eldest sons (he was a mechanic) old boss yesterday and was mentioning about my Falco and that I wanted to keep up with bikes but not ride them. He said if I wanted he could sponsor me at the local college on a bike mechanics course. Now I'm really interested, as its cheaper than me paying direct. Has anyone done this sort of thing and is it relevant to todays bikes?

Cheers

PS Kwack, I didn't know where to put this so if you want to move it please do.

#2 Post by **Kwackerz** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:07 pm

Errm... Someone did, cant remember who it was though.

It probably is worth it, however each Marque will have it's own special things going on.. I dunno... Injection systems with Hondas.. maybe stupid valve systems on a suzuki.. special timing methods on a Duke.. not to mention there are about 100 different ignition and electronic systems about, rather than the old.. 'plugs and points or lucas electronic ignition system'

It'd only be a broad brush course as you'd never have time or knowhow available to do all marques and their modern specialities but it'd 'get you by' when you pick up a Haynes.

I cant remember who it was did the bloody course now..

Gonna move this to..errm... oh bollocks. Leave it here.

Syltiz · #3 Post by **Syltiz** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:18 pm

got space for another?

Gio · #4 Post by **Gio** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 9:17 pm

Syltiz wrote:got space for another?

No idea, but its a general thing not bike/model specific.

I'll ask

BikerGran · #5 Post by **BikerGran** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:52 pm

I remember HS was looking into it a few years ago but couldn't find a course close enough to be practical.

Trumpeteer · #6 Post by **Trumpeteer** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 12:01 am

Why bother...
Gio me old mucker, forget all this dreaming...why would you want to stay in the know when its not relevant to you?
Its just a placebo in place of another bike. You wont get any Kudos or satisfaction if you dont ride a bike.

So you had a few offs...we all have.
Take Sam for example, a very serious accident but he got back on that horse...

I think you a looking for an excuse...FFS face your fears and get back on.

OR
Yes Peter, thats a very good idea and will be very valuable to you in the future.

Gio · #7 Post by **Gio** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 6:29 am

Trumpeteer wrote:Why bother...
Gio me old mucker, forget all this dreaming...why would you want to stay in the know when its not relevant to you?
Its just a placebo in place of another bike. You wont get any Kudos or satisfaction if you dont ride a bike.

So you had a few offs...we all have.
Take Sam for example, a very serious accident but he got back on that horse...

I think you a looking for an excuse...FFS face your fears and get back on.

OR
Yes Peter, thats a very good idea and will be very valuable to you in the future.

Or do neither, which is more likely.

Falcopops · #8 Post by **Falcopops** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 12:03 pm

Syltiz wrote:got space for another?

Have a wobble round the web for courses in Kingston, IIRC there is a well recognised course available. Now you are likely to be in a class of spotty 16 year old's, but just imagine how easy it will be to impress their girlfriends

#9 Post by **Kwackerz** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 1:36 pm

Trumpeteer wrote: So you had a few offs...we all have.

I hit a shopping trolley once.

Trumpeteer · #10 Post by **Trumpeteer** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 6:21 pm

I really would like to see you on a bike again Gio. I personally think you were a good rider despite being inexperienced.
The hobby (whatever) needs enthusiastic people like you.

Syltiz · #11 Post by **Syltiz** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 7:22 pm

I have to agree... even though I only rode with you once Gio. Just a thought.. I dont mean to disrespectfully challenge your decision to quit, but maybe instead of quiting take a year off regular road riding and just do courses... track-based (CSS for eg) and road-based (Bikesafe, AIM, Rapid etc). That should improve your confidence and hopefully reduce your chances off an accident.

Trumpeteer · #12 Post by **Trumpeteer** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:34 pm

Sound advice.
I think all you lacked was really being aware of the dynamics of what your bike was doing and therefore its limitations.
Physically and mentally you had all the rest.....

<shakes head in disbelief at telling Gio he was mentally together>

woody · #13 Post by **woody** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 10:21 pm

Kwackerz wrote:
Trumpeteer wrote: So you had a few offs...we all have.

I hit a shopping trolley once.

I remember that on RS, it overtook you first....

woody · #14 Post by **woody** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 10:23 pm

Trumpeteer wrote:I really would like to see you on a bike again Gio. I personally think you were a good rider despite being inexperienced.
The hobby (whatever) needs enthusiastic people like you.

Hear! Hear!

agrees, yer a valued chap Gio........... altho potty, quite , quite potty

BikerGran · #15 Post by **BikerGran** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 7:32 pm

...kettley.... black......

or something similar woody!