New riders

It can happen to the best of us. New riders need to take the classes and run with experienced riders before they take off on their own. How many mistakes can you spot in this clip?
Steve

some people should not go anywhere near a bike - brain dead crazy manouvres there :ohmy:

We've been getting new riders here lately. I was hoping to start a dialog with them so others could share their experiences and maybe save them from the same fate.
Steve

swest wrote: We've been getting new riders here lately. I was hoping to start a dialog with them so others could share their experiences and maybe save them from the same fate.
Steve

Tried that a few times Steve, usually get a defensive, even abusive reply, Unless they ask, its not worth the crap, a lot of people just won't accept that they are doing anything wrong until they come to grief, even then some don't, or won't accept fault.... :huh: It blows my mind just how many people ride bikes, some for years, and still really have no idea how to control a bike properly, I suppose the same could be said for a lot of car drivers as well, I'm sure we all have a "car" story.... I highly recommend rider training courses, even for people riding for years, most people can still learn something from one, and you get to practice what you've learned on a track, with no oncoming traffic or obstacles, no point being a know all or hero on a motorcycle, you're just an accident waiting to happen....... Point fixation and poor braking skills are the mistakes that seem to be most common, not paying enough attention is another ...

Steve

Ya cant fix stupid