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Re: Becoming the real McCoy
« Reply #25 on: November 24, 2013, 07:20:55 AM »
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Re: Becoming the real McCoy
« Reply #26 on: November 24, 2013, 07:28:51 AM »
Hey thanks for that. :thumb I never gave it a thought.
Did not post the providers name as I do not know if you can do that on here. :-(((
Maybe you can enlighten me?
If so I could give a bit of a run down on the course when I get back, if anyone would be interested in me doing that.
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Re: Becoming the real McCoy
« Reply #27 on: November 24, 2013, 02:00:15 PM »
Did not post the providers name as I do not know if you can do that on here.
Maybe you can enlighten me?

It's not advertising- it's a Public Service you'd be providing, so post away. 
We promote good suppliers of everything all the time on this Forum.
If they become supporters by offering Club discounts and offering a few dollars sponsorship, they even get more boosting.
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Re: Becoming the real McCoy
« Reply #28 on: November 24, 2013, 03:00:07 PM »

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This is a bit of background on Paul Riley who is the founder of Skillmaster.com.au

He is the bloke I am going to do One on One training with for probably three days starting Wednesday 4th Dec.
 I do not have the venue yet. But wherever, I'll be there.
The best part is if I need a Paramedic I wont have to wait long! :wink1

The mans background:

Paul was the first Motorcycle Paramedic to instruct on the NSW Police Solo Cycle training course in Goulburn. This course is required for Police Officers and Paramedics seeking to perform emergency responses on motorcycles. He worked in the city of Sydney for many years on the Ambulance Motorcycles, without ever falling off, crashing or being injured.


 The methods taught by the NSW Police Service have been shown to improve riding skills dramatically during this extensive training course. Whilst the amount of time available for general training is considerably shorter, the specific skills required to ensure confident and safe road riding can be developed throughout this personalised course. Skills developed and practiced at low speed carry over to road riding making riders more confident and capable of responding appropriately when things go pear shaped.


 Track riding and ride days develop a lot of very important skills. This training is designed to suit individuals and can be completed on roads and car parks. Other organisations can cater for the more advanced riding skills. Skill Master training is designed to help people to undo some bad habits and help them gain confidence in the riding environment they are in the most- public roads, car parks, lane ways etc.


 Many motorcyclists fall off their bikes at low speed or even walking pace. Casual observation of many riders on the road shows that most are relying on gyroscopic motion to hold them up once moving, with little understanding of how to control the bike at speeds where the bike does not have sufficient momentum to continue smoothly without significant rider input.

Skill Master instructors are people with developed and applied skills for riding on the road.

I found he was the only bloke who places emphasis on SLOW MOTORCYCLE CONTROL very much like Jerry "Motorman" Palladino in Florida USA.

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Re: Becoming the real McCoy
« Reply #29 on: November 24, 2013, 03:05:25 PM »
PS Biggles I forgot to mention Paul gives discounts for Ulysses members. I'll  have to see If I can get him to list Ozstoc members for discounts too. :wink1
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Re: Becoming the real McCoy
« Reply #30 on: November 24, 2013, 04:47:49 PM »
Could we be looking at an OzSTOC training day here?  I'd reckon with a SEQ location we could muster a reasonable number of starters if the price was reasonable.
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« Reply #31 on: November 24, 2013, 05:36:26 PM »
I'll sound Paul out on that. And if he is interested ask him to speak to Streak or Diesel with some ideas.

He runs different types of courses so it would depend on what people want.
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Biggles if you look up www.RideLikeaPro.com a company in Florida.USA run by Jerry "Motorman" Palladino you will find heaps of info and videos on youtube. This is the type of training I have been looking for but have been unable to find despite emails to some of the leading providers in our country.

Until I spoke to a lady at Pauls exhibition at the  Sydney Bike Expo.

Most courses these days, Defensive,Advanced, Cornering and Braking seem to run around the $500.00
I have done a few but like many other riders I see I am not that good at Low Speed Control and U turns and am not afraid to admit it.

The other day at Mermaid Beach I saw this copper do the most impressive U turn, with about the effort of putting on your blinker light.
And I thought ,find someone here or go to Miami. After talking to Paul I think I have found the right outfit.
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Re: Becoming the real McCoy
« Reply #32 on: November 24, 2013, 05:48:50 PM »
Biggles if you look up www.RideLikeaPro.com a company in Florida.USA run by Jerry "Motorman" Palladino you will find heaps of info and videos on youtube. This is the type of training I have been looking for but have been unable to find despite emails to some of the leading providers in our country.


Funny you should mention that!



I have the DVD.
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Re: Becoming the real McCoy
« Reply #33 on: November 24, 2013, 06:17:30 PM »
Biggles, I read through that picture you posted.

I get the why of the cone exercise but in 30 plus years of riding all that I've ever avoided is a few pot holes and dead wildlife on the road.

Not to sure about the "Slow Race" thing either. It seems a contradiction to use both brakes and throttle at the same time. The next time I ride down the shop I'll try this and see how I go.
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Re: Becoming the real McCoy
« Reply #34 on: November 24, 2013, 07:08:33 PM »
A slow race is fun, and interesting to try.

I saw it demo'd some time ago, but as I was riding a ZZR 1100 at the time, didnt give it a go. The Cops were on 1100s, and made it look easy.
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Re: Becoming the real McCoy
« Reply #35 on: November 24, 2013, 07:45:42 PM »
Hey guys, I found the slow race perfect for balance, especially coming to the traffic lights you know are going to change or stuck in slow traffic which is getting more common.
And no I'm not a lane splitter.
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Re: Becoming the real McCoy
« Reply #36 on: November 24, 2013, 08:43:09 PM »
The "power against rear brake" is a technique widely taught that permits the optimum control.  Yes, it's counter-intuitive, but try it and you'll find you have much better control in slow tight turns.  If you watch those Police time-trial vids on Youtube you'll see they ride the brake through every turn while keeping the power on.  It's the way I was taught when I did QRide years ago to get my licence after letting it lapse for too many years.
It's no drama for wet clutches, and you don't need much brake or revs.
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Re: Becoming the real McCoy
« Reply #37 on: November 25, 2013, 03:07:07 PM »
Ah Biggles your on the money mate :thumb
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Re: Becoming the real McCoy
« Reply #38 on: January 16, 2014, 02:29:35 PM »
Biggles

Mate you can lift that jinx now. I feel I have qualified for The Real McCoy bit, having dropped the bloody bike at the course with SkillMaster's  :'( on its left side.)
 And the having to take the bike off the sidestand dolley last night in  prep for a ride to catch up with Shiney on the northside of Brisbane today.
I dropped the mongrel on its right side!!!!!!!!!! :cuss
And jigged my back into the bargain, trying to right the bugger. I tell you those postie bikes are looking good weight wise!!
Yes I know a poor tradie blames his tools. Shiney has sent me vid that Marcus put out on how to pick up three ton in one go!
This sort of feels like some initiation rite of passage.
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Re: Becoming the real McCoy
« Reply #39 on: January 16, 2014, 06:39:33 PM »
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its all right now it is fully balanced  :rofl

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Re: Becoming the real McCoy
« Reply #40 on: January 17, 2014, 12:36:14 AM »
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its all right now it is fully balanced  :rofl

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