Topic: **Canelled** Ride Like A Pro West Coast......Nor Cal (Read 3000 times)

JCZ · « **on:** May 09, 2009, 09:37:12 AM »

As most of you know, we've been trying to get RIDE LIKE A PRO WEST COAST (RLAPWC) to come to Nor Cal for quite awhile. I think I first wrote to Mark about this two years ago. Andy has been supporting this all along. After we rode to So Cal a few weeks ago, a number of members voiced an interest and we've finally talked Mark into trying this.

Andy has secured a location to hold the training....we need to do the rest. If you're interested in RLAPWC now is the time to let it be known.....we want to bring it to you here in Nor Cal.

Cost: $160 each. Training bikes $150 each (limited to four bikes each class)

We're looking to fill two classes a day for two days of 6-7 riders each class.

We have an option of several dates however, we need to make this decision quickly, in order to secure the location (if you're interested in attending, please let us know what date works best for you and we'll go with the majority if that works for Mark and the location owner):

June 27 Hotbird (rental), Rooster (Rental),

June 28 Sanjoseduke, SMD

If you're interested and serious about this please just post here and you'll be contacted. We can tell you that the training is valuable for new riders or those with years of experience and.........we had a great time doing it together.

A link to our recent trip to LA to attend this training: http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=35634.60

A link to Mark's web site to learn exactly what Ride Like A Pro is all about......or just ask one of us that have taken it: http://www.ridelikeaprowestcoast.com/

I would tell you that it's all about learning how to ride at slow speeds, very tight maneuvers in a controlled position. Making u-turns at slow speed with forks turned all the way to the fork stops, figure eights at slow speed with forks turned all the way to the fork stops, u-turn from a dead stop with forks turned all the way......no rolling start.....from a dead stop. Try it.....after you pick your bike up, sign up for this training. By the way, Mark will also show even the smallest rider how to pick their bike up by their self, from either side.

ak · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2009, 11:26:20 AM »

There is a short window for using this lot so if it,s going to happen we gotta move on it.... Fine Resturant next door. This is a one shot deal for sat. and sunday---AK

Hotbird · « **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2009, 12:12:53 PM »

I am pretty sure that I am in, but - where is the location? You mention 2 classes/day for 2 days - does that mean two 1/2 days? My first choice is 6/27 & 28. I prefer to learn some new tricks on a rented bike.

JCZ · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2009, 05:45:55 PM »

The training would be in Sunnyvale, Ca. and even though their would be four sessions, you would only attend one session. They're all four the same training.

Andy will check this week on the window of time that's available for this, this week. As he indicated above, it's going to be a narow window and a one time thing.

Please post here rather than PMing me.....that way we have all the info. in one location.

By the way, a number of us were on a ride this weekend and this morning we run into the owners of StreetMasters, Precision Cornering Workshop. Just for comparison sake........that training is $390 each. So I think all would have to agree that this training is a bargain.

Trapperdog · « **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2009, 10:37:08 PM »

JC, Have you taken into consideration that on the July 11-12 and 18-19 dates, a good portion of us will be at the Nor Cal Hood River gathering?
Also, did Mark get another training bike? Last I remember he had but three. Or are you renting yours out to make a fourth?
Is Mark taking any of the free repeat students or only the paying first timers?

I'm sure Melanie's in if the class is not held during the Hood River dates
I will be glat to help cleanup the parking lot and set up if needed. Roger

JCZ · « **Reply #5 on:** May 11, 2009, 09:50:47 AM »

You're right Roger, so the weekends of July 11/12 and July 18/19 will not work, either. Also, I believe Jim's annual open house is on Sat. July 18th (of course we hope the So Cal crew stops by for that.

However, those dates may be a mute point anyway, with a small window. Andy will check on that this week.

I believe Mark has four rental bikes but it doesn't matter, you already took the course.

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #6 on:** May 11, 2009, 10:12:53 AM »

we hope the So Cal crew stops by for that.

We : (Wrongway & Lit bit) Paula and I plan on being at Metal Dragon on July 18th.

We will have to hit the road to get home, but we will be there

Marty

erniezap · « **Reply #7 on:** May 11, 2009, 11:28:35 AM »

Dave/Marty,

Let me and Andy know if you need a place to stay

JCZ · « **Reply #8 on:** May 11, 2009, 12:29:06 PM »

Quote from: erniezap on May 11, 2009, 11:28:35 AM

Dave/Marty,

Let me and Andy know if you need a place to stay

Dave and Donna too......just let Ernie know! Anybody else, too.

I'm visualizing quite a pack headed back from Mt. Hood to Jim's.

sanjoseduke · « **Reply #9 on:** May 11, 2009, 06:10:33 PM »

JC

June 28 Works for me.

SanJoseDuke

Mrs Rooster · « **Reply #10 on:** May 11, 2009, 07:20:16 PM »

June 27-28 would work good for Terry. He would want to rent a bike also.

JCZ · « **Reply #11 on:** May 11, 2009, 09:51:41 PM »

I just want to let everybody know that mine and Andy's motivation to bring this to Nor Cal is/was simply for the benafit of the members here.....that couldn't travel to So Cal for whatever reason.

Having said that, please know that you can certainly invite any friends or members of other forums, also. In order for it to happen, we need to get four classes signed up. Invite your friends and you can reply here, for them.......

Muddywaters · « **Reply #12 on:** May 13, 2009, 11:26:41 AM »

Sure wish this class was would have been introduced last year....while I was attempting my DMV test...Subsequently, (do not know if it's affiliated) but, I purchased a video called "Ride Like a Pro" (friend has it now) anyway, I used these techniques to pass the DMV practical test with my 08 SERK. Needless to say...I use this knowledge every day...great course is an understatement. btw: before I gained these techniques... I could not get around the DMV circle once, let alone reverse couse, cones ect... Muddy

JCZ · « **Reply #13 on:** May 13, 2009, 11:50:26 AM »

Quote from: Muddywaters on May 13, 2009, 11:26:41 AM

Sure wish this class was would have been introduced last year....while I was attempting my DMV test...Subsequently, (do not know if it's affiliated) but, I purchased a video called "Ride Like a Pro" (friend has it now) anyway, I used these techniques to pass the DMV practical test with my 08 SERK. Needless to say...I use this knowledge every day...great course is an understatement. btw: before I gained these techniques... I could not get around the DMV circle once, let alone reverse couse, cones ect... Muddy

They want you to have a couple thousand miles under your belt (wheels) before taking this course. Prior to taking it, I had three of the Ride Like A Pro videos. I would just suggest that if you learned from the videos then you definately want to sign up for this training. It will really accelerate your skill level, doing it in person with the instructor correcting the mistakes that each rider makes individually.

Muddywaters · « **Reply #14 on:** May 13, 2009, 01:01:25 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on May 13, 2009, 11:50:26 AM

They want you to have a couple thousand miles under your belt (wheels) before taking this course. Prior to taking it, I had three of the Ride Like A Pro videos. I would just suggest that if you learned from the videos then you definately want to sign up for this training. It will really accelerate your skill level, doing it in person with the instructor correcting the mistakes that each rider makes individually.

Yep, I can relate to the hands on instruction... nothing like (real thing)! Since Aug 08...we now have, just approaching 8K on the scooter. Does this course count towards insurance discounts? Thanks Muddy

JCZ · « **Reply #15 on:** May 13, 2009, 04:23:30 PM »

Quote from: Muddywaters on May 13, 2009, 01:01:25 PM

Yep, I can relate to the hands on instruction... nothing like (real thing)! Since Aug 08...we now have, just approaching 8K on the scooter. Does this course count towards insurance discounts? Thanks Muddy

I don't know if you'll get an insurance discount, you'll have to check with your insurance company on that. But more importantly, you'll improve your skill level.

Muddywaters · « **Reply #16 on:** May 13, 2009, 08:55:03 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on May 13, 2009, 04:23:30 PM

I don't know if you'll get an insurance discount, you'll have to check with your insurance company on that. But more importantly, you'll improve your skill level.

Sklywag · « **Reply #17 on:** May 13, 2009, 10:50:53 PM »

I'm interested, but June 27, 28 is the only date I could make.

~The Defilippis's~ · « **Reply #18 on:** May 14, 2009, 02:56:31 PM »

Assuming that I can sign up for just one day, and not both weekend days, I can do 6/28, 7/5, or 7/25 OR 7/26 (but not both).

Steve

erniezap · « **Reply #19 on:** May 14, 2009, 03:06:30 PM »

It's a 1/2 day class

JCZ · « **Reply #20 on:** May 14, 2009, 06:12:18 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on May 09, 2009, 09:37:12 AM

As most of you know, we've been trying to get RIDE LIKE A PRO WEST COAST (RLAPWC) to come to Nor Cal for quite awhile. I think I first wrote to Mark about this two years ago. Andy has been supporting this all along. After we rode to So Cal a few weeks ago, a number of members voiced an interest and we've finally talked Mark into trying this.

Andy has secured a location to hold the training....we need to do the rest. If you're interested in RLAPWC now is the time to let it be known.....we want to bring it to you here in Nor Cal.

Cost: $160 each. Training bikes $150 each (limited to four bikes each class)

We're looking to fill two classes a day for two days of 6-7 riders each class.

We have an option of several dates however, we need to make this decision quickly, in order to secure the location (if you're interested in attending, please let us know what date works best for you and we'll go with the majority if that works for Mark and the location owner):

June 27 Hotbird, SGChick (rental), Rooster (Rental), Sklywag

June 28 Sanjoseduke, Sklywag

If you're interested and serious about this please just post here and you'll be contacted. We can tell you that the training is valuable for new riders or those with years of experience and.........we had a great time doing it together.

A link to our recent trip to LA to attend this training: http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=35634.60

A link to Mark's web site to learn exactly what Ride Like A Pro is all about......or just ask one of us that have taken it: http://www.ridelikeaprowestcoast.com/

I would tell you that it's all about learning how to ride at slow speeds, very tight maneuvers in a controlled position. Making u-turns at slow speed with forks turned all the way to the fork stops, figure eights at slow speed with forks turned all the way to the fork stops, u-turn from a dead stop with forks turned all the way......no rolling start.....from a dead stop. Try it.....after you pick your bike up, sign up for this training. By the way, Mark will also show even the smallest rider how to pick their bike up by their self, from either side.

The first post of this thread will show who has signed up and for what date. Since the first six responses were all for the same weekend, I've removed all the other option dates. The training is a half day session that is offered four times on one weekend only.

You may invite friends and even post on other forums if you'd like. If we don't get enough people to attend it will not happen, so it's up to all of you.

Hotbird · « **Reply #21 on:** May 14, 2009, 07:39:37 PM »

Please add that my first choice is to rent a bike to learn some new tricks! Hotbird 6/27/09

JCZ · « **Reply #22 on:** May 14, 2009, 10:26:36 PM »

Quote from: Hotbird on May 14, 2009, 07:39:37 PM

Please add that my first choice is to rent a bike to learn some new tricks! Hotbird 6/27/09

Done!

~The Defilippis's~ · « **Reply #23 on:** May 17, 2009, 02:15:07 AM »

Looks like I didn't even make the list...

JCZ · « **Reply #24 on:** May 17, 2009, 02:35:35 AM »

Quote from: JCZ on May 09, 2009, 09:37:12 AM

As most of you know, we've been trying to get RIDE LIKE A PRO WEST COAST (RLAPWC) to come to Nor Cal for quite awhile. I think I first wrote to Mark about this two years ago. Andy has been supporting this all along. After we rode to So Cal a few weeks ago, a number of members voiced an interest and we've finally talked Mark into trying this.

Andy has secured a location to hold the training....we need to do the rest. If you're interested in RLAPWC now is the time to let it be known.....we want to bring it to you here in Nor Cal.

Cost: $160 each. Training bikes $150 each (limited to four bikes each class)

We're looking to fill two classes a day for two days of 6-7 riders each class.

We have an option of several dates however, we need to make this decision quickly, in order to secure the location (if you're interested in attending, please let us know what date works best for you and we'll go with the majority if that works for Mark and the location owner):

June 27 Hotbird (rental), Rooster (Rental), Sklywag

June 28 Sanjoseduke, Sklywag, SMD

If you're interested and serious about this please just post here and you'll be contacted. We can tell you that the training is valuable for new riders or those with years of experience and.........we had a great time doing it together.

A link to our recent trip to LA to attend this training: http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=35634.60

A link to Mark's web site to learn exactly what Ride Like A Pro is all about......or just ask one of us that have taken it: http://www.ridelikeaprowestcoast.com/

I would tell you that it's all about learning how to ride at slow speeds, very tight maneuvers in a controlled position. Making u-turns at slow speed with forks turned all the way to the fork stops, figure eights at slow speed with forks turned all the way to the fork stops, u-turn from a dead stop with forks turned all the way......no rolling start.....from a dead stop. Try it.....after you pick your bike up, sign up for this training. By the way, Mark will also show even the smallest rider how to pick their bike up by their self, from either side.

My mistake Steve........you're on there now.

~The Defilippis's~ · « **Reply #25 on:** May 17, 2009, 02:38:09 AM »

Thanks. No need for a rental here.

TheVgirl · « **Reply #26 on:** May 17, 2009, 10:43:28 PM »

I wish it was the Saturday before the Pacific Northwest GTG, I'd fly in and take it again!

For those of you interested in the RLAP course, I cannot tell you how glad I am that I took this class in LA. The class itself is great, but the best part of the RLAP-West Coast is the rental bike. No worries about scratching paint or chrome!! After a few laps, you stop worrying about who is watching and you really start pushing yourself past your comfort zone because you have no fear of dropping the bike. Learning to dip the bike as you start to make a U-turn or go into a curve (or make a circle) really makes handling the bike in tight spots so much easier!! The class really helped me with one bad habit...grabbing too much front brake! I really didn't want to do the braking exercise! I told Jonga and ErnieZap that I was dreading it before we started it. I kept remembering my wonderful experience going downhill in thick gravel, panicking, and grabbing the brake! I didn't want to embarrass myself again. Terrie and the guys were great and very encouraging so I toughed it out. Good thing I did because last weekend, that exercise probably saved my life when a car pulled out in front of me and then suddenly came to a dead stop to turn left (cause they saw they missed a yard sale). The braking exercise and repetitiveness of learning to dip the bike kept me from rear-ending a car! The class is great!!! I'd love to take it again now that I've had some time to practice and put my skills to use! And BTW, I can't wait to post some pics from the local Hooter's Bike Night this past Thursday night as soon as they get them posted. After telling several people about the class and trying to explain "the iron cross" and how you turn from full lock to full lock, I decided to demonstrate it ON THE VROD in the parking lot. I couldn't quite convince the guy on an American Ironhorse chopper to try it, but several others were interested in taking the class.

V

Sklywag · « **Reply #27 on:** May 18, 2009, 12:25:33 AM »

JC

I have to back out. I found out Friday that I have to be out of town on business from Wed thru Sat, getting home Sunday mid day. Sorry, I have wanted to do this.

Bill

moscooter · « **Reply #28 on:** May 18, 2009, 12:16:51 PM »

$:-\$

If someone has already asked this question, Pls advise the answer. I have been considering ordering the tapes or dvds advertised for this deal..........but after watching the on-line video demo, I see that part of the "secret" to this ability to make these tight turns, etc.........is applying the brakes and using the throttle and clutch to power thru the turns.......My question is ABS.

Would not the ABS (which activates at 3 mph) NOT allow this method to work?

??

erniezap · « **Reply #29 on:** May 18, 2009, 12:19:16 PM »

It'll work because you are using the rear brake as a stabilizer (adding some drag), not locking up the rear wheel

moscooter · « **Reply #30 on:** May 18, 2009, 12:22:07 PM »

Cool, now if I get the dvd ........can I borrow your bike to practice those drills.

JCZ · « **Reply #31 on:** May 28, 2009, 12:49:58 AM »

Cancelled, due to lack of interest.

JCZ · « **Reply #32 on:** May 28, 2009, 12:51:59 AM »

This effort is being cancelled due to lack of interest.

Quote from: JCZ on May 09, 2009, 09:37:12 AM

As most of you know, we've been trying to get RIDE LIKE A PRO WEST COAST (RLAPWC) to come to Nor Cal for quite awhile. I think I first wrote to Mark about this two years ago. Andy has been supporting this all along. After we rode to So Cal a few weeks ago, a number of members voiced an interest and we've finally talked Mark into trying this.

Andy has secured a location to hold the training....we need to do the rest. If you're interested in RLAPWC now is the time to let it be known.....we want to bring it to you here in Nor Cal.

Cost: $160 each. Training bikes $150 each (limited to four bikes each class)

We're looking to fill two classes a day for two days of 6-7 riders each class.

We have an option of several dates however, we need to make this decision quickly, in order to secure the location (if you're interested in attending, please let us know what date works best for you and we'll go with the majority if that works for Mark and the location owner):

June 27 Hotbird (rental), Rooster (Rental),

June 28 Sanjoseduke, SMD

If you're interested and serious about this please just post here and you'll be contacted. We can tell you that the training is valuable for new riders or those with years of experience and.........we had a great time doing it together.

A link to our recent trip to LA to attend this training: http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=35634.60

A link to Mark's web site to learn exactly what Ride Like A Pro is all about......or just ask one of us that have taken it: http://www.ridelikeaprowestcoast.com/

I would tell you that it's all about learning how to ride at slow speeds, very tight maneuvers in a controlled position. Making u-turns at slow speed with forks turned all the way to the fork stops, figure eights at slow speed with forks turned all the way to the fork stops, u-turn from a dead stop with forks turned all the way......no rolling start.....from a dead stop. Try it.....after you pick your bike up, sign up for this training. By the way, Mark will also show even the smallest rider how to pick their bike up by their self, from either side.

Trapperdog · « **Reply #33 on:** May 28, 2009, 10:40:20 AM »

It's too bad there was a lack of interest in the class. It's a worthwile riding investment at a low cost. I've been riding some sort of bike or another for over 40 years and learned quite a bit from Mark. Although the class is about slow manuvering, there is "caryover" for everyday riding. Kinda supprised more folks don't want to address one of their weakest points.

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