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by Jonquirk
Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:12 am
Forum: Advanced Driving - Bikes
Topic: Motorcycle videos
Replies: 259
Views: 3887715

Re: Motorcycle videos

As a motorcycle rider you often have a view over the top of a lot of cars so it’s not always necessary to pull out to the right to get a view of some sort.
by Jonquirk
Sun Aug 07, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Oh deary me ...
Replies: 10
Views: 8770

Re: Oh deary me ...

I’m not entirely sure that neds on cheap motorbikes and bangers, that they intend to set fire to, are likely to take much notice of a lowered speed limit. It is not clear if these individuals are the ones responsible for the 57% of road deaths that occur on rural roads, or if the change in speed lim...
by Jonquirk
Thu Jul 28, 2022 4:50 am
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Reg Local - IAM Masters
Replies: 46
Views: 29614

Re: Reg Local - IAM Masters

I wonder if that’s something that Chris Gilbert might have said on one of his DVDs. I don’t have time to rewatch them to confirm that.
by Jonquirk
Tue Jul 26, 2022 5:29 am
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Reg Local - IAM Masters
Replies: 46
Views: 29614

Re: Reg Local - IAM Masters

I have wrenched a thumb due to it being hooked on the spoke but it was off-road in a Land-Rover. It was a combination of low-geared steering and sudden impact with a rock in a rut that imparted a sideways force to one wheel. With current steering setups, including power assistance, I don’t see this ...
by Jonquirk
Sun Jul 24, 2022 5:22 am
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Reg Local - IAM Masters
Replies: 46
Views: 29614

Re: Reg Local - IAM Masters

We call it estate fencing, made of steel, https://www.thetraditionalco.co.uk/estate-fencing/
by Jonquirk
Wed Jul 20, 2022 4:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The Mind Boggles ...
Replies: 7
Views: 4937

Re: The Mind Boggles ...

Sacre bleu!
by Jonquirk
Fri Jul 15, 2022 4:02 pm
Forum: In The News
Topic: Highway Code Review for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders
Replies: 80
Views: 553397

Re: Highway Code Review for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders

They can change priority as much as they like but when I’m crossing a road on foot, or on a bicycle (on a cycle path) I would rather pass behind a car than in front of it, even if the driver has brought it to a standstill,
by Jonquirk
Fri Jul 15, 2022 3:58 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Bikes
Topic: Search for understanding
Replies: 18
Views: 8760

Re: Search for understanding

The first time I stood on the pegs my heated jacket unplugged itself.

Riding from Guildford to Birmingham and back on A & B roads yesterday I was definitely slouching towards the end and made myself sit up straight which improved my view as well.
by Jonquirk
Wed Jun 29, 2022 3:44 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Bikes
Topic: Reg Local - How to pass an Advanced Motorcycle Test
Replies: 70
Views: 32847

Re: Reg Local - How to pass an Advanced Motorcycle Test

Also, the advice is usually couched as push with the left hand to initially turn the wheel to the right which causes the bike to lean left and thus turn left, whereas I pull on the right bar to start the counter steer for a left turn. Just like when turning a steering wheel I feel that my fine contr...
by Jonquirk
Wed Jun 29, 2022 9:50 am
Forum: Advanced Driving - Bikes
Topic: Reg Local - How to pass an Advanced Motorcycle Test
Replies: 70
Views: 32847

Re: Reg Local - How to pass an Advanced Motorcycle Test

I have a 2021 BMW G310R, and this year I bought a 1978 BMW R60/7. When I first rode the R60 I found the steering so heavy that I thought the front tyre was flat before I realised the handlebars were a lot narrower than on the G310R. Applying gentle counter steering transforms the way it turns, even ...

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