Mick

@Freightmonkey
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One lady owner. Never raced or rallied.
Rather on the nose, no?

🚨 Public Service Announcement 🚨

Do NOT — I repeat — DO NOT listen to Appetite for Destruction while riding your motorcycle. I made that mistake and was instantly transported back to being a teenage menace with zero impulse control.

I’m a grown adult with bills and back pain for goodness sake!

Ride safe.
#Motorcycle #GNRWarning #TooOldForThis

Oulton Park: Rider injured in British Supersport Championship crash in stable condition

The family of Tom Tunstall say he is in a stable condition after suffering a broken neck in a crash at Monday's British Supersport Championship race which killed two fellow riders.

BBC Sport
Just swapped to Millers Oils ZFS — what a difference! Gear changes are slicker and quicker, especially with the quickshifter. Engine even sounds smoother… but also a bit angrier? Might be imagining it! 😀 Definitely recommend 👍 #motorcycle #MillersOils #Kawasaki #Ninja1000SX
@ernohelen RoSPA bases the course completely on this book. If you're struggling to sleep this will cure you! 🤣
https://zoboko.com/book/rmyqq328/motorcycle-roadcraft-the-police-riders-handbook-the-police-riders-handbook
Download Motorcycle Roadcraft - the Police Riders Handbook: The Police Riders Handbook by Police Foundation Police Foundation

Motorcycle Roadcraft is the police handbook for rider training. It’s used by all the emergency services and forms a key reference for riding instructors. This edition features an updated design, while new sections on overtaking and limit points ensure the text reflects current best practice. Guided by a working group of experienced instructors, Motorcycle Roadcraft is essential learning for police officers preparing for the demands of operational riding. Motorcycle Roadcraft is packed with clear explanations of how the system of motorcycle control aids decision-making, in-depth analysis of advanced techniques, such as overtaking, positioning and using limit points, ways to minimise the effects of tiredness, stress and anxiety on rider performance, self-assessment questions that encourage a continuous cycle of self-improvement, information about fuel-efficient riding, and advice that builds riding skills and confidence step by step....

@ernohelen Thank you! It is, but the instructors actually made it fun. I'd highly recommend doing an advanced course - is there a RoSPA like organisation in Finland?
Really pleased to say I passed my RoSPA advanced test with a Silver today — turns out I can ride after all! 🤣 Still loads of room for improvement, but I’m absolutely over the moon.
#RoSPA #motorcycling #motorcycle
RoSPA Course completed. The initial feedback very positive from 5 tutors, the 6th says “You’re either lazy or don’t understand the system.” As an instructor for 15 years I’d never say that. Roadcraft suggests using judgment for 'lifesavers,' but he wanted them before doing anything, very disorienting, disappointing and initially affected my confidence. I’m going to do the test anyway. Either he’s right, or the previous 5 tutors are. 🤞 #RoSPA #Motorcycling
Just back from a ride with RoSPA tutor Ron. He's a hard man to please but he was smiling at the end! Motorways and Dual Carriageways and some filtering today. All good except I must remember not to filter like I normally do, folding my mirrors in did not please him one bit! 🤣 #motorcycles #RoSPA