Total Control ARC (By Lee Parks) - Page 7

Censport · 06-06-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by outlaws justice

Never too late, I will be back in Nashville for classes in Late September when it cools down!

Sounds great! In the meantime, I'm buying the book.

outlaws justice · 06-14-2011, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Censport

Sounds great! In the meantime, I'm buying the book.

The book is a great read, I recommend everyone read it prior to the class if possible. It does make a difference.

cliffy109 · 07-06-2011, 09:02 AM

I'm taking this course this weekend in Richmond. They have a special right now. Take the class and get a free copy of the book. Woot!!! http://www.mscv.org/

Censport · 07-06-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by outlaws justice

The book is a great read, I recommend everyone read it prior to the class if possible. It does make a difference.

Mine arrived a couple of weeks ago. Great stuff!

rickrwh · 07-06-2011, 12:27 PM

Everything presented in the class is in the book, but it sure helps when you have somebody giving you feedback rather than practicing alone in a parking lot.

outlaws justice · 07-06-2011, 12:49 PM

I will be back in Nashville for Classes on September 30th and October 1st. So if anyone is interested in taking the class in that region you can sigh up at www.nashvilleriders.com

April was my first time teaching there, and the local riders who set up and helped with the class made it great, not only did we have lunch provided, but they made and served breakfast. I am sure looking forward to going back again!

Censport · 07-07-2011, 07:28 AM

Oh man, that's the same weekend as the "Fine in the Pines" BMWMOA rally. I was planning on attending that as a vendor.

Hmmm...

outlaws justice · 07-19-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Censport

Oh man, that's the same weekend as the "Fine in the Pines" BMWMOA rally. I was planning on attending that as a vendor.

Hmmm...

Come to the Friday Class, have some fun and get someone to cover any time on Friday for you

Flyinguy · 07-24-2011, 01:17 PM

The wife and I just returned home from the BMW rally in Bloomsburg. Took the course on Friday, she as a passenger. It was HOT! It hit 105 before we were done. A big "THANK YOU" to the instructors, Tracy and Scott.

The course was great. The class had a wide variety of age and experience. Each evolution built on the prior evolution in a logical manner and it was presented in a way that made sense. This course is deceptive in that it is harder in "actuality" than it looks on paper (everybody can ride in a circle, can't they

?), so everyone had to pay attention to what they were doing.

Even though I came home a having learned a lot and have a lot to practice, my wife, the only spouse to ride (did I mention that it was HOT?), really came alive on the bike, much more relaxed, and with much more confidence. As an example, in the last drill (figure 8's), I was leaned over and looking hard to the inside of the turn (as instructed) and I could see her helmet in my peripheral vision. The course was worth the money for what it did for her. Of course, now when we ride, all I hear from the back is "Look thru the turn", "Get your head over further" or "Relax your upper arm".

And guess who walked into the rally on Saturday and picked the most expensive riding jacket (RUKKA) to bring home? And she is already talking about some practice sessions

after it cools off.

outlaws justice · 07-25-2011, 07:01 AM

Great, in the past five years I have yet to have anyone ride with a passenger in one of my classes but I am looking forward to that and do encourage that as well.

I am waiting for it to cool down and will be offering classes in Nashville again this fall. Hope a few members from the board attend!

Flyinguy · 07-25-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyinguy

The wife and I just returned home from the BMW rally in Bloomsburg. Took the course on Friday, she as a passenger. It was HOT! It hit 105 before we were done. A big "THANK YOU" to the instructors, Tracy and Scott.

The course was great. The class had a wide variety of age and experience. Each evolution built on the prior evolution in a logical manner and it was presented in a way that made sense. This course is deceptive in that it is harder in "actuality" than it looks on paper (everybody can ride in a circle, can't they

?), so everyone had to pay attention to what they were doing.

Even though I came home a having learned a lot and have a lot to practice, my wife, the only spouse to ride (did I mention that it was HOT?), really came alive on the bike, much more relaxed, and with much more confidence. As an example, in the last drill (figure 8's), I was leaned over and looking hard to the inside of the turn (as instructed) and I could see her helmet in my peripheral vision. The course was worth the money for what it did for her. Of course, now when we ride, all I hear from the back is "Look thru the turn", "Get your head over further" or "Relax your upper arm".

And guess who walked into the rally on Saturday and picked the most expensive riding jacket (RUKKA) to bring home? And she is already talking about some practice sessions

after it cools off.

This little postscript is from The Wife: I had the greatest time at the BMW MOA, which pleased my best guy (that is why he let me have the RUKKA!) Hope we can go to next year's in Missouri (minus thoughts of expensive purchases!)

outlaws justice · 08-03-2011, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Flyinguy

And she is already talking about some practice sessions

after it cools off.

That is the Key, No matter what class you take you can never master all the skills in any class without a lot of after class practice for continued improvement. I get a lot of e-mails from students a few days after the class when they have had the chance to use and practice the stuff we do in class.

outlaws justice · 08-12-2011, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cliffy109

I'm taking this course this weekend in Richmond. They have a special right now. Take the class and get a free copy of the book. Woot!!! http://www.mscv.org/

How was your class?

Anyone coming to the Nashville Class in September?

cliffy109 · 08-12-2011, 07:42 AM

It was excellent. As usual, I am discovering that I learned more during the class than I realized. The reason I didn't post an immediate review is because I was initially a bit disappointed. I really didn't feel like it did what I had hoped in that I didn't see that anything I learned was able to make me a better rider. I went away feeling like we spent too much time "warming up" the tires (it was 100 degrees on the range) and not enough time really getting it right.

Well... upon further review and contemplation, I have to say it was a lot better than that. I find myself doing a lot better at looking through the corners than I did before the class. It is an incramental change in my riding, but a positive change none the less. I also feel just a bit more confident in a hard corner and actually understand how to drag a knee (even if that is something I don't do on the street).

The day was not without a bit of frustration. The class size was very small at 5 rider and three instructors. One of the instructors couldn't quite explain one technique and I was to the point of raising my voice because he kept saying the same things that didn't make any sense to me. Finally, one of the other instructors used a different example and made things perfectly clear. That lead to a nice breakthrough and I'm thankful that the class was small enough that I was able to finally get that one right.

Looking back, it was exactly what I needed. At the time, I didn't recognize it as that. I would have benefitted by reading the book first but didn't because I knew a free copy was coming upon completion.

If a person has the chance, borrow the book and then take the class. Even in my case where the school is giving free copies, get a hold of a copy before hand.

On another note, the training facility is amazing. It is a dedicated motorcycle training school. They have multiple classrooms, a garage and a nice parking lot. They also have two dedicated ranges that are used for nothing except training. They run classes 7 days a week and is the only local one that offers weekday basic MSF classes. I was very impressed. http://www.mscv.org/

outlaws justice · 08-19-2011, 07:50 AM

In Six Weeks I will be back in Nashville to host the classes, two days to choose from and lunch is included. If you are interested please get signed up soon. Need to determine the number of coaches required and make the travel plans for them. You can sign up at www.totalcontroltraining.net or go to the Nashville site at www.nashvilleriders.com

Hope to meet some of you there!

07-06-2011, 12:27 PM	#95
rickrwh Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Stephens City, VA Oddometer: 128	Everything presented in the class is in the book, but it sure helps when you have somebody giving you feedback rather than practicing alone in a parking lot. __________________ "Peaceful people are the stories of buildings that didn't burn." -SV, One More Day Everywhere

07-06-2011, 12:49 PM	#96
outlaws justice ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Watertown NY Oddometer: 787	Nashville I will be back in Nashville for Classes on September 30th and October 1st. So if anyone is interested in taking the class in that region you can sigh up at www.nashvilleriders.com April was my first time teaching there, and the local riders who set up and helped with the class made it great, not only did we have lunch provided, but they made and served breakfast. I am sure looking forward to going back again! __________________ David 2005 KTM950 Adventure, 2005 Yamaha Vmax, 2002 BMW K1200RS, 2005 Suzuki SV650S, 1991 Honda VFR750, 1990 Honda Hawk GT, 2004 Honda CRF250X, 2000 Buell Blast................

07-07-2011, 07:28 AM	#97
Censport Vendor Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Nashville, Music City U.S.A. Oddometer: 414	Oh man, that's the same weekend as the "Fine in the Pines" BMWMOA rally. I was planning on attending that as a vendor. Hmmm... __________________ Breezy Brigade.com

07-24-2011, 01:17 PM	#99
Flyinguy Adventurer Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Penn Yan, NY Oddometer: 76	The wife and I just returned home from the BMW rally in Bloomsburg. Took the course on Friday, she as a passenger. It was HOT! It hit 105 before we were done. A big "THANK YOU" to the instructors, Tracy and Scott. The course was great. The class had a wide variety of age and experience. Each evolution built on the prior evolution in a logical manner and it was presented in a way that made sense. This course is deceptive in that it is harder in "actuality" than it looks on paper (everybody can ride in a circle, can't they?), so everyone had to pay attention to what they were doing. Even though I came home a having learned a lot and have a lot to practice, my wife, the only spouse to ride (did I mention that it was HOT?), really came alive on the bike, much more relaxed, and with much more confidence. As an example, in the last drill (figure 8's), I was leaned over and looking hard to the inside of the turn (as instructed) and I could see her helmet in my peripheral vision. The course was worth the money for what it did for her. Of course, now when we ride, all I hear from the back is "Look thru the turn", "Get your head over further" or "Relax your upper arm". And guess who walked into the rally on Saturday and picked the most expensive riding jacket (RUKKA) to bring home? And she is already talking about some practice sessions after it cools off. __________________ Confused Adventurer

07-25-2011, 07:01 AM	#100
outlaws justice ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Watertown NY Oddometer: 787	Great, in the past five years I have yet to have anyone ride with a passenger in one of my classes but I am looking forward to that and do encourage that as well. I am waiting for it to cool down and will be offering classes in Nashville again this fall. Hope a few members from the board attend! __________________ David 2005 KTM950 Adventure, 2005 Yamaha Vmax, 2002 BMW K1200RS, 2005 Suzuki SV650S, 1991 Honda VFR750, 1990 Honda Hawk GT, 2004 Honda CRF250X, 2000 Buell Blast................

07-06-2011, 09:02 AM	#93
cliffy109 Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Oddometer: 1,269	I'm taking this course this weekend in Richmond. They have a special right now. Take the class and get a free copy of the book. Woot!!! http://www.mscv.org/

08-12-2011, 07:42 AM	#104
cliffy109 Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Oddometer: 1,269	It was excellent. As usual, I am discovering that I learned more during the class than I realized. The reason I didn't post an immediate review is because I was initially a bit disappointed. I really didn't feel like it did what I had hoped in that I didn't see that anything I learned was able to make me a better rider. I went away feeling like we spent too much time "warming up" the tires (it was 100 degrees on the range) and not enough time really getting it right. Well... upon further review and contemplation, I have to say it was a lot better than that. I find myself doing a lot better at looking through the corners than I did before the class. It is an incramental change in my riding, but a positive change none the less. I also feel just a bit more confident in a hard corner and actually understand how to drag a knee (even if that is something I don't do on the street). The day was not without a bit of frustration. The class size was very small at 5 rider and three instructors. One of the instructors couldn't quite explain one technique and I was to the point of raising my voice because he kept saying the same things that didn't make any sense to me. Finally, one of the other instructors used a different example and made things perfectly clear. That lead to a nice breakthrough and I'm thankful that the class was small enough that I was able to finally get that one right. Looking back, it was exactly what I needed. At the time, I didn't recognize it as that. I would have benefitted by reading the book first but didn't because I knew a free copy was coming upon completion. If a person has the chance, borrow the book and then take the class. Even in my case where the school is giving free copies, get a hold of a copy before hand. On another note, the training facility is amazing. It is a dedicated motorcycle training school. They have multiple classrooms, a garage and a nice parking lot. They also have two dedicated ranges that are used for nothing except training. They run classes 7 days a week and is the only local one that offers weekday basic MSF classes. I was very impressed. http://www.mscv.org/

08-19-2011, 07:50 AM	#105
outlaws justice ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Watertown NY Oddometer: 787	Back to Nashville In Six Weeks I will be back in Nashville to host the classes, two days to choose from and lunch is included. If you are interested please get signed up soon. Need to determine the number of coaches required and make the travel plans for them. You can sign up at www.totalcontroltraining.net or go to the Nashville site at www.nashvilleriders.com Hope to meet some of you there! __________________ David 2005 KTM950 Adventure, 2005 Yamaha Vmax, 2002 BMW K1200RS, 2005 Suzuki SV650S, 1991 Honda VFR750, 1990 Honda Hawk GT, 2004 Honda CRF250X, 2000 Buell Blast................

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