My Man in the parking lot with me!!

Wow!!! This is incredible for my man to give in to me and go to the parking lot and practise and let me show him those 3 important techniques the Motorman teaches how to be 100% in control with your bike.
It is very obvious that Rob listens to his nagging woman about RLAP. This is the bike he bought from Motorman that I rode home from Hudson Florida. The way I got him into the parking lot was to tell him I would not post any clips unless he gave me permission. He gave me permission this morning by the way. He was very happy with his results and can't wait to get out there again tonight and practise to smooth it all out. I wouldn't be surprised if he was out there practising right now while I am at work.
I have to say from all the people I have worked with Rob has been the quickest at improving.
He knows where his faults are and the main one was foot dragging or duck walking the bike. All it means is that he wasn't in total control. He was afraid to use the back break while in the friction zone, putting a little power to the rear wheel and using a little more throttle. I made him lead home and was so proud and happy to see him not put his feet down once before the bike stopped. He would look over at me with a smirk on his face, and I would wink and have a huge grin on mine.. Nice!! I'll just bet he'll be riding circles around me in no time flat or at least with me.
The other thing I notice that Rob did, was the head and eyes the most important of all, once he scoped out the situation, he trusted himself snapped his head and eyes. There was only a couple times that he looked at a curb, and once at my QUEEN...lol
I cant wait till 5pm to get out there again with my man!!

ROB RIDE LIKE A PRO

A little bit of practise

I haven't been over practising lately. Sometimes if I have 15 minutes to spare, before or right after work I got behind the mall and do my thing. I haven't been over to the old school for it seems like forever. Every body is either busy or not interested so it's either me and Vgirl or just me. Heck we can practise anywhere there is a big enough spot to do a figure 8. Last night we went for dinner at an old pub, and of course the bikes were in our site, and I said to Tanya, we could always do a little show for these people that keep looking at our bikes. The lot was big enough.
So we did a few figure eights and just before, I left I couldn't resist to scrape a full circle as I saw 4 people out of the corner of my eye watching and a way I went, ponytail flopping in the air. Smile on my face, but I still get knots in my stomach. I guess that means, I am still not confident enough yet.

Steve at the NW motorcycle school

This is the course I will trying to master in the Northwest School of Motorcycle Next month in Renton.

Friday Night

Not much to write about today. It is Friday and I am home doing nothing.. I did go to the parking lot alone tonight for 15 minutes. Motorman says 15 minutes a week will do it.. Ha!! I have been known not to listen too well. I did get yelled at this week by yours truly, but to be honest with you, I think he would be proud of me even though he wouldn't say it. Specially if he was there.

Omg.. I do remember last year, when I was off in my own little world of RLAP after I had spent 5 days with the Motorman and Doc.. Crikey, I came home and rode circles after circles, until I drove everyone crazy around me.. Ha! even burned the clutch and brake out of the Queen. So.. I figure, I am doing pretty darn good by listening and not over practising. 15 minutes a week....What's that Motorman???

Now that I am paid for and signed up to go to Renton in September, I wanna get out there and practise more. But... I am listening and am going to take it easy and go kick some butt while I'm there..lmao.. I can just see it..

Who the hell is this old broad on her Queen, knows , how to lean already.. Knows that head and eye shit, and friction zone. They call it the GRAY area. I have read the site 47 times over.

I must not go in there and proudly say..Ahem, I am best Friends of the Palladinos...Do ya happen to know them ;) Ride Like a Pro!!

Today, this guy came in for a haircut, and of course they all come in and start on about the Queen and how nice she is. How long you been riding, bla bla bla. Normal stuff.. I tell them of my plan, my wishes to become Canada's first RLAP franchise, and start to explain a bit..

Of course he tells me he has been riding for 30 years.. Then I say.. okay so, then you got it all right, you know what I am say, you know all about the 3 most important techniques to handle your motorcycle, 100% in control. Well ya lady, I would sure think so.. Ya drive like everyone is out ta kill ya...

I get a little smirk on my face, cuz you bet I do.. But what are the 3 techniques?? Think about the bike itself too.. They are so totally interested, and then I tell them to buy a DVD to find out.. with a chuckle of course. I do explain the 3 techniques, and believe me... I so know how to say it..

There is a piece of paper in each bathroom, beside the stove, in the garage, and on the kitchen table, in my saddle bags,and beside my computer..

That's for you Motorman. Every time, I get a chance, I am reading the words.

Today I was coming home from work. I always take the long way around, as I only live 3 miles from home. The sun was shining and I just wasn't in to going home and sitting on the puter again so early. So off I go up Dogwood street, and there is police every where, flashing lights and I look off to the left and see a motorcycle planted in the fence on the school grounds on the hill. I forget the name of the school, but damn... if it isn't every damne week, some horrible thing is happening again. All the more reason to buy the DVD, Ride Like a Pro, not just buy it, but watch it and practice it.. And for goodness sake, look me up and come play in the parking lot. We are so lucky to have it right here in Campbell River, and right now, it don't cost you a dang penny to practise. Buy the DVD, and I will explain the technuques. I did learn from the best. The RIDE LIKE A PRO TEAM. I get so sad every time, I see this.
Today some guy came into my shop and gave me a pic of his Harley for rent. I told him I would try and help him rent it. He says to me, what's this RLAP SHIT?? I explain about how lucky I am to have met and practised and bla bla, how I keep trying to push my limit and challange myself. I asked him if he knew what I was talking about , and he said.. Hell no.. I just wing it... I been riding for 40 years and never had a problem so why would I have a problem now... Yup...wingin it!!

Changed my mind.

okay, so I changed my mind again. I was going to make this a private blog so no shit would happen. I have decided to change my mind, as there are followers that care and enjoy reading. Please, if you are one that is here only to cause shit... Go away! It is all positive shit anyway, its all to do with riding, and learning and improving your skills. Or at least watching me try. Have fun, hang out but pleaaaaaaaaaase...no crap!!

Message from my mentor!

I was planning on using my own bike to prove to the MM that I can handle my own bike in these excercises. This was the response I recieved....I think I should listen!!
You made the WRONG decision. LISTEN TO ME THIS TIME. USE THEIR BIKES. i KNOW WHAT i'M TALKING ABOUT. I'll say it again so it sinks in. USE THEIR BIKES.
Their course is set up for their bikes. They don't care if you drop their bikes. If you hit that wall, your on THEIR bike.
P.S. USE THEIR BIKESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. are you getting the message?

Northwest Motorcycle School

Dear Flo,
Thank you for registering for our upcoming Advanced Motorcycle Operator Course. The dates for your class are September 10th, 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th. Beginning at 6:30 PM September 10 we will hold a two hour orientation session at Mick Kelley’s Pub in the Renton Motorcycle (RMC) building prior to the actual riding portion of the class. During this session, we will take care of administrative business, discuss the course rules and review the theory behind the techniques you will be taught. Please be on time. If you have any difficulty finding Renton Motorcycles (see the attached map) or have other difficulties please give us a call at 503-267-4615
The location of the course is marked on the map attached to this email. There is a locked gate at the facility. There may not be a guard. If you arrive early, please give us a call and we’ll open the gate for you. Class hours are 8:00 am to 6:00 pm with an hour break for lunch. We take hourly breaks and provide water (and normally coffee prior to class). There is a cooler available and you are welcome bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. You will need to provide us with documentation showing that you are either endorsed to ride motorcycles or have a motorcycle instruction permit. Please bring this documentation with you to the classroom portion of the course. You will need a helmet, gloves, eye protection, sturdy over-the-ankle boots, and a sturdy jacket (preferably leather or ballistic nylon; heavy denim at a minimum). This is the Northwest, so rain gear is also advisable.
The curriculum is both physically and mentally demanding. It is important that you make every effort to avoid distractions during your time with us. If there are temporary personal or physical problems or limitations during the class, notify an instructor immediately.
This nationally recognized curriculum will be one of the most valuable and satisfying training experiences you will ever go through. You will learn skills that will allow you to more safely and thoroughly enjoy the sport of motorcycling.
Our school and instructors are dedicated to keeping our students safely rolling along.
We appreciate your interest in our program and look forward to seeing you on the course!
Sincerely,
Ed Melroy
503-267-4615
Northwest Motorcycle School
nwmcs@comcast.net
Northwest Motorcycle School

Permission

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Intersection Valklyrie Vgirl with Hubby Ride Like a Pro

Intersection Valklyrie Vgirl with Hubby Ride Like a Pro

This is my girlfriend Vgirl whom I spend so much time with in the parkinglot. She has only owned this bike 2 months. She had an old 750 Nighthawk. Just goes to show you, how if you use the 3 techniques Motorman shows you in his Ride Like a Pro DVDS you too can ride like this even with someone on the back. This is the very FIRST time she has tried it. It was unexpected that is why Mark is wearing my ponytail. He just came to visit her at the parking lot.

Here is my friend Vgirl doing the same thing on a bigger bike. This is a Valkyrie.. Big freaking bike it is. This is her first night trying this exercise and she is doing great!! Tanya has only been riding this bike a couple of months. I am very proud of her. She did better than me.

Tanya and I spend most of the time together in the parking lot. We are the ol faithfuls. But is is so much fun to watch the improvement and pic each other up when we think we are loosers at certain things. We can pout and the other one pull the other out of the poor me attitude we can get ourselves into.

Dead Stop Right and Left trun

Some may think this is an easy exercises. It so is not. Simple techniques they say.. Definitely the head and eyes come into play here. You have to snap your head and eyes and handle bars, just as soon as the bike moves. I definitely need more practise on this. This will be my this weeks challenge before I move any farther. Next will be the FULL LOCK TURN AT A STOP. I did practice it tonight. The cones through me right off. I manage with out them a lot better. In other words, it is easier if you cheat. You know you are getting good when you don't let the damn pylons deter you. They are obstacle in a nasty road, I tell myself. But first I will master the technique and then the obstacles, and then tighten it up more. This area was 8 ft... I know, I know big cheater , but Tanya is new to her bike and we needed some cheating space.

We went to the Dollarama and bought a bunch more cones tonight. I think they think, we are cone freaks. Good deal, and they have the coolest saying on them, like...GOOD JOB, YOU DID, GREAT WORK, EXCELLENT BLA BLA..

It was a fun night got home at 8 after work, time goes by when your having fun. Watch for Tanya and her big arsed Valkyrie doing this exercise.

Bison Motorcycle Safey Consultants

Here is my certificate of completing the course I took last weekend with Dave Haye, retired motor officer here in Campbell River. Next month, I am trying to make arrangements to take the course of North West Motorcylce School I am trying to convince my man that him and I should take this course. One thing for sure, if I can manage, I will be taking it. Hopefully this Sept. I will just have to close the barbershop for a couple weeks.

I have been practising almost every night for a very short time. Practise makes perfect as we all know. I am finding it difficult to find people to practise with on a regular basis. Vgirl and I get out a bit, but I really thought there would be more interest. I guess each to their own. The weather has been hot which makes it not as appealing.

Last night I took my brothers and a few others to the lot, to show them what they could learn too. I am hoping to drum up some interest.

What I would love to do is get some women up here and have a ladies day in the parking lot. It has been a very busy season of riding so again not so easy to swing it.

Snow man

This excercise is called the snow man. 3 circles, the first one 24, second 20ft and the 3rd 18ft. I found it very easy and we didn't stay long on that one. Dave is a very good instructor and is amazing how he can just set up the excercises with out measuring other than his feet. He is not afraid to say you are doing good if you are or tell you where you went wrong.

Flo Ride Like a Pro Police Course

I took this course Aug2/09. Fortunately there was only 2 in the class and we got one on one attention.

Day in the parking lot with Dave Haye

I spent the day in the parking lot today with Robocop Dave Hay. There was only one other student, so we got total one on one attention and it was great. Dave set up the policeman course. I thought it was going to be harder than it was, so I think I am doing better than I thought. He told me he was very impressed anyway. I felt pretty good myself.

Dead stop left and right turn

This looks easy, it is not. It is once you figure that you are the boss of your hoss and it is all in the friction zone head and eyes, rear brake.. simple...Try it! It is only 6ft wide the path way.