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[Ian]

please don't take my riding on the other side of the road comments and advice and tips on what to do, children do not try this at home

I had a couple of reservations, - but it did open my mind/view/opinion (not sure which) a bit. The same as riding in the gutter for right handers, - I had in my head from the very first day on the road on my 16th birthday, the gutter has poor surface and more drains/pot holes, so avoid. The key to it all is thinking about your postioning more.

The other interesting thing was how little to use the brakes following this guy, reminded me of following Dean (although this time a slower pace) with the 998R with magnessium bits all over it, comes on Surrey/Sussex rides sometimes. He is a super smooth rider to follow.

I think it is all about continuing learning really, - it is easy to get to the state of mind where you have done this for years so why look for change, or why question what you are doing. I guess you guys who have done your IAM have seen the light long before me.

The guy I rode with works out of Kent (this was a P&H freebie), and I think does do some work foc stuff if a venue can be found as this takes in theory not just riding. Enjoy your day Ade, you will be tired, the concentration is intense.

And AndyVR6, I was happy to let you buy the 916 as i thought you could get the best out of her, now you can't let her pootle around at 40mph thats cruelty to Ducs

I know Webby has got 10 people together for a day of this sort of thing in Surrey soon, perhaps it is something that other RO's might be interested in getting together if people are keen?