Triumphrat

Chalawah · 10-09-2007

Hi,

I started a post about best safety modifications to Thruxtons over here http://www.triumphrat.net/club-cafe/...der-400-a.html and due to the growing number of posts being made about improving riding skills felt there was probably a need for a seperate post.....so this is it

I will kick the ball off with this one I have seen and sounds great to me....I am considering checking it out for riders here in Victoria Australia. It uses HART trained instructors and is in an excellent motorcycling area - twisty roads and great scenery : http://www.hondamarine.com.au/wps/wc...29/About+HART/

Quote:

http://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Pa...ge_Id=1776&h=1

The scenic winding roads of the Yarra Ranges are an attraction for touring motor cycle riders in Victoria. These roads can provide a challenge to the rider's skill. Unfortunately this leads to motorcyclists being over-represented in casualty crashes in Yarra Ranges.

Yarra Ranges is ranked 2nd highest for motorcyclist casualties out of all Victorian municipalities Generally higher rates of motorcyclist casualties are experienced in inner Melbourne, whilst the highest number of fatalities are concentrated in the hill country to the east of Melbourne and the west coast also has a high number of both motorcycle casualties and fatalities. Source: Crashstats, VicRoads

Topics covered on the Instructed Ride!
The rides covers the following topics:
*Taking care of your bike - Roadworthiness
*Bike Set-up - brakes, clutch, chain, lights, cables, mirrors,tyres, suspension.
*Throttle Control - Smooth!
*Cornering, Enter wide, stay wide, exit left
*Braking - In a straight line before the corner
*Eye Direction - Look through the corner (with chin!)
*Lane Position - See/Be Seen/Be Safe
*Other road users - cars, 4WD's, Logging Trucks & Wildlife
*"Dead Area" for mobile phones/Emergency Services (Help could beup to 1 hour away!)
*Rider Fatigue - Are you at risk?
REMEMBER: The only cure for fatigue is SLEEP
*Protective Clothing
*Talk from Ambulance Officers when available (common injuries,protective clothing, etc)

Rides commence at 9:00am sharp to finish 4:00pm approx.
However, you need to be there by 8:30am ........

Instructed Motorcycle Rides Dates 2007-2008
REEFTON
Lilydale – Yarra Junction – Reefton Junction – Cumberland Junction – Healesville and Lilydale via Marysville.
Saturday 27th October 2007
Sunday 9th December 2007
Saturday 9th February 2008
Sunday 16th March 2008 (SCOOTERS ONLY)

TOOLANGI
Lilydale – Launching Place – Healesville – Toolangi – Yarra Glen – Lilydale.
Sunday 30th September 2007 -completed
Saturday 10th November 2007
Sunday 20th January 2008
Saturday 23rd February 2008
Sunday 13th April 2008

Please note the following:
All Learner & Licensed riders are permitted to participate on the Toolangi Ride.
Only Licensed riders are permitted to participate on the Reefton Ride.

HART instructors will lead the ride.
Are you interested?
Telephone: 1300 368 333
or
E-mail your interest to the Road Safety Officer, via the link below.

The fee is $55.00 per rider (non-refundable).
ONLY 30 riders per RIDE!!.

Contact Details & Further Information
Contact details and further information regarding Road Safety in the Shire of Yarra Ranges please contact Mark McGuire, Road Safety Officer on 1300 368 333. The link below will take you to the Emergency & Safety calendar.