Archive of BMW Motorrad Club Cape (2006 - 2019)

Hi Charles the above is excellent reading BUT Spending R240.00 and Buying the DVD Twist of the Wrist by Keith Code (regarded as arguably the best known and most successful on track/ on Road Trainer in  the world today) is in my opinion the best money anyone riding a M/ bike or bicycle can spend.

i gave my stock to Helderberg Yamaha in Paarden Eiland and they still have a couple left.Follow and practise the advice given and experience the tremendous improvement in riding skills.To Quote but one rider Leon Camier British Supersport & 2009 Superbike Champion after buying one he says " It has taken me to another level" 

i guaranteed money back to everyone i sold them to if they felt that it did not improve their riding skills and to date i have not had to refund anyone. i am posting this because of my passion for rider safety.

Ride with Confidence knowing what you are doing and not thinking that you know!!

 

Execelent stuff that all riders should take note of, no matter what level you are at.

Super reading for any rider wanting to know how to survive and thrive on a bike is "Competent Motor Cycle Riding"by David Hough.  A biker of many decades he wrote articles for american pulications on how to ride in all types of conditions.  The natural progression of this was to edit all the articles into a book.  His emphases is on hw to ride safetly and avoid accidents on all types of surfaces.

Book has to be imported as it is not stocked locally. 

Need to dig it out.  Read it cover to cover when I first got Brenda Buttercup.

Thanks Charles, that's a great post.

Eric mentions the Hough book. Hough is also very good! His updated book: "Mastering the Ride: More Proficient Motorcycling, 2nd Edition". It's available on Amazon and can be downloaded onto Kindle or the iPad App. It's a must read.

Hi JP

I went out and bought the DVD you recommended. Apart from the odd corny dialogue moments it is really good! That last breakfast run with Geoff gave me a few sphincter moments on Franschoek Pass but I like to push my skills a bit and this has given me a lot more insight into cornering. Whilst at Yamaha I also popped upstairs to meet Chris at Flying Brick and he has got a whole lot of great gear at fair prices! So you must check him out.

2nd Ed - David Hough at Kalahari.com for only R16.00 (and a quick 20MB download).

Pity it didn't come with the free CD - guess for R16 I shouldn't complain

Thanks for the Kalahari eBooks heads up Tony.  For R16 this must be the best "bang for your buck" biking education ever.  Also made me realize that he has written a couple of other motorcycling books as well, although these are more expensive.

Thanks Charlie's for taking the time to post the link onto the website - I've read it once, but once is never enough. I think we should make this a standard letter that goes out to all members, as one can become complacent and we should just read over it before setting out on any bike trip

Thanks again,

Sian. 

Hi Charles

 

Thanks for posting.

 

Perhaps nothing new to many experienced riders but it is easy to become blase' about riding and it's always good to be reminded of the number of things that can go wrong and be more prepared for it.

 

Nic