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I always ride solo. A really noice guy I've known for a while kept asking to ride together. So, this Sunday we went for a short 40 mile ride.
I've never rode that slow. He was going like 50 - 60 with occasional bursts of 70. And, he is not too comfortable leaning the bike.
I've been there when I just started, so I understood perfectly how he felt.
We met up, I gave him a few basic instructions, hand signals, etc. Told him about the route, any places to watch for. We also stopped a few times, and I made sure he was OK. I offered him to lead, but he was more comfortable to stay back.
When I had a chance to go fast or a nice turn would approach, I would open her up for 5 - 10 - 15 sec, but then slow down to like 45 - 50, and wait for him.
He was very happy, and had very positive experience. I also enjoyed the ride. Mostly one handed, as I was waving to him, and waving to other drivers to "go around - pass me". It was odd to see cars passing me though.
We chatted during stops, discussing various aspects of riding. I insisted that he reads "A Twist of the Wrist 2" by Keith Code. I will lend him the book. We talked about track days.
I felt sense of accomplishment. He had negative experience with some other riders he tried to ride. They just leave him (which is easy), and that's it.
I think it's important to realize that there are always better riders than you are, and there are always less experienced riders than you are. Helping the latter, and learning from the former is the best we could do... That is unless you encounter an a s s h o l e. In this case, staying away is the only approach.
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I've never rode that slow. He was going like 50 - 60 with occasional bursts of 70. And, he is not too comfortable leaning the bike.
I've been there when I just started, so I understood perfectly how he felt.
We met up, I gave him a few basic instructions, hand signals, etc. Told him about the route, any places to watch for. We also stopped a few times, and I made sure he was OK. I offered him to lead, but he was more comfortable to stay back.
When I had a chance to go fast or a nice turn would approach, I would open her up for 5 - 10 - 15 sec, but then slow down to like 45 - 50, and wait for him.
He was very happy, and had very positive experience. I also enjoyed the ride. Mostly one handed, as I was waving to him, and waving to other drivers to "go around - pass me". It was odd to see cars passing me though.
We chatted during stops, discussing various aspects of riding. I insisted that he reads "A Twist of the Wrist 2" by Keith Code. I will lend him the book. We talked about track days.
I felt sense of accomplishment. He had negative experience with some other riders he tried to ride. They just leave him (which is easy), and that's it.
I think it's important to realize that there are always better riders than you are, and there are always less experienced riders than you are. Helping the latter, and learning from the former is the best we could do... That is unless you encounter an a s s h o l e. In this case, staying away is the only approach.
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