review of the msf dirt bike school dvd

[ikol66]

FYI--Amazon.com has Clymer manual for KLR650 listed at $20.97 with estimated shipping date of 9-8-03. You can pre-order and won't be billed until its shipped. Garth

[elderberrylane]

Sign me up for the new manual, have been putting it off buying the old ones for too long. Ron H.

[dumbazz650]

I'll take one! Thanks, Fred, MarkB

[ikol66]

Anybody received one yet?

[Fred Hink]

Nope, they haven't been released yet.

----- Original Message ----- From: "ikol66" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2003 10:52 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Clymer manual > Anybody received one yet? > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > >

[Bogdan Swider]

> Nope, they haven't been released yet. >

Wait a minute ! Is this Fred or Ferd ? Also, why is Ferd or someone telling people that Fred is away drying out at Betty Ford ? That can't be true. Bogdan

[Paul Ricketts]

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[Joseph Jones]

It is what I have, and is/was recomended by the list. That is also a good price for it. Joe A18 SE Ky --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Paul Ricketts wrote:

> Any recommendations on the Clymer manual? Good/bad? > > > > Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 17:58:48 -0800 > From: Mike Hagen > Subject: KRL Clymer Manual - Cheap > > Cheap NEW KRL Manual, less than $20 shipped! > > http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?

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[Chris Norloff]

Ha Ha! Yeah, I've got that DVD, too. I agree with Jeff's opinion. Chris

>--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Saline wrote: >> >> Howdy, >> >> I recently decided to add a bit to my collection of motorcycle >riding >> stuff. Along with half a dozen books I purchased a DVD of the MSF >Dirt >> Bike School. This evening I took a look at it and here are my >thoughts. >> >> The short story is for an experienced dirt bike (off pavement) >rider it >> may reinforce a few techniques but it isn't worth the money. For a >> novice it will teach some helpful techniques but is not a >substitute for >> hands on training. >> >> The DVD is divided into 12 sections. It starts with equipment you >must >> have and ends with a wrap up. In between those sections are >discussions >> and demonstrations concerning: >> >> - Controls and pre ride inspection, getting on and off the bike and >> riding posture. >> - Starting the bike and the "Friction Zone" (clutch engagement). >> - Proper Stance. >> - Let's roll. >> - Braking and shifting. >> - Standing up and lower body control >> - Turning and counterbalancing. >> - Riding responsibly and riding management. >> - Negotiating hills, K-turns and traversing hills. >> - Riding over obstacles. >> >> The first 3 sections you probably already know if you ride a >motorcycle. >> The sections on stance, braking, standing up and body control, >turning >> and counterbalancing, negotiating hills, the K-turn and riding over >> obstacles are probably worth watching but not worth the cost of the >DVD. >> >> Total length is about 65 minutes and I have to admit I fell asleep >during >> the pre ride inspection section. I did wake up when they started a >bike. >> Once they got riding I was able to stay awake. >> >> I wouldn't suggest folks that ride get this unless they have about >$10 >> they just don't know what to do with and have a desire to add one >more >> DVD to their collection. I bought my copy at www.amazon.com and >got free >> shipping since it was part of an order over $25. >> >> Now if I was teaching kids to ride I'd say it could or would be >helpful. >> Probably even more helpful would be a good safe area where someone >could >> practice the techniques taught in this course. >> >> At best I'd suggest this is a one time view DVD if you just gotta >say >> you've seen it. >> >> Best, >> >> Jeff Saline >> ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal >> Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org >> The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota >> 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT >> > > > > >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >