Vet-Newb Coaching - Page 2

T · 08-07-2008, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by MCA8690

....where can I submit my resume for being a mentor??

All resumes should be submitted to me for approval...

*please mark on the upper R corner of resume if single...

BlackSabbatical · 08-07-2008, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by Transported

This idea has been floated in other threads but hasn't been organized. The idea is to match veteran riders with new PNWR riders in a mentor-mentee relationship, where the vet takes the newb on rides with the intention of improving the newb's skills.

Once the match-up occurs, the team is on its own for scheduling its rides. But, I can forsee where group rides of vet-newb teams could be arranged to provide a more intensive group-dynamic experience.

So, if you are a veteran rider (you know who you are) and you'd like to donate some of your time for the benefit of our newer riders, PM me and I'll add your name to the list of mentors. I ask for PMs because I'd like to gather some basic information from you, such as location, availability for rides, experience, type of riding (sport, touring, cruiser), etc.

Once the names are posted in this thread, then new riders can contact ride leaders on their own. Ride leaders will decide whom and how many they wish to instruct.

This relationship can last as short or as long as the teams wish them to, and ride leaders are welcome to take on one newb or a dozen. But, the ideal is for a 1-on-1 pairing for maximum instruction.

Also, neither vet nor newb assumes any liability for what is taught or for how it is played out during the rides. Everyone assumes their own liability in this inherently dangerous activity.

Coaches:
Transported
Recr8ton
Lee650
Polvo2
Mott
BlueZZR
Turnfour
Marksvfr
307T
"Nails"
Ducatiduane
ronrdrcr
Lena

Coached:
SpeedGeek
DGA
Bagged RAM
Amber
Desvio
Armand
cbr_femme
SnowBunny
phlii
ApexGirl
Saki.Girl
uuu
BlueZZR
VJ1
ronrdrcr

Wondering where I fit in, Im sorta inbetween, Ive ridden over 20 years 4 years, 2 year break 3 years then 8 yearbreak and now back at it. Id like to participate but not sure where my ass fits

Transported · 08-07-2008, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by BlackSabbatical

not sure where my ass fits

Maybe ~T can tell you...

SpeedGeek · 08-07-2008, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Transported

Coaches:
Transported
Recr8ton
Lee650
Polvo2
Mott
BlueZZR
Turnfour
Marksvfr
307T
"Nails"
Ducatiduane
ronrdrcr
Lena

Coached:
SpeedGeek
DGA
Bagged RAM
Amber
Desvio
Armand
cbr_femme
SnowBunny
phlii
ApexGirl
Saki.Girl
uuu
BlueZZR
VJ1
ronrdrcr

I don't see my mentor on the list mentor list.

740 ? Where are youuuuuuuuuu?

angelko · 08-07-2008, 11:48 AM

Would love to get better in cornering (picking lines, adjusting speed and shifting, leaning and getting off the bike properly, ...). Have been riding an FZ6 for nearly a year, and currently live in SE Portland.

shakazulu12 · 08-07-2008, 03:34 PM

I would totally be down for some coaching!

Me:
Rode when I was a teenager early twenties, took 5 years off and now back on the less than a year. No idea how many miles under my belt in total, but less than 5k since the new beginning.

Definately need to work on corner entry and lines, just being fluid on the bike in general.

I live downtown, but also have an office near 82nd, so I'm pretty much down to ride either west or east (prefer west)

Kind of sporadic on times though, I'm self employed so my business hours range a ton, but a few times a week during the evenings and at least one weekend day are usually good bets with me. I'm blind so after the sun goes down I gotta head home.

Bonus, if you are good at helping me with my body positioning and cornering, you can take some runs on my NC35!

Oh, and I like long walks on the beach and beds full of pillows......

Saki.Girl · 08-07-2008, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by "Nails"

eerrrrrrrrr..........mentor I guess?

Resume goes:

33 years, all sportbike
track
street
race
slow steady and safe?
European and USA capable
All round nice guy
Instructional ability

.........any takers?

you so know you can teach me any time

nwgmt · 08-07-2008, 03:47 PM

Are you setting this up only for oregon...?

the chemist · 08-07-2008, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by nwgmt

Are you setting this up only for oregon...?

i'll be in spokane soon. figured i'd get on the list just in case..

ckender · 08-07-2008, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by ducatiduane

You should open this up from Portland area to forum wide...maybe. Could end up being a cluster

...but, a good idea either way.

to that.

camaro322hp · 08-07-2008, 04:22 PM

This sounds like a great idea. I'd love to be a part of it, but not certain of where'd I fit in. I'm definitely no expert, but not really a novice either. I"ve been riding about 7 years now, but no track experience or formal instruction (although I learned from a lot of good riders in San Jose).

I guess I'd probably benefit most from being a student at this time. I live in SW PDX.

nwgmt · 08-07-2008, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by ducatiduane

i'll be in spokane soon. figured i'd get on the list just in case..

cool cool, im in wa...auburn area...would be interested in this up here lol

"Nails" · 08-07-2008, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by Saki.Girl

you so know you can teach me any time

Thanks Ang much appreciated............but you got a mentor in the family, don't be gettin greedy now! LOL!

See ya soon.

BlueZZR · 08-07-2008, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by "Nails"

Thanks Ang much appreciated............but you got a mentor in the family, don't be gettin greedy now! LOL!

See ya soon.

hey thanks nails but i still have a long way to go before i am up with your abilities. see ya! be safe.

ddonacazx12 · 08-07-2008, 07:01 PM

Bill got coached.... that I would have loved to see.

20+ years street, dirt before that (some speedway with my pops)

Miles: probably 50K, only 1 track day though (loved it!!!)

Live: Vancouver.

Ride: Sun-Tues. (work wed-sat nights)

Speed: about a 5-6

Would be glad to help newbies, basics, general insights, tips and tricks, lines, low level maint, etc.

After they surpass my ability (which won't take long

), I can personally vouch for: Lee, Speedgeek, Polvo, Transported, Nails, MMA... and there are many other very good riders in the NW.

(and for you hot-shot new guys reading this, with a couple years under your belt... these guys really are as good as you think you are

) just f.y.i.

Saki.Girl · 08-07-2008, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by "Nails"

Thanks Ang much appreciated............but you got a mentor in the family, don't be gettin greedy now! LOL!

See ya soon.

hey no greed here just want to be cornering as sweet as you do

now lets go ride

rookie · 08-07-2008, 07:24 PM

I am in to coach .

"everyone can learn somthing form anyone" but if I can help a green rider I am in ,the more responabe riders the better {I did not say slow}
just responsable!

'GO SLOW TO GO FAST'!!!

Turnfour · 08-07-2008, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by ~T

Dang, you guys always have some great stuff going on! Womens Mechanics, Mentor a Newbie! Pro-active to keep everyone up on two wheels and safe!!

All we do up here in Seattle is post drunk pictures...

...hahaha! We are pretty fun...

Seriously though great idea...Question: Will you be posting pictures for us single newbie gals, to pick our mentor

I forgot to mention, I am one of the womans maintenance class instructors too.

~T come on down to P town and I would be happy to mentor you

then maybe we could go ride the motorcycles

MCA8690 · 08-07-2008, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by Transported

I was hoping we'd get a woman coach or two. Thanks for stepping up!

....here come the leg-humpers

xqsme · 08-07-2008, 10:42 PM

I am totally down to both.

Started riding dirt at age 8. Been riding on and off 20+ years. Had a few track days and Doc Wong clinics a few years ago . Not really a fast rider but more like a safe rider. Willing to share and learn. Sunday - wednesday.

Also have books you can borrow- Twist of the Wrist Vols. I and II.

Location : NE Portland near gresham/troutdale

ride: daytona 675

Willing to give pointers to newbies maybe take a couple pics while riding and photoshop it to make it look fast

T · 08-07-2008, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by Turnfour

I forgot to mention, I am one of the womans maintenance class instructors too.

~T come on down to P town and I would be happy to mentor you

then maybe we could go ride the motorcycles

Well, aren't you the man of my “bikergurl” dreams!!!

We might have to skip the resume and just check out your credentials!!

*I grew up in Eugene and still have family down there. Thought of moving to Portland to be a bit closer and now that I know that you all have such a great sport bike community, I just might have to put that back on my list of considerations...

Sirenita · 08-07-2008, 11:43 PM

Um...could I get adopted too?
Been on the Ninja 2 months/1100 miles and would like her to not need anymore bodywork

I live in SW and am off work some days, some nights.

"Nails" · 08-08-2008, 12:36 AM

Okay, let's not let this great idea die on the vine.

Why not choose / assign mentor mentee teams, and let's organize a full day ride for this group say to Fossil or similar with plenty of stops for gas / discussion / coaching etc. along the way. This is really the only way for both parties to really understand each other and get something valuable out of this.

After that, down to the individual teams if they continue with same or trade mentor, but I think this is a great place to start.

Am I crazy?

Mr. P · 08-08-2008, 01:50 AM

Originally Posted by SpeedGeek

I don't see my mentor on the list mentor list.

740 ? Where are youuuuuuuuuu?

Probably to the right as you dive into a turn

Originally Posted by "Nails"

Why not choose / assign mentor mentee teams, and let's organize a full day ride for this group say to Fossil or similar with plenty of stops for gas / discussion / coaching etc. along the way. This is really the only way for both parties to really understand each other and get something valuable out of this... Am I crazy?

Not at all. Personally, Fossil would be quite the ride for a first time go at this. I'd suggest a run to Carson / Cougar (or similar vicinity) sans slabbing...

ddonacazx12 · 08-08-2008, 04:56 AM

Got a pm, think I'm taken.

ddonacazx12 · 08-08-2008, 05:00 AM

Originally Posted by Midnightmotorsports

Umm, can Dave take me? Since we both work graveyard ya know.

You keep doing those 4-500 mile days with Grant and you'll be on the mentor list before ya know it.


08-07-2008, 07:01 PM	#55
ddonacazx12 Zone Head Joined: Jul 2007 From: Camas, Washington I Ride: 05 zx12r	Bill got coached.... that I would have loved to see. 20+ years street, dirt before that (some speedway with my pops) Miles: probably 50K, only 1 track day though (loved it!!!) Live: Vancouver. Ride: Sun-Tues. (work wed-sat nights) Speed: about a 5-6 Would be glad to help newbies, basics, general insights, tips and tricks, lines, low level maint, etc. After they surpass my ability (which won't take long ), I can personally vouch for: Lee, Speedgeek, Polvo, Transported, Nails, MMA... and there are many other very good riders in the NW. (and for you hot-shot new guys reading this, with a couple years under your belt... these guys really are as good as you think you are ) just f.y.i. Last edited by ddonacazx12; 08-07-2008 at 07:03 PM..


08-07-2008, 10:42 PM	#60
xqsme Pit Crew Joined: May 2007 From: NE Portland, OR (gresham/troutdale) I Ride: Triumph Daytona 675, 08 BMW g650 xmoto	I am totally down to both. Started riding dirt at age 8. Been riding on and off 20+ years. Had a few track days and Doc Wong clinics a few years ago . Not really a fast rider but more like a safe rider. Willing to share and learn. Sunday - wednesday. Also have books you can borrow- Twist of the Wrist Vols. I and II. Location : NE Portland near gresham/troutdale ride: daytona 675 Willing to give pointers to newbies maybe take a couple pics while riding and photoshop it to make it look fast Last edited by xqsme; 08-08-2008 at 06:19 PM..


08-08-2008, 04:56 AM	#65
ddonacazx12 Zone Head Joined: Jul 2007 From: Camas, Washington I Ride: 05 zx12r	Got a pm, think I'm taken. Last edited by ddonacazx12; 08-08-2008 at 05:01 AM..


08-07-2008, 11:48 AM	#45
angelko Training Wheels Joined: Aug 2007 From: NE Portland, OR I Ride: 2004 FZ6; 2005 GSX-R 750	Would love to get better in cornering (picking lines, adjusting speed and shifting, leaning and getting off the bike properly, ...). Have been riding an FZ6 for nearly a year, and currently live in SE Portland.


08-07-2008, 03:34 PM	#46
shakazulu12 Endorsed Joined: Sep 2007 From: Portland, OR I Ride: 1996 Honda RVF400 (NC35)	I would totally be down for some coaching! Me: Rode when I was a teenager early twenties, took 5 years off and now back on the less than a year. No idea how many miles under my belt in total, but less than 5k since the new beginning. Definately need to work on corner entry and lines, just being fluid on the bike in general. I live downtown, but also have an office near 82nd, so I'm pretty much down to ride either west or east (prefer west) Kind of sporadic on times though, I'm self employed so my business hours range a ton, but a few times a week during the evenings and at least one weekend day are usually good bets with me. I'm blind so after the sun goes down I gotta head home. Bonus, if you are good at helping me with my body positioning and cornering, you can take some runs on my NC35! Oh, and I like long walks on the beach and beds full of pillows......


08-07-2008, 03:47 PM	#48
nwgmt Zone Head Joined: Jul 2008 From: Oak Harbor, WA(Soon to be Auburn, WA) I Ride: 95' CBR1000f	Are you setting this up only for oregon...?


08-07-2008, 04:22 PM	#51
camaro322hp Training Wheels Joined: Jul 2008 From: Portland, OR I Ride: 2007 GSX-R750	This sounds like a great idea. I'd love to be a part of it, but not certain of where'd I fit in. I'm definitely no expert, but not really a novice either. I"ve been riding about 7 years now, but no track experience or formal instruction (although I learned from a lot of good riders in San Jose). I guess I'd probably benefit most from being a student at this time. I live in SW PDX.


08-07-2008, 07:24 PM	#57
rookie Endorsed Joined: Jun 2008 From: port. or. I Ride: 07 zx6r	I am in to coach . "everyone can learn somthing form anyone" but if I can help a green rider I am in ,the more responabe riders the better {I did not say slow} just responsable! 'GO SLOW TO GO FAST'!!!


08-07-2008, 11:43 PM	#62
Sirenita Training Wheels Joined: Jun 2008 From: Portland, OR I Ride: Kawi Ninja 250 & Yamaha Vino 125	Um...could I get adopted too? Been on the Ninja 2 months/1100 miles and would like her to not need anymore bodywork I live in SW and am off work some days, some nights.


08-08-2008, 12:36 AM	#63
"Nails" Training Wheels Joined: Jul 2007 From: Washougal I Ride: Gixer 1000, ZX6R, 996S	Okay, let's not let this *great* idea die on the vine. Why not choose / assign mentor mentee teams, and let's organize a full day ride for this group say to Fossil or similar with plenty of stops for gas / discussion / coaching etc. along the way. This is really the only way for both parties to really understand each other and get something valuable out of this. After that, down to the individual teams if they continue with same or trade mentor, but I think this is a great place to start. Am I crazy?