I.A.M associates opinions

Discussion in 'UK Motorcycles' started by peteratabb, Feb 18, 2004.

  1. peteratabb

    peteratabb Guest

    I was thinking about joining the IAM and would be interested in hearing any
    opinions, especially from people in the process of taking the test.



    Have heard good things so far (better road skills & cheaper insurance) from
    the bike mags, thought I'd ask the real riders.



    Thanks!



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    peteratabb, Feb 18, 2004
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    serf Guest

    Try using this handy device:

    http://www.google.co.uk/advanced_group_search?hl=en

    Plenty of opinions have been aired prviously on this NG.

    HTH
     
    serf, Feb 18, 2004
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    Nigel Eaton Guest

    Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, peteratabb
    More opinions than arseholes around here matey, but I'll add another.

    Anyone that can use the word "associates"[1] in the way the IAM does is
    inherently fucked in the head. It makes them sound like a burger chain.

    HTH

    [1] With a straight face
     
    Nigel Eaton, Feb 18, 2004
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  4. peteratabb

    Nigel Eaton Guest

    Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, GS500MC
    But not posting skills, apparently. Who are you replying to? And what
    about?
     
    Nigel Eaton, Feb 18, 2004
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    Big Tony Guest

    Especially the ones with MBAs
     
    Big Tony, Feb 18, 2004
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    deadmail Guest

    Does he get a Robbo number?
     
    deadmail, Feb 19, 2004
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    Nigel Eaton Guest

    Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique,
    typed
    I would think so. We'll award him "2" in honour of Robbo's IQ.
     
    Nigel Eaton, Feb 19, 2004
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  8. WOW that high?
     
    Boots Blakeley, Feb 19, 2004
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    Cane Guest

    seconded.
     
    Cane, Feb 19, 2004
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    Owen Guest

    Anything that improves your skills on the road has to be good. I
    wouldn't worry so much about the piece of paper (prolly looks nice
    framed) but the roadcraft and theory, coppled with the observed runs
    will definitily improve your riding (or if you are a riding god,
    confirm your ability)...

    If you are interested in spending a day with police bike instructors
    (see under "Rides Like God") there is a company of said instructors
    called RAPID TRAINING based south of Oxford. Any TVAM (IAM) member on
    this newsgroup should be able to furnish you with their tel.no. from
    the monthly magazine "Slipstream"...
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    Owen, Feb 19, 2004
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    Champ Guest

    heh
     
    Champ, Feb 19, 2004
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    Salad Dodger Guest

    Must resist!
    <Fails>

    Don't join if you need to know how to keep the roundy-woundy things on
    your bike all shiny-whiny.
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    Salad Dodger, Feb 19, 2004
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    serf Guest

    Or you could go on the Bikesafe day - http://www.bikesafe.co.uk/

    The London one is £25 quid a throw, which is a bargain (but prices due to go
    up shortly).
     
    serf, Feb 19, 2004
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    dwb Guest

    You left off some {{}} 's.
     
    dwb, Feb 19, 2004
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    Big Tony Guest

    Big Tony, Feb 19, 2004
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    Champ Guest

    Champ, Feb 19, 2004
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    Guest Guest

    I don't have any experience of the I.A.M. but I would recommend RoADA
    (RoSPA advanced drivers association).

    You can get more information and your local group from
    http://www.roada.org.uk/

    They use the Police "Blue Book" for the riding system and the
    'training' has a practical emphasis.

    You can take the advanced test, but I doubt you'd get much discount on
    your insurance. I'm sure it will help your riding skills though.

    Mark.
     
    Guest, Feb 24, 2004
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  18. Having done the I.A.M. bit recently I can heartily recommend them. I
    am informed by a biased (read IAM) source that the main difference
    between the two is that the ROSPA course pays more attention to
    obedience to all the rules wheras the IAM lot follow the adage that
    rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men. I
    certainly found that a fair statement. If you are based in west london
    I would certainly recommend the lot I joined. They are a great crowd
    with a full calendar of events.
     
    nehpetsthegrey, Feb 25, 2004
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  19. peteratabb

    Guest Guest

    I guess your source was biased :)

    It's not my experience [ROSPA]. Advanced riding involves thinking and
    adapting you riding to the situation. No general rules can cater for
    all circumstances.

    Mark
     
    Guest, Feb 26, 2004
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