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Originally Posted by Recon604
Here's my review from PRS.
So the first few days of theory was taught by Tonia. She was alright, she kept giving me a hard time when I told her I already had a r6. Got really irritated when she kept calling me out on it. I came here for a reason (that is I know riding is dangerous). Stereotype stuff in the theory portion was kinda of pointless to me. Did not teach me anything, I got pretty much categorized in the "Young and rich" stereotype in my class.
My lot training days was instructed by Chris. I got to say, he really impressed me. Class starting at 9AM, he was full of energy, prepared and enthusiastic. It really pumped me up and got me going. Learnt so much from him. Guy is pretty funny too, tons of jokes to get everyone interacting and cooperating.
After the first day of training, I actually took out my r6 out since we learnt how to use the clutch, shift gears, brake, turn, pretty much all the basics. So from my point of view, starting from a 600cc is not too bad, that is after going to a riding school. I got used to the clutch after an hour of riding on it and I never drove a manual.
Highly recommend PRS to anyone that wishes to start riding!  |
You seem like a nice guy but honestly though, you just fit a "certain" profile, that's all. Whether you live up to that profile or prove others wrong is really up to you. Also, beware that it might not be just that one instructor that may do that to you. It's possible that some seasoned riders, or others in the community may also have the same reservations with riders who fit the same "certain profiles".
As for practicing in the R6, just remember to be really really careful with them. Learning how to ride in an R6 is like learning how to drive in a Porsche. Good luck and hopefully you can rack up many many miles on that R6.