I am seeking general feedback regarding training for returning motorcyclists and a 1/2 day training sessions focusing on the skills required for cruiser riders.
The returning rider courses that we are doing are very popular but I want to focus the training specifically to the requirements for riding a heavy cruiser.
Many of our clients used to ride trail bikes or last rode 20 years ago and now want to ride to get back to riding and jump on a 400 kilo machine.
The returned riders are over represented in the accident statistics.
It is interesting to note that we of course are all excellent riders - but we all know someone who is crap and is a danger to themselves and others.
How many of you have thought about it or know someone who would benefit?
Regards,
marx

Looks like it's time for Motorman to chime in........

I think he was being a bit tongue in cheek Binnsy about us all being excellent riders. Oh I get it, so were you.  

Geez binnsy, the bloke's being facetious. Give him a break.

duhh?   really?                      

I gave a thought to doing a rider course when I bought my first Harley 2 years ago after not riding for over 25 years. The cost sort of deterred me and I know the "what's your life worth" caper. In the 2 years I've only racked up 6000k's (I was out of action for 6 months with a shoulder operation, nothing to do with the bike), and try to get out when I can to ride. I attempt to think for the car fuckers and their stupidity while riding. Both the wife's car and mine sport a Harley sticker in an attempt to show bike riders we are bike aware.  

Actually I was not putting myself out as the expert. That comment was tongue in cheek.
When we discuss rider training the most common response is "I'm OK but I know someone who is a danger to them self and to others."

Any one that participates in group rides knows there are some riders that have too much confidence compared to their competence. "CockHeads"
I work for Ride-Tek at Sandown Race Track Melbourne. The returning rider courses are popular but I was thinking that something that is more inclined to the heavier cruiser would be appropriate.
Binnsy 1/2 day is not long enough time spent on improving skills. The changes come about by putting what you learn into practice.
3 1/2 hours is not enough time to change some ones attitude.
That may take a lifetime.
If riders wish to allocate more time to improving their skills that can be done.
The reality is that most motorcyclists do the minimum amount of training that will legally get them on the road.
I am not telling anyone what they should do or should not do.

For what it's worth, I had about 10 years away from the craft, riding cafe racers and sports, and came back in straight to a big twin Harley. Honestly the easiest bike to ride I've ever had. I did look at some of the QLD offerings of refresher courses but nothing really grabbed me.

a postie can be called a "professional rider"

Just sayin

Even Mick Doohan falls off....................................................

I rode small to medium jap bikes in my early 20's for 7-8 yrs, with no car it mean't I rode rain, hail or shine. Then I had a break from bikes 

Sound like a great idea, I upgraded from a Very low Sportster that hatted going around corners to a Street glide and Yes I will amit that I do struggle a little with it , i guess i have alot of bad habits from riding the Sportser that need sorting out before i get hurt