Monkey Moto School

MMS was ordered to close by the DMV. If there's a pathway fwd we're looking for it.

Sorry folks.

DM w/ questions.

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Who took their bike to work today?!

Monkey Moto School is currently not accepting new students.

Two weekends, two great adventures!

Trip 1: SheetIron 300 dual sport ride. 300 miles (mostly trails) in two days. I had a few butt pucker moments and an electrical problem that ended my event middle of day 2 but it was a ton of fun and a lot of great people! Thanks Oakland MC and all volunteers for putting on a terrific event!

Trip 2: Moto camping in Mendocino with a great group of 15 - 20. 600+ miles in four days.
It was a little cold on the coast but we hit some great roads and the evenings were good times.

Sometimes people make dumb choices because they allow preconceived ideas to shut out facts & common sense. Today's lovely paid coffee break is brought to you by one such decision. You can't get the premium goods if you don't show up. 🤷

I have been a fan of this channel for quite awhile. This is a solid video focusing on use of rear brake and it's really worth watching, especially if you are in the earlier stages of motorcycling.

I've noted there is a ton of misunderstanding around braking in general and it is actually a bit alarming how many of our students who come with their own bikes to class (meaning they've been riding on the streets for awhile) have rather minimal knowledge of which brake to use or when. Typically they over-rely on the rear brake and on engine braking -which is another topic. Conversely, I've spoken with some more experienced riders who've reported that they only use the front brake regardless of conditions.

Give this a watch. Happy for any feedback or share your experiences. And check out some of the other vids on that channel.

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Had a great time at Metcalf off-road park yesterday. Huge thanks to Clay Murphy and FirstRides for the class, to the fantastic crew and to Lucy Carrera Dame Rose Lacy and Andy Moraga for their work in putting it all together. Man, I need to get out in the dirt more often! Why do I always put it down for so long?! It was so much fun riding and spending a gorgeous day with all of you.

I stopped into Tokyo Moto SF today to grab a part. Shawn, the owner said "saw you wearing our shirt in your vacation pic, looks like you need a new one" and he hooked me up. Thanks dude!

They're not just fixin' and selling machines over there, they've good good schwag! 🤘

We're doing some promo stuff! Having a cool day of shooting so far. More to come.

If you're the kind of person who likes fun and if you're the kind of person who likes motorcycles then you surely yearn for fun on motorcycles.

Thailand is a wonderful place to have lots of giggles on two wheels. And what a gorgeous country it is.

Please be inspired looking at how deliciously twisty these routes are. They are also potentially treacherous if you do not possess the skills and confidence for full enjoyment.

I implore you all to come ride a motorcycle in Thailand and may you be well incentivized to develop your skills accordingly.