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Gibbo's Motorcycle Training WA

Locality: Rockingham, Western Australia

Phone: +61 430 050 332

Address: 37 Mcnichol street 6168 Rockingham, WA, Australia

Website: http://motorcyclerockingham.com.au

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24.01.2022 SHADOW RIDERS! I really like it when students have their own bike and can get out and practise the things I teach with their shadow. Whether that be a partner, parent, friend or a new friend from a Facebook group that’s in place to put inexperienced people with more experience riders. However, a shadow is just that, not an instructor. Someone to enable you to legally ride on the road and practice what you’ve been taught.... I’m hearing more and more from students saying they’re on a shadow group and went for a ride with this person or that person, and they’ve been asked to do things they’re not comfortable with. A lot of times a student will ride one of our bikes for lessons and then practice on their own bike, which will weigh more and potentially have different options. In my job I need to get students to do extreme manoeuvres, slow speed riding and emergency stops. These are all useful skills, a requirement in the test and something that has to be approached very carefully so as not to endanger students, the public and people’s bikes. We start small and work our way up to test standards to minimise risk as best we can. When a student comes to me and tells me a shadow made them do an emergency stop, in the wet, on a heavy bike with no ABS, when they didn’t want to do it...somethings wrong! Yes, they should be able to do it, and it’s my job to teach that stuff. But at their pace, at the right time and in the right place. I encourage people to find shadows and ride with them; but I also warn of shadows trying to teach! If they want to be an instructor, they should find out what’s required, get the training, learn the skills and do the job. Most people have the best intentions, but having a shadow tell my students, you need to do this and that (which goes against what I teach) is not a good thing. I teach what I teach and I can back all of it up with logic and reason. If I don’t believe in something I won’t teach it. I post videos online of students doing specific things that are required for the test as well as going above and beyond to improve their riding. If you want to see how it’s done, check those, not some wannabe who thinks he knows what the DOT want. Actively encouraging learners to ride without a shadow is something else I’ve heard being done from a shadow, from a Facebook group. Stating this fine and that rule. Shadowing riders on r class bikes when they’re not entitled to shadow them is another one. Unfortunately, if you’re with someone who says they’re good to shadow you and they’re not. You’re breaking the law and you will be prosecuted, not them! You put your bike down doing something they ask you to do, you pay the bill, not them. Be careful out there people, ask to see your shadows license before you ride with them if you like. Most of all, have fun and ride safe! Gareth

24.01.2022 Steve was the second pass of the day on Thursday, big bike this time. Well done mate, you k ow who to recommend when the time comes!! Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

23.01.2022 Dylan made it two for Tuesday, another first time pass on the RE assessment. Really great ride on the warm up Dylan, a well deserved pass. Ride safe on the Ninja 400, and Ill see you in a couple of years for the R class. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

22.01.2022 Sylvia is pass number one for today and pass number three of three for the week. Always love a first time pass! Well done Sylvia, that’s another safe RE rider in the road. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

22.01.2022 Congratulations to returning student Jack, who passed his RE assessment at the first try this morning, almost exactly a year after the RN-A assessment. See you in a couple of years for the R class. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

20.01.2022 What a great way to start the week both for us and for Alex! Sunny skies, great for riding motorbikes and passing tests. Alex came back with a first time pass on her RE assessment this morning. Well done Alex, now to decide, ninja or Yamaha? I reckon youll end up with an r3! Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

20.01.2022 Anyone looking for an MT07? This one is practically brand new and has some choice goodies!

20.01.2022 I want this bike so bad!! Please someone go buy it bore I get chance.

19.01.2022 Steve made it 3 for three on Monday afternoon for team Gibbos. Another RE assessment pass, again missing the rain! Well done Steve, bring the CBR by and show it off sometime. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

19.01.2022 There’s just 5 weeks until Christmas! Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift for someone or want to spoil yourself? Gibbo’s is offering the following packages just in time for Christmas; Buy 5 Lesson for $400 and get a 6th lesson free. Includes use of one of our bikes. ... Buy 10 Lessons for $800 and get 2 free, also includes use of one of our bikes. We also have gift vouchers available starting at just $80! As of January 1st our prices will increase. Now is the perfect opportunity to secure your lessons at a great deal! To purchase any one of our awesome Christmas specials phone Stacie in the Gibbo’s office on 0430 050 332.

19.01.2022 Guy was pass number three of 3 for this week. Thats another first time pass on the RE assessment for team Gibbos. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

18.01.2022 Ross was number two pass for Monday morning, again a first time pass on his RE assessment despite the comedy of errors from team Gibbos (yes were human, we make mistakes too!) Really great riding Ross, just need to get you to believe you really do ride well. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

17.01.2022 Petrus was number two pass for the day and had hailstones at the start of his test! No issue for him though and he came back with a first time RE pass. Great riding mate. Really well done. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

17.01.2022 Guys, were really busy most of the time these days! If you want lessons, you really need to plan ahead and book in advance. We have very few slots available for the next two weeks and own bike lessons are out at mid September. If you want a regular booking in the diary, give Stacie a call, send a text or email, or even Facebook message us. If you want to be on the cancellation list for a specific day, let us know and if something comes up, we can let you know.... Please dont leave it to the last minute! The Gibbos team.

17.01.2022 Happy Friday, Gift Vouchers Available!! Are you unsure what to get that special someone? Birthday present, Christmas, anniversary or just because!! ... Why not grab them a voucher for a 1hr Lesson with Gibbos?? Dont forget Fathers Day is just around the corner!! Message us for more details!!

17.01.2022 Is it just me that likes do emergency stops in the rain??? Great job Lis! Gareth

16.01.2022 First pass of the day today goes to Josh. Really great warm up mate. Deffo the right result. First time on the RE assessment too, just the way I like it. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

16.01.2022 On youre Practical Driving Assessment, you can be asked to turn the bike round in a road 6 metres wide. This is Jase, going above and beyond, consistently turning the bike both to the left and right in less 5 metres. Great work mate, especially as this is the first time weve done any slow speed manoeuvres! Just a bit more polishing up and youll be test ready. Keep up the good work Jase.... Have a good weekend folks! Ride safe. Gareth

15.01.2022 Shaun nailed it. Really good warmup and a really well deserved first time pass on the RE assessment. Great work. Next time you pop down I’ll get some pics of the cfmoto online too. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

12.01.2022 Jase was number two for today, another first time pass with a student taught from scratch. These are the most rewarding for me, seeing someone whos never ridden before nail it first go! Well done mate, dont forget to enjoy the v star as well as mod it! Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

12.01.2022 James was number 4 for the week and number two for the day. First time pass on his R class assessment. Well done mate. Stay upright on the big bike. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

12.01.2022 Declan was number three for three passes today (Mark, number 2, is a bit shy on the socials and didnt want his picture up) did a great job on his warm up, sailing through his RN-A assessment with flying colours. Really happy for you mate. Ride safe out there now youve got your freedom. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

11.01.2022 Matt popped by at lunchtime on his Ninja 650 just to tell me he passed his RE assessment at the first attempt in Mandurah. Great stuff Matt, really good riding as soon as we got you on the roads. Look after yourself and remember when you come back for the R class, you get defence discount. Ride safe.... Gareth and the Gibbos team. Ps, thanks for the rum!

10.01.2022 Congratulations to Luke who passed his RE test first time this morning (very bloody early) in Mandurah. Nice work mate. I’ll see you in a couple of years for the next one. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

10.01.2022 Pass number two today was Kyle on his Kawasaki Ninja 300, only took a couple of lessons to get him over the line, but we got you there mate. Well done. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

10.01.2022 First pass of the week goes to Sean, who passed his RE assessment at his first attempt. Great riding mate. Have fun on those track days and Ill see you in a couple of years for the R class. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

10.01.2022 Jordan finished out this weeks tests with a pass on his RE assessment. Well done mate. Loving the Ninja 650L, especially the new colour tft display! Shame you didnt want a picture up! See you in a couple of years for the R class upgrade. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

09.01.2022 Corey was pass number three for Tuesday this week. Another first time pass, on the big bike this time. Congratulations mate, have fun on the R1. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

09.01.2022 Congrats to EJ this morning, first time pass on his RN-A assessment. Well done mate. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

09.01.2022 It was cold, wet and windy this morning but that didnt stop Oli coming home with a win on the R class assessment. Good work mate. Have fun picking your next bike, and bring it by to show it off when you do. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

08.01.2022 Tony was pass number two for the day today. Another RE assessment passed first time. Nicely done Tony, couple of years and we do it all again. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

08.01.2022 Chris had his RE test up in Cannington on Monday. He had a shadow from one of my previous R class students (thanks John) and passed first time, making it 5 for five for team Gibbos this week. Good on you Chris! Ill see you in a couple of years for the R class. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team. Ps, loving the yellow stripe on the Vulcan s!

07.01.2022 Another awesome start to a sunny and warm day today with an RE assessment pass for Des. You put the work in for that mate, the warmup was awesome and a very well deserved pass. Hope to see you out on the bike this afternoon! Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

06.01.2022 Congratulations to Sean this morning on passing his RE assessment first time, good work mate, stay safe out there! Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

06.01.2022 More emergency stops in the wet today. Shaun this time. Great work mate. Not much left to teach you, just getting those skills up!

05.01.2022 Nice thongs mate! Please no....just no!

04.01.2022 Been a while since weve had a test, but Sharni and her lucky coin nailed it first time on her RE assessment. Really nice riding on the warmup. Have fun out there on the roads. Maybe pop in and see the team at Western Edge and have a seat on the nice new ninjas they have!! Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

04.01.2022 Not often you see L plates on a 1000cc Honda Africa Twin. Nice bike Dave, nice riding too. Just remember all those head checks and you should be fine in Busso tomorrow. Ride safe.... Gareth and the Gibbos team. See more

03.01.2022 Shamelessly stolen from another Facebook page! True though!

03.01.2022 Awesome start to a really cold morning today, with a pass for Leon on his RN-A assessment. Great riding mate but those figure Os still need a bit of work! Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

01.01.2022 Another great start to the day. Geoff this time on the big bike came home with a first time pass on his R class assessment. Nice work Geoff, cant wait for you to swing by on the diavel. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

01.01.2022 Dawn (whos a wee bit shy on the socials) made it three for three on Tuesday afternoon. Really great warm up ride Dawn, a long overdue RE assessment pass for you. Enjoy riding the ninja 300, I hope you come back in couple of years for the next one. Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

01.01.2022 Ethan made it three for three passes for Tuesday! Thats another first time pass on the RE assessment. Good job mate, not sure about the hat though! Have fun bike shopping, Im sure Western Edge Motorcycles Kawasaki, & Suzuki will be more than happy to help you out on that front! Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.

01.01.2022 John was pass number 2 for the day down in Mandurah, first time pass on the R class assessment! Nicely done sir, enjoy the big bike! Ride safe. Gareth and the Gibbos team.