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Doc Wong Basic Suspension Workshop-Part 2, Mar 14 Fri night! 



Topic: Basic Suspension Workshop -  Part 2

Place: Full Motion Chiropractic http://tinyurl.com/6vp36k3
          Carlmont Shopping Center (Next to Baskin Robbins Ice Cream)
          1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
          Belmont, CA 94002

Time: Friday night, March 14, 2014 from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

Cost: the cost has doubled  ;-)   ( $0 * 2 = $0 )

How to sign up:  e-mail me at:  docwong@aol.com


Hi,

You're invited to the next:  Basic Suspension Workshop - Part 2

Here's the only catch:  It's limited to 35 riders because we will be taking apart and examining the internals of a set of forks.  Yes, you'll see the innards of the thing and see how it works to gain a deeper understanding of how suspension works.  Those who attended the last Basic Suspension Workshop (Level 1) will get first priority.  

One month there was even a guy that flew from Colorado to attend the workshop and flew back the next morning!

The Suspension Seminar Part 2, should be extraordinarily interesting tonight, I will go through the normal presentation portion of the program and will vary from the previous format by adding a lab where I'll be setting up a folding card table to perform a complete "piece by piece" dissection process on a full front fork assembly, and a rear shock assembly, while the students observe.  We'll be identifying the function of each individual item, as it's removed.  Should be a very educational experience, and rare opportunity for the riders in attendance.  I'm excited about implementing this new "twist" on the suspension training program!

I'm very pleased with the materials that I've put together so far, as I believe they will be quite effective at directly addressing the questions and issues that most motorcyclists have regarding the 'black magic' of setting up their compression and rebound adjustments, as well as other related aspects of suspension tuning.

Having attended Suspension Seminar Part 1 is not a prerequisite for coming to Part 2.

You'll also get a working knowledge of how compression and rebound works on a bike by actually adjusting the suspension.

"The format for The "PART 2" seminar looks like this:
******************************************************
1. Spring "Preload": "Setting proper "SAG", a quick review"
2. Compression & Rebound : "Solving the mystery"
3. Dissembling a set of forks and examining it's internals
4. Advanced suspension tuning: "Going beyond the factory": Wheelbase, Fork tube height. Fork oil level/viscosity
5. Troubleshooting common bike handling complaints (student contribution)
6. Cartridge fork dissembly
7. Final Question & Answer session  
===============================================================
Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Full Motion Chiropractic
Carlmont Shopping Center
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002 
650-365-7775
www.docwong.com

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Doc Wong Moto Ergonomics & Optimal Riding Position Workshop-Mar 7 Fri night!



I'm really excited about this workshop because of the wonderful feedback!

Not only do you get the knowledge necessary to ride with more confidence and less pain, but I'll also personally coach you on your bike.  This is an evening workshop and while we don't go out for a ride on this one, if you bring your bike, you'll get coached on it.

When: Friday, March 7, 2014! 6:30pm-8:30pm
Place:  Full Motion Chiropractic
            Carlmont Shopping Center (Next to Baskin Robbins)
            1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
            Belmont, CA 94002 
            (650) 365-7775
How to register: just e-mail me at: docwong@aol.com
Cost:  $0.00

This workshop is designed to help you make the necessary adjustments *
to your riding positons and to your bike to optimize your personal *
efficiency and comfort of riding your motorcycle in all conditions.

To achieve this, I'll be covering different riding styles or positions *
on different bikes in differing conditons along with what needs to be *
changed to ergonomically fit your bike to you. *Also, I'll cover the *
most common neck, back and wrist problems I see and what you can do to *
ride comfortably.

Riding Positions will include optimal positions for street, sport, *
toruing, racing and dirt or dual sport riding. *Which positions *
produce optimum performance and which get riders into trouble along *
with which causes the most pain and what to do about it. *I'll *
demonstate on a couple of very different bikes, a sport bike and an *
upright dual sport bike. *That way I can demonstrate the range of *
riding positions and the range of ergonomic adjustments you can do to *
your bike. Find out how certain riding styles and poor bike setup can *
be hazardous and how to solve them. The end result is you being more *
comfortable on your bike with less fatigue and having more fun!

The ergonomics part of this workshop will cover how to adjust your *
bike to your body and style of riding. The ergonomics of different *
bike types and body types will be addressed and participants will have *
a working knowledge of what do do with their bikes *
adjustments.Optimize your bike for your riding style. *Adjusting *
levers, foot controls, handlber bar placements

I'll also cover exercises and stretches for you neck, back and wrists.

After the talk and demonstrations, etc we'll go outside where *
you'll get on your bike and I'll coach you on body position and make *
suggestions on the ergonomics of your motorcycle.


Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Chiropractor for Children and Adults
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas (In Carlmont Shopping Center next to Baskin Robbins)
Belmont, CA 94002
650-365-7775
www.docwong.com

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Special Event: Doc Wong Motorcycle Touring Clinic, Wednesday, March 12, 6:30PM

Hi,

You're invited to this special event:  Doc Wong Motorcycle Touring Clinic!

***
Doc Wong Motorcycle Touring Clinic
Date: March 12, 2014 Wednesday night 6:30-8:30 PM
Where: Doc Wong's clinic in Belmont: 1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Belmont, CA
How to register: email docwong@aol.com
Cost:  $0.00  How cool is that!
***

We love to ride, it refreshes us and helps give us a fresh outlook in our lives. Friends are made, rides enjoyed and adventurous experiences abound!



Our SF Bay Area gives us some wonderful riding opportunities locally for some wonderful day rides.  But how about longer overnight rides?  A weekend trip?  A week long trip cross country?  How about riding into a different country?  Alaska?  Mexico?  South America?  Or even doing a long distance competition such as an Iron Butt ride?

Good News!  Steve McCaa, noted long distance Iron Butt competitor, whom I met at one of my other Doc Wong Clinics in sharing knowledge with each other, has graciously volunteered to share his knowledge and experiences with you so that you can be more prepared and thoroughly enjoy your longer distance motorcycle trips!  Not all of us are interested in doing a "11,000 mile, 48 states, 11 day" Iron Butt competition, but let's hear from Steve on how to improve your fun and enjoyment of a longer distance touring ride!

Topics covered are:

Routes:
   West Coast
   US cross country
   Other Countries
   Resources for routes  

How to prepare for a trip:  
   Trip Planning:
   How to Pack for a trip (clothing, safety and repair gear)
   Maximizing Comfort: Seats, Ergonomics, Windshields
   Riding gear, handling exposure: heat or cold
   Bikes, setup and modifications for touring
   Spare parts, tools
   Type of bikes needed
   Auxillary lights
   Do's and Dont's, Best Practices
   How much riding experience do you need?
   Road noise, helmets, ear buds, music?
   Hard or soft bags?
   Bringing computers and cameras.
   Maintenance while on the trip?  Tires, repairs, services?

Going Solo or riding with a group, finding other riders to ride with
   Radio communications?

Issues While Riding:
   Maintaining concentration and focus
   Handling fatigue
   Body position, foot peg positions
   Throttle locks
   Eating and Bathroom Breaks
   Security of parking your bike overnight
   Navigation
   Dealing with hazards, deer, etc.
   Fatigue, dozing off, zoning out

What to do about:
   Long days, hot, cold, windy and rainy day riding strategies
   Emergency Repairs, flats, other mechanical
   Emergencies: SPOT, GPS
   Preparing for the unexpected
   State law differences for motorcyclists
   Unwritten Laws
   Rain, bugs
   Risks of night riding

Iron Butt and other long distance competition Information

Doc Wong will cover: How to handle pain and discomfort, stiffness, soreness, cramps and pain while riding. Food, hydration, electrolytes, etc

***A checklist will be provided for you to help you on your next trip!

Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong

Full Motion Chiropractic
at: Carlmont Village Shopping Center
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002

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Next Doc Wong Street Riding Clinic - Mar 16, 2014 Sun!



You're invited to:

Doc Wong Riding Clinic: "Cornering Confidence - The Steering Input" Sunday 9am-2:30pm

When: Sunday, March 16, 2014! 9am-2:30pm
Where:  Full Motion Chiropractic http://tinyurl.com/6vp36k3
             Carlmont Shopping Center (Next to Baskin Robbins)
             1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
             Belmont, CA 94002 
How to register: just e-mail me at: docwong@aol.com
Cost: $0.00

I'm very excited about this month's topic! It's a key topic designed to not only improve your riding skills resulting in a better, smoother and faster rider, but to also make you a safer rider!

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Go to: www.docwong.com for
--more info of my other motorcycling clinics* http://www.docwong.com/st-clinc/index.htm
--Back Exercises that I recommend everyone do* http://www.docwong.com/health/stretch/index.htm
--"Doc Wong Crashes"* http://www.docwong.com/st-clinc/crash-1.htm
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Full Motion Chiropractic
Carlmont Shopping Center
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002 
www.docwong.com

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To get the latest announcements on my Riding Clinics subscribe to the Doc-Ride Mail-list!

Go to:* http://www.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/doc-ride

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The following description was provided by Michael Nelson nelson@seahunt.imat.com

Dr. Harry Wong, a prominent Belmont chiropractor and extremely knowledgeable sport rider, is holding a monthly series of MotorcycleRiding Clinics. These seminars are FREE, and consist of a one hour lecture followed by a three hour group ride in the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains.

The Doc Wong Riding Clinics are now in it's 15th year!

PURPOSE: Enhance your riding skills, increase your enjoyment, and learn better riding survival reflexes.

TYPE OF MOTORCYCLE: If it has 2 wheels and a motor, you're invited.

SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED: The bottom line is that if you can safely negotiate the mountainous roads off Skyline Blvd, then you do have the minimum skills for the ride.  Since these are not fast sport rides, any reasonably competent rider should be able to participate. We recommend that you be comfortable with your bike and knowledgeable about your(and your bike's) limitations and capabilities. If you have been riding for at least six months you've probably got the minimum level ofexpertise required. 

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: A motorcycle in good mechanical condition, helmet,gloves, heavy jacket (leather or heavy material), heavy pants, boots...in other words, sensible riding attire. If you show up in shorts, tanktop, Oakley blades and flipflops on your feet, you _may_be invited to go home. You must also have a valid motorcycle license and insurance. Full leathers are encouraged but not required.* You are responsible for your own safety.

WORKSHOP FORMAT: (Each month is a different riding skills topic)

1. Meet at Doc Wong's Chiropractic oiffice in Carlmont Shopping Center at 9 AM. After signing wavers, Doc Wong gives an hour lecture on the day's riding topic. He'll also go over Riding Within Your Abilities, Group Riding, and Road Manners.* You'll be asked to fill out an optional survey for riding feedback and health issues. Then we will be split up into small groups with ride leader volunteers to lead you thru the hills.* 

2. The Ride: You can ride at a slower pace, you don't need to feel like you have to keep up with the riders in front of you.

We'll have volunteer ride leaders leading you on the route thru the hills. Those riders will be designated to you prior to beginning theride. As volunteer riders, they are often very willing to help you inany way they can. So feel free to ask them questions on riding, the route, etc. 

It's important to approach this whole thing with the right attitude.

If one of the volunteer ride leaders talks to you, it's meant to be constructive criticism and should be taken that way. After all, the purpose of the Clinics is to improve your skills.

We try to ride at a moderate pace, and we hold the speed down on the straights to allow slower riders to catch up. We stop at any intersection where we're turning off to another road and we don'tcontinue until everyone has arrived.

We'll try to make rest stops long enough so that the slower riders will get a rest, too.

Ride Route:* http://tinyurl.com/6gs5yu

From Dr. Wong's office up to Woodside Road, up Kings Mountain Road, down Tunitas Creek Road and a short stop at the San Gregorio Road. Continue on Stage Road to the town of Pescadero to Cloverdale, Gazos Creek Road to Hwy 1. Then down Hwy 1 to Davenport for lunch. After lunch, it's south on Highway 1 to Bonny Doone Road, right on Smith Grade to Empire Grade, down Jamison Creek Road to Boulder Creek, then up Hwy 9 to the corner of Hwy 9 and Skyline at the rest stop for a final meeting. After our meeting and bull session, the group breaks up and everyone is on their own.* Hope you can find your way home from there!

Michael Nelson, San Francisco, CA

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Doc Wong Adventure Dual Sport Clinic - April 11/13!



Hi,

Due to some very popular requests, I've created this special clinic  
for adventurous dual-sport, dirt and street riders. Basically anyone  
who wants to improve their dirt skills. From the consistent feedback we've  
been getting, the new format has been getting impressive results with riders gaining greatly improved dirt skills and confidence!

If you're a street rider and don't have a dual-sport or dirt bike,  
come to Friday night's lecture and demonstrations as I guarantee that  
it will be an educational experience for you.  Though I'd have to say  
that I've had a rider show up Sunday with a full dress Harley Davidson  
motorcycle that did the dirt clinic. He did well too!

Not only will you learn Doc Wong's 12 Basic Fundamentals of Dirt  
Riding Skills, but you'll get the most important data point of riding any  
motorcycle competently.   I'll cover vital topics and drills dealing  
with coordinated balance, controlled sliding of the rear AND front  
wheels, controlled wheelies, hillclimbs and much more.

So how do I get newer Adventure Dirt/Dual-Sport riders to, safely, do  
things like lock up the front wheel, do wheelies etc all in one  
morning of drills?  Attend Friday night's lecture and demonstration  
and find out.

If you're a more experienced dirt rider I'd appreciate any help you'd  
like to give in leading a group, etc.

This clinic is held on two separate days.

**Please note: Friday night's  
talk is a prerequisite to Sunday's drilling and ride.

Cost: $20.00 donation to the Doc Wong Riding Clinics for clinic costs. Sound too good to be true?  Yes, but it's true and
has been for the last 18 years of the Doc Wong Riding Clinics with now
over 40,000 riders having attended my various events! The $20 donation
is appreciated and if you want to donate more, that would be
wonderful, but you won't be asked to.

Part A: Friday evening, 6:30 PM will be a 2 hour talk at my  
chiropractic office:

Full Motion Chiropractic
1021 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 365-7775

Part B: Each ride has been full of wonderful surprises, a true  
adventure! This clinic promises more of the same. The details of the  
Sunday adventure ride will be announced at the Friday evening talk at my office at Full Motion Chiropractic.  

Don't know if you have the skills to do the ride?  Come Friday night to find out more.


TO REGISTER:  E-mail me ASAP at:  Docwong@aol.com  (limited to the first
40 riders, so if you register and can't make it, please let me know  
ASAP as there will be a waiting list)

Anyone is welcome to come to the evening "Dirt Riding Workshop-Talks  
and Demonstrations" part of the clinic and is not limited in numbers,  
however the practical "Dirt Ride Drills and Dirt Ride" part of the  
clinic is limited to 40 riders.

----------------
WHAT TO BRING TO THE DIRT RIDE

A. Snacks, lunch and water.

B. Gear: Minimally have a good helmet, gloves, heavy boots, blue jeans  
and a long sleeved shirt. Full dirt riding gear is ideal: Dirt helmet,  
goggles, chest protector, elbow guards, gloves, knee pads and dirt  
boots. Regular dual sport riding and touring gear is ok too, but be  
aware it may get hot.

C. Mechanical: bike in good order, knobbies will work best, however  
dual-sport tires will work also. Street bike tires will provide a  
unique experience! ;-)

D. There will be nowhere to drop off luggage, so plan on doing the  
entire ride with what you have. This is afterall an "Adventure" ride,  
so if you want, bring luggage to simulate a ride.

E. Type of bike.  It has to be a legal dual sport bike that can go at  
least 170 miles.  Terrain will be a combination of street and dirt.    
You can being a smaller dual sport bike, but make sure to being extra  
gas or make friends with a fellow with a big gas tank.  There are  
always several 1200 GS Adventurers there with over 9 gallons of gas.
________________________________________________

Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Chiropractor for Children and Adults
1021 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 365-7775
www.docwong.com

[docwong]

Doc Wong Braking Confidence & Skills Workshop! Fri, Apr 18, 6:30PM



Hi,

I'm sure you're aware how to brake effectively is as important a skill as all of the other skills necessary for smooth, confident and safe riding.  I'm finding that a lot of riders can improve their skills in how and when to apply the brakes.  There is definitely a safety issue with the incorrect use of the brakes.  This causes either increased braking distances and at worst locking up the brakes prematurely, sliding out or crashing.

It's one of those skills that a lot of riders don't think of until the SHTF.  In this very unique clinic I'll be covering key points and techniques that every rider should know such as:  

Emergency Braking, Threshold Braking and Locking up the Front tire (how not to)
Braking at the limits of traction: How best to avoid crashing
Braking and Corner Entry Speed: How to Smoothly and Effectively Transition from one to the other
Critical Dos and Don'ts regarding Braking
Braking While In a Turn
Trail-braking
What Brake To Use: Front vas Rear brakes
Engine Braking
All About ABS
Braking and Downshifting
Downhill Braking

Improving riding confidence comes with knowing, applying and practicing the basic skills of riding.  With improved knowledge and skill anyone can become a smoother and safer rider.  I hope to present this vital topic to you in a way that truly improves your understanding and ability to apply this while riding and braking.

The Doc Wong Riding Clinics are now in it's 18 year with now over 40,000 riders having attended!  Is that cool or what?  Anyway welcome to this new clinic, I hope you find it helpful.

Yours in great health, great riding and great fun!

What: New Doc Wong Braking Confidence and Skills Clinic
When: Fri, Apr 18, 2014 - 6:30PM-8:30PM
Where: Doc Wong's Full Motion Chiropractic office at 1021 Alameda de las Pulgas in Belmont
Cost: $0.00
How to signup: email me at: docwong@aol.com


Doc Wong

Full Motion Chiropractic
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
Office: (650) 365-7775
Fax: (650) 365-7890
docwong@docwong.com
www.docwong.com
Moving from Pain to Optimal Health

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Special Event: Doc Wong Motorcycle Touring Clinic, Friday, May 9, 6:30PM

Hi,

You're invited to this special event: Doc Wong Motorcycle Touring Clinic!

***
Doc Wong Motorcycle Touring Clinic
Date: May 9, 2014 Friday night 6:30-8:30 PM
Where: Doc Wong's clinic in Belmont: 1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Belmont, CA
How to register: email docwong@aol.com
Cost:  $0.00  How cool is that!
***

We love to ride, it refreshes us and helps give us a fresh outlook in our lives. Friends are made, rides enjoyed and adventurous experiences abound!



Our SF Bay Area gives us some wonderful riding opportunities locally for some wonderful day rides.  But how about longer overnight rides?  A weekend trip?  A week long trip cross country?  How about riding into a different country?  Alaska?  Mexico?  South America?  Or even doing a long distance competition such as an Iron Butt ride?

Good News!  Steve McCaa, noted long distance Iron Butt competitor, whom I met at one of my other Doc Wong Clinics in sharing knowledge with each other, has graciously volunteered to share his knowledge and experiences with you so that you can be more prepared and thoroughly enjoy your longer distance motorcycle trips!  Not all of us are interested in doing a "11,000 mile, 48 states, 11 day" Iron Butt competition, but let's hear from Steve on how to improve your fun and enjoyment of a longer distance touring ride!

Topics covered are:

Routes:
   West Coast
   US cross country
   Other Countries
   Resources for routes  

How to prepare for a trip:  
   Trip Planning:
   How to Pack for a trip (clothing, safety and repair gear)
   Maximizing Comfort: Seats, Ergonomics, Windshields
   Riding gear, handling exposure: heat or cold
   Bikes, setup and modifications for touring
   Spare parts, tools
   Type of bikes needed
   Auxillary lights
   Do's and Dont's, Best Practices
   How much riding experience do you need?
   Road noise, helmets, ear buds, music?
   Hard or soft bags?
   Bringing computers and cameras.
   Maintenance while on the trip?  Tires, repairs, services?

Going Solo or riding with a group, finding other riders to ride with
   Radio communications?

Issues While Riding:
   Maintaining concentration and focus
   Handling fatigue
   Body position, foot peg positions
   Throttle locks
   Eating and Bathroom Breaks
   Security of parking your bike overnight
   Navigation
   Dealing with hazards, deer, etc.
   Fatigue, dozing off, zoning out

What to do about:
   Long days, hot, cold, windy and rainy day riding strategies
   Emergency Repairs, flats, other mechanical
   Emergencies: SPOT, GPS
   Preparing for the unexpected
   State law differences for motorcyclists
   Unwritten Laws
   Rain, bugs
   Risks of night riding

Iron Butt and other long distance competition Information

Doc Wong will cover: How to handle pain and discomfort, stiffness, soreness, cramps and pain while riding. Food, hydration, electrolytes, etc

***A checklist will be provided for you to help you on your next trip!

Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong

Full Motion Chiropractic
at: Carlmont Village Shopping Center
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002

[docwong]

Special Event: Doc Wong Dual Sport SURVIVAL Workshop: Wed, May 14, 6:30PM



Hi,

I am SO excited to offer this special workshop!

Our special guest speaker is a retired Special Operations Intelligence Officer with over 26 years field experience in high-risk, hostile and even behind enemy lines experience. Very few people in the world have extensive knowledge and experience in how to survive in difficult situations.

Ever planning on doing a motorcycle trip into another country? You'll want to know what he has to say to stay safe, recognize and avoid trouble and what would ever be the best
plan of action in case something bad happens.

He's been on every continent with extensive experience in how to first of all, stay out of trouble and if the SHTF, what do you then do. Did you know that if you were ever handcuffed or tied with duct tape that you could easily break out of them without tools? He'll show us how in this workshop!

While there is no charge for this workshop, signup early as seating is limited.

What:  Doc Wong Dual Sport SURVIVAL Workshop.
When:  Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 6:30PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Doc Wong's Full Motion Chiropractic Office
              in Carlmont Shopping Center
               1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
               Belmont, CA 94002
How to register: email docwong@aol.com



Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Chiropractor for Children and Adults
1021 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 365-7775
www.docwong.com

[docwong]

Next Doc Wong Street Riding Clinic - May 11, 2014 Sun!



You're invited to:

Doc Wong Riding Clinic: "Cornering Confidence - Lines of Travel (2 Step)" Sunday 9am-2:30pm

When: Sunday, May 11, 2014! 9am-2:30pm
Where:  Full Motion Chiropractic http://tinyurl.com/6vp36k3
             Carlmont Shopping Center (Next to Baskin Robbins)
             1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
             Belmont, CA 94002 
How to register: just e-mail me at: docwong@aol.com
Cost: $0.00

I'm very excited about this month's topic! It's a key topic designed to not only improve your riding skills resulting in a better, smoother and faster rider, but to also make you a safer rider!

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Go to: www.docwong.com for
--more info of my other motorcycling clinics* http://www.docwong.com/st-clinc/index.htm
--Back Exercises that I recommend everyone do* http://www.docwong.com/health/stretch/index.htm
--"Doc Wong Crashes"* http://www.docwong.com/st-clinc/crash-1.htm
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Full Motion Chiropractic
Carlmont Shopping Center
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002 
www.docwong.com

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To get the latest announcements on my Riding Clinics subscribe to the Doc-Ride Mail-list!

Go to:* http://www.micapeak.com/mailman/listinfo/doc-ride

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The following description was provided by Michael Nelson nelson@seahunt.imat.com

Dr. Harry Wong, a prominent Belmont chiropractor and extremely knowledgeable sport rider, is holding a monthly series of MotorcycleRiding Clinics. These seminars are FREE, and consist of a one hour lecture followed by a three hour group ride in the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains.

The Doc Wong Riding Clinics are now in it's 15th year!

PURPOSE: Enhance your riding skills, increase your enjoyment, and learn better riding survival reflexes.

TYPE OF MOTORCYCLE: If it has 2 wheels and a motor, you're invited.

SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED: The bottom line is that if you can safely negotiate the mountainous roads off Skyline Blvd, then you do have the minimum skills for the ride.  Since these are not fast sport rides, any reasonably competent rider should be able to participate. We recommend that you be comfortable with your bike and knowledgeable about your(and your bike's) limitations and capabilities. If you have been riding for at least six months you've probably got the minimum level ofexpertise required. 

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: A motorcycle in good mechanical condition, helmet,gloves, heavy jacket (leather or heavy material), heavy pants, boots...in other words, sensible riding attire. If you show up in shorts, tanktop, Oakley blades and flipflops on your feet, you _may_be invited to go home. You must also have a valid motorcycle license and insurance. Full leathers are encouraged but not required.* You are responsible for your own safety.

WORKSHOP FORMAT: (Each month is a different riding skills topic)

1. Meet at Doc Wong's Chiropractic oiffice in Carlmont Shopping Center at 9 AM. After signing wavers, Doc Wong gives an hour lecture on the day's riding topic. He'll also go over Riding Within Your Abilities, Group Riding, and Road Manners.* You'll be asked to fill out an optional survey for riding feedback and health issues. Then we will be split up into small groups with ride leader volunteers to lead you thru the hills.* 

2. The Ride: You can ride at a slower pace, you don't need to feel like you have to keep up with the riders in front of you.

We'll have volunteer ride leaders leading you on the route thru the hills. Those riders will be designated to you prior to beginning theride. As volunteer riders, they are often very willing to help you inany way they can. So feel free to ask them questions on riding, the route, etc. 

It's important to approach this whole thing with the right attitude.

If one of the volunteer ride leaders talks to you, it's meant to be constructive criticism and should be taken that way. After all, the purpose of the Clinics is to improve your skills.

We try to ride at a moderate pace, and we hold the speed down on the straights to allow slower riders to catch up. We stop at any intersection where we're turning off to another road and we don'tcontinue until everyone has arrived.

We'll try to make rest stops long enough so that the slower riders will get a rest, too.

Ride Route:* http://tinyurl.com/6gs5yu

From Dr. Wong's office up to Woodside Road, up Kings Mountain Road, down Tunitas Creek Road and a short stop at the San Gregorio Road. Continue on Stage Road to the town of Pescadero to Cloverdale, Gazos Creek Road to Hwy 1. Then down Hwy 1 to Davenport for lunch. After lunch, it's south on Highway 1 to Bonny Doone Road, right on Smith Grade to Empire Grade, down Jamison Creek Road to Boulder Creek, then up Hwy 9 to the corner of Hwy 9 and Skyline at the rest stop for a final meeting. After our meeting and bull session, the group breaks up and everyone is on their own.* Hope you can find your way home from there!

Michael Nelson, San Francisco, CA

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Doc Wong Braking Confidence & Skills Workshop! Th, May 15, 6:30PM



Hi,

I'm sure you're aware how to brake effectively is as important a skill as all of the other skills necessary for smooth, confident and safe riding.  I'm finding that a lot of riders can improve their skills in how and when to apply the brakes.  There is definitely a safety issue with the incorrect use of the brakes.  This causes either increased braking distances and at worst locking up the brakes prematurely, sliding out or crashing.

It's one of those skills that a lot of riders don't think of until the SHTF.  In this very unique clinic I'll be covering key points and techniques that every rider should know such as:  

Emergency Braking, Threshold Braking and Locking up the Front tire (how not to)
Braking at the limits of traction: How best to avoid crashing
Braking and Corner Entry Speed: How to Smoothly and Effectively Transition from one to the other
Critical Dos and Don'ts regarding Braking
Braking While In a Turn
Trail-braking
What Brake To Use: Front vas Rear brakes
Engine Braking
All About ABS
Braking and Downshifting
Downhill Braking

Improving riding confidence comes with knowing, applying and practicing the basic skills of riding.  With improved knowledge and skill anyone can become a smoother and safer rider.  I hope to present this vital topic to you in a way that truly improves your understanding and ability to apply this while riding and braking.

The Doc Wong Riding Clinics are now in it's 18 year with now over 40,000 riders having attended!  Is that cool or what?  Anyway welcome to this new clinic, I hope you find it helpful.

Yours in great health, great riding and great fun!

What: New Doc Wong Braking Confidence and Skills Clinic
When: Th, May 15 2014 - 6:30PM-8:30PM
Where: Doc Wong's Full Motion Chiropractic office at 1021 Alameda de las Pulgas in Belmont
Cost: $0.00
How to signup: email me at: docwong@aol.com


Doc Wong

Full Motion Chiropractic
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
Office: (650) 365-7775
Fax: (650) 365-7890
docwong@docwong.com
www.docwong.com
Moving from Pain to Optimal Health

[docwong]

Doc Wong Moto Ergonomics & Optimal Riding Position Workshop-May 16 Fri night!



I'm really excited about this workshop because of the wonderful feedback!

Not only do you get the knowledge necessary to ride with more confidence and less pain, but I'll also personally coach you on your bike.  This is an evening workshop and while we don't go out for a ride on this one, if you bring your bike, you'll get coached on it.

When: Friday, May 16, 2014! 6:30pm-8:30pm
Place:  Full Motion Chiropractic
            Carlmont Shopping Center (Next to Baskin Robbins)
            1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
            Belmont, CA 94002 
            (650) 365-7775
How to register: just e-mail me at: docwong@aol.com
Cost:  $0.00

This workshop is designed to help you make the necessary adjustments *
to your riding positons and to your bike to optimize your personal *
efficiency and comfort of riding your motorcycle in all conditions.

To achieve this, I'll be covering different riding styles or positions *
on different bikes in differing conditons along with what needs to be *
changed to ergonomically fit your bike to you. *Also, I'll cover the *
most common neck, back and wrist problems I see and what you can do to *
ride comfortably.

Riding Positions will include optimal positions for street, sport, *
toruing, racing and dirt or dual sport riding. *Which positions *
produce optimum performance and which get riders into trouble along *
with which causes the most pain and what to do about it. *I'll *
demonstate on a couple of very different bikes, a sport bike and an *
upright dual sport bike. *That way I can demonstrate the range of *
riding positions and the range of ergonomic adjustments you can do to *
your bike. Find out how certain riding styles and poor bike setup can *
be hazardous and how to solve them. The end result is you being more *
comfortable on your bike with less fatigue and having more fun!

The ergonomics part of this workshop will cover how to adjust your *
bike to your body and style of riding. The ergonomics of different *
bike types and body types will be addressed and participants will have *
a working knowledge of what do do with their bikes *
adjustments.Optimize your bike for your riding style. *Adjusting *
levers, foot controls, handlber bar placements

I'll also cover exercises and stretches for you neck, back and wrists.

After the talk and demonstrations, etc we'll go outside where *
you'll get on your bike and I'll coach you on body position and make *
suggestions on the ergonomics of your motorcycle.


Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Chiropractor for Children and Adults
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas (In Carlmont Shopping Center next to Baskin Robbins)
Belmont, CA 94002
650-365-7775
www.docwong.com

[docwong]

Doc Wong Basic Suspension Workshop Part 1--May 23 Fri Night!



Hi,

You're invited the next Basic Suspension Part One Workshop!

I'm hyper-excited, this workshop will demystify and really enhance your knowledge of suspension setup. It is geared for those of you who are neophytes in suspension to those of you who want to know more about how set up your bike properly!

One month there was even a guy that flew from Colorado to attend the workshop and flew back the next morning!

What: Basic Suspension Part One
When: Friday, May 23, 2014, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Doc Wong's Full Motion Chiropractic Office
          Carlmont Village Shopping Center
          1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
          Belmont, CA 94002
Cost: $0.00
How to sign up:  just e-mail me at: docwong@aol.com

About the topic, "Basic Suspension Setup": Worksheets have been made up with pertinent data that will be very simple and understandable. I will even have basic terminology defined so that you will know the terms and how they apply to making your bike feel good, bad, bumpy, springy, etc. The workshop will give you a very good understanding of how a suspension works and what you need to do to your bike to improve it's handling characteristics.

Workshop format:  

1.  Basic terms with demonstrations on a sport bike. I'll go over each term one by one and demonstrate them so that you will see them in action.

2.  Adjustments and how they effect the handling of your motorcycle and how you can do them on your bike.

3.  Poor handling characteristics due to "mis-adjustments" and how they can be remedied.

The workshop will be kept simple enough to ensure that when you leave, you'll have a very good understanding of how a suspension works and an idea of how to adjust your own bike. You'll have handouts and worksheets to make notes on too!

Due to the content of the materials presented, parental guidance is suggested as your enhanced understanding of how your suspension works and its subsequent demystification may bring about wide grins!

We do have to limit the number of riders to 40, due to the fact that we want everyone to see how the adjustments are made on the motorcycle.  

Want to use your bike as the demo bike for the evening? E-mail me with the specifics of your bike:  Make, model, year and if it has adjustable front and back preload.

How to register:

Just e-mail me at:  docwong@aol.com
_________________________________________________________________

    Full Motion Chiropractic
    1021 Alameda de las Pulgas (In Carlmont Shopping Center next to Baskin Robbins)
    Belmont, CA 94002

    (650) 365-7775

Doc  (docwong@aol.com)
===============================================================

Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Chiropractor for Children and Adults
1021 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002 (650) 365-7775
www.docwong.com

[docwong]

Doc Wong Moto Ergonomics & Optimal Riding Position Workshop-June 12 Th night!



I'm really excited about this workshop because of the wonderful feedback!

Not only do you get the knowledge necessary to ride with more confidence and less pain, but I'll also personally coach you on your bike.  This is an evening workshop and while we don't go out for a ride on this one, if you bring your bike, you'll get coached on it.

When: Thursday, June 12, 2014! 6:30pm-8:30pm
Place:  Full Motion Chiropractic
            Carlmont Shopping Center (Next to Baskin Robbins)
            1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
            Belmont, CA 94002 
            (650) 365-7775
How to register: just e-mail me at: docwong@aol.com
Cost:  $0.00

This workshop is designed to help you make the necessary adjustments *
to your riding positons and to your bike to optimize your personal *
efficiency and comfort of riding your motorcycle in all conditions.

To achieve this, I'll be covering different riding styles or positions *
on different bikes in differing conditons along with what needs to be *
changed to ergonomically fit your bike to you. *Also, I'll cover the *
most common neck, back and wrist problems I see and what you can do to *
ride comfortably.

Riding Positions will include optimal positions for street, sport, *
toruing, racing and dirt or dual sport riding. *Which positions *
produce optimum performance and which get riders into trouble along *
with which causes the most pain and what to do about it. *I'll *
demonstate on a couple of very different bikes, a sport bike and an *
upright dual sport bike. *That way I can demonstrate the range of *
riding positions and the range of ergonomic adjustments you can do to *
your bike. Find out how certain riding styles and poor bike setup can *
be hazardous and how to solve them. The end result is you being more *
comfortable on your bike with less fatigue and having more fun!

The ergonomics part of this workshop will cover how to adjust your *
bike to your body and style of riding. The ergonomics of different *
bike types and body types will be addressed and participants will have *
a working knowledge of what do do with their bikes *
adjustments.Optimize your bike for your riding style. *Adjusting *
levers, foot controls, handlber bar placements

I'll also cover exercises and stretches for you neck, back and wrists.

After the talk and demonstrations, etc we'll go outside where *
you'll get on your bike and I'll coach you on body position and make *
suggestions on the ergonomics of your motorcycle.


Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Chiropractor for Children and Adults
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas (In Carlmont Shopping Center next to Baskin Robbins)
Belmont, CA 94002
650-365-7775
www.docwong.com

[docwong]

Doc Wong Braking Confidence & Skills Workshop! Fri, Jun 13, 6:30PM



Hi,

I'm sure you're aware how to brake effectively is as important a skill as all of the other skills necessary for smooth, confident and safe riding.  I'm finding that a lot of riders can improve their skills in how and when to apply the brakes.  There is definitely a safety issue with the incorrect use of the brakes.  This causes either increased braking distances and at worst locking up the brakes prematurely, sliding out or crashing.

It's one of those skills that a lot of riders don't think of until the SHTF.  In this very unique clinic I'll be covering key points and techniques that every rider should know such as:  

Emergency Braking, Threshold Braking and Locking up the Front tire (how not to)
Braking at the limits of traction: How best to avoid crashing
Braking and Corner Entry Speed: How to Smoothly and Effectively Transition from one to the other
Critical Dos and Don'ts regarding Braking
Braking While In a Turn
Trail-braking
What Brake To Use: Front vas Rear brakes
Engine Braking
All About ABS
Braking and Downshifting
Downhill Braking

Improving riding confidence comes with knowing, applying and practicing the basic skills of riding.  With improved knowledge and skill anyone can become a smoother and safer rider.  I hope to present this vital topic to you in a way that truly improves your understanding and ability to apply this while riding and braking.

The Doc Wong Riding Clinics are now in it's 18 year with now over 40,000 riders having attended!  Is that cool or what?  Anyway welcome to this new clinic, I hope you find it helpful.

Yours in great health, great riding and great fun!

What: New Doc Wong Braking Confidence and Skills Clinic
When: Friday, June 13 2014 - 6:30PM-8:30PM
Where: Doc Wong's Full Motion Chiropractic office at 1021 Alameda de las Pulgas in Belmont
Cost: $0.00
How to signup: email me at: docwong@aol.com


Doc Wong

Full Motion Chiropractic
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
Office: (650) 365-7775
Fax: (650) 365-7890
docwong@docwong.com
www.docwong.com
Moving from Pain to Optimal Health

[docwong]

Doc Wong Basic Suspension Workshop-Part 2, June 13 Fri night! 



Topic: Basic Suspension Workshop -  Part 2

Place: Full Motion Chiropractic http://tinyurl.com/6vp36k3
          Carlmont Shopping Center (Next to Baskin Robbins Ice Cream)
          1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
          Belmont, CA 94002

Time: Friday night, June 13, 2014 from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

Cost: the cost has doubled  ;-)   ( $0 * 2 = $0 )

How to sign up:  e-mail me at:  docwong@aol.com


Hi,

You're invited to the next:  Basic Suspension Workshop - Part 2

Here's the only catch:  It's limited to 35 riders because we will be taking apart and examining the internals of a set of forks.  Yes, you'll see the innards of the thing and see how it works to gain a deeper understanding of how suspension works.  Those who attended the last Basic Suspension Workshop (Level 1) will get first priority.  

One month there was even a guy that flew from Colorado to attend the workshop and flew back the next morning!

The Suspension Seminar Part 2, should be extraordinarily interesting tonight, I will go through the normal presentation portion of the program and will vary from the previous format by adding a lab where I'll be setting up a folding card table to perform a complete "piece by piece" dissection process on a full front fork assembly, and a rear shock assembly, while the students observe.  We'll be identifying the function of each individual item, as it's removed.  Should be a very educational experience, and rare opportunity for the riders in attendance.  I'm excited about implementing this new "twist" on the suspension training program!

I'm very pleased with the materials that I've put together so far, as I believe they will be quite effective at directly addressing the questions and issues that most motorcyclists have regarding the 'black magic' of setting up their compression and rebound adjustments, as well as other related aspects of suspension tuning.

Having attended Suspension Seminar Part 1 is not a prerequisite for coming to Part 2.

You'll also get a working knowledge of how compression and rebound works on a bike by actually adjusting the suspension.

"The format for The "PART 2" seminar looks like this:
******************************************************
1. Spring "Preload": "Setting proper "SAG", a quick review"
2. Compression & Rebound : "Solving the mystery"
3. Dissembling a set of forks and examining it's internals
4. Advanced suspension tuning: "Going beyond the factory": Wheelbase, Fork tube height. Fork oil level/viscosity
5. Troubleshooting common bike handling complaints (student contribution)
6. Cartridge fork dissembly
7. Final Question & Answer session  
===============================================================
Ride street, ride track, ride dirt, trials.....ride.....well!

Doc Wong
Full Motion Chiropractic
Carlmont Shopping Center
1021 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002 
650-365-7775
www.docwong.com