Bring up something specific you think I'm wrong about that would interest you to discuss.
Well, here are some from just this thread:
As far as gyroscopic effects, I think it influences the front wheel to turn in the direction the bike is leaning but isn't powerful enough to influence stability.
Are you really saying that motorcycles are exempt from the physics related to gyroscopic stability? All other things are effected but motorcycles are not?
It's not productive to share ideas with people who don't do it.
Sure it is. When experts/people with more skill have learned that certain things do not apply, and are useless, then one can learn from them.
Is it realistic for a rider to think he's competent at 70 mph if he can't do a routine Uturn without paddling his way around?
Yes. What makes you think otherwise?
Typical group rides would be safer by vetting the new arrivals with some PLP (same as silversys unit again). Skipping that that puts everybody at risk.
What actual experience do you have with a) group rides, and b) riding on the street with more than one other person? And why would someone take your advice based on your personal experience?
The ability to roll backwards after stopping is not an indicator of superior braking skills.
It's an indicator of balance skills which I believe is a factor in braking skills.
The skill related to stopping in the shortest distance is over once the motorcycle stops. Rolling backwards is a skill of timing the brake release added to exceptional
slow speed balance. Slow speed balance are useless at normal street speeds.
IMO, slow speed work improves feel for the bike at higher speeds.
Do you have any personal experience that would add credibility to your opinion? Why would my experience, (22yrs riding in a parking lot 12hrs a day 6-8 days a month, 29 years riding on the street, and many many miles on many different racetracks) disagree with yours?
A severe and valid test is the ability to make a hard stop standing so straight the bike can roll backwards then proceed without putting a foot down.
Would you please explain how rolling backwards increases a riders safety, or lowers their risk?
If suddenly every rider in North America spent 50% of their moving time in a parking lot the fatality and serious injury rate would fall by almost 50%.
This one is just you babbling on in an effort to sound smart.