[canadaman123]

ok, i'm looking for any and all information on how to and what happens to a bike while cornering at higher speeds. what happens physically to the bike? how should one go about setting up for a curve? i was talking to a guy who kept mentioning accelerating after he "stuck" the curve? i know about choosing a track and apex (not that i'm any good at it, i just have the book-knowledge right now), but what are some ways you guys keep both wheels on the ground when tucked into a corner? just trying to learn from those more experienced. thanks! :cheers:

 

[pickle.of.doom]

There's a lot to it really, more than can be easily put down in a forum thread. I suggest stopping by a borders and picking up either Keith Code's 'A Twist of the Wrist II' or Nick Ienastch's 'Sport Riding Techniques'... They are both wonderful books and will give you all the knowledge you need to greatly improve your riding.

 

[EIDROEDYR]

:iagree: You should definitely read "Sport Riding Techniques". It will give you the answers you're looking for as well as methods you can apply to street/track riding.

 

[rickmancc]

I agree with the pickle :iagree:

 

[beanz]

Those books are boring to read.

Get out to a track and take a course. You'll pick up on things much quicker there than riding on the street. Its all about experience over time.

 

[Gas Man]

All great advice... and just as good as that... take it cool... don't ride outside your ability. In your other thread you said something about riding with some more skilled riders. Just watch and talk to them. They should be able to help you out.

 

[snadamo]

All great advice... and just as good as that... take it cool... don't ride outside your ability. In your other thread you said something about riding with some more skilled riders. Just watch and talk to them. They should be able to help you out.

:iagree:

My neighbor is experienced to the point he is trying to become a sponsored racer, and he explained to me he rode with more experienced riders and thats how he got most of his education from. Now I try to do the same thing while riding with him. When he pushes it, I try to stay at my level, even if he is wheelieing down the road, watch and learn, as I just keep my distance and go my own comfortable pace.

 

[beanz]

:iagree:

My neighbor is experienced to the point he is trying to become a sponsored racer, and he explained to me he rode with more experienced riders and thats how he got most of his education from. Now I try to do the same thing while riding with him. When he pushes it, I try to stay at my level, even if he is wheelieing down the road, watch and learn, as I just keep my distance and go my own comfortable pace.

Only thing bad when you learn from other people is that some info might not be good.

They might teach the way they ride and then you might pick up bad habits.

 

[snadamo]

Only thing bad when you learn from other people is that some info might not be good.

They might teach the way they ride and then you might pick up bad habits.

:iagree: I try to filter out all the bad habits, etc as best as I can.

 

[Gas Man]

Beanz is right... try to read one of the books that we always talk about.. twist of the wrist or whatever, if you really want to become better!

 

[jeeps84]

There's a lot to it really, more than can be easily put down in a forum thread. I suggest stopping by a borders and picking up either Keith Code's 'A Twist of the Wrist II' or Nick Ienastch's 'Sport Riding Techniques'... They are both wonderful books and will give you all the knowledge you need to greatly improve your riding.

:iagree: and

Those books are boring to read.

Get out to a track and take a course. You'll pick up on things much quicker there than riding on the street. Its all about experience over time.

:iagree:

 

[pickle.of.doom]

Those books are boring to read.

Get out to a track and take a course. You'll pick up on things much quicker there than riding on the street. Its all about experience over time.

Yeah but you have to know what the proper way to do things is first, otherwise, like you said you will just have a whole bunch of bad habits.

 

[jeeps84]

If you take the course. The instructors should curb most BAD bad habits.
I still recommend the books. There is some interesting reading for those that actually want to improve their ability.

 

[twisty]

I would load up the truck and head to the the Fastraxx Race school in akron, oh. Bob Stanley runs it and it is the best school around. I have picked up tons of info and shaved time off laps. Its gotten me to the level of "sponsored racer" :lol: 12 of them to exact... :crazy:

Bob was my mentor for my 1st season and got me from the back of the pack to the leader with his coaching and knowledge.

 

[bumblebee]

That's pretty loud praise from Twisty...He hates everybody... :lol:

 

[twisty]

Most everybody...

 

[Gas Man]

That's pretty loud praise from Twisty...He hates everybody... :lol:

:lol: