Finding the limit of ones natural ability...
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Adam_W said:
I think iv found the limit of my natural ability.. or lack of it.
Twice this week iv had issues cornering.
1st time on a roundabout, coldish morning not out long and im on a roundabout, reasonably quick, the back end slides, only a tiny bit im sure but the toe of my boot scuffed on the tarmac.. certainly got my heart going that.
2nd time, left hander off a roundabout, dry, warm, and again trying to get round reasonably quickly the whole bike feels like it slides out, only a tiny movement but it freaked me out and i stood the thing up pretty sharpish.
Its not like im doing xxx mph and hanging off the bike with my knee down or anything either.
Is it just poor technique? or am i rubbish? or is it the bike?
Just found my limit ... Just got to clean all the gravel off the bike after a speed/talent interface at surteesTwice this week iv had issues cornering.
1st time on a roundabout, coldish morning not out long and im on a roundabout, reasonably quick, the back end slides, only a tiny bit im sure but the toe of my boot scuffed on the tarmac.. certainly got my heart going that.
2nd time, left hander off a roundabout, dry, warm, and again trying to get round reasonably quickly the whole bike feels like it slides out, only a tiny movement but it freaked me out and i stood the thing up pretty sharpish.
Its not like im doing xxx mph and hanging off the bike with my knee down or anything either.
Is it just poor technique? or am i rubbish? or is it the bike?
Black Sport 160 said:
There's a roundabout near me, nasty bumpy rippled surface caused by dumper trucks. Surface has been rubbed shiny by said vehicles, too. Probably remnants of diesel / oil spills. On a cold morning with a moist sheen on the surface and stone cold tyres, both my Elise and the motorbike feel very unsure over the surface and I take it really easy.
I'd basically say just ride to the conditions.
A man of good tastes looking at your profile! I'd basically say just ride to the conditions.
Chilli said:
Nope, never admit to finding your limit. It's the bike. It's clearly not set up for you correctly. Tell the Mrs that this bike is dangerous, and you require a release of funds to secure a nice new shiny SAFE bike......in black.
Absolute genius.I'm going to try this out on the wife when she gets in.
Interesting reading.
Generally i try to keep the throttle neutral round the corners, i tend to roll it off just before and it gets unsettled so im trying to stop doing that.
The first time i mentioned im pretty sure i opened the throttle too soon as mentioned.
Sounds like i need to slide over on my seat and move about on the bike more.
Generally i try to keep the throttle neutral round the corners, i tend to roll it off just before and it gets unsettled so im trying to stop doing that.
The first time i mentioned im pretty sure i opened the throttle too soon as mentioned.
Sounds like i need to slide over on my seat and move about on the bike more.
Fleegle said:
Adam_W said:
I think iv found the limit of my natural ability.. or lack of it.
Twice this week iv had issues cornering.
1st time on a roundabout, coldish morning not out long and im on a roundabout, reasonably quick, the back end slides, only a tiny bit im sure but the toe of my boot scuffed on the tarmac.. certainly got my heart going that.
2nd time, left hander off a roundabout, dry, warm, and again trying to get round reasonably quickly the whole bike feels like it slides out, only a tiny movement but it freaked me out and i stood the thing up pretty sharpish.
Its not like im doing xxx mph and hanging off the bike with my knee down or anything either.
Is it just poor technique? or am i rubbish? or is it the bike?
Just found my limit ... Just got to clean all the gravel off the bike after a speed/talent interface at surteesTwice this week iv had issues cornering.
1st time on a roundabout, coldish morning not out long and im on a roundabout, reasonably quick, the back end slides, only a tiny bit im sure but the toe of my boot scuffed on the tarmac.. certainly got my heart going that.
2nd time, left hander off a roundabout, dry, warm, and again trying to get round reasonably quickly the whole bike feels like it slides out, only a tiny movement but it freaked me out and i stood the thing up pretty sharpish.
Its not like im doing xxx mph and hanging off the bike with my knee down or anything either.
Is it just poor technique? or am i rubbish? or is it the bike?
If you're finding the bike sliding out through corners that you don't feel are excessive, there's a good chance that your body positioning isn't correct. The reason you're knee isn't coming down is probably due to the fact that you're sitting too upright on the bike.
Have a look at this vid...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wYD9SSBBNQ&fea...
By following the guidelines you'll improve cornering speed whilst ensuring that the bike isn't pushed as close to it's limits of grip as it'll be kept more upright at all times.
Helped me out alot, hope it helps you!
Sean
Have a look at this vid...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wYD9SSBBNQ&fea...
By following the guidelines you'll improve cornering speed whilst ensuring that the bike isn't pushed as close to it's limits of grip as it'll be kept more upright at all times.
Helped me out alot, hope it helps you!
Sean
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