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SlowJoe

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  1. It's interesting that the braking subject appears as often as it does in these and other discussion boards . It must be a challenging yet ever open-ended task for most? Lots of uncertainty and exploration . This is especially true for me (very new at this track stuff )! My first track session was the typical novice experience, and yes I got hooked from the rush! I immediately ran out and added a new bike to my old collection, a new 1000 V-twin. New at this, I found that braking before turns really upset my bike's attitude and scared the out of me. I soon discovered that my twin could engine brake me smoothly and similarly to others on the track into the turns. Still not sure how to brake correctly, I found that 99% of turns at the tracks I ran, I never braked!? I realize that every turn at every track must be handled differently, but I'd like to improve. I've learned a lot about cornering skills, but I've never been taught much on braking skills. I try to read a lot on the subject, but everyone seems to have their own method. Does bike set-up have a lot to do with smooth braking? Does braking and throttle advancements always occur simultaneously through turns? Is there a method to practicing this off track? Is it possible that certain individuals physically cannot perform smooth throttle response along with braking? If so, are there therapies to assist this action/movement? Appriciate any feedback...
  2. I personally enjoy Mid-Ohio the most. But, unfortunately I've only been able to ride 3 tracks so far. Many fellow riders have become overwhelmed at Mid-Ohio because of the asphault/concrete joints in the turns. I've watched many of them run parallel with the joints in turns, and a few low side by getting hung-up/rolled-out somehow? Novist-ingly, I enjoy the extra challenge of narrowing my window of where to place my bike. What I'd like to hear is what the favorite tracks of the CSS staff are. With their vast exposures to tracks, what are their favorites? I'm sure there's a link between the amount of time one spends on a track and how much they like it. I envision running one track over and over until I get it right..., then obviously that'll be my favorite. Better yet, is there such thing as a track that someone doesn't like when we're out there having the time of our lives?
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