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  5. Reference Points

    in Cornering and Techniques

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    Kevin,

     

    I also wrote, "I wasn't complaining about the flow and progressive nature of the drills."

     

    Now just so there is no more confusion about my original question, I will post it once more.

     

    "What things can be used as reference points and can you give me some examples at say, "Streets"?"

  7. Reference Points

    in Cornering and Techniques

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    Kevin,

     

    I wasn't complaining about the flow and progressive nature of the drills. I was only saying that I was having trouble learning new tracks (both level 1 and 2 were at tracks I'd never been to before) and, in level 2, I had trouble finding reference points when my only past examples were GIANT white X's. At the end of the day I still didn't use heavy braking, mostly because I'd been "spoken to" earlier and was afraid of being scolded again, plus I didn't have reference points for that.

     

    My worst fear when going to the school is not being able to ride all of the sessions for whatever reason.

  10. Cornering Sequence

    in Cornering and Techniques

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    I know there is a lot more to it than that but this is the condensed version, most of which we covered in Levels 1 & 2.

     

    6 should be:? Roll throttle on in a steady continuous motion through the turn.

    Have you been to the school? It's great!

    As I said above, I've only completed Levels 1 & 2.

  12. Cornering Sequence

    in Cornering and Techniques

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    What is the correct sequence when coming into a turn?

     

    Is it like this?

     

    1. Throttle on

    2. Set up body position, pinch tank with knees

    3. Throttle off

    4. Brake/downshift to correct gear for exiting the corner

    5. Quick turn

    6. Throttle on (just a bit to stabilize the bike?)

    7. Bring the bike out of the turn and accelerate

     

    Can one of the instructors correct me on this or add anything?

  19. Ninja Zx-10r 2004 Or Suzuki Gsrr-1000 2004?

    in Cornering and Techniques

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    I sell motorcycles for a living and see this everyday.

     

    Do not... I repeat, DO NOT buy a liter bike for your first bike my friend. You are flirting with disaster. All of the current 600's will do 150+ and quarter miles in the 12's with an average rider.

     

    Best case, you don't crash and never become any better of a rider due to the fact you are always spending your attention on throttle control and none on any of the other actions of riding your motorcycle.

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