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Cobie Fair

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  1. Jaybird,

    The skills build one on the other, with quite a thoroughly researched progression, and relationship.  That being said, working on one skill at a time is the proven approach. 

    Let's say a rider works on his Throttle Control, but has no clear idea of line.  In the next class for Level 1, we discuss lines, and the components of them (one of which is good Throttle Control).  So when we set out the Turn Points (to help create good lines) the rider often finds out he had a line that didn't allow for good Throttle Control.

    We do realize this is a lot to master, all the skills of each level.  The coaches are trained in how to deal with this, and adjust the "drinking from a firehose".

    There is more to this, of course, but there's a mini-view.

    CF

     

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  2. Let's touch on one thing: bike doesn't turn as well when the throttle is on, even just maintenance throttle.  When off throttle, bike weight is forward, more on the front, steering angle is steeper, wheelbase is shorter--the bike turns better.   Does anyone know a single turn where braking is done, then gas on, then bike turned,?  

    As mentioned earlier by trueblue550 (Streets of Willow Springs) there are series of turns where the throttle is stopped for a moment to complete the steering (T 4-5), or where rolling it on puts the rider too wide for the next turn in point (T5-T6).  These are situations where there is a series of turns, the following one dictating the exit of the previous turn.

     

     

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  3. On 9/6/2011 at 10:00 AM, PoppaNoDoz said:

    Chapter 4 helps and watching onboard video of racers helps. It really isn't "coasting" into the corner, the throttle isn't completely and totally closed and they aren't in neutral or with the clutch pulled in. What you'll see, time and time again, is that they come in to a corner at a specific rev range and speed, as they approach the apex that speed decreases and the revs drop, but they don't go to 1,000rpm, they may drop down to 7 or 8,000 RPM. Once they hit the apex (or near it, no one is perfect every lap, every time) they roll on from the 7k or so that they were at coming and be as much as 2,000 RPM higher by the time the bike is upright again.

    Just one point to clarify (Hotfoot has good comments)  and this is when slowing, the throttle is fully off in almost all instances--and always when braking.  

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  4. First off, like the avatar..."Coffeefirst" .  I was the ultimate opposite snob: "Oh, really: you need a half-calf, double latte, blended skinny, breve, espresso, semi-dry, soy, blond machiado, with a twist?"  I smirked and acted superior.

    Now, while I claim I don't need all "the caffeine, I like flavor", I do love a good coffee....and just so.

    Nice list of upgrades, and why you do them.

    Anyone else?

  5. What are intelligent motorcycle upgrades?  As a school forum, we'll take it as a given upgrades to the rider are good, so what about upgrades to the bike, or a different bike for a similar purpose, like 2 different track bikes?

    For the sake of clarity, let's categorize these, starting with separating street bikes and track oriented bikes (all pavement for now).

    How would you upgrade your bike, and why?

  6. That's good to know!  I did just get the MotoGP subscription, good deal at this time of the year.  I'd wanted to get it on my TV (and older one) so didn't want to have to fuss with all the cables (it's not a smart TV, nor am I a smart user yet).

    So...got it via Roku, and now can watch it on TV!  Should have done this earlier...

  7. Hi Nik,

    Haven't yet been to Bedford (a new track), but heard excellent reports on it.  For a more complete review, you can contact the UK branch, ask to be put through to a coach, they'd have the most current and thorough recommendations.

    Just today had a long chat with their Chief Riding Coach, Gary Adshead.  Sharp character, and been there a long time, his team should take good care of you.
    Here is there contact info: https://superbikeschool.co.uk/contact.php

    Best,

    Cobie

     +44 (0)1327 855553
     
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