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  14. Steering Questions

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    I had some difficulties quick flicking.I tried to counter steer hard and it upset the bike.Though i did change direction.

     

    I tried to progressively push on the bars but it was not satisfactory.I have no way of monitoring how much i am actually leaning.Should i do a push and pull using both hands? I am trying to get the quick flick without hanging off.

     

    Steering quickly and upsetting the bike has been a common issue we have seen. We could probably fix 90% of it with a well done steering drill, which we could do if you could make it to where we are doing a school. Meaning, if I know you are coming, I would just squeeze you in, no charge, to do this.

     

    In the final analysis, its way better to be quick and rough, than slow and smooth, any one would think so if he managed to dodge a car by steering quickly (saved me from a head on, and then another impact right after).

     

    You can certainly push and pull, the bars are connected, but usually more emphasis on pushing.

     

    The reason the bike is upset is unstable lower body forcing too much input with the hands, or tightening up with the hands at the end of steering--again, a trained coach could sort both of these out. The Steering Drill as we call it is one of the most difficult to coach and train coaches on. In our training, a Class II coach has to get personal approval by Keith to pass that exercise.

     

    Any chance we could get you to a school location?

     

    Best,

    Cobie

     

     

  20. Steering Questions

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    Fast turns, if one cannot steer quickly, the entry speed is limited, and also in quick transitions. At some of the recent GP's there was some great footage of the top guys turning it very, very, quickly in a fast ess series, and this takes substantial muscle. Noamkrief, I'm not trying to beat up on you mate, but I have literally watched riders crash due to slow steering. And its as or more critical in fast turns, because so much track is eaten up. Again, don't take my word on this, do your own experiments. Come and ride the NO B/S bike any time. Or, another experiment you can do is get the bike up to speed on an open stretch, let go of the left bar, hold the right with just 2 fingers (just to keep the throttle on) and see what can be accomplished with just body weight. If you can, notice what the front end does while you move your body--it will counter-steer. Let us know what you notice. Best,Cobie

  21. Quick Flick/ Counter Steer

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    We should have you come and ride the NO B/S bike, don't take our word on this. And rolling on the gas will make the bike run wide, but will it actually steer it (with no bar pressure?). I rode the NO B/S bike in the video (Twist 2). When we were going close to the camera car at about 40-50, I just about bent the upper bars trying to steer it, while rider behind me (another coach, Josh) put one finger on the bar to keep from steering in. Then we did another sequence in a turn at 60-70. Once the bike was leaned in, I could do zip with any body part to effectively steer. Again, don't take my word on this, come and ride it.

  25. How Do You Transition From Deceleration To Acceleration While Cornerin

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    OK, good to know you are just using the front brake. One thing that might be a small factor in the jerkiness is how much play is in the throttle cable? Adjust so there is very little or none, make sure the bike doesn't rev up when you turn the bars. Then making that transition smooth from off to on with the throttle, take a moment if you need to in order for the that not jerk the bike. Let us know what happens. CF

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