Cobie Fair

"Push" might be not the exact words I would use. Part of the technique is to use more of the torso, but it also requires bracing with the outside leg (into the tank) so you are also gaining the advantage of the leverage going across the body (as opposed to pushing on the inside leg and arm at the same time). Make sense?

There are a few points to that technique...one that is covered on page 85 is that it's easier to steer.

And does it make it harder for the others to get around you...

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If the arms are locked, does that throw more weight on the front? If they are locked, does it allow the front to correct for the imperfections?

If you weren't excited and a bit nervous, you'd be a...non-human :).

Great to see the responses on this. Some years ago a coach missed T-boning a car at an intersection. This boulevard had a median, and tall curbing on the street-side edges. The car pulled across the median and then stopped in his lane. He steered quickly right, but had to also steer it back left (or hit that tall curbing). Both the visual skill (of not target fixing) and able to turn it quickly, are practiced skills, saved his bacon that day. It's a recommendation for simply getting onto a track now and again. Practicing riding technique in a controlled environment is beneficial all by itself (and we'd say with some good coaching even better :). But even if one doesn't get some coaching, but gets onto a track now and again, this will help to keep one's margin for street riding a little more comfortable. Same coach told us after his first endurance race, his next street ride felt in slow motion. An incident that would have before been a panic, was now a yawn. Do I sound like a track proponent? Best, Cobie

If the throttle begins too early, before the bike is fully leaned over, AND on line, where will the line go?

They are pretty nice, really can take one's time

Just checking...is there something you want clarified here?

Good idea.

HP4 Race...pretty sweet.

Yakaru, that does look like good stretching and I'm doing more in general. Do you do anything for strength, that's another part and one I'm also curious about.

I was thinking of the horsey thing to be honest, but not in my regular program. And yes, Stuman did have a Thighmaster...not sure if those are still around...maybe some old decroded one in a basement somewhere?

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When holding onto the bike while hanging off, the inner thigh muscles come into play. Over the years I've tried a few things, but recently remembered a dance exercise we were exposed to in gymnastics: facing the bar, sweep the leg from left to right in front of you. This seems to work the inner thigh, but curious if anyone else has tried (or other exercises) to help strengthen the inner thighs.

Hi DJ, Great! Come say hello in the am, very nice to meet some forum members at the track :). Best, Cobie

Hi Jim, Please come and say hello when you get there, first thing in the morning. We'll chat for a few minutes, and I'll take a look at the coach assignments for the day. Best, Cobie

On modern tires, might not be more tire in contact with the ground, but the direction of acceleration force on the tire is changed with the bike more upright.

Where do you live, what country/state? Are you in the US?

I asked and found out there is an e-book version: https://www.amazon.com/Twist-Wrist-II-High-Performance-Motorcycle-ebook/dp/B00F8IN5K6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QXNJ3PJFZBV4&dchild=1&keywords=twist+of+the+wrist+ebook&qid=1593553951&sprefix=twist+of+the+writst+eboo%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-1 There is also going to be an update to this book, Keith has some new/updated stuff to put in.

I'll ask! I'm so old school, I personally don't want to read any more than I do from an electronic screen...I know, dinasour.

Riding a variety of track really an excellent idea...really pushes the rider to hone the core fundamentals.

That is a very challenging turn to get right. Some stay inside the seam, not always easy to do though :).

Welcome to the forum...nice picture!