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Hey Tweek, I don't know the track your talking about, but the scenario you mention is familiar to me. At what point in the turn do you realise you've braked too hard, and that you're now going to slow? For example, is it before the apex, right on it, or after the apex?

Missed the slip road? Last time I checked, the shortest distance between two points was a straight line. I was simply making the most efficient use of the available space.

Ha. Very clever Stuman. But Pete, I still look forward to reading some posts from you.....

Wipes, I tried that one on too (skipping the squid bit). My request was similarly denied. Look forward to reading your posts I guess

Classic thread! I know you guys are aware of Mikey's fondness of a nanna nap. Having seen it for myself in Europe I suggest maybe there's a nickname in it. Dude falls asleep on trains, on buses, planes, cars........transport is his sedative. Nanna? or maybe just Nan for short?

Db, Yes, level 3 will give you some ammo to use against those "knee down devils", and alot of it will relate to how you use your body in your interaction with the bike. Happy riding until we see you in December!

Interesting topic kawadude. A lot of riders will have some experience to share on this one for sure! Sounds like you've got a good idea on what happened. Certainly from the info you've given, it checks out. Big lean, too much gas, rear end low side. Fajita Dave's point in his last post about changing lean and adding gas together is a good one too. This would have definately contributed if it was the case. Particularly as you say you were running wide. Is it possible you made a small steering input in the middle of the turn to try and get back on line?

Classic. Yamaha have done a few clever vids like this recently. The one with the MotoGP riders at the Yamaha factory, and teh one with James Stewart responding to rumours on the new YZ-450F. Funny, and clever, and cool to see the riders in a light hearted way.

Welcome Ozfireblade, Thanks for joining up to the forum. At all our Phillip Island Ride Day events a Superbike School coach runs a "First Timers Program". Part of this program is an off-track drill from the level 1 course. It's short, but very effective, and actually covers the point you have in question. You'll get an intro to the coach running the program at the riders briefing, and they'll take care of you from there. By the time you finish the actual level 1 course, you'll know exactly what the steering process involves. Come say hi at the track so I have a face for the name Cheers

If he was going to do anything to avoid hitting you Jody, he would have needed to do it back before he came into that camera's view. I'm with Bullet. That's about as bad a judge of speed and distance as I've seen. We run Track Days here in Oz as well as the schools, and for sure, we'd be tracking that guy down. Hope you heal quick and get back to the track soon.

Welcome to the forum Ash. Thanks for joining! We'll be seeing you soon......

Great shot! I'd be proud of that one.

Great success Hotfoot. Thanks for lettin us know.

Yep, they use sliders on their elbows.......

It does seem a little high, but I guess he would know. How did it feel to you when you were on the track? We run our Dunlop Qualifiers at 30psi front and rear (or there abouts). It does help them heat up a bit, but they definatley overheat by the end of a 20 minute session if your having a bit of a go.

Hey there! Glad you found this place.

Good idea briang. Breaking the goals down into bite size bits when you're at the track.

Good question Hotfoot! One of the great things about racing is you can't help but learn something about yourself from simply being on the grid. I guess dealing with nerves is a personal thing, and I don't know that there is any one way that would work for 2 people. I have found that the mind just goes crazy with thoughts in the lead up to a race, and it becomes pretty distracting. Do you find something similar? Or maybe the thoughts get you so fired up that the adrenaline just takes over and it's like you're just a passenger on some red misted rollercoaster?

Great job Fossil!

Good topic Bullet...... I think what bcnu has mentioned is something most of us will identify with. Distraction. Regardless of what the distraction is, if it takes away any of your $10, it's going to have an effect. The guy in front of you, that lap time your aiming for, did I leave the oven on at home............ I see it in our trainee coaches when they go for their riding pass. Just knowing someone has their attention on you can be a huge distraction. When I would ride with Steve Brouggy (Oz school director), just knowing he was there would take just enough attention that I would make errors (some pretty spectactular!) So, for me, the biggest and most frequent mistake I make in cornering is poor use of my attention. Spending my $10 frivolously if you will That's my Fess-up

Great win!

Welcome Litus, Thanks for joining! Hope you get what you want from this forum.

Wow, that sure is a technical question Andy. Might leave this for the physics experts out there. I just ride bikes

Turn at a later point, and steering it quicker is a good plan Chocadile. Are you comfortable that you know exactly how to get the thing steered quicker?

Is it just me, or are the highsides we see in MotoGp today happening earlier in the turn than is say the days of 500's. Often before the apex towards the completion of the steering input Examples that spring to mind - Lorenzo at China last year, then again at Laguna this year Casey at Laguna this year Hayden at Sachenring this year Anyone have any theories on this? Or perhaps want to tell me I'm imagining things..........