lwarner

Hey, welcome to the forum. Sounds like you've had some fun bikes, seems like you're moving towards doing some track riding, where I guarantee you'll wring even more fun out of 'em.

Hey Seb, welcome to the forum! The main difference between the book and dvd is that A: you don't have to read the dvd and B: it has a lot more pictures... LOL, of course I'm mostly joking but not completely. One of the great things about the DVD is that it visually illustrates much of the data given in the book. The TOTW2 dvd deals with much of the same material as the book, I bought both and that's what I'd recommend to others.

It looks like the wear bars are still recessed, but it would be good if you could post an in-focus pic that showed the profile of the tire... as Bullet said, it's a bit tough to be sure it's not squared.

Actually, now that you mention it I think that's what I saw on the MotoGP coverage as well , doesn't really matter though, either way they were fast on "slow" bikes.

Supposedly Spies was 1k slower. http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/mot...ant-more-power/

I would still have a look at pg 103 and make sure that your way of thinking encompasses the point Keith makes that: "It's difficult to overcome the SRs (#7) which compel most riders to gradually increase the braking force and wind up with too much at the end." also, "Trapping yourself into heavy braking at your turn-point is working against the desired result." I am not saying that your way of thinking is incorrect, only that you should also be taking into account all of the data in chapter 24.

Did you notice (if it was in your coverage) that Rossi had almost the slowest top speed out there? I like that, LOL!

Yeah, I know what you mean about the post race coverage, that's why I like MotoGP.com, they have moto2, all the interviews, press conferences, etc. Very in depth. Since they didn't show the crash on speed I'm wondering if maybe there just wasn't a camera on him at that second?

No I watched the full coverage on MotoGP.com, did they show the crash on SPEED? I was kind of annoyed that Dovi passed Hayden right at the end... even though I think everyone saw it coming! Nice to see Hayden have such a good race and I guess if someone had to beat him at least it was Dovi who seems like a good guy and even remarked that he was fortunate the Honda pulled so hard on the straight.

Pg 103 and 104 in my Twist 2. Chapter 24 covers braking. There's also this: http://forums.superbikeschool.com/index.ph...pic=310&hl= thread and probably many others.

Hey Bullet, do you think it would help if he pictured ya'll naked? I've heard of this technique being used before.

Welcome Luiz, great pic.

I don't understand where you guy saw this... the only coverage available here (US) was on the MotoGP website but their coverage didn't have the crash. It was really annoying but I just figured they didn't get any video of it?

Hey! I resent resemble that remark! Hehe, welcome to the forum.

The numbers are very interesting but I think of it kind of like I think of my speedometer... it's neat but I tape over it because it's really irrelevant when I'm riding and I need to perceive my speed and make decisions without taking time to "crunch numbers". People always ask "how fast do you go?" and they are always surprised when I'm a bit hazy on the answer. My .02 anyway.

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Hey Muppett, I'm not sure that I understand exactly what you are asking... maybe I'm being a bit dense, LOL. I think this is one of those times where a (moving?) picture would be worth a thousand words. I can tell you what I think regarding the last part of your post. Anytime I am steering the motorcycle I am deliberately trying to move the wheel via the handlebar, and the way that I do (at any speed over "parking lot" speed) it is with counter steering. From what I can see that is just the way the machine works and even when a rider isn't aware of exactly what he is doing, it is happening anyway. Imagine that you are leaned way over in a left hand corner... got it?, now imagine that you were to push forward hard with your left hand... you'd crash right? Now imagine that you pushed with the right hand... did the bike stand up? Okay, now I know I'm starting to ramble on now but the last thing I'd like to mention is that a motorcycle is what's called an "Inverted Pendulum", it's like the pendulum on a Grandfather clock that swings back and forth EXCEPT, because it is inverted it "swings" from the bottom: like balancing a baseball bat with your hand. If you've got a bat you should try it. When you are balancing the bat (wooden dowel, rolling pin, priceless Ming Dynasty vase, etc.) you will notice that if you want the bat to lean to the left, you must steer the bottom of the bat to the right, and vice-versa... think about it.

I guess then it would be important to realize that as a riders speed comes up the necessity for good technique increases. Obviously if you are going quite slow you may have a lot more clearance and traction still to use, but if you keep riding faster you will eventually reach a speed where good body position is essential to your safety.

Yep, I'd say that's exactly what you found. Welcome.

Glad to hear you enjoyed yourself, what track were you riding?

+1. I enjoy it on the S1000RR so much I may put one on my bike... it's sweet.

Hmmmmmmmm, I guess we know where Stoner learned his BP.

Welcome to the forum Allison, I have never ridden a Hayabusa so I can't recommend it one way or the other but I can tell you 2 things: First, we have had students of all types riding pretty much every bike imaginable. Second, I am a very big fan of the s1000rr as a motorcycle in general and specifically as a motorcycle to be used for training. I have seen students benefit from the DTC by having it kick in to assist a rider error and also by having it kick in at set lean angles to raise a riders awareness of his/her lean angle. Whichever way you decide to go I believe you will be very pleased with the improvements in your riding.

This only loosely falls under the "WoooHoos/Photos" heading but I couldn't figure out where else to put it. It's cool!

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