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I noticed the foot off the peg as well, several times, and it looked like he had very little grip from hanging off so far and moved it back and in a bit from memory, but I couldn't find any useful footage. But these videos shows just how much work is involved if you want to become numero ono.

As mentioned, I do not use the technique together with greater lean angles. We're talking no more than 30 degrees here. I turn the bike with one sharp, instant hit that last just a tenth or two, and the bike drop to the desired lean angle virtually immediately. I run much more rebound damping than what's typical for track bikes, but not sure if that matters. The change of direction is so immediate, I would be surprised if the suspension had time to react much at all - especially with all that stiction that comes with old time suspension that doesn't even have bushings. Perhaps I'm saved by the stiction - if that's the case, it's the first positive quality I've heard of for the annoying feature

Perhaps it doesn't become a wobble since I virtually let go of the bars immediately after the input, barely touching them I don't know. It's just an experiment, not a permanent change in the way I ride, although I do plan to use more assertive movements than before.

I have always used "normal" quick steering since I began riding back in 1980 simply because it felt natural. And also safer, because I could get further into a corner before turning, allowing me to see better if the road was clear. I didn't know that it had a name until I read TWOT2, but it's what I've done by instinct. I cannot feel any instability when I hit the steering as long as I relax instantly. It has amazed me how quickly and effortlessly the bike will go through a set of esses this way - otherwise, I have often noticed I quite a bit effort without much happening and it can take serious force to turn the bike rapidly. But with a hit, I hardly notice the power required and it happens very, very quick. Hitting the steering sharply is not something I plan to implement as a permanent riding style, it was just something I have tried a little on my last two rides. I do think I can benefit from using a more rapid steering technique, though, by using a very quick movement with high effort but without an actual hit. What are the risks with this? Loss of traction? Dangerous instability?

I have practiced "punching" a bit lately, just to see what happens. This has been done when lean is moderate. I became highly surprised how well the bike reacted to this, with instant change of direction followed by total neutral handling. An input last only a tenth or two, quite cool. I have not tried it at an elevated pace, it doesn't feel natural.

And http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/206838/1/thumb-brake-appears-on-final-day-of-honda-test.html

http://irishroadracers.smfforfree.com/index.php?topic=5392.0;wap2

Doohan never understood why a rider would use a thumb operated rear brake if the foot/leg was working - he only used the thumb thing because of his fused ankle preventing him to operate the rear brake in a normal fashion.

Yup

New article on the subject http://www.crash.net/motogp/feature/208952/1/how-big-is-too-big-for-motogp.html

Today, I believe I finally caught the quick steering thing. I have read that changing directions quickly will reduce the need for lean. Or shorten the corner if you use the same amount of lean. These things I have accepted without fully grasping what's going on. But today, using sharp, brief steering inputs on my aging Z650 followed by immediate grip relaxation, it finally dawned on me; when you quick steer you compensate my leaning less. Or the other way around; lazy steering require that you compensate with more lean. To most this may seem trivial (and for all I know the same wording may have been used already), but for me, the word compensate was a big thing. As you were. I just had to share it

I will admit I fail to see that. He seems to be on par with some, hang off a bit more that others and more modern than riders like Abe.

I think that was Doohan.

Look who you're calling middle-aged, punk

I know quite a few riders that frequently use the rear brake as described even during road riding; lowering the bike for better braking performance by applying it moments before the rear brake, controlling wheelies and tightening their lines in a corner. For me, it is far easier to use the rear brake as an aid than to perform clutchless downshifts, for instance. In other words, you can use the rear brake without being at the ragged edge.

Controlling wheelies.

Scott Redding after today's race

Welcome to the forum!

Rossi interview this June:

I'd like to compare that to student photos. I reckon many will have quite a bit of weight left on the rear that can be used to slow the bike - if you want to.

MOTORRAD have done similar tests before, but using a variation of riders ranging from novice to racer, and the results are staggering for the less skilled riders in favour of the ABS. The test you linked to, ace, could have been better if they had braked over a broken, slick road with the odd oil spill hidden by water.

I think it depends on the exact model. I suspect you talk race replicas, of which I know little. When my XT600 went down, only a mirror broke despite the bike having a huge 30 litre fuel tank. If you plan on crashing, you should buy a dual purpose machine or a motard

As to who we compare - Dunlop is a multiple winner on the IoM and has done laps at over 130 mph. The bikes are old, but improved; better ignition, better engine internals, better fuel, better suspension, better tyres, better brakes. And the road is better. Go for a lap with Dunlop in HD His uncle 30 years earlier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmCYy3gXBIw

I guess he was also glad to have TC when hoisting himself up by the throttle