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Kiwi

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  1. Would it be fair to say that most will only tune their bikes after getting an aftermarket exhaust? But I would like to know whether there would be any benefit in tuning a bike that is stock standard.
  2. Righto I'll have a go...let me know if I've gone wrong somewhere Right after counter stearing in order for the bike to continue cornering on the descired line the front wheel must constantly re-position itself side-to-side so that it's following the rear wheel around the corner. If the front wheel cannot re-position itself (e.g. the rider is holding on too tight and/or placing too much weight forward) the bike cannot corner and it'll run wide. Too much weight forward also compresses the front forks and takes the bike out of the perfect 60/40 balance. Also the more weight you have on the bars the more the rider feels every bump and shudder therefore there's more of a chance of the riders SRs coming into play.
  3. Bit of an insight into our Kiwi heritage Get a pair of stubbies today!!
  4. Hi all, Completed level 1 at Hampton Downs (New Zealand) yesterday and I'd like to say a massive thanks to everyone (especially my coach Jason) for making it such an awesome day! I'll be back in November for my next fix. Been riding for about a year now (currently have a 08 CBR600RR) and I really got into bikes just for a means of transport for commuting to and from work. But ohhhh ever since I got my CBR it's so much more than that now. I'm an telecoms engineer / project manager so love the technology and science which goes into sports bikes, the physics behind what makes you go around a corner (or fast in a straight line!) and how the smallest changes can make all the difference. I'll be visiting often and as I gain more experience I hope that I'll be able to pass on some advice now and then. Cheers, Mike
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