pete
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I personally run virutally no play in the cable to keep from having to move the wrist a lot for the blip. The first gradient step is to simply let the bike slow down a bit, and then do the blip, don't even worry about braking. Start with that.
CF
I agree with Cobie here.
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Only 3?
Wait.... Is that Cobie at the handlebars?
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No and I don't think I got that joke.
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This would have been like '73.
CF
My Mom wasn't even old enough to drive then.
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So what your saying is the grip is better than Mid-Ohio in the wet?
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Seems like a theme might be starting - parents said no, boy got a bike.
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At some point in our life we decide that we wanted throw a leg over a bike and give it a try. There was something that inspired us to ride.
When I was about 4, our neighbor had a Harley and it was just fascinating to me that he could just get on it a drive away. Yet when I went somewhere with my parents, we had to buckle down in a seat, or even worse a car set.
Then when I was about 10, I heard a guy on a "crotch-rocket" rip up a road nearby, and I asked my friend: "What was that?" - as I wasn't used to that kind of sound. He said it was probably a Kawasaki Ninja. At 10 anything with Ninja in it sounds pretty cool. Not too long after I saw Top Gun and decided that I wanted a bike.
My first experience on a bike was a mini-bike (later that year when I saw Top Gun), and on my first go at it, the throttle stuck open, where I then crashed into a pile of garbage cans in an old barn. My parents then told me I wasn't allowed to have a motorcycle as long as I lived under their roof. Ironically, I get paid to ride them.
What was it for you?
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Wow..!! I was just learning how to say Da Da, and Ma Ma.
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16 years for me!
Wasn't even driving a car yet - in fact the only bike I had was a Schwinn.
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My two cents:
We are essentially talking about ability. What monitors that? Willingness.
Cheers,
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The release of the TOTW 2 dvd threw some confusion my way as the section that covers quick turning Keith asks the kids in the classroom when would you be unable to quick flick the bike, a few obvious answers such as, cold tyres, new unscrubbed tyres, overly worn tyres, but the one that threw me was he says you cant do it on a wet or slippery surface, but that was the conditions I learned the quick turn drill, confused!
Anyway I will be on track this Sat so will put some attention on it and see how I get on!
Bobby
Just read this thread and there is a lot to be addressed. I'm going to start with this one.
You can turn quickly in the wet. Can you turn it as quick and to the same lean angle you do in the dry? NO. Keith is comparing apples to apples on the video. If you are at a track and it is a perfect day for quick turning (conditions are good, tires are warm, fairly new, etc) and you have success with it, yet it starts raining and the pavement gets slippery, then you can't turn it as quick as you did when it was dry. But you can still turn it quicker - there is a scale or degree of quickness here.
The rule is straight from Twist II is: "As quickly as possible in every turn.", "as-quickly-as-possible means: for the demand of the turn".
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Great idea. I'm game to help!
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I've been helping my friend to increase his confidence --via flicking, throttle control and opening the turns up with later less lazy turn-in
.He has the twist2 book and we've watched my twist2 dvd. I'm really surprised how enjoyable it is to see someone improve and become more secure; plus, it has solidified a few things with me... hold a line whilst looking in the mirrors, better lines, better throttle control, better body positioning (did the 'turn here' drill, of sorts) and roll-on.
The techniques taught is beneficial on multiple levels. I couldn't believe how Josh was so smooth with one hand in the air and constantly looking back. Now, it seems pretty easy.
Anyway, thanks for the skills and techniques that allowed me to give a friend a little help. I'm hoping I can make a level 2 class this year.
Great story! It is one that could be told by many of the coaches - helping someone and seeing the progress is most enjoyable.
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Started at the school in 83 (took the school as a student in 82), but wasn't training officially till 89 I think. Pretty much full time since then.
Didn't even know how to ride a bicycle or pee on my own in 82.
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Starting my 5th season next year.
Another detail that could be added to the question would be if a coach was full time or part time. A full time coach of 2-3 years might do more coaching than a par time coach of 5-8.
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Hello Bullet
Yes, here goes: I'm one half of Track-Daze, a track day operator in South Africa. We are also the partners with CSS UK, and bring Andy Ibbott and the lads out to S.A. to run CSS over here (Bullet, you need to put your hand up for the next one). We're sponsored by Yamaha, so have R1's for Track-Daze use, and Yamaha also sponsor the coaches' R1's when we run CSS.
I've recently started Mountian biking, good fun. I used to do competitive practical shooting, but now only shoot a few times a year (not enough time with track days and cycling).
I've completed Levels 1 to 4 and it has helped tremendously and I'm still learning...... and probably will never stop learning.
Bullet always beats us to the welcoming. Welcome to the forum from us here in the US.
Cheers,
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Hello everyone!
I've just signed up here and would like to get some good advice. About 4 months ago i bought my first "big" bike which is 09 zx6r. I've read alot of things about cornering including Twist of the wrist but lately i've got a feeling that i,m going backwards. Is it because i'm thinking about too many things when approaching th turn(counter stering , lean angle , hanging off the bike , keepping my weight on the oposit footpeg , looking into the turn). maybe i should concentrate on one thing at the moment and when i'm confident with it move on to the next one , if that's the case which one of those is most important for a beginner? Or maybe i should get different bike because someone told me lately that supersports and superbikes are not good for learners because of the body position. Any advice would be appreciated:)
Y4C4,
Welcome to the forum.
"the razor" said it. Do one thing at a time. The best is to follow the Twist book, or even better the Twist II DVD. I recently had someone follow the DVD one step at a time and practice each until the noticed a nice improvement. Also, if I did have to choose one thing to work on (with a newer rider) it would be steering.
Cheers,
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Stu,
Do you always use the clutch when downshifting or where you doing that for the video?
Something else that I think is notable about this video is how there is no instability or use of the handlebars on any of the transitions.
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It sounds like several have already responded with the most obvious tech points. BUT, how is the front tire? What kind of shape or profile does it have?
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I've got the document that was provided by CSS on setting suspension prior to bringing your own bike to class. I was planning to follow those recommendations however, if you have something better, please send it my way.
I've only ridden at VIR and expect to return there when winter ends.
THANKS!
That document should work. There is also a short video on the Twist II DVD.
Cheers,
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Thanks Pete! I've ordered the tank grips and engine covers from the vendors listed on the CSS site.
I weigh 167 lbs. Do you think the stock suspension settings be closer to correct for me? I have made no changes but probably need to do so.
The stock setting might be a bit too soft. Setting sag would be the first step. Are you familiar on how to do that? I could help you along, and give you some base settings. Also, which tracks are you looking to do? If it was a fast smooth track, you might want it on the stiffer side, or softer on a slower bumpier track.
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Stop tensing up -- without thinking about 'don't tense'
This hip flick thing sounds interesting - and something I may have inadvertently started (I still practice the L1 flick drill, daily). I'm trying to pick a point and flick right there.
I talk to myself quite a bit; push, flick, twist hips (used to be less ass, more mass), knee in tank, relax fukr.
The Hip-Flick is a LV3 technique. It's a body positioning element when transitioning from one side to another. If your already working on body position (as you mentioned) then I recommend getting up to and completing LV3.
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Hi David,
Welcome to the forum..!!
Some tank pads or grip would be beneficial as well as case covers. R&G make some really nice case covers, and they've been holding up well for us. http://www.rg-racing...00_RR/2010.aspx
I've also found that the stock suspension works okay, but a little soft at speed (I'm 150lbs). Definitely ensure you setup the bike for your weight, also known as "rider sag". Do that first before you decide to spend $ on suspension changes.
Cheers,
What Was It That Made You Decide To Ride?
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I threw myself out at the age of 19. I took me way to long to get a bike - age 23. I was actually in the hospital recovering from a spontaneous lung collapse. My Mom was definitely not happy to see me on a bike after the surgery.