acebobby Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Ok so as I have said before winter has arrived here so I find myself with a little more time on my hands, so in turn tend to become a little more active on the forum! So what I was wondering from you guys and girls, Is there a drill or technique that you just cant seem to master? something that makes you think, if I could just get that one thing down everything else would be great? Interested in all answers, even the coaches! Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffi Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Relying on the bike to take me through corners that feels like I've entered them too fast, as in using extra lean instead of chopping the throttle and possibly feathering in the brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilfuel Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Seems like Eirik and I have something in common... I would like to push the corners harder and maximize grip. The drill is to go faster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobie Fair Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 Ok so as I have said before winter has arrived here so I find myself with a little more time on my hands, so in turn tend to become a little more active on the forum! So what I was wondering from you guys and girls, Is there a drill or technique that you just cant seem to master? something that makes you think, if I could just get that one thing down everything else would be great? Interested in all answers, even the coaches! Bobby In Level 3, the Pivot Steering technique is one I have to remind myself to do, and then coordinating that with the other Level 3 skills, takes a bit of work to get right at the Streets of Willow Springs, turn 1-8. CF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyrod Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 I'm really bad at the 2-step, Ijust hang on to the first RP too long I think. Still getting my head around wide view and the other level 2 stuff. Am looking forward to level 3 hopefully next year, although I think I've got the hang of pivot steering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash106 Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 I'm another one who has problems with sticky vision--getting stuck looking at my turn point, or frozen looking at the apex, so I guess it's the Two Step that still gives me the most problems. On the other hand, when I get my eyes up and work on making ONE turn per corner, everything else seems to fall into line. Ahhhhhhh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobie Fair Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Hey Crash, Have you done level 2 yet? CF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 I recently would have said the Hip Flick (LV3), but I spent much time at slower speeds getting it nailed down. Now I would have to say maintaining the Wide View (LV2) when going at pace. It can be done and I do it, but I really really have to tell myself to do it. Our eyes have their own agenda..!! Hopefully in the future we can genetically modify the eyes to stop narrowing our attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmj120 Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmj120 Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 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. Trust, when I say, as soon as I can. I've been salivating for level 2 since the day after level 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash106 Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Hey Crash, Have you done level 2 yet? CF Not yet, Cobie. I hope to go to VFR in 2011. Crash106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonzilla Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Mine is the 2 step. Easily. When I practice it strictly I tend to drift in. I've cut down on getting my eyes in the corner AS SOON AS I find my turn point and I've improved on both my corner entry speed as well as corner speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyrod Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 I had a chance to talk to Leon Camier last summer, at the school when Keith came over here. For those over the pond, he's one of our better riders from the UK. He said it's the level 2 stuff that he's constantly working on, the physical side of body position and all that he was comfortable with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 My main thing is body position. I need to incorporate the hook turn more. When I do it , I just don't seem to get down enough. Definitely a work in progress. I also still need to work on reference points. The more I find the smoother I run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_m_h Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Use the rear brake properly. I hardly use it at all but I've ridden with good road riders that do and it seems to give them an advantage on down hill twisties. PS Its late spring in Aus and when it stops raining the riding is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khp Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 I had a chance to talk to Leon Camier last summer, at the school when Keith came over here. For those over the pond, he's one of our better riders from the UK. He said it's the level 2 stuff that he's constantly working on, the physical side of body position and all that he was comfortable with. You were there as well? We might have met then (at 6'6" & all-white Dainese leathers, I'm hard to miss/overlook ). Which levels did you do and what group were you in? I did Level 3 & 4 those two days (white-3). Kai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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