MellyVinelli Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Hello all, Just wandered across this forum by reading another forum discussing the fears of cornering and one guy said, "reading Twist of the Wrist II" is a must. So I looked it up ad found this forum as well. Here's my story. Started riding last summer, taking the basic motorcycle safety course to get my license. Then got a ninja 250 which my gf spen more time riding than me as I was working. In about a month, we got ooh deals on 2x triumph D675 and got them and sold the ninja. 1 month later I was still breaking in he last bit of the engine and I offed in a slow corner keeping the rpm's too low. Extremely humbling experience especially when I had to go pick up the bike from one of the guys who took liberties to patronize me in front of my gf. However, to this day I haven't been able to even lean within reason as I am absolutely terrified. Found this forum and although it is really applied in the track scenario, I am interested in honing my overall riding skills, improve confidence, and perhaps invest in riding school in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warregl Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Welcome to the forum Melly. Reading Twist II was solid advice and there is also a Twist of the Wrist II DVD that most everyone here would recommend as well. I think it is the most approachable way to get introduced to Keith's teachings as seeing is believing, right? You will also see a lot of the members here discussing attending the CSS classes. I know they don't teach in Canada but even considering you would have to travel, I cannot recommend it enough. Most of the folks here will tell you they wish they had attended a CSS class sooner. I know the coaching I have received from CSS has made an incalculable difference in my riding. You will see a lot of discussion about track riding but I can promise you, understanding how to control your motorcycle applies no matter where you ride. Just check out this thread. Ride safe, Carey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobie Fair Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Hi Melly and welcome! Have a look, Carey is right on the money, the techniques will apply to street riding too (we street ride when we get a chance!) Keep us posted on your progress, maybe we could even get you to a school. Best, CF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugget Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Hi Melly, Welcome to the forum! Definitely a good start with TOTW II, I'd recommend the DVD as well. Those will give you a good start, but what I would really suggest to give you the most benefit is attending the School. I have been riding for about 6 years and have undertaken a bit of rider training through other organisations but CSS Level 1 is what gave me the most benefit, by a fair margin. Like Carey said, there's a lot of people who wish they'd attended CSS much sooner, me included! Some people get put off thinking that they need to be at a certain skill level before attending the school, or that they need to be on a sportbike, but that's not true at all. If you know how to go and stop, can ride in a straight line & around corners, you are ready for the School. Cya 'round the forum. Cheers, Conrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prnc81 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Melly, Welcome (from a relative newbie myself) - I have to concur with comments above - the school is awesome! I'll see you around the forums. Prince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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