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10-12-2009, 10:24 AM | #1 | |
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Jax, FL
Moto: 2005 R1
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The three things we teach in class that are usefull street survival skills are correct braking, correct cornering, and swerving. If you want to practice anything, I strongly encourage you to work on those three things. If you want to practice the u turn, that's fine. But it's nothing more then "cool parking lot skills". Practice the things you will use often and that can save your life. Good luck and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Chris
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10-12-2009, 10:41 AM | #2 |
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Cincinnati
Moto: 03 CBR600 F4i
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Thx.
I haven't done any swerving yet, maybe I should do that. On corning, how do I know how leaned over I can be, getting on the highway onramp I tuck into the bike and lean with the bike, but I know that I can only do that so far until knee dragging in going to be required so the bike isn't leaned over too far. For normal riding will I ever be leaned over that far? |
10-12-2009, 11:17 AM | #3 |
WERA White Plate
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NC
Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300
Posts: 2,448
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congrats, just continue to ease into things, it would be great if you had a mature riding partner to join you for some miles.
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10-12-2009, 11:57 AM | #4 | |
DefenderOfTheBuelliverse
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Parts Unknown
Moto: Buell XB12R
Posts: 18,585
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Yep, just put the miles in. Go easy. Don't force things. Concentrate on being smooth with your inputs and controls. And the leaning and speed will follow.
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10-12-2009, 04:58 PM | #5 | |
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: GA
Moto: 2006 GSXR 600
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As for getting that knee down: 1) You're never as close to the ground as you think you are. 2) In typical street commuting and riding you should never be aggressive enough to really consider street riding. Its dangerous, regardless of what all the "street racers" will tell you. After you've been riding for awhile and have all your basics mastered, then worry about it. I think most of us are guilty of having a lil fun on the streets, but until you are further along in your riding, play it safe so you make it that long. U turns are always good practice too for turning. |
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