Learning to corner

[skelstar]

yeah well I got my bike licence about 40 years ago so I suspect that qualifies for "a while"

Hmmm...maybe I should have said that you should start leaning off the bike if you think you want to start pushing/finding the bikes limits. Bear in mind that as soon as you move around the bike a bit you start to loose the ability to change direction etc if things turn to crap i.e. harder to use the back-brake for a start!

[pritch]

Think I'll look into the Honda Rider Club Trackdays and see how they look

You don't have to be a HRCNZ member, but if you are the fee is discounted.
If you are also insured through the Honda scheme not only are you covered on a "Training Day", you get a reduction of the amount of the course fee on your next premium.

It does pay to have a note of what you want to talk to the coaches about before you go.

It also pays to be near the head of the queue when the coach takes off to demonstrate the correct lines...

At the one I went to there was a lady (slow group) on a 250 would start right behind Jarred Love and by the time he had done half a lap he was far too far in front for anyone to see what he was doing and we were all too polite to ask her to start at the back. Next time I'd risk being just a little less polite...

[steved]

Got it in one. Have been riding for a few years but have become more conscious that I still have heaps to learn. I'm not interested in getting my knee down (yet anyway) but noticed that, after trying a few of the tips passed on from various sources (like even just hanging the cheek of my butt off the seat a tad) the whole cornering task seems much more together and smooth.

Figured there has to be somewhere/one out there that can have a look at my technique and even if they can clean up one aspect I figure I have improved my odds of making my next birthday and making riding a better experience

Think I'll look into the Honda Rider Club Trackdays and see how they look

Have you read any of Keith Code's Twist the Wrist books? Great advice and tips on how to improve in all aspects of riding smoothly and safely. Definitely worth the money.

Have a look here;

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ght=keith+code

http://www.atwistofthewrist.com/

[GerryAttrick]

Have you read any of Keith Code's Twist the Wrist books? Great advice and tips on how to improve in all aspects of riding smoothly and safely.

No but have heard of it. I believe their are also CD versions. Have to ask my mate Google to find em for me.

Cheers

[The Stranger:Me]

Last track day I did (no names) was the one where I felt the day was a way to get free track time for the "instructors". I did ask them to give me some more feedback but when the time came they were all too busy fanging away down the track. One "instructor"even managed to bin a bike (not his either).

Toatl waste of time - all I got to do was ride the bike faster than I'd normally do on the road. No technique correction, feedback or anything.

With all due respect, good riders don't necessarily make good teachers and not everyone I guess learns or responds the same way.

One of the guys I find bloody good at explaing shit and am able to really learn from is Two Smoker Plus he appears to be infinately patient - or maybe just to polite to say look fuck off. If he is at the next KB track day as a tutor I suggest you grab him.

There is a RRRS course on this Sunday if you are interested

[DMNTD:Me]

There is a RRRS course on this Sunday if you are interested

Excellent...I need help with downhill-lefthanders

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Excellent...I need help with downhill-lefthanders

Shit mate thats not all you need help with.You really do seem to be slowing down in your old age

[Disco Dan]

if youre not crashing ur not going hard enough

Mark, thats not helpful. Very close to red with me, you posting that.

Last track day I did (no names) was the one where I felt the day was a way to get free track time for the "instructors". I did ask them to give me some more feedback but when the time came they were all too busy fanging away down the track. One "instructor"even managed to bin a bike (not his either).

Toatl waste of time - all I got to do was ride the bike faster than I'd normally do on the road. No technique correction, feedback or anything.

Have a look through the Mentors list on here, take your pick. If you want to meet them, a few attend the AWNMR to mentor newbies. Im sure they will give you 1:1 time if you ask...

[The Stranger:Me]

Excellent...I need help with downhill-lefthanders

Thank you, we have a good section on that, but need a hand developing the section on trail braking.

[yungatart]

Excellent...I need help with downhill-lefthanders

I can see I'm in good company then!!

[GerryAttrick]

Well that question sure stirred up some interest and lots of good info. One thing I would like to clear up. The Track Day I referred to that did not impress me was a couple of years ago and not at Taupo - was Pukekohe. Granted it may have only been a one off but given that I paid a decent sum for instruction I was disappointed not to come away with some more knowledge than how fast my bike would go down the back straight.

I'll definitely be turning up at one of the AWNR and hopefully can get to meet some of you (and a mentor). I think I'll also see about a KB Track Day...probably at Taupo as I have never ridden there.

I follow this thread with interest

[aro]

I think Janal is looking for a good teacher/instructor to improve/analyse his riding on a track. One imagines he has been riding for a while.

The Australian Superbike school has a reasonable reputation I believe. Quite expensive but five days of instruction on a track and you will learn a bucket-load. I have heard nothing but good things and it is something I would love to do myself. They are affliated to Keith Code's California Superbike school which lends them a great deal of credibility.

http://www.superbikeschool.com.au/

Has anyone here been to this course? Could you share your experiences?

try this.
http://forums.superbikeschool.com/in...?showtopic=526