Facepalm! Sigh.

[mnkyboy]

That's what I noticed. Even though he seemed to be sticking his knee out on the corners a bit, he was leaning the bike in, rather than leading with his shoulder (and/or getting off the seat a bit). Not the greatest cornering technique.

You've never ridden a gsx1200 have ya?

It's all about the hips

[vifferman]

You've never ridden a gsx1200 have ya?

It's all about the hips

Yes, actually I have. But I still can't see that (aside from dirt bikes) there'd be any advantage to leaning the bike further into the corner than your body. Some techniques hold for all bike models.

[Str8 Jacket]

I like to spend my days watching and judging other people, as I am so much more superior. I don't get much else achieved but at least I feel better about myself...

[Zuki lover]

Its an amazing video. Seen it before - bit of a dumb arse I reckon

[mnkyboy]

Yes, actually I have. But I still can't see that (aside from dirt bikes) there'd be any advantage to leaning the bike further into the corner than your body. Some techniques hold for all bike models.

It suprisingly does work for those. They're a heavy whale of a thing and it's easier to counterbalance the bike by doing it; especially in the twisties.

Maybe my riding was sub-par as well (Which well may be the case) But that is how I found it cornered better. Not something I do on the Duc now tho

[marty]

It suprisingly does work for those. They're a heavy whale of a thing and it's easier to counterbalance the bike by doing it; especially in the twisties.

Maybe my riding was sub-par as well (Which well may be the case) But that is how I found it cornered better. Not something I do on the Duc now tho

It's probably effective for the pace, but it's not the most efficient.. Equal and opposite - the more the bike leans in, the more likely it is to break away in the opposite direction. It would be a precursor for a high side I would have though.

[ital916]

I like to spend my days watching and judging other people, as I am so much more superior. I don't get much else achieved but at least I feel better about myself...

That only works if the person watching doesnt partake in the activity, as motorcyclists we are all out there riding. Its good that you do feel better about yourself though...always feels good to well feel good

[Patrick]

What was the problem?... what was the problem?@!?!?!

not once did i see any hands removed from bars to wave!

disgusting stuff there.

From the rider or the oncoming bikers, at about 53 secs and at the end.... !!!

I assume the next video is of them turning around to chase down and confront them non wavers?

[Str8 Jacket]

That only works if the person watching doesnt partake in the activity, as motorcyclists we are all out there riding. Its good that you do feel better about yourself though...always feels good to well feel good

I will judge who I like when I like. It makes *me* feel better about myself...

[klingon]

This would be a very good video to use as the basis for some rider training - that of the rider in the vid as well as the rest of us!

I also noticed that the rider was pretty much sitting upright while he leaned the bike way over into the corners. Now, I'm just a newbie myself but surely there is no advantage to putting more lean than necessary on your tyres? Especially with those high banks that could easily have dropped a bit of loose rubble on the roads - meaning traction could be a problem in a lot of the left-handers already.

It would be fun to sit down with a bunch of people who actually know how to ride and analyse the good and bad techniques. Hmmm... Where do you think I could find a bunch of people who actually know how to ride?

[Madness]

I wonder if the two riders in the vid actually took the time to review and analyse their riding, breaking it down corner by corner. Maybe they just continued to ride and enjoy themselves and didn't really give a flying fuck what others thought of them.

One thing I can say about the guy on the 12, from having ridden with him for a couple of years. I'm fairly certain He'd "take his medicine" if there were any consequences to be had as a result of his actions. Analyse that!

[PrincessBandit]

I wonder if the two riders in the vid actually took the time to review and analyse their riding, ......Maybe they just continued to ride and enjoy themselves and didn't really give a flying fuck what others thought of them.

Ah but people who video and then put that footage up for public viewing always have an interest in what other people thought. Otherwise why film it and make it public? Publicity always brings admiration/criticism/reaction - it's why they do it. (It's just that everyone likes others to rave about their prowess and ability rather than face detractors).

[Madness]

Ah but people who video and then put that footage up for public viewing always have an interest in what other people thought. Otherwise why film it and make it public? Publicity always brings admiration/criticism/reaction - it's why they do it. (It's just that everyone likes others to rave about their prowess and ability rather than face detractors).

You assume the riders both know each other?. There's a high probability in this case that the two may have just met over a smoke at a well known roadside carpark.

[Ducky848]

That's what I noticed. Even though he seemed to be sticking his knee out on the corners a bit, he was leaning the bike in, rather than leading with his shoulder (and/or getting off the seat a bit). Not the greatest cornering technique.

Ever seen any SuperMoto? Or been on a track with one? Damn fast cornering technique and perfectly reasonable style if your bike is happy to do it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeUK6aOEJKo

[jono035]

Ever seen any SuperMoto? Or been on a track with one? Damn fast cornering technique and perfectly reasonable style if your bike is happy to do it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeUK6aOEJKo

Looks to me like they're still shifting their weight inside but by a little bit less?

Elbow sliders? Yikes.