A newbie all over again. Dirt to road switch.

[tnarg]

Well after reading about all the exploits of you road bikers for years I thought I might as well give it a go.
My time out on my dirt bike has been getting less and less due to work, but I still have the need to be on two wheels. Got 6L last year and a couple of weeks ago picked up a 250 Bandit for $1100, spent $250 getting it up to scratch. Now has new WOf and reg. Went for first real ride with a mate last weekend, was fun. Got to experience rain, motorways and insane car drivers.
The cornering with road bikes is taking a bit of getting used to but shouldn't take to long to get the hang of it.
Keen to go on some newbie rides and learn some new skills.
Any tip appreciated.

[merv]

Good on you. Just take it easy and build into it as your experience with the road bike develops and enjoy like crazy.

[xen]

Good stuff man, best tip I saw when starting was grab a copy of Keith Code's Twist of the Wrist. In book or video, explains the basics really well. Main difference from dirt is steering, just practice counter steering and you'll be sweet. Riding on the road is fkn fun!

[tnarg]

Good stuff man, best tip I saw when starting was grab a copy of Keith Code's Twist of the Wrist. In book or video, explains the basics really well. Main difference from dirt is steering, just practice counter steering and you'll be sweet. Riding on the road is fkn fun!

Yeah it a good DVD, got my self a copy. Was trying to put it into practice. Need to watch a few more times I think.

[kiwifruit]

Take your time and enjoy the learning. Good matching tyres (suited to the bike and you) are important. Stay aware and read the minds of the road users around you.
Have fun!

[DEATH_INC.]

Main difference from dirt is steering, just practice counter steering and you'll be sweet.

Yup, I struggled with this when I first changed.....the easiest way to do it is just remember to put some weight on the inside bar. It's countersteering, but simplified.