Can't make it tonight, screening a new flatmate. Getting in the way of my riding, already one black mark.
Hardcore Biker
Can't make it tonight, screening a new flatmate. Getting in the way of my riding, already one black mark.
I'd rather be sorry for something I've done, than for something I didn't do.
Rider in training
I'll be along this Wednesday, and looking forward to seeing everyone again!
Meow
Yeay!!!Originally Posted by p.dath
What's the point in living if you don't feel alive?
Toying with ones mortality shouldn't be this much fun.
Young hoon on a sports bike
It'll be good to see your new bike in action, Phil.
Rider in training
I'm hoping to have a dry car park, because I'd like to practice emergency braking on my new bike to learn its new handling.It'll be good to see your new bike in action, Phil.
Stubborn and Unreasonable
Will be there on my new 1200! Might go to the car park rather than the long ride, get used to handling this MASSIVE bike.
The Honey Badger don't give a shit!
Talk shit. Get hit
Emergency launching, to help you get away from the traffic lights sooner...
I sould be around tonight. Body isn't in madddd pain like it was last week
Young hoon on a sports bike
Fixed it for you.
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Highway Biker
On the rear wheel. You should be able to accelerate faster as there will be half as much friction in that case.
Cras ingens iterabimus aequor.
L-Plate Rider
With half as much friction you would accelerate slower wouldn't you? Friction is traction after all
Hardcore Biker
Both points have merit. There will have to be tests carried out this evening at the carpark.
I'd rather be sorry for something I've done, than for something I didn't do.
L-Plate Rider
Wanted to see what this was all about but need to make a hefty donation to ACC. Maybe next week. :-)
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Meow
Had a good time.
Had a few braking mishaps lately, nothing bad! Just being told I use too much rear brake has made my braking a little off.....and last time we did emergency braking I chipped a knuckle!! So was a little apprehensive to do the exercise.
Thanks Mr White Triumph for the feedback, really helpful!
What's the point in living if you don't feel alive?
Toying with ones mortality shouldn't be this much fun.
Stubborn and Unreasonable
Was good fun!
Just remember a few little things...
Back brake provides very little braking power in an emergency situation... (Cruisers are a different story). As soon as you apply pressure to your front brake the back wheel will have very little traction as your front wheel takes most of it due to weight shifting forward. I would still use a bit of back brake, as most of you probably won't be using 100% of the available front traction, and in an emergency situation use everything at your disposal!
When practising it is best to concentrate on your front brake. Try to be smooth and gradual with the front brake, slamming it on will overload your forks and possibly create a front wheel slide. It is all about training yourself to apply it gradually. Then just add light pressure to the back brake.
If the frontwheel does chirp and lock up, then release and reapply gradually. If the rear locks up, just hold it. If you are upright and straight the rear wheel will naturally slide in a straight line.
Also, let your body slide forward on the seat. If you hold yourself off the tank while emergency braking then you are increasing the load on your front forks. I would rather stop faster and have sore nuts than find myself crashing into something.
*******
For the person leaning off your bike on the way to the carpark... (this is a little advanced for new riders)
I noticed while following someone to the car park they were trying a little leaning off the bike. I don't normally lean off the bike on the road as I am not usually cornering quickly enough, however... if you want to learn, just ask and I can help. Best to try it at track days of course!
Some observations: I noticed you were crossed up, and shifting your bum off to the side a little too much. Best to shift your upper body across and pretend you are looking in your mirror and only have one bum cheek off the seat. It is also about touch points and keeping your body low on the bike, using your elbow and outer leg to hold yourself on the bike. Trying to keep as little weight on the inside leg as possible. See attached... You can see I am holding myself on the bike with my left elbow and left leg. My right leg is taking very little weight as I am actually on tip toes. I am leaning my upper body over and looking through the corner where my mirrors would be.
If you are at any ART days and want to learn a little about it, feel free to come chat! Happy to help where I can. Just look out for #83
The Honey Badger don't give a shit!
Talk shit. Get hit
Think you are talking about me bro. I do lean off from time to time as I get sick of sitting flat footed.For the person leaning off your bike on the way to the carpark... (this is a little advanced for new riders
I noticed while following someone to the car park they were trying a little leaning off the bike. I don't normally lean off the bike on the road as I am not usually cornering quickly enough, however... if you want to learn, just ask and I can help. Best to try it at track days of course!
Some observations: I noticed you were crossed up, and shifting your bum off to the side a little too much. Best to shift your upper body across and pretend you are looking in your mirror and only have one bum cheek off the seat. It is also about touch points and keeping your body low on the bike, using your elbow and outer leg to hold yourself on the bike. Trying to keep as little weight on the inside leg as possible. See attached... You can see I am holding myself on the bike with my left elbow and left leg. My right leg is taking very little weight as I am actually on tip toes. I am leaning my upper body over and looking through the corner where my mirrors would be.
If you are at any ART days and want to learn a little about it, feel free to come chat! Happy to help where I can. Just look out for #83
Most of the time I ride street, Im right up on my toes.
I know what your saying about the crossing over thing. Its a habbit I need to ween out. Still havent got a knee down, been pretty close.
Im blasting down to the Bay of Plenty tonight and taking the Kaimais road after Matamata. Will give some of your tips a practice
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