It's well known you'll wind up where you're looking. Ever notice if you fix your gaze on a road hazard like a pothole, 9 times out of 10 you'll hit it?
(08-17-2014, 08:14 AM)Insolentsquid_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Watch their heads....
http://youtu.be/j5zFuJN7Y6k
Yes, and I'm surprised how far back on the seat they sit...thought they would be up against the tank.
I've never read a book on motorcycle riding or take a course for that matter, couldn't hurt I guess.
This is riding 101. Also it's A point which is always mentioned at the BRC/ARC .. anyone whom I see who tells me they want to start riding I recommend them to take the course ..also to fellow riders who has not taken it before...doesn't matter how many miles we have put, we learn a new thing or two everyday...
(08-17-2014, 09:59 AM)HikerToo_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (08-17-2014, 08:14 AM)Insolentsquid_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Watch their heads....
http://youtu.be/j5zFuJN7Y6k
Yes, and I'm surprised how far back on the seat they sit...thought they would be up against the tank.
I've never read a book on motorcycle riding or take a course for that matter, couldn't hurt I guess.
Neither had I till recently. It was time really well spent. Should have done it years ago.
Funnily enough this problem if not always looking where I want to go has been plaguing me a little of late. Particularly in right hand corners.
I took the state riding course 2 years ago for a insurance reduction. I've ridden for 40+ years and still learned a few things. I could think of worst ways to spend a day or two.
(08-17-2014, 09:59 AM)HikerToo_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (08-17-2014, 08:14 AM)Insolentsquid_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Watch their heads....
http://youtu.be/j5zFuJN7Y6k
Yes, and I'm surprised how far back on the seat they sit...thought they would be up against the tank.
I've never read a book on motorcycle riding or take a course for that matter, couldn't hurt I guess.
Yes, and I'm surprised how far back on the seat they sit...thought they would be up against the tank.
I've never read a book on motorcycle riding or take a course for that matter, couldn't hurt I guess.
Just a guess, but the way they're hauling on those handlebars, they may be trying to keep as much weight off the front wheel as possible?
For those who haven't availed themselves of any of the very good books on motorcycling, I recommend digging into these:
Total Control: High Performance Street Riding Techniques by Lee Parks. This book is probably the most practical for every day riding, even though it seems like a lot of it is about sport riding, it's applicable to absolutely everything one does on the street on a motorcycle.
A Twist of the Wrist Vol. 2: The Basics of High-Performance Motorcycle Riding by Keith Code. Another very good book, although, IMHO, not as good as the previous book. More focused on sport riding, but, quite frankly, sport riding is just regular riding perfected, IMO. You wouldn't do yourself a disservice learning to corner like a pro -- it'll give you more slices of pie in case something bad happens (see previous book for reference).
Proficient Motorcycling: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well by David Hough. This book goes deep into bunches of practical everyday type stuff, including protection, how to ride in a group, etc.
I would read the first one, then the last one, and if you're still hungry, read the second one. There are others, but these are my top three. I haven't gotten around to The Upper Half of the Motorcycle yet.
I can very much recommend Keith Codes Twist of the Wrist books, as well as attending the California Superbike school. We can all learn.