08-08-2015, 10:40 AM
(08-08-2015, 10:24 AM)Pterodactyl_imp Wrote: In a previous thread on this subject the OP said he "struggled" to control the bike. If you find that riding gear is not a factor, the bike set up is normal (the Dart should not be a problem) then, with respect, maybe you should look at your riding style. I posted this in that thread.
Pterodactyl_imp dateline="' Wrote:
The CB has good stability and can be ridden with confidence. I would say that most riding instructors would say that "over controlling" a bike has the opposite of its intended effect by producing out of synch inputs that reduce the bikes natural directional stability. I am far from an expert in this field and am just quoting people like Keith Code or Lee Parks. And those boys do know what they are talking about. In fact, Lee Parks book "Total Control ..." is a good read for any rider regardless of skill level. I believe there is a new edition available.
Cheers and hope you get this sorted.
The CB has good stability and can be ridden with confidence. I would say that most riding instructors would say that "over controlling" a bike has the opposite of its intended effect by producing out of synch inputs that reduce the bikes natural directional stability. I am far from an expert in this field and am just quoting people like Keith Code or Lee Parks. And those boys do know what they are talking about. In fact, Lee Parks book "Total Control ..." is a good read for any rider regardless of skill level. I believe there is a new edition available.
Cheers and hope you get this sorted.
Thanks Ptero, that's good advice, and my riding style could indeed be part of the problem. In the twisties I feel very confident with hitting the throttle hard, with hard leans.....feels exciting, and I feel in control.
But on the highway, everything goes a bit crazy. The wind gusts are what seem to be moving me around, and I don't feel nearly as in control as in the twisties, or fast roads where I'm in clean air. I'll try to relax a bit more on the highway, and try to be conscious of over-correcting, but I think it'll be tough if I'm being thrown around my lane.
I'm really hoping I get this sorted too. I love this bike, but limiting riding to non-highways puts a bit of a damper on things in places as vast as Canada.
When I bought this bike, the other contender was the ST1300. In my ideal world I think I'd have both.