Riding Pointers...

[DubSac06]

I've been riding dirtbikes for about 5 years...had a 929 but never rode through twisties before it got stolen...picked up a new gsxr 600 and was wondering your guys' opinion on what I should learn first as to taken on these roads.....I was riding the other day and i felt very uncomfortable on the bike through the turns.....I was trying to be relaxed...countersteering throughout the turn but i guess what i have a hard time doing is taking the right lines....Ill either end up taking a sharp line or a wide line through the turn and sometimes ill freeze up with locked arms which is because maybe i entered the turn to fast which i know can have me eating pavement. I know this question is not very specific but i guess i want to know is what do riders start out learning when it somes to these turns lines? braking? leaning? which all are necessary but am confused on which should i be concentrating on for now. thanks

[tocino]

if you haven't taken it, I highly sugget signing up for the MSF course. :thumbup

[Chris®1]

Originally posted by tocino
if you haven't taken it, I highly sugget signing up for the MSF course. :thumbup

+1

[RC twan]

Build confidence, it takes time for some people, just get confortable with the bike. Different than a drt bike, rubber sticks to asphalt, ride tha line love it and learn. You only learn from tryin.

Ride HARD, SAFE, and live what you do!!!!

[darkie]

If you have already done the MSF classes, do some more riding and look into a track day that offers instruction. It's tons of fun and you will learn a lot.

[Lester Green]

take keigwins two day Novice school at one of his track days. It's about 500.00 bucks. A bit pricey, but what is your life worth. I know it saved mine...I promise a day at the track will become your new crack...

[DubSac06]

thanks for the advice im going to msf class soon....i know i will not be the slowest and not be the fastest so...ill take it slow and read up on some books also...thanks guys

[eli]

I think You have the right idea by taking the MSF course without a doubt . . .

As far sequence goes. You could try the following;

first things first could be front wheel placement. (start with a Late Apex, NOT SPEED) . . .

get Your braking done.

shift Your body weight.

Look for Your exit.

On a partially closed throttle start Your turn.

Roll throttle open

As You reach Your exit. (Again front wheel placement is crucial!)
ex; Come in high, Go Low (APEX), and come Out High . . .

Stand the bike up and then get back on the GAS > > > ;)

There are far more talented folks on here I'm sure so please understand these are only suggestions and by no way full proof.

I do think though it's a combination of all the techniques combined SMOOTHLY that will Make Your Ride more of a Pleasure then sheer terror.

Good Luck

[CorrodedAlien]

Also, hook up with some people that are not all ego... Ride with them and follow their lines. I take people out all the time and help them get in touch with it.

Got time during the week to come over to the penninsula? We could do 35 and some of the coast roads, they are great for learning.

[kentuckyfried]

Is riding dirtbikes that much different than a street bike?

I was under the impression that people with origins on dirt had no problems translating their experience to the road. As if they're automaticgeniuses.

[DubSac06]

Well things are getting better...took it to redwood and skyline today for a couple laps and with a few pointers from my buddy im almost getting rid of my chicken strips...not pushing myself too hard but a lot better than when i started thats for sure....as far as dirtbikes...im used to countershifting my weight through the turns rather than lean into the turns which was the tough part for me to get used to....i havent stuck my foot out though :teeth

[dub713]

number one... just take it easy. don't try to be the quickest or most aggressive through turns. and this is just my opinion, but really man, don't worry about your chicken strips. i've got em, and i honestly don't care if i get rid of them until i take it on the track. big whoop. there's too much shit going on our roads to want to really go balls out and drag knee and test my traction points in a deep lean.

we all know our bikes are plenty fast and plenty badass. no need to prove that to anyone. especially on some of our local roads.

being a smooth and fluid rider is much better. if you work on control and smoothness first, becoming quicker will follow without much effort.

definitely try books... it can't hurt to use your noodle off the bike as well.

sport riding techniques
total control
twist of the wrist 2

Amazon or Barnes & Noble or Borders

enjoy the new ride bro...

[RC twan]

I totally agree with u dub, Hey that extra cyl, helps but also, laggs in certain parts. Just have to adjust. Had a R6 before this. Huge diff.. Your right though, work on throttle control, choosin your lines, etc. , and your right again. We all know our bikes are hella fast, but there's too many OBSTACLES ou there ( I say obstacles meaning idiot drivers out there, bad roads, california is the worst)

Ride hard, safe, and live what you do......

[slydrite]

think simple........ALWAYS LOOK through the turn at the point you want to be next........keep your eyes moving and breathing is always good......