Best motorcyling tip - Page 5

skiergirl · 03-08-2010, 02:08 PM

Most have already been said - Ride your own ride and don't try to keep up with anyone ever! Respect your bike and what it can do....but always know YOU control it and just because it can doesn't mean you should.

I figured out the gear part on my own after watching a few friends crash on our rides...

Looni2ns · 03-08-2010, 07:29 PM

When you stop, don't look down.

racedoll · 03-08-2010, 08:38 PM

Some of mine...

Your bike's capababilities far exceed what you will ever do on it.
Trust your tires.
Don't try to "tell" your bike what to do, because if you do - it will spit you off.
Reading is no substitute for doing or the experience that comes from doing.

Tsunami · 03-08-2010, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racedoll

Some of mine...
[*]Reading is no substitute for doing or the experience that comes from doing.

Very true

First time at the track- Don't worry about speed, concentrate on being smooth, and the speed will come.

Plan on where you are going to put your foot down. (to avoid tipovers)

Its easier to get off the bike and push it then it to back up on it. (For short people anyway)

Seat shaving vs lowering the bike, and thick soled boots

Kerry_129 · 03-08-2010, 09:20 PM

Look where you want to go - don't fixate on hazards/side of the road.

Countersteer - push right to turn right & vice-versa.

DON'T PLAY KEEP-UP!

azoomm · 03-08-2010, 09:26 PM

Don't forget to breathe....

fnfalman · 03-10-2010, 01:45 PM

My tip concerns group riding:

If you're going to ride in a group, stay behind the hot chick and enjoy the view.

MissHell · 03-10-2010, 02:17 PM

Trust your tires.

Look where you want to go.

After starting your bike, walk the bike 2-3 steps. (To save yourself/bike if you forgot to remove the disk lock).

racedoll · 03-14-2010, 05:14 PM

Chicken wings, flap/flap the elbows = relax!

03-08-2010, 07:29 PM	#42
Looni2ns Crazy Lady Rider Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Metro Atlanta Moto: '05 SV650S "Baby", '00 Bandit 600S "Rita", '87 EX500 (track) Posts: 311	When you stop, don't look down. __________________ Elite Sportbike, LC Gain the knowledge, live the experience! www.elitesportbike.com

03-08-2010, 08:38 PM	#43
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Some of mine... Your bike's capababilities far exceed what you will ever do on it. Trust your tires. Don't try to "tell" your bike what to do, because if you do - it will spit you off. Reading is no substitute for doing or the experience that comes from doing.

03-08-2010, 09:26 PM	#46
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Don't forget to breathe.... __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

03-10-2010, 01:45 PM	#47
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	My tip concerns group riding: If you're going to ride in a group, stay behind the hot chick and enjoy the view. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

03-08-2010, 02:08 PM	#41
skiergirl Gixxer Girl Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kyle, TX Moto: 05 GSXR 750 & 06 YZ250F Posts: 1,424	Most have already been said - Ride your own ride and don't try to keep up with anyone ever! Respect your bike and what it can do....but always know YOU control it and just because it can doesn't mean you should. I figured out the gear part on my own after watching a few friends crash on our rides...

03-08-2010, 09:20 PM	#45
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	Look where you want to go - don't fixate on hazards/side of the road. Countersteer - push right to turn right & vice-versa. DON'T PLAY KEEP-UP!

03-10-2010, 02:17 PM	#48
MissHell Followed the crowd over. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hawaii Moto: '07 Yahama R6 Posts: 911	Trust your tires. Look where you want to go. After starting your bike, walk the bike 2-3 steps. (To save yourself/bike if you forgot to remove the disk lock).

03-14-2010, 05:14 PM	#49
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Chicken wings, flap/flap the elbows = relax!