Good point! I'd agree that throttle control is one of the hardest to master and it is interesting because it is such a critical skill. As you mentioned it not only controls how fast or slow you go but it has a huge affect on the bike, more than most people realize.

How does throttle control affect that bike? What else is throttle control responsible for?

 

i have everything mentioned here sportsbike wise down just cant bloody wheelie not on the clutch anyway tend to wimp out and back off.

 

RPM matching for downshifting. Can't get it perfect no matter how hard I try.

 

I'm a fair weather rider , I just start getting everything together and smooth as the weather turns to crap again

 

For me it's keeping my upper body relaxed

 

Its really hard not to squeeze the living crap out of the handle bars while on the track. Also consistent front braking while throttle blipping. Also shifting up or down while hanging off.

 

So what's the secret? It's even worse for me on the track and also bike with a really aggressive riding position

 

I keep telling myself, out loud, "relax dammit relax". Throttle blipping and braking= practice. As far as shifting, down shifting I do before I get in position to hang off. Upshift I can hang off and up shift. But I also have reverse shift pattern which I believe makes it easier.

 

I've found that taking long, slow deep breaths really helps you relax your whole body. Puts you into a nice groove

 

That is a grate point I also find that it helps to chew gum wile riding. It helps me to move my jaw and not tense it up, this allows rest of my body to relax. For me it all starts with clenching my jaw. Now im sure that someone on here will say that chewing or sucking on something while ridding is a terrible idea and could be a choking hazard during a crash/lay down situation but i'll take my chances.

And dose anyone know how tight to set the throttle cables on an f2 as far as free play in the handle? Im thinking that im set a little loose and think its affecting my throttle control during cornering and blips for shifting.