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Could you help a newbie understand, please? Braking & turning

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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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Nick Ienatsch's book is by far my favorite.
Yep, that's probably my favorite, too. A lot of examples, easy to understand, and focuses on the street.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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Off topic but I always thought this looked cool(the front cowl black?)for your painting??
 
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Kuroshio
The reason I said you should smack somebody for that advice is because going thru a turn the way you described is prolly the most unstable way I can think of taking a turn... Short of trying to eat a Big Mac in the middle of a turn.

That's funny!

Seriously, though, I'll check into a book. What you and Randy are saying is what makes sense to me, and what appears to work, so I'll just do that and assume I misunderstood something from class. Thank you for taking the time to help me.

Hey, OutlawF4, that's an interesting (and cool!) look. Thanks!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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i tried it a little on the track, and what i find most appealing about it, is that if you are still braking into the lean, it helps keep the suspension compressed instead of braking, letting off then leaning, after the suspension comes back up, but the street is pretty variable so take caution
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MZ5
Seriously, though, I'll check into a book.
yeah me too, thanks asking this question MZ5 and thanks for the answers to it everyone else

oh and I always like trying to meet up with some more experienced riders to ride and talk with, I've learned a lot from some local sport bike riders that I've been able to meet up with
 

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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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that's what i need to do.. find my self a big empty parking lot. problem is, in my country (korea) land space is VERY coveted and expensive realty, so only the big supermarkets (walmart type) have open air parking lots. department stores, all underground. the problem is that when they're empty it's late and they turned off all the lights.. so.. i'd be practicing in the dark.. = (

man, i can't figure out how the hell i'm gonna learn the basics of riding. the schools here only make u do rounds (cone, zigzag, and 2 90' turns) to pass the darn test.

after dropping my bike (2000 CBR600F) TWICE ..im already fearful of how in the world im gonna learn/practice shifting + braking... = ( suuuuux
 
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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good info in here. And remember always look where you want to go. Depending on your riding area be thoughtful of decreasing/increasing radius turns that will mess with your line.
 
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