[Imonstrous]

Hi everyone,

I've been riding for a little over a year now, 10k+ miles... I'm no expert or anything, but I can keep up with my friends. I rode a ninja 500, and now I've moved on to the CBR600rr '06

I ride safely, not really getting tooo close to my limit.

We go riding quite a bit, and I've never really been sure as to HOW to know what the right LINE through a turn is. I want to be able to take handle corners very well. I don't care about top speed, I care about rhythm and quickness.


Is there any resource you guys know of to fill me in?

I want to get quicker, I want to get better... I'll be safe, but I want to get good.

I know I can go to a track and practice there, but realistically it's too impractical.

Any and ALL suggestions will be appreciated.

 

[Imonstrous]

Thanks for the answers guys.

I hope I didn't make it sound Like i'm a complete jackass. I don't ride "fast" at all on the "street."

I follow the normal rules of the road, when it comes to ANY place around traffic. I took the safety course, and have always been a defensive driver. I really don't open up unless I feel that the area is safe.... much like the rest of you.

I don't know if any of you are familiar with my area (san luis obispo), but there are MANY roads that are just in the middle of nowhere, and no cars around. Don't get me wrong, I COMPLETELY understand that i should still be careful on those roads, and I am... I KNOW i'm not pushing my self or the bike. I make it a point to stay on my side of the road, and I don't go balls out in blind corners...
I don't want to die as much as the next guy.

I guess I just wanted to improve because to my knowledge there are not any tracks even CLOSE to where I live. THe closest is about 2 hrs + away. It just seems like that's the slowest way to get better. I'm not trying to knee drag or anything, just improve as a rider... that's all.

I understand everyone's points though, and thank you all for trying to keep me safe. That's an awesome attitude, and I do appreciate it.

The street is not the place to try to get better. I will take that to heart. I plan on sticking on this forum for a while, so I don't want any of you thinking I'm too retarded. At least not YET.

How about this question in it's stead....

ARe there any books / videos that you guys would recommend to teach the theory better?

 

[Imonstrous]

okay,

so I'll go to the next track day I can... you guys convinced me.

But... once I get there, do I just look at what others do?

This overwhelming push to go to the track, HAS convinced me to go to the next track day.

 

[Imonstrous]

I have flick of the wrist II, not the other book. I'll look into it.

Thanks for the input guys. I really do appreciate the advice.

How many trips to the track did it take you guys to NOTICE an improvement? (I know it's different for everybody... but it'd still be interesting to know).

 

[Imonstrous]

Alright guys,

I think i found a track fairly close by... 1.5 hours (a girl at the local motorcycle shop filled me in).

I heard some of you say some things about instructors... are they there at ALL track days? or do you have to pay special for them?

THanx for the input.