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Turning & Braking tips / techniques?????

 
Shifty04 Shifty04
New User | Posts: 48 | Joined: 08/05
Posted: 08/24/05
10:21 PM

I have been riding a sv650s for a while now and i plan on getting an R6 in the future, anyways... I was wondering if anybody can tell me braking(such as which brakes to use and how much pressure to use on them or what ever i need to know) and turning techniques in all sorts of situations such as entering a corner, full stops, braking in a corner, etc....  

 
realfastbill realfastbill
Enthusiast | Posts: 400 | Joined: 08/05
Posted: 08/25/05
06:18 AM

Instruction like that is best given in person. I'd suggest signing up for the MSF course and mabe a track day that has classroom time, like Penguin.  

 
TEvo TEvo
Enthusiast | Posts: 322 | Joined: 10/02
Posted: 08/25/05
06:23 AM

Front brakes on a modern motorcycle account for the vast majority (70%+)0 of braking power. You want to get in the habit of applying both brakes to get in the habit of being able to use both proficiently. For a novice rider, you want to get the vast majority of your braking done before you turn-in to a corner.

www.msf-usa.org

This is not something that can be taught over an Internet forum. For your sake and the sake of your loved ones, would you go and get yourself some rider training? Especially if you are intent on getting a 600cc supersport as your first bike. This is like trying to iceskate up a narrow path, blindfolded with a sheer drop off on either side.  

 
Trevitt Trevitt
Administrator | Posts: 296 | Joined: 11/99
Posted: 08/25/05
07:47 AM

Here are some riding tips about braking:

Braking

Trail braking

Braking and downshifting

More riding tips

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TEvo TEvo
Enthusiast | Posts: 322 | Joined: 10/02
Posted: 08/25/05
08:56 AM

Those were very good articles, indeed.

I found them very insightful and I have incorporated those tips and other Riding Skills articles on Sport Rider into my riding.  

 

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