Downshifting Techniques for the Track: Blipping or Slipping?
Something that every rider will have done many times on both the road and track is perform downshifts. It’s also more than likely something that isn’t given a second thought for many of these riders. There is however a more ideal way (or couple of ways) to downshift on a motorcycle that will help you […]
Continue readingBest Motorcycle Performance Upgrades: Inexpensive Add-Ons For the Track
When talking about modern motorcycles, I’m sure the vast majority would agree that as standard they are plenty capable enough to handle anything that gets thrown at them when ridden on the road. It doesn’t stop people bolting on motorcycle performance upgrades, but it is more out of the enjoyment and aesthetics factors that comes […]
Continue readingWarming Up Motorcycle Tyres on Track
One of the things that’s drilled into us day in and day out as track day riders is the importance of properly warming up your tyres. There’s obviously a good reason for this; a tyre that hasn’t reached operating temperature is not going to give you the levels of grip needed to go knee scratching […]
Continue readingTop 3 Motorcycle Gear Indicators
When I was in my early track day life, one of the (many) issues I had out on track was that I found it difficult to keep track of what gear I was in as I was riding round. At some circuits that required a large number of changes I would sometimes find myself using […]
Continue readingMotorcycle Tyre Sizes and Profiles Explained
A look at the tyre wall numbers For the most part, when the time comes for a rider to put some new road or track tyres on their machine there is little thought into what the size and shape of the tyre actually does for them. I would guess this is because the last pair […]
Continue readingHow to Reduce Motorcycle Noise
Noise pollution from race tracks is something that has been on the agenda for local councils for many years now. With the increase in activities at many circuits (coupled with the circuit owners not quite being as strict as they could) residents are becoming unhappy with the noise levels originating from the track. The discussion […]
Continue readingTwist of the Wrist 2 DVD Review
For more than 30 years Keith Code and his coaches have been working to develop a system of training that removes the mystery of riding a motorcycle quickly. From his findings he started the riding school, California Superbike School. The school breaks down the various aspects of riding and gives you drills to perform to […]
Continue readingHow to Overtake Riders on Track: Tips for Safe and Frustration Free Passing
Overtaking is something that is part and parcel of track days, and getting by a slower rider is something that 99% of riders will have to contend with on any given day. However, while it is something that the vast majority of riders have to pull off, many will agree that catching a slower rider […]
Continue readingTop 3 Road and Track Tyres
The Best Split Personality Tyres To see the most up to date road and track tyre recommendations, click here. For those track day riders that still ride their machines on the road, going out and buying the super sticky treaded tyres isn’t necessarily the best option. Yes they are going to give you superb levels […]
Continue readingUsing Your Lower Body on Track: The How To’s and How it Helps
The way the sports bikes of today look and make you sit wasn’t just a fluke from generations of design changes. The position of the pegs, seat, tank and bars have been meticulously defined to put riders in a position that will enable them to best handle the bike and use it as intended. What […]
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