Dealing With Mid Corner Line Corrections, and How to Stop Them
A look at different scenarios when they’re expected, when they’re not, and what you can do to fix it When it comes to the ‘ideal’ scenario for our steering efforts for each turn, what we are looking to achieve is to make just one single steering input per turn. There are some exceptions in certain types of […]
Continue readingShould You Time Yourself on a Track Day?
A discussion on the much talked about practice of track day timing This is a topic that is well debated, sometimes heatedly, on discussion boards across the internet. It’s understandable really, it is a somewhat controversial subject because the issue of safety is often thrown into the mix, therefore it’s no surprise that the feelings are […]
Continue readingTeach Me Suspension (Part 3): Everything Preload
In this part we are specifically going to be talking about preload, what it does, and why we would adjust it. After we have covered all of that, in part 4 we will be going more into using preload to set rider sag. But first, a quick recap… A Quick Recap on Springs If you […]
Continue readingHow to Correct Leg Fatigue and Achy Knees
Body position tweaks, and why you shouldn’t try to ride like Marc Marquez As we discovered in an article I posted not too long before this one, fatiguing hands and arms are quite common problems that occur for many riders of the track. As I also mentioned in that article, another common problem that causes […]
Continue readingTop 5 Track Day Action Cameras for 2015
A look at the most popular options across the action cam price scale Published September 2015 Recording my rides is something that I very much like doing. It allows me to study my own efforts an see (or confirm) where I can improve, but it also allows me to share my experiences with others. However, […]
Continue readingTeach Me Suspension (Part 2): Simple Geometry Changes
As I said in the first part of this series, the words ‘geometry changes’ often strike fear into the hearts of many riders thinking about making changes to their setups. In part 2 we are going to be talking about the most basic types of geometry changes that we can employ in order to change […]
Continue readingDefine Your Own Racing Line: There’s No One Size Fits All
Finding the right line is something that is high on the agenda for many learning riders. Whether it be for a particular corner or series of corners, the quest to find the perfect line is rife in any track day paddock. It’s understandable really. We see riders that are stronger than ourselves in a particular […]
Continue readingDealing with Tired Arms & Hands: The Cause and Countermeasure
One of the common physical issues that many riders struggle with is aching legs and knees, mainly due to a poor setup with the lower body which puts an unnecessary stress on the legs. This poor lower body setup can also have a knock on effect to other areas of the body, namely the arms […]
Continue readingTeach Me Suspension (Part 1): Basic Components & Functions
This is the first of a multi-part series that will cover the various aspects of a motorcycle’s chassis, taking a detailed look at the components themselves, the effects they have, and how we can tailor them to find a good setup. To get started, in this first part I’m going to give you an overview of […]
Continue readingCan Road Tyres Be Used on the Track?
A case for riders using rubber that’s lower down the stickiness scale A decision that all riders will have to make at some point, particularly those less experienced, is what ‘level’ of rubber should they throw onto their steed for track use. Assuming money was no object, I’m sure many riders would end up with a similar conclusion; to go […]
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