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bazrippa
BSB novice
Joined: 06 Mar 2006
Posts: 2111
Location: Sunny Sheffield
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 Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 6:49 pm Post subject: Countersteering Do you do it or not?? |
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Recently iv been reading the book "Keith Code, A twist of the wrist" Who is one of the blokes who runs the California Superbike school.
I found some really interestin stuff on riding techniques the most dramatic of which is the Countersteering technique which for anyone who doesnt know, the act of steering the opposite way to turn into a bend better.
The first time i tried it it confused the hell out of me, i turn the bars left and the bike went right....
Iv been using it more and more and now iv worked it into my riding style a bit my cornering is much more controlled than before!!!!
Does anyone else use it deliberately or is it a waste of energy??
My back and shoulders ache like mad after a ride these days!!! |
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andyk3
Site Founder
Joined: 15 Dec 2005
Posts: 21680
Location: Widower to a Nintendo DS
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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i think that most experienced riders will use this method without even realising .. i know that i have used this method for many yrs  |
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dazyguk
Ghost Rider
Joined: 16 Aug 2007
Posts: 762
Location: The Arsehole of the lakes
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Its the only way to ride fast, only so much can be done with body weight. Once you get used to it you will be slapping the bike onto its side quicker than you ever thought possible |
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GAZBAG
mazz's whipping boy
Joined: 22 May 2007
Posts: 3199
Location: In my Bedroom having a PBW
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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when i was told about this method i thought it was a load of old crap until i tried it on the road, now i use it all the time when riding fast  |
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bazrippa
BSB novice
Joined: 06 Mar 2006
Posts: 2111
Location: Sunny Sheffield
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:13 pm Post subject: |
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Iv not been on the road long so forgive me if you all know about it but it has improved my riding so much over the summer i just had to give it a mention!
If anyone wants a copy of the book by Keith Code then giz a shout, iv got it on PDF for the pc!! |
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rick-uk
MOTO GP rider
Joined: 20 Aug 2006
Posts: 3569
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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PM sent re the book mate!  |
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dazyguk
Ghost Rider
Joined: 16 Aug 2007
Posts: 762
Location: The Arsehole of the lakes
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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| bazrippa wrote: | Iv not been on the road long so forgive me if you all know about it but it has improved my riding so much over the summer i just had to give it a mention!
If anyone wants a copy of the book by Keith Code then giz a shout, iv got it on PDF for the pc!! |
No need to apologise matey, even old dogs can learn new tricks  In fact i'm slower now than when i first started riding  |
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bazrippa
BSB novice
Joined: 06 Mar 2006
Posts: 2111
Location: Sunny Sheffield
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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Sent the book guys!!
Enjoy!!! |
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dazyguk
Ghost Rider
Joined: 16 Aug 2007
Posts: 762
Location: The Arsehole of the lakes
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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Cheers  |
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bazrippa
BSB novice
Joined: 06 Mar 2006
Posts: 2111
Location: Sunny Sheffield
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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| dazyguk wrote: | | bazrippa wrote: | Iv not been on the road long so forgive me if you all know about it but it has improved my riding so much over the summer i just had to give it a mention!
If anyone wants a copy of the book by Keith Code then giz a shout, iv got it on PDF for the pc!! |
No need to apologise matey, even old dogs can learn new tricks In fact i'm slower now than when i first started riding |
My old man has been riding for 42 years and when i told him about it he said "Awww yea iv always done that", but since i told him he has been getting stacks more lean angle in the turns!!
Hehe funny old bugger!!! LOL |
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dazzygsxr750
trackday god
Joined: 21 Nov 2006
Posts: 1755
Location: wrexham,north wales
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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| im trying to counter steer but i just cant seem to get the bike as low as i want,my chicken strip are stuck at half an inch |
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dazyguk
Ghost Rider
Joined: 16 Aug 2007
Posts: 762
Location: The Arsehole of the lakes
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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| A track day will sort that out dazzy |
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loopy
wheelie God
Joined: 05 Apr 2006
Posts: 382
Location: brum
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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| you'll find that every rider who goes above 20-25mph counter steers, they just dont realise it. |
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bazrippa
BSB novice
Joined: 06 Mar 2006
Posts: 2111
Location: Sunny Sheffield
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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| loopy wrote: | | you'll find that every rider who goes above 20-25mph counter steers, they just dont realise it. |
I agree 100% but as soon as you are concious of the effect that it has you can use it to improve your cornering!!
Next time you are in a left hander, just push your left handlebar forward and feel the bike drop!!!! |
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bazrippa
BSB novice
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Location: Sunny Sheffield
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