Track & Cornering Techniques

[GTboy]

I've only touched my right knee slider at turn 1 only. is it possible to touch ur knee on on turn 4, 5 and 6 as well?

yes it is possible bro

[gladiat0r]

is there any technique to get a good launch during a race?

[Guest deganduss]

There r also fast riders who don't slide their knees.

Randy mamola rode with his outer foot not on the footrest & still world champion runner up three times.

Mike Hailwood rode with both knees gripping the fuel tank while cornering & still won the world championship

[RAO]

Hi all!! I'm a new rider with a passion for cornering! The thing is, I am riding a Cub and I really do NOT dare go low with those thin tyres. I'm on 80/90 80/90. Any help? I've tried leaning over to one side with my knee sticking out but ait close to the tarmac.

[Blahhh]

Is it better to sit a little bit backwards on the seat, to put some pressure on the rear tyre while cornering? The logic behind this is to add weight, therefore putting more traction on the rear tyre. I noticed this on some pics at kallang race, most of the cubs riders were sitting way back when taking corners.

[redbeacon]

I was told that in certain situations, it helps to put a little weight to the rear to improve traction.

 

Another source even said this has to be done correctly only at specific cornering places and level changes as this compensates for the irregular front-rear weight distribution -- irregular in a sense that it causes traction loss and instability.

 

Hmm...

 

Well, these are just thoughts that I came up for today....

 

Damn, I need to get out of my darn spoon-fed mindset and onto the tracks to prove that my bike will be happier if my derriere was shifted back

[299]

Had anyone experience rear slight shaking effect when exiting a corner?

[thrasher]

rear slight shaking effect, yea i do.

[299]

rear slight shaking effect, yea i do.

 

could it be our OEM rear shock not tat good?

[Cougar_22]

Good info from all the track regulars.

 

 

 

In addition, I also scream like a little girl under the helmet when entering corners.

It helps.....

 

 

Heehhee....it's helps too.....i did that even in normal road but wide corner....yeah

 

Just a newbie here!!

 

cheers

[thrasher]

thats the purpose of a full faced helmet... so people won't actually see you screaming like a girl behind it during the corners! HAHAHA

[2Bpencil]

yo fweddy n corse! dun 4get me if both of u really going to those roundabout! i'm joining u all! the bonus question is WHEN?

 

count me in too..

[DC84]

could it be our OEM rear shock not tat good?

 

i just got that experience my rear slide today when i am exiting turn 5.

could it be tyre pressure? i am on psi 30 for rear is it still too much? or have to adjust the stock setting for the both front and rear shock?

[Raptor]

i just got that experience my rear slide today when i am exiting turn 5.

could it be tyre pressure? i am on psi 30 for rear is it still too much? or have to adjust the stock setting for the both front and rear shock?

 

Just to share and it could be applicable to you if you have not stiffen up the rear shock spring and damping for the track.

 

Due to the lack of loading on the rear wheel, my DRZ used to have rear wheel slides when accelerating hard out of corners. A soft shock spring will absorb alot of the initial rear wheel loading that is required for traction when accelerating, resulting in wheel spin if the torque is too much.

 

A simple example, it is harder to push (cause it to slip) a heavy object than a lighter one of the same size. More load = more friction.

 

When I stiffened up the rear spring and increased the damping and rebound of the rear shock, those rear wheel slides decreased. It works for me... mebbe it can work for you too.

 

Just sharing my thoughts and experience only... if anyone thinks I am talking crap, please ignore my post.

[DC84]

Just to share and it could be applicable to you if you have not stiffen up the rear shock spring and damping for the track.

 

Due to the lack of loading on the rear wheel, my DRZ used to have rear wheel slides when accelerating hard out of corners. A soft shock spring will absorb alot of the initial rear wheel loading that is required for traction when accelerating, resulting in wheel spin if the torque is too much.

 

A simple example, it is harder to push (cause it to slip) a heavy object than a lighter one of the same size. More load = more friction.

 

When I stiffened up the rear spring and increased the damping and rebound of the rear shock, those rear wheel slides decreased. It works for me... mebbe it can work for you too.

 

Just sharing my thoughts and experience only... if anyone thinks I am talking crap, please ignore my post.

 

i thought is the other way round. for more traction i got to soften my rear shock. but what u said does make sense stiffen it so that more weight goes to the rear wheel

[DC84]

Just to share and it could be applicable to you if you have not stiffen up the rear shock spring and damping for the track.

 

Due to the lack of loading on the rear wheel, my DRZ used to have rear wheel slides when accelerating hard out of corners. A soft shock spring will absorb alot of the initial rear wheel loading that is required for traction when accelerating, resulting in wheel spin if the torque is too much.

 

A simple example, it is harder to push (cause it to slip) a heavy object than a lighter one of the same size. More load = more friction.

 

When I stiffened up the rear spring and increased the damping and rebound of the rear shock, those rear wheel slides decreased. It works for me... mebbe it can work for you too.

 

Just sharing my thoughts and experience only... if anyone thinks I am talking crap, please ignore my post.

 

i thought is the other way round. for more traction i got to soften my rear shock. but what u said does make sense stiffen it so that more weight goes to the rear wheel.. thanks for sharing

[299]

i thought is the other way round. for more traction i got to soften my rear shock. but what u said does make sense stiffen it so that more weight goes to the rear wheel

 

Could it be our body posture? While putting our weights towards the fuel tank, meaning the rear wheel has less traction on the surface.

[DC84]

Could it be our body posture? While putting our weights towards the fuel tank, meaning the rear wheel has less traction on the surface.

 

hmm maybe also.. try to sit to the rear when exiting the turn.