Motorcycle Riding School/ Looking ahead

Teaching motorcycle riding schools has taught me so much, plus it has made me a better rider as well. Mostly
because in order to tell someone or teach someone I had to think about what I actually do so I can put it into words
to teach a student. It made me a better rider, and made me analyze how I handle things, and made me change some stuff
because once I looked at some things I realized that it was not the best way to do things. I have learned more and more
as I teach more motorcycle riding schools as well from watching other riders. I remember early on in giving motorcycle lessons, while
conducting a drill I stepped out to stop a student and the student did not stop until he was about to run over my foot.
I then realized that most beginners do not look far enough ahead.

Not looking far enough ahead is a big issue. This limits your speed. The faster you go the further ahead you must look.
If you only look in front of your fender you will not be ready for obstacles that you encounter, and if you focus only right
in front of you than that is as fast as you will go. You need to get in the habit of looking ahead further by raising
your eyes and looking out of the top of your goggles and focus to the next turn and be constantly scanning for obstacles.
This will improve your speed and help you be more ready for obstacles better plus carry more momentum.

So as I do while motorcycle training for corners be sure you are looking as far ahead as possible. Be prepared for
better lap times by doing this one thing. If you would like more information on motorcycle safety or motorcycle course
please go to www.rlafferty.com Good luck with your motorcycle training.