Do you have any interest in riding your motorcycle faster? I am Rich Lafferty, I have been teaching motorcycle riding schools for over 8 years. I have helped people learn motorcycle safety, through my motorcycle lessons and giving them motorcycle training. I also have an on-line motorcycle training video clips. In this article I would like to discuss corner speed.In my opinion anyone can hold it wide open from corner to corner but it is how much of it you carry through the corner.
To me the thing we most need to work on is braking control. Meaning learning to brake and keep the motorcycle under control. Slow the motorcycle down without locking up the brakes. This helps slow down but still keep a positive sense of momentum.One of the biggest mistakes people make is while coming into a corner they pull in the clutch, then when they hit the rear brake it almost locks up instantly. Then the bike is sliding, when you are sliding you have lost momentum and are not in complete control of the bike. Try to learn and practice braking for a turn without pulling in the clutch. This will take practice. Most people whom pull in the clutch and jam on the rear brakes have an issue with this because they have no feel of the brake pedal. To learn feel, set up a small course maybe two straightaways hooked together with two turns. Practice slowing down for the turn by using the rear brake with no clutch, but here is something else to break the habit of slamming on the brakes. Hold your knee and inside calf tight and close to the bike, find the brake pedal and apply slight pressure. This is key because most people who mash on the rear brake have there leg away from the bike and have no control.By holding your leg tight you gain control of the brake pedal.
Try this tip first and then we will discuss other key factors that come into play when talking about corner speed and braking.For more information on a motorcycle class or how to ride a motorcycle go to http://www.rlafferty.com/
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