So I've been riding for a week now

i2iSTUDIOS · 10-12-2009, 10:41 AM

Thx.

I haven't done any swerving yet, maybe I should do that. On corning, how do I know how leaned over I can be, getting on the highway onramp I tuck into the bike and lean with the bike, but I know that I can only do that so far until knee dragging in going to be required so the bike isn't leaned over too far. For normal riding will I ever be leaned over that far?

tached1000rr · 10-12-2009, 11:17 AM

congrats, just continue to ease into things, it would be great if you had a mature riding partner to join you for some miles.

marko138 · 10-12-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

congrats, just continue to ease into things, it would be great if you had a mature riding partner to join you for some miles.

Yep, just put the miles in. Go easy. Don't force things. Concentrate on being smooth with your inputs and controls. And the leaning and speed will follow.

the chi · 10-12-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by i2iSTUDIOS

Thx.

I haven't done any swerving yet, maybe I should do that. On corning, how do I know how leaned over I can be, getting on the highway onramp I tuck into the bike and lean with the bike, but I know that I can only do that so far until knee dragging in going to be required so the bike isn't leaned over too far. For normal riding will I ever be leaned over that far?

Swerving can be fun, even after years of riding I still like to do a little bit when Im out. Practice doing it not so much with your handlebars but with your weight shifting or lower body. Hard to describe, but when you do it, you know it. Its effortless whereas moving the wheels manually with your arms can lead to loss of control and jerkiness.

As for getting that knee down:

1) You're never as close to the ground as you think you are.
2) In typical street commuting and riding you should never be aggressive enough to really consider street riding. Its dangerous, regardless of what all the "street racers" will tell you.

After you've been riding for awhile and have all your basics mastered, then worry about it. I think most of us are guilty of having a lil fun on the streets, but until you are further along in your riding, play it safe so you make it that long.

U turns are always good practice too for turning.

10-12-2009, 10:41 AM	#1
i2iSTUDIOS Photog Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati Moto: 03 CBR600 F4i Posts: 19	Thx. I haven't done any swerving yet, maybe I should do that. On corning, how do I know how leaned over I can be, getting on the highway onramp I tuck into the bike and lean with the bike, but I know that I can only do that so far until knee dragging in going to be required so the bike isn't leaned over too far. For normal riding will I ever be leaned over that far?

10-12-2009, 11:17 AM	#2
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	congrats, just continue to ease into things, it would be great if you had a mature riding partner to join you for some miles.