SETS, TRANSITIONS and comfort levels.
We talk alot about SETS and TRANSITIONS on this site. So what exactly is a SET or for that matter a TRANSITION? Well your bike sits on two big pogo sticks, suspension front and rear. But then that sits on tyres which have movement in them and above all this is a human body that […]
The Myths about rubber that endanger our lives.
Ok, there are so many things said about motorcycle tyres that are just not correct and may lead you into trouble, if not, at least into wasting money. Some of the biggies are: you need the sportiest tyres you can get, the softer the better for maximum traction. a tyre is good until the tread […]
Treadwalk; nothing like a dog walk. Things get scary if you don’t understand it. An Essential Skill.
Cars oversteer bikes treadwalk, its the same thing but expressed differently and as bikes don’t have a differential its a very important thing to learn about.
Dancing in Leathers
The worst handling bit of a bike is … you. Learning to dance in time with the music is an absolute must.
Touch Points
Given how badly we handle compared to the bike. Do I need to remind you of the image most of us have seen when a bike gets stable AFTER the rider falls off :-). Strategies for controlling our movements and making sure we are as stable as possible are a good thing.
The Handle Bars
Just about every wobbly bit you can throw at a bike hangs off these damn things. Without them we would be in serious trouble, but most of our serious trouble comes directly as a result of our use of them.
The Front Brake
The front brake is the brake for when it comes to slowing down… but what else does it do?
