I'm sure you don't sit there at the redline all the way through the swiss valleysI'd imagine you'd be shot if you did that over there
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Any of you guys have any tips on throttle control? Due to me not being used to it, once the bike starts moving, it's not easy keeping your write/hand in the same position without it slipping.
Any of you guys have any tips on throttle control? Due to me not being used to it, once the bike starts moving, it's not easy keeping your write/hand in the same position without it slipping.
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You need to improve your grip mate, this is a family friendly forum though so can't make too many suggestions!
Some throttles are more sensitive than others, but for slow speed control if you're slipping the clutch then you want to be keeping the revs above 2/3/4k and control movement by slipping the clutch. Only over 5mph should you be releasing the clutch.
Once you've mastered clutch and accelerator control we play a little game called 'don't put your feet down'
it's amazing how slow you can go without dabbing a foot it's possible to go slower than walking pace, and almost come to a complete stop without putting a foot down.It all comes with practice mate, I wouldn't worry too much, just enjoy yourself and it'll come naturally.
As Paul says it's all about practice and getting used to the bike.
When I done my CBT I was gripping that throttle so tight I ended up with pins and needles pretty quickly, you soon get used to it and just remember it's not an on off switch it'll only go as fast as you let it.
When I done my CBT I was gripping that throttle so tight I ended up with pins and needles pretty quickly, you soon get used to it and just remember it's not an on off switch it'll only go as fast as you let it.
I cleaned the throttle grip on my old bike with WD40 and all sorts and it never slipped from my hand (I guess that's what you mean?). You need some new gloves, or hold it properly man 
I have my CBT this Friday 15th. Already have my theory done so should speed things up a bit. Will have to see how it goes, hopefully I will be on a proper bike by this summer.
I should have done it when DAS was 21 but ohh well im 24 now anyway so no problem. Have ridden motocross bikes since I was 8, its going to feel weird riding a little 125 on the road
good practice however.
I should have done it when DAS was 21 but ohh well im 24 now anyway so no problem. Have ridden motocross bikes since I was 8, its going to feel weird riding a little 125 on the road
good practice however.
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Sorry, it didn't sound clear enough
I do have proper motorcycle gloves and my grip doesn't become lose on the handle. My issue is the wrist will sometimes move because of how little a twist of the wrist can affect the throttle.then when I set off, keeping my wrist in the exact same location can sometimes prove hard.
Listen to the engine note rather than look at the throttle,you'll get the hang of it you hardly have to move it just cruising along
Your always closing/opening the throttle when changing gear,pulling away listen to engine revs and let out the clutch
Your always closing/opening the throttle when changing gear,pulling away listen to engine revs and let out the clutch
i'm thinking of doing my DAS at the Mallory Park race track, has anyone done this?
It's £780 for 3 days minus £100 or so if you have done your CBT already.
They are really thorough, and you can do it on a bike with 1250cc engine!
http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/
These are the bikes they offer:
Choose from:
Bandit 650
SV650
SV650s
Yamaha Fazer 600
YZF600
Yamaha R1
Suzuki Bandit 1250
It's £780 for 3 days minus £100 or so if you have done your CBT already.
They are really thorough, and you can do it on a bike with 1250cc engine!
http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/
These are the bikes they offer:
Choose from:
Bandit 650
SV650
SV650s
Yamaha Fazer 600
YZF600
Yamaha R1
Suzuki Bandit 1250
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Cheers. Spoke to the guy, seemed pretty good. Hopefully will all go well.
Yeh you are right, NCB from a car hardly does anything. I will have to go for one of the ~300cc bikes out like the YZF-R3 or Ninja 300. Probably a safer decision as well.
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Sorry, it didn't sound clear enough
then when I set off, keeping my wrist in the exact same location can sometimes prove hard.
Oh, that issue
You get used to it, you'll always find that when it gets bumpy. You will start to automatically correct it though as you ride more so you won't really notice.
Did CBT today all went well, had one 'bad habit' from motocross of grabbing the clutch and front brake with my index and middle finger, instead of all 4 fingers. Not sure how that's a bad habit mind you as you have way more control over the bars imo, if you did that on an off road bike you would be thrown off the bike in no time. Just gotta go with it I suppose until Mod 1 and Mod 2 are passed.
Got 1st lesson on ER-6f next weekend. Looking forward to it
Got 1st lesson on ER-6f next weekend. Looking forward to it
Thanks
Yeah they look like a comfy bike. Will do, hopefully within the next 2 months
That's a big premium for such a small novelty as you won't use any of the power so why bother. All schools should be thorough... Should be about 500 for 3days!
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It might be on a track, but I doubt you'll be hooning it round, knee down and going 120 down the straight. More likely, normal road speeds, and getting the basics down.
More likely, normal road speeds, and getting the basics down.