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Motorcycling first of all I'm going to share my riding experiences have many fall as much as 7 times but all contributes to the many scars which I have already. you might be shock to realized that such a simple thing like riding need to learn but frankly even I myself couldn't believe it till YOU TRY OUT YOURSELF.

The roads is bound to have straights and bends. while many of you might realized that at a straight it is always the bigger cc who got the advantage but it have its downside also. as you know that bigger bikes those 900cc are abit bulky to my dislike. they are more difficult to go through between cars and when comes to bend they are harder to control due to its intimidating weight and mass which I myself would rather go for something like 400cc-- 750cc.

Reason is simply because I like to play with corner and anything that hamper my agility in the corner would constitutes to my dislike. I have ridden a few bikes namely tZR125cc, rd125, rxz135, lc125, suzuki gsx 400(p model), cbr400(L model) which I will share with you my experiences.

TZR125 is my very first bike it have its ups and down .it is fast but couldn't compete with bike like aprilia and cagiva mito. At most when competing with aprillia you could drag and win using 2nd gear however when aprillia comes to 3rd gear you would start to eat dirt same as for mito. its riding posture is also not very fierce more like a street bike .you got to jack the rear spring suspension to make it look better.

Rd 125 is a very light bike just the same as lc125cc it is very fast when pick up and its strength comes when you drag from 3rd gear that's when the big pull comes in and you got to ride it hard to get the best out of it as all 2 stroke strength comes only at the higher rpm meaning above7000rpm.

Suzuki gsxr400(p-model) is my very first class2a bike .it is a heavy bike and same have it ups and down. it have to be ride hard to get the best out of it, one thing I don't like about the bike is that the flat spot is too noticeable starting from about 5500rpm ----7000rpm making hard to run smoothly and after that comes the pull which is so unpredictable making it more like a wild horse. but I'm rather impressed by the strong engine brake making it possible to slow down without much use of the brake and last but not least the leaning of the bike is smooth when in and out of the corner but to my disappointment is not responsive or fast enough. (without modifications)

CBR400 (L-model) is a much lighter bike. when I first ride it felt more like a two stroke bike. pickup was much faster one thing I'm impressed by the smooth shifting in between gears flat spot is almost unnoticeable it took alot faster to hit 180km/h then Suzuki probably say by 3 sec. However it got its downside it is not so much stable when in and out the corner the rear end tire starts flipping outwards .in order to be a successful rider in CBR you got to have very good feeling for the brake as you got to need it more often due to its lack of engine brake however the bike is more responsive in that it could come out of the corner faster as it more throttle responsive. (without modifications)

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Street riding tips

Avoid travelling on the left lane as contrast to what we were taught in school.Why?

1.)There are lots of slow moving vehicles travelling on this lane some are trucks which are loaded with sands and stones some of which falls onto the road not forgetting the oil spills.

2.)Taxis like to cut in from no where to pick up customers.

3.)roads at the left lane tends to be bumpy and full of holes due to heavy usage by slow moving vehicles.

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remember to check left and right before moving off why?

I ever see a rider flew high up when his bike sideboard were hit by a car who beats the red light

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When riding where should we position our bike?

try to ride inbetween the lanes why if the car infront were to jammed brakes you still got room to go past him without hitting him.

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what should we do when we jammed brake?

Squeeze the front and back brakes On-Off actioins in a fast motion

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When riding how to we know a car is about to cut into your lane without signaling?

They will usually position their car very close to your lane that should caution you that they are about to cut into your lane.

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When riding how to we increase our speed suddenly when racing with others?

while moving off in 1st gear that is half-clutch control on letting your bike comes to a biking point press back a little on the clutch lever to increase the rev of your bike this will create a instant surge for your bike.

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When racing with others why be the 2nd bike not the one leading?

Its because you have less pressure than the one infront another point to note is the traffic police will often goes for the one in front.

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How to look out for traffic police when speeding?

Make full use of your side mirror before you speed and to look as far out to whats infront of you.be very suspicious of cars stopping at the road shoulder there might be TP looming ahead.when at night look out for that 2 signal light which is always on when viewing road traffic behind.They tends to speed and hide in your blind spot look out for that distinctive hazard light sticking by the side they are usually off but you still can see.Slow down and act ignorant.After tailing you for about 1 or 2 mins they will usually give up and give the abnorxious vroom when they speed past you.

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Advanced riding tips

What are the survival reactions which could hinder us to ride effectively?

What causes all this survival reactions ?they are going into the bend to fast, going too wide, too steep lean angle, concerned about traction.common survival reactions are rolling off the gas, tighten on bars, narrowed field of view, fixed attention on something, steering in he direction of the fixed attention, ineffective steering, braking errors.

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throttle control--rule no.1

Slow in fast out rule applies to all corners

Never play with the throttle through the corner, when you approached every corner identify where is your "entry point" ,then in the middle of the corner while leaning gradually open your gas until at the corner exit point open the gas as soon as possible.

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throttle control--suspension and traction

You can never eliminate basic suspension problems,you only make adjustments to suit the conditions.the most effective way to make suspension setting is by using throttle control.throttle on too musch transfer weight onto rear wheel and off reel wheel.

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throttle control--everyman ideal line

There is no such thing as the perfect line as different people reads each corner differently what is constant is tha no matter which line you use , good throttle controls make it works.

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rider input--riders create more problems than motorcycles are designed to handle

most novice knee draggers try to hang off and steer at the same time,this is very wrong cause it only make the bike wiggle at their turning point.

the correct technique are:

(1) get over into position well before the actual steering input,usually just before you roll off the gas and put on the brakes

(2) stablize yourself for the braking.

(3) clamp onto the bikewith your outside leg pressed to te bodywork

(4) apply steering pressure to handle bars and you are in the turn

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rider input--holding on

one common mistake for novice is they hang on to the handle bar too tightly.try to be lose with your arms as holding on too tightly makes the bike runs wide in the bend, another disadvantage is they transfers the road conditions directly to the hand making your arms easily worn down.

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steering--the forces to beat

normal steering which every ones knows but what is "counter steering".counter means in opposing manner.steering means to guide in an opposing manner.example you are riding straight now,to turn to your right instead of turning your steering right u apply some pressure at the handle bars to the left.the bikes go right.try it!

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steering--steer for the rear

once leaned into the corner the rear ends steers the bike.the front end helps to stablize not steering.too much transfer of weight on to rear wheel will result in slides.

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steering---the rules

(1) once in the corner no off on throttle action

(2) no mid-turn steering action as it results in low speed slide

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steering---the key to speed

quick steering determines your corner entry speed.learn to turn.what happens if you can't and have used up all your cornering ground clearance you are done,thats the limit for you and your bike.

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Recommended Reading

a twist of the wrist by kieth code -- some motorcycling tips which would allow you to be a better rider and to negotiate bend better . vol 1 and vol 2

the soft science of road racing motorcycles---kieth code

twist of wrist ll vol. 4 audio cd

anatomy & development of the grand prix motorcycle ---tony sakkis

motorcycle mechanics---george lear (prentice-hall)

motorcycle tuning two stoke---butterworth -heinem

motorcycle tuning four stoke---butterworth -heinem

Useful Links

SUPERBIKE

Superbike World Championship - official site.

World Superbikes.com - carries news and articles on World Superbike and AMA racing.

AMASuperbike.com - the unofficial home of AMA Superbike on the Internet. Featuring news, FAQ, columns, race results and race previews.

WERA Motorcycle Roadracing - rules, schedules, track info, results, and more.

Europark - information about the World Championship Motorcycle Road Race.

American Federation of Motorcyclists (AFM) - California roadracing club. Racers, spectators, and enthusiasts are welcome.

amaproracing.com - official site for AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) racing.

Moto Racing Japan - news and information on All Japan Champions, circuit maps, race results, and more.

Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix - official site featuring information on the Phillip Island circuit, programme, ticketing, merchandise, and news.

Superbike Forum - offers a discussion forum for bike fans.

Aprilia Forum - discussion forum, tech tips, and a shopping mall for Aprilia motorcycles and scooters.

MOTORCROSS

DirtBiking.com - with places to ride, photographs, classified advertisements, and tips.

PACE Freestyle Motocross - schedules, trick gallery, photos, and news.

RaceMakers.com - includes Grand Prix news and race information.

Speed Channel: Motorcycles - complete coverage of motocross and superbike series.

RideGear.com is one of the largest, oldest, and most respected online sellers of parts, accessories and apparel for motorcycles.Huge inventory of parts, accessories, and appael for the power sports industry.

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