Some questions lately on reducing radius curves and on-ramps and taking corners.
Here's an excerpt from an article I came across. I've been concentrating on this tip and found it useful to master. Go ahead and discuss...
One of the ways to determine change in direction is by using the vanishing point in the road. As we approach and ride through every corner we should be searching for the next entry point (corner) whether it is 50 feet or one mile away. As we look to the next corner the road will appear as if both sides come to a point (the point at which the road vanishes); this point tells us what the road is about to do.
Using the vanishing point (VP) is simple in concept… all you have to do is respond to what the VP tells you to do. If the VP appears to move away from you the cornering is opening up (often onto a straight) so this means you can roll on the throttle at the same speed the VP is moving away. If it moves away slowly, you roll on slowly, if it moves away quickly you can roll on rapidly. This is indicating the corner is opening up and we can roll on the throttle early.
When the vanishing point appears to be closing in on you then the corner is tightening up and you will need to back off on the throttle for a reduced entry speed.
The third type of corner is a constant radius which is indicated by the VP remaining a constant distance from you (it appears to moving at the same speed as you are). Simply hold a steady speed.
Next time you go for a ride try practicing these skills.
Source: http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/1303_crup_beginners_guide_to_oil/tech_tips.html
Here's an excerpt from an article I came across. I've been concentrating on this tip and found it useful to master. Go ahead and discuss...
One of the ways to determine change in direction is by using the vanishing point in the road. As we approach and ride through every corner we should be searching for the next entry point (corner) whether it is 50 feet or one mile away. As we look to the next corner the road will appear as if both sides come to a point (the point at which the road vanishes); this point tells us what the road is about to do.
Using the vanishing point (VP) is simple in concept… all you have to do is respond to what the VP tells you to do. If the VP appears to move away from you the cornering is opening up (often onto a straight) so this means you can roll on the throttle at the same speed the VP is moving away. If it moves away slowly, you roll on slowly, if it moves away quickly you can roll on rapidly. This is indicating the corner is opening up and we can roll on the throttle early.
When the vanishing point appears to be closing in on you then the corner is tightening up and you will need to back off on the throttle for a reduced entry speed.
The third type of corner is a constant radius which is indicated by the VP remaining a constant distance from you (it appears to moving at the same speed as you are). Simply hold a steady speed.
Next time you go for a ride try practicing these skills.
Source: http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/1303_crup_beginners_guide_to_oil/tech_tips.html
