What part of your riding is in most need of improvement? Corner entry speed & proper line selection is high on my list. Also, trying to work in (2) track days a month would be really helpful this season....Yours?
I ALWAYS turn in way to early - like a race line or as if I am trying to block. I need to work on waiting till the last second and "quick flicking" the bike in. I know if I can practice this at each track that I can stay on the gas longer and brake deeper into the corner.
i dont set my foot position on the peg soon enough to get them outa the way before i turn .. i need to not be a cheap ass snd buy aftermarket rearsets, but im a cheap ass
Vision, vision, vision, vision. Looking at the right place and far enough ahead. When I enter long corners like the carousel at Road America. I set my body position, adjust my vision and as soon as I do, I open the throttle more. Look farther through the turns.
I need more track time; agree with Greg on the vision thing. But also for me due to the fact that I don't get much time on track it's also becoming "loose" on the bike/bars and braking deeper into the apex
I just want to work on having more fun..... It's important as a customer as well as a Staff Member not to burn out.. Living in the South the Heat can really be a big barrier... Hydrated and in shape or not.. 2 years ago as well as last year I was able to go to a Stand up Jetski Free ride event down here for the last couple years... The Jetskiers were just like track junkies.. Lots of toys , tinkering and hauling ass.. The difference was was when you take 3 steps from your EZ up your waist deep in cool water when it's 100 plus out.. It honestly made me think about getting out of the bike thing and go 100% Jetski's.. Don't get me wrong.. I love coaching and helping everyone at our events..however it is a job... And when you have to zip up your already wet leathers on days like that it can take a little fun out of it... OK maybe I just need a hang dryer or something... But to answer your question I just need to work on smiling under the visor more!
I say that every time it's hot out. Why are we not racing jet skis. Cool water, racing, bikinis (on the ladies) and tons of fun. Instead, I'm sweating my butt off, in a cow suit, all covered up with 98% dudes. LOL Though we probably have a lower risk of skin cancer.
Same as some previously mentioned, higher entry speed in some places. Continue to work on "updating" crossed-up body position from 2004. May try to work in some rear brake. Less coasting.
Coasting.....I do it more often than I think I do or care to admit. I bet there is hidden time there.
I've seen it.. It's an infinite work in progress! But hey, this was the trophy that young Mr. Lewis was proudly pictured with no??
It's also important to work on fundamentals. Braking, turn in point, apex, exit point. People are out there, trying out brake everyone, deep into the corner. They miss their apex. Which causes you to get on the gas later, then you're trying to drag race to the next corner and out brake everyone again. HIT YOUR APEX's AND LINES! This pays greater dividends with less drama. In addition, when you come down a straight and begin to brake, YOU'VE CHOSEN YOUR LINE FOR THAT CORNER! When you're all over the track and sweeping around, your dangerous and riders passing you can get caught off guard by your actions. People around you and behind you, expect you to take a proper line through the corner or around a slower rider. It's really dangerous to come into the braking zone, be on the inside, not be able to make the pass, sweep back to the outside, turn in, then start to drive off the corner, then adjust your line again for traffic. One line choice per corner please.
^ Agreed! Something I am always working on to get better! I noticed this during the last TD at Tally (first time there), that many people were rushing T1 and missing their apex, its definitely a fast turn and you can haul ass through there but I found myself having to be careful as I would run up on some folks quick carrying more corner speed. Than I also followed some coaches through there who were flyin!!!