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Originally posted by Mr_S
Looking through the turns not a problem, I'm always aiming to do that, but what I've been doing in the past is consciously keeping my head to the centreline of the bike, this is now showing up as ground clearance issues when getting it on..
This shows a scary lean angle, that was consistent when exiting Druids last week...
http://www.picman.co.uk/cgi-bin/v2.p...1&_DSC9675.jpg
There's been a huge amount of constructive advice, and unusually for the board, it's been consistent with everyone saying pretty much the same thing.
Looking back at the photo's from picman and the ones Bradders took, I can see I need to move the upper body across, with the sternum out on the inside edge of the tank being a probably initial reference. This should also draw me lower, and help improve arm position. (still doing the chicken wing thing though, just to keep them loose)
Working from home tomorrow, so out with the paddock stands at lunchtime to start to get a feel for position whilst static, then out on the road to put it into practice.
I'll be working on changing my style over the next week or so, ready for TA4, and hopefully will see an improvement in lap times. Especially when I add in the effort I'll also be putting in to quick turns from this sunday.
Bradders, you should know better, nothings unteachable, it's just how the information's delivered  |
Jase,
I'm trying to think of it a bit differently to you, but essentially the same goal in mind. If you think about the physics of it, if you carry the same lean angle, but hang off it more - you should be able to get around the same corner faster carrying the same lean.
What I am searching for, on any bike on the track, is the most lean I can carry whilst getting off the bike as much as I can. This is the way to the fastest mid-corner speed. Much more important on the monster than it is on the 998 but if you can turn it quickly, carry max corner speed and then get off it and stand it up to get on the power quicker you're going to be faster right?
This is the nirvana I'm seeking.