Hi, I know I'm new around here, but would like to suggest a "Better biking" thread where members can share tips and ask questions about how to get the best performance from their R6's. On the assumption that we are all learning all the time I think such a thread could be very interesting, not to mention informative. Just a suggestion!

Oh you mean this? http://www.r6.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=5

^ Funny

But seriously, I'm working on a Sticky or something that will have a break down or trail brakeing, riding two-up, riding in the rain, etc.

Clever! :lol:

Actually I meant something a lot more specific than tips and advice, i.e. specifically focussed on riding the bike as opposed to mods and setup and the like. Tips and advice seems a bit broad. Sort of a one stop riding school section where you wouldn't need to sift through other bits. But if its duplication I guess the tips and advice will do just fine. Thanks!

it's a good idea....I think everyone should have the knowledge of how to back it in to a damp roundabout on an early spring morn....

.....not that I can....well - without the rear brake anyway!

Clever! :lol:

Actually I meant something a lot more specific than tips and advice, i.e. specifically focussed on riding the bike as opposed to mods and setup and the like. Tips and advice seems a bit broad. Sort of a one stop riding school section where you wouldn't need to sift through other bits. But if its duplication I guess the tips and advice will do just fine. Thanks!

You should go down to your local bookstore and look for: Total Control, High Performance Street Riding Techniques by Lee Parks. It's an awesome book to read. Its comparable to Keith Codes, Twist of the Wrist collection, but seems a bit more modern. I've been to a couple of performance riding schools and from what I saw, the better ones are using a similar format as California Superbike School, which is recognized as one of the best schools, if not thee best. Reading Total Control is like going to a school, without the actual track time. :thumbup:

Thanks Big_Ern.

I've heard a lot about the Twist of the wrist and am keen to get hold of a copy soon. Now my mission has just expanded to include Total Control, High Performance Street Riding Techniques. The California Superbike School actually came to South Africa last year, but the track they used is 1000km (approx 600miles) from Cape Town, was held at a time I couldn't escape work and cost R3000, a day!! :shock: Just to give you an idea the current exchange rate is about R7,50 for a Dollar.

No problem.

so that's around $400 or £200? - good price if you ask me, considering what you would get out of it.

Just take a fast ride on the road in traffic area also. With the mode of comfort you can know about this in nice way.



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