taking the skills

[808ducati]

hey i've been riding for a better part of 5 yrs. and im looking at taking my skills and technique to the next level. i can say im a pretty decent rider but could use as much info as i can get to be that much better. i ride open roads due to the fact that there is no track anywhere near where i live. so again i live for the twisties so anything positive you have to offer will be great.

[Mantis]

Your post is vague but I will recommend you go to a racetrack and do a trackday. Street and track are two different animals. Also, be prepared to spend all of your $$ if you decide you like it. If you elaborate everyone can help you out some more....

[808ducati]

well i guess the track riding is out unless i move to the mainland. here in hawaii were not as fortunate to have one trust me, i and actually a lot of us would be on it if there was. so right now all i have to work with is the open road.
first off how about entering speed what could you suggest would be the best way to enter a turn but yet maintain and or keep a respectable speed so when exiting you'll be able to come out opening the throttle and yet have control?

[meanstrk]

How you done any reading? There are a few great books out for technique. I would recommend getting them and start reading, then putting things together on the road to better understand what works and WHY it works.

[808ducati]

hey thanks do you have suggestions on any books?

[tilejerky]

Sport Riding Techniques by Nick Ienatsch is one of the best books out there for improving your technique. I was amazed at how much better my riding got when I first read this book. I've since read it three or four times, pretty much every winter when I can't ride.

Another excellent book, though a bit more on the technical side, is Total Control by Lee Parks.

Many people will recommend the Keith Code books. Twist of the Wrist II is a pretty good book, and worth reading.

Best of luck!!

[808ducati]

thanks