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Change of tyre manufacturer, more cornering confidence?
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(12-04-16, 08:40 PM)Skippernick link Wrote: So my bridgestone bt 23s are coming to the end, this is the second set and i ran the original bt45 for a while that came with the bike.
Now i am not a fast rider but have passed my IAM so not shite either, but i do have a cornering/leaning confidence problem. Usually I'm fine with "slow in fast out" but sometimes i go in too hot as you do and freak out about leaning more i.e. scrapping the hero blobs.
I know what to do, grip the tank counter steer more, i know this is all in my head. I know a track day would help but time and money are limited.
I don't need to scrape the blobs all the time and i know that if hedge trimmer, slim or others jumped on my bike they would have it on its side no worries, but i want to be able to do it if needed without freaking.
So here's the question would a change of tyre manufacturer i.e. carcass construction tyre feel help me, or would sticking with what i know be better. And if so which tyres, not after the latest type, but a similar type to my bt23s i.e. sport touring.


Cheers
Nick


When you train football combinations, first you train with defenders just following you. After it's become your second nature, only then can you try it with defenders pushing you and pulling your shirt. Same with any other skill. If you start training hard, scared, it will take ages. You should train a little every day and take it easy all the time. What feels slow and safe to you will start being faster and faster in mph and lean angle.


Although, with (motor)cycle riding - once you fall, the confidence does get lower buy a lot, so you take a few steps back then. But if you're persistent, you'll get there. However, if you don't have money for a track day, don't push it. No need for super leaning on public roads. It is fun, but can be dangerous. Take it easy.


Whatever you do, never ride what scares you, that's no good. Adrenalin yes, but not fear.
Most things done in a hurry need to be done again - patiently.
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Re: Change of tyre manufacturer, more cornering confidence? - by Slaninar - 17-04-16, 06:53 AM

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