Any experts on cornering in here?

I need to get better at cornering but wondered if anyone on here would be willing to share some knowledge and guide me through a few steps to make it faster. Ideally someone local who wouldn't mind riding out with me or any others in the same position..

nick, I recommend a search on the forums as there's loads on this subject.

I also advise checking the Regional Clubs and Get Togethers section as there's bound to be something going on around where you live - http://forums.sv650.org/forumdisplay.php?f=103

I've had my bike a few months now and I'll admit I am not a natural rider (if there is such a thing) - and I have found that I have quickened up over time. If you push for speed without the experience of riding you're going to end up kissing the ground.

Take your time - Be patient - Relax - Enjoy

You've got a 600rr haven't you? That baby corners just by thinking about it.

Originally Posted by nick_1871

I need to get better at cornering

do a trackday

Originally Posted by stuartyboy

You've got a 600rr haven't you? That baby corners just by thinking about it.

The bike is great at corners but I'm holding it back! Ideally I want to follow someone and see what lines they take etc

Would love to do a trackday but I can't afford it at the mo and if I crashed my bike i'd cry..

Originally Posted by nick_1871

I need to get better at cornering

Jeez its not like you are that slow(although sometimes you brake too much....makes me poo myself if i havn't scrubbed as much speed)) and you've only been riding for a few months. It comes over time as the cliche goes.

IMHO roads you know well and unfamiliar roads are different kettles of fish. If you know the road then aside from a few variables such as gravel/turds/broken down cars its all gravy.

Better to ride roads you dont know as then you have to use vanishing point theory and other skills to read the road.

I've never done a trackday but i imagine that would be a great option.

Anyhow you're a weekend warrior.....your're not meant to be able to corner.

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Originally Posted by BigApe

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Or attempt to keep up with the ape and die trying

The problem is that when I have good riders in front of me they are soon in the distance and I can't see what they are doing cos I'm a few bends behind!

This might sound a bit wank...but Bike(the magazine) has a riding clinic and i think they explain some of the theory really well. Next time we meet i can dig a few old issues out and you an have a read.

I know you're probably thinking...bah what can you learn from a magazine...but there is some good stuff in there from Ron Haslam among others.