I feel a bit crap ...

thats how i nearly dropped my first big bike (gpz500s) i remember that first corner evan now

I know this is unhelpful but anyone having that problem must be doing something seriously wrong.

My SV was my first faired bike and I never noticed it. It just never crossed my mind.

Come to think of it though I have never really looked at my fairing in that situation. I think you should be looking far further down the road otherwise its only a matter of time before you have a head-on with a cage.

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

thats how i nearly dropped my first big bike (gpz500s) i remember that first corner evan now

with me i was very nurvous cuz of the awsome power of the gpz( well when you come off a gp100 ) and i was looking down alot

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Might sound daft. But its not...

Don't look at the fairing. Lift up your head and look where you want the bike to go and it will follow.

I have to agree totally with Fizz, look where you want to go and the bike will follow. If your focus is too close to the front of the bike you will always put yourself in a position of panic and, most probably, grab the front brake and topple it. If in doubt, as low speed, cover the back brake you will always stays in control and build confidence. Just a bit more practise required.

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

Scoobs...Not for me to contradict Your Holiness but as the mentioned problem appears to be when pulling out from small side roads,I hardly think the CBR600RR riding technique is required! :P

Much as watching Jacqui's botty move around on her bike might have certain obvious appeal. :P

Cheeky bug**r

Originally Posted by Toypop

I know this is unhelpful but anyone having that problem must be doing something seriously wrong..

I've been riding bikes for a long time...about 21 years, passed my test 11 years ago and never had an accident..... I wonder if you can say the same thing? That supercilious attitude of yours will not help you ride your bike well.

I'm gonna be practicing on Sunday in aldi's carpark.... I can't stand the feeling of not being in total control. Thanks for the advice, I reckon I do look down...I s'pose as I ride a bicycle lots, the perspective is different. The weight is definitely something I have to get used to as well.

Cheers Jax

All comments above seem to be pretty dead on, as mentioned it would probably help to revert to a bit of 'Test' style riding until you familiarise yourself a bit more with the faired bike.

Look where you're going (as mentioned x10), dial in a 'healthy' constant amount of revs and control/balance using the rear brake until you're clear.

It would'nt hurt to find a nice very quiet area (trading estate/car park or other maybe) and spend a bit of time doing some very tight turns.

Just don't let it stress you out at all

(before you know it you'll be GP riding like the rest of us)

jaqui, slow tight turns........keep revs slightly higher than normal for setting off. use clutch control and feather rear brake rear brake will keep the bike stable so you can look exactly where you want to go and the bike will follow at exactly the speed you want by how much you release the clutch.

keep practising but just be carefull. try at a comfortable pace then slow it all down a little. be carefull.............

it does feel a bit strange when you turn the bars and the fairing stays still but you will get used to it.

Originally Posted by skidmarx

I know what you mean, as I still feel like that sometimes. At first it lurched off a bit too quick causing you to have to turn too tightly for comfort, and also nervousness about putting too much power down at gravel strewn junctions whilst turning sharply. I'm much better now as I happier about putting a bit more power through the back wheel whilst turning. Maybe practice your slow speed control at a carpark? How's your countersteering?

skidmarx, not piccing on you (honest) but this is what happens when you try and control the bike at low speed just on the throttle. like i mentioned, clutch control will help you gain more confidence in your machine at low speeds.