counter-intuitive list

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VermilionX · #1 Post by **VermilionX** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:29 pm

let's make a list of things that are counter-intuitive when riding...

1. when the rear slides, don't let go of the throttle. keep your maintenance throttle.

2. tankslappers, don't fight it. let the bike correct itself.

3. avoid being bolted on to the bike. stay loose on the bike, it's much more stable than you think it is. being loose will also give you better feedback.

what are other counter-intuitive reactions in riding?

ZooTech · #2 Post by **ZooTech** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:30 pm

A Mazda can pull a motorcycle on a small trailer.

VermilionX · #3 Post by **VermilionX** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:31 pm

ZooTech wrote:A Mazda can pull a motorcycle on a small trailer.

yeah, that is counter intuitive.

but that's driving... not riding.

DieMonkeys · #4 Post by **DieMonkeys** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:31 pm

*points to Verm's avatar*

CHAR'S REVENGE!

*ducks*

When some people actually try to think about it they find counter-steering counter-intuitive.

But that's only because they're trying to think...

VermilionX · #5 Post by **VermilionX** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:32 pm

DieMonkeys wrote:*points to Verm's avatar*

CHAR'S REVENGE!

*ducks*

When some people actually try to think about it they find counter-steering counter-intuitive.

But that's only because they're trying to think...

it's not revenge... it's "Char's Counterattack"

DieMonkeys · #6 Post by **DieMonkeys** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:34 pm

VermilionX wrote:
DieMonkeys wrote:*points to Verm's avatar*

CHAR'S REVENGE!

*ducks*

When some people actually try to think about it they find counter-steering counter-intuitive.

But that's only because they're trying to think...
it's not revenge... it's "Char's Counterattack"

Fsuk you! He is avenging the use of his image! This is after that movie!

BuzZz · #7 Post by **BuzZz** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:34 pm

Counter-intuitive?

I dunno. That depends on who's doing the intuiting. All 3 of those things seem natural to me.....

VermilionX · #8 Post by **VermilionX** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:35 pm

BuzZz wrote:Counter-intuitive?

I dunno. That depends on who's doing the intuiting. All 3 of those things seem natural to me.....

yeah, i guess i mean counter-intuitive to new riders.

OoJRod06oO · #9 Post by **OoJRod06oO** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:35 pm

In a turn, don't look at the obstacle if there is one, look at the area you want to go to get away.

If you know/think a driver sees you, assume they don't.

Sev · #10 Post by **Sev** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:37 pm

Hmmm, pushing out on the right handlebar will make you turn right while at speed.

Hanging off the bike doesn't make you turn better...