http://www.totalcontroltraining.net/blog/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:27:43 -0700 60 One of the challenges in the rider training field is describing incredibly complex phenomena in simple terms. For instance, you might hear someone say, When in doubt, gas it! There are times when that is useful information but there are also times when that advice can get you killed... http://www.totalcontroltraining.net/blog/2020-04-13/spat-don-t-splat/8 http://www.totalcontroltraining.net/blog/8 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:27:43 -0700 While talking to a friend the other day I mentioned that the CycleStats image of the bikes geometry was not technically accurate when it came to the trail measurement, even though the numbers were correct. Well, why dont you write a column about it then? he retorted. Fair enough. Ground Trail http://www.totalcontroltraining.net/blog/2020-03-31/tale-of-the-trail/7 http://www.totalcontroltraining.net/blog/7 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:58:38 -0700 Perhaps the biggest initial problem riders have when trying to go faster (especially on a track) is shifting correctly. By that I mean being able to upshift and downshift as quickly as possible without upsetting the chassis. It is all too common to hear horrible noises coming from the transmission as an aspiring performance rider mashes gears with reckless abandon. Even worse is seeing the rear tire chatter as the rider downshifts from a high speed without rev-matching... http://www.totalcontroltraining.net/blog/2020-03-24/speed-shifting/6 http://www.totalcontroltraining.net/blog/6 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:18:24 -0700 When it comes to improving your bikes handling characteristics, most folks talk about suspension setup and tires. While both of those have a serious effect on how your bike handles, its actually your motorcycles chassis geometry that has the most profound effect... http://www.totalcontroltraining.net/blog/2020-01-03/improving-handling-with-geometry/5 http://www.totalcontroltraining.net/blog/5 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:39:03 -0800 Written by Lee ParksWith all the efforts we spend making our bikes look cool and perform better, a critical part of the riding puzzle gets ignored: what my friend the engineer likes to call the seat/handlebar interface... http://www.totalcontroltraining.net/blog/2019-08-02/improving-your-riding-skills-starts-between-the-ears/4 http://www.totalcontroltraining.net/blog/4 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 15:38:10 -0700 The term lane splitting, sometimes known as lane sharing, filtering or white-lining, refers to the process of a motorcyclist riding between lanes of stopped or slower moving traffic or moving between lanes to the front of traffic stopped at a traffic light.Motorcyclists who are competent enough riders to lane split, should follow these tips if choosing to lane split:1... http://www.totalcontroltraining.net/blog/2019-04-17/lane-splitting-tips-california/3 http://www.totalcontroltraining.net/blog/3 Wed, 17 Apr 2019 17:07:51 -0700 Lee Parks interviews Donna Skinner of, Sharp Rider Motorcycle Training, located in Ontario/Canada. Hi Donna, please introduce yourself to us: I am one of the owners of Sharp Rider Motorcycle Training. Im a long-time rider, a passionate and dedicated instructor and the site administrator to all the learning and fun at the school! I own and ride a 2006 Suzuki Katana and my husband Randy, also an instructor for Sharp Rider rides a 2012 Honda CRB600RR... http://www.totalcontroltraining.net/blog/2019-04-08/featured-riding-school-sharp-rider/2 http://www.totalcontroltraining.net/blog/2 Mon, 08 Apr 2019 16:40:09 -0700 Ask an Instructor A common question asked by new riders is, "Why is body position so important?"Instructor Colleen Sepulveda tells us the answer: Correct body posture can make every ride safer by allowing the rider to control the motorcycle more efficiently and effectively while maintaining stability and minimizing the risk of injury... http://www.totalcontroltraining.net/blog/2019-04-08/ask-an-instructor-body-posture-and-bike-control/1 http://www.totalcontroltraining.net/blog/1 Mon, 08 Apr 2019 11:56:45 -0700