California corner boys
MotorBikes: Cornering school A Californian cornering school seems something of an oxymoron. The 'Golden State' is not exactly renowned for its hairpin bends and bikers there, like its Harley- riding Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, consider a sharp bend is having to do a U-turn between LA...
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| Published in | The Irish times |
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| Format | Newspaper Article |
| Language | English |
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Dublin
The Irish Times DAC
25.08.2004
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| Summary: | MotorBikes: Cornering school A Californian cornering school seems something of an oxymoron. The 'Golden State' is not exactly renowned for its hairpin bends and bikers there, like its Harley- riding Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, consider a sharp bend is having to do a U-turn between LA and San Francisco when you hit the Pacific Ocean. Without going into technicalities, it basically involves pushing or pulling the bars a little more forcefully in the direction you want to go, forcing the bike to turn more quickly. We all do it automatically but the drill is to teach you that a bike can turn much faster then you would expect. Being relaxed and not grabbing onto the bars for dear life is rider input and this was the drill that I found most useful. For more information visit their website at www.superbikeschool.co.uk. There will also be a free evening presentation on the art of cornering by [Andy Ibbott] of the California Superbike School on the August 26th at Joe Duffy BMW at 7.30pm. If you wish to attend contact Paul Browne at 087 249 4652 or pbrowne@joeduffymotors.ie to book a place. |
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