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Post by bkrblood on Jun 12, 2010 19:42:44 GMT -8
ok so ive been praticing my braking from high speeds to get ready for the track. any tips on dealing with the forces that play on the body from breaking.
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Post by youngster775 on Jun 12, 2010 22:58:20 GMT -8
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Post by 2wcp on Jun 13, 2010 2:46:48 GMT -8
ok so ive been praticing my braking from high speeds to get ready for the track. any tips on dealing with the forces that play on the body from breaking. Proper body position will affect how much work you are having to do. I can show you what will make it less work. Just remind me next time we're around eachother. |
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Post by Justin(o) on Jun 13, 2010 9:37:04 GMT -8
Stomp grip on the tank and a thighmaster
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Post by bkrblood on Jun 13, 2010 10:04:41 GMT -8
what bout the forces that play on your head (the dizzy maybe light headed feeling) dono how to really put it
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Post by Justin(o) on Jun 13, 2010 10:11:21 GMT -8
Jesus, How hard are you braking, son!  Are you not breathing? |
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Post by bkrblood on Jun 13, 2010 10:59:03 GMT -8
Jesus, How hard are you braking, son! Are you not breathing? well how else am i going to beat you in the corners! guess im just not used to it yet |
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Post by Justin(o) on Jun 13, 2010 11:04:29 GMT -8
well how else am i going to beat you in the corners! Hmm. I'm just spit ballin' but probably not by braking until you get lightheaded  |
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Post by bkrblood on Jun 13, 2010 11:11:40 GMT -8
like i said dono if thats the right way off putting it
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Post by youngster775 on Jun 13, 2010 11:40:06 GMT -8
like i said dono if thats the right way off putting it If your getting light headed and dizzy from braking, please wear something that stands out at the track so I dont go into the corner with you ;D and make sure you have your insurance card handy  |
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Post by Putz on Jun 13, 2010 11:48:20 GMT -8
like i said dono if thats the right way off putting it Someone is never going to be a pilot... |
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Post by Justin(o) on Jun 13, 2010 13:42:16 GMT -8
You're doing emergency/panic braking which is decreasing the jugular return of blood. You won't need that degree of braking at the track but your drill will prove helpful as a defensive riding technique (street)
Riding is probably the best way to get ready for riding.
I just do some push ups against the bathroom counter and lunges.
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Post by Oneup on Jun 13, 2010 14:44:47 GMT -8
I would recommend NOT braking that hard on the street. It is a good thing to know but if you're getting light headed you are putting yourself in a potentially dangerous situation.
A big part of doing trackdays is that it is a good place to practice things like hard braking. I feel you should use the track to learn how to brake effectively for when you are on the street instead of the other way around. I'd hate to see you go down on the street while preparing for a trackday.
To answer your question, body positioning plays a major role, as does strength. An instructor at the track can work with you on body positioning which will help you hold yourself with your legs during braking. This takes a lot of pressure off of your body and allows you to brake harder. Also building strength in your legs and triceps is a good idea. At some point you will be braking hard enough that body positioning will only get you so far. You need to be strong enough to brace yourself against the bike as it is slowing down.
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Post by Justin(o) on Jun 13, 2010 15:12:32 GMT -8
I'll make the recommendation of not doing whippits.
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Post by Oneup on Jun 13, 2010 15:13:28 GMT -8
I'll make the recommendation of not doing whippits. No need to take the fun out of everything. ;D |
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