Keith Code on the challenge of switchbacks, chicanes and esses

Motofool · June 16th, 2014, 06:04 AM

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"Making a single turn on a motorcycle is complicated enough; linking two or more corners in succession is even more challenging because you have to manage not only the corners but the transitions between the corners, too.
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Learning to be less invasive while maintaining your connection to the bike is the best and easiest way to increase stability through quick-turning transitions. Conflicting bar inputs create instability and prevent precise steering and smooth throttle activation." - Keith Code

psych0hans · June 16th, 2014, 06:56 AM

I think I manage the transition between corners without much of a fuss, for me the biggest challange is getting Into the correct body position before the turn... I really manage to unsettle my bike if I try too hard... I was looking at a moto2 race, it really scares me how they turn...

Misti · June 18th, 2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by psych0hans

I think I manage the transition between corners without much of a fuss, for me the biggest challange is getting Into the correct body position before the turn... I really manage to unsettle my bike if I try too hard... I was looking at a moto2 race, it really scares me how they turn...

Quite a common problem really. What are some things you can do to help you transition your body quickly in switchbacks, chicanes and esses?

psych0hans · June 19th, 2014, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Misti

Quite a common problem really. What are some things you can do to help you transition your body quickly in switchbacks, chicanes and esses?

I'm gonna try and practice body positioning while having the bike on stands... Hopefully that'll give me an idea of how to do it...

CycleCam303 · June 19th, 2014, 07:57 AM

You can practice on the stands and on the back roads too. There are two concepts to remember in these situations. When a chicane is coming up you should be hovering a little over the seat. It makes transitioning your butt cheeks from side to side faster. You should feel like a spider crawling on the bike. Continue to stay low with the upper body.

The other thing that to utilize is vision. You should always be looking ahead. If there are handful of left right left rights but the rights are not very sharp or shallow, I keep myself in the ready to hang off position for the left turns and just flick the bike to the right. You should set up for the last corner of you will. This concept applies to double apex corners too. Just stay in the position of hanging off even while standing the bike up to go straight for a bit. It saves physical energy and doesn't upset the chassis. It helps with being smooth.

CycleCam303 · June 19th, 2014, 08:02 AM

When you see the turn coming and you're getting near the braking zone scoot your backside off the seat. You don't need to stick a knee out or get your upper body into position. With motorcycles planning that far ahead will help you be smoother.

Motofool · June 20th, 2014, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by psych0hans

I'm gonna try and practice body positioning while having the bike on stands... Hopefully that'll give me an idea of how to do it...

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June 19th, 2014, 07:57 AM	#5
CycleCam303 King Hamfist Name: Cameron Location: NorCal East Bay Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Crf 150R, 2011 Hypermotard 796 Posts: 940	You can practice on the stands and on the back roads too. There are two concepts to remember in these situations. When a chicane is coming up you should be hovering a little over the seat. It makes transitioning your butt cheeks from side to side faster. You should feel like a spider crawling on the bike. Continue to stay low with the upper body. The other thing that to utilize is vision. You should always be looking ahead. If there are handful of left right left rights but the rights are not very sharp or shallow, I keep myself in the ready to hang off position for the left turns and just flick the bike to the right. You should set up for the last corner of you will. This concept applies to double apex corners too. Just stay in the position of hanging off even while standing the bike up to go straight for a bit. It saves physical energy and doesn't upset the chassis. It helps with being smooth.

June 19th, 2014, 08:02 AM	#6
CycleCam303 King Hamfist Name: Cameron Location: NorCal East Bay Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Crf 150R, 2011 Hypermotard 796 Posts: 940	When you see the turn coming and you're getting near the braking zone scoot your backside off the seat. You don't need to stick a knee out or get your upper body into position. With motorcycles planning that far ahead will help you be smoother.