According to many sources, target fixation is the number one cause of accidents with bikers (when the fault is the bikers own). A term originally coined in WWII when pilots would end up flying into targets they were strafing or bombing, it is now most commonly associated with bikers, cyclists…
Filtering – Is it safe?
With more and more cars hitting the roads each day, there is an increasing amount of slow traffic, particularly at rush hour, when a lot of bikers take to the roads on their daily commute, especially in the summer time. Discounting the obviously obstructive drivers, there are too many others that…
Counter steering physics – A quick note
Many students have asked about the physics behind counter steering, and whilst there are currently (to my knowledge) no physicians working for Think Bike Training, it’s a reasonably well reported fact that counter steering is engaged whenever a corner is turned at speed on a motorcycle, be it consciously or otherwise….
Old Bike?
Ok – So this is a 1989 Suzuki GSX750F (Katana) that’s been stood for 6 years that our Webmaster is putting back on the road. Now a lot of people will shy away from old bikes in favour of the newer, shinier bikes, and for those without mechanical knowledge, that’s a smart…