Secrets of a road tester: Cornering bootcamp | MCN

Getting a bend right can be the best feeling in biking and this episode suggests the best way to achieve this. Road positioning, braking tactics, speed and getting the right line are all discussed in this episode.
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[@Alphamikeleeper]

Who ever your videographers and editors are now, they’re doing a fantastic job! Much higher quality production. Great video Mr N

[@MadChalet]

Agreed! The intro music, on the other hand, could be reconsidered. But we're for moto talk, and it's always good when Neevesy's talking.

[@etdbsub0]

I think the problems on cornering are more related to trusting the front wheel, trusting your own ability to brake fast enough if something unexpected blocks the road and finally overcoming the fear of an important tilt.

[@John-cz2pe]

Hints, tips and reminders are always appreciated. Thanks Neevsie

[@orionswitness]

As a returning rider , who predominantly rode off road in the past , but had two years on a big road bike , I now ride a Versys 650 2023 model . The bike is good can handle rough back road twisties and smooth roads well , but cornering makes me nervous …I get distracted when cars are getting close behind me ..and go unnecessarily slow into the corner . I remember I had this issue in my youth , but with no cars behind me going through the corners the concentration returns and I am able to ride a lot faster . Please note I am referring to fast cars behind me almost tailgating as if they are expecting me to be going faster . I used to race motocross and ride with mates in the bush of Australia I used to enjoy the competition and trying to blow those behind me away …but on the road I feel like a nervous cat …with vehicles behind me . It might be old age creeping up ? I am 58, I love riding , and ride ten hour days sometimes . Any tips ?

[@Frank-xo7zj]

Dude You've got to get visually vocal..wave them off your ass..do not ever tolerate that!

[@daniilrusanau5849]

Very helpful and insightful, thanks so much!

[@SladeRenegade]

I love these type of hints and tips videos, and amazing quality.

[@mojosdad68]

Great tips from a natural teacher.

[@markrivers2651]

Brilliant video! Thank you 👍

[@avothfis]

Nice. Thank you for another great guidance.

[@ragerider6283]

Great vid. Really helpful. I have a similar issue in that lefts feel great & due to a slight lack of confidence, rights can feel a bit wobbly through lack of a better word. I'll give this a go!

[@stephenchapman8344]

As always, sound advice. 👍

[@stantollerton3551]

Very good as ever but no mention of being in the correct gear for the bend so you are not "free wheeling" around the bend. You need to be in the bikes power band to maintain control and power through the bend.

[@CRFLAus]

Old mate Gavin looks stiff as a board but his interest in improvement will take him far. He can already get his knee down on the deck of that cafe! Good onya Neevesy.

[@laz1go286]

Great video 👌 I still cannot get around the looks of that latest Gen MT10. It's a stubby Zombi bike😂 The first Gen S1000RR is a million times cooler and much better looking than the MT, IMO..

[@ayowser01]

I remember fearing leaning the bike over. I got overt it in progressive steps. First, learn how to lean the bike without moving the body. Second, learn to get one cheek off the saddle. Third, invest in tires that have a performance ceiling beyond what you're capable of. Four, get to the track.

[@borilapostolov7474]

Thanks Mr.Neevesy! Staying relaxed-firm /but not jelly/ on the bike is a skill to learn too. Another great bideo for me-thank you! P.S. Love your plate ...Lawme..is like Love me or I am the law? 😭

[@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

He looked a little stiff to me. Lean forward, turning the head and bend the inside arm helped me. Always used the back brake too, dont know why just came naturally, learnt why later.

[@Bow-to-the-absurd]

Yes neevesy!

[@kevskibiz]

Great vid thanks …,cornering in the wet always gets me riding like a newbie… I have road 6 tyres on my bike but still my trust goes on grip in the wet … any tips on wet riding ? 👊

[@stuleyland9490]

That S1000 RR was so unstressed that it didn't even have to get out of bed.

[@IN_ZANE_]

What jacket is that @ 11:00 ?

[@rickchardet01]

Those bloody Yamaha indicators always falling out... Absolutely unacceptable. Had to "refit" the ones on my MT-07 every week

[@jonathanmasterson3100]

I feel your pain my man… every time I pull the cover off the indicator pops out 🤬🤬… I know the mt07 is build to a price but surely Yamaha could do better than that !!!

[@JoseJCanto]

Demasiados sustos en una misma rodada😂 el camión, peatón, el charco…

[@wanderleisantosfilho5765]

You really need to power wash the deck and those tables...

[@elithegreat6463]

Here in the USA, first thing is, to Ride on the right side of the road 🤦🏻, not only do you UK guy have to deal with Shitty Bike weather, you ride on the wrong side of the road. 🙃😉

[@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

Wrong side, nice try. Lol.

[@with1nt3mptation23]

not sure about the 3 fingers braking on road. If you need to stop that fast, look ahead instead. Too much for me. 2 fingers at most.

[@martinbishop5228]

I thought he said 4 fingers and neevsie said 2 middle fingers 🤔

[@remember8440]

[@southend26]

4:04 You can't be responsive enough with 4 fingers on the brake. You need to be covering the brake all the time.

[@Badmotorfinger46]

There is nothing that will teach you faster and more about cornering than with a smaller cc bike. Put that S1000 away this season and buy an old SV650.

[@l.s.1709]

Or a 400

[@dickiemcgeezacks9458]

Just get both.

[@EscapePlan97]

@@l.s.1709nah. a 50cc moped would be perfect. Or a bicycle.

[@l.s.1709]

@@EscapePlan97 or simply running on two legs

[@davidhudson8960]

😂

[@mortaljorma69]

It's a crime to drive rr like that. I once relaxed like that on it and i could almost hear her moaning for more.

[@borilapostolov7474]

So I guess you found the r spot?😂

[@graemesydney38]

This newbie should still be in the car park on a CB125 practicing braking and cone weaves. In the car park the aim is NOT to be just able to do the exercises but you should be able too absolutely SMASH 'EM - with speed and carefree abandon. You can teach yourself and won't need any well meaning experienced rider trying to teach you questionable techniques or nuanced judgment. This rider is in over his head and looking for shortcuts - all the gear and no idea and globs of bad judgment. He KNOWS he needs to be in the car park but for whatever reason he doesn't want to put in the time (unlike every other great safe rider has done).