5 High Speed Cornering Mistakes I Couldn’t Believe I was Doing

Published 2024-06-28
After a few track days and a conversation with professional racing coach, Ken Hill, I learned: you’re not a bad rider. Just avoid these 5 common cornering mistakes.

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All Comments (21)
  • @WJRobbins125
    I realize I'm just some random person on the Internet...but I wanted to let you know I really admire the work you are doing, not only to improve yourself, and your skills on a motorcycle, but sharing that work with others and giving inspiration and motivation to do better themselves so we can enjoy this activity safely. Thank you!
  • @colinhealy4437
    The slow u turns were one of the best videos I have seen in a long time.I have been riding for 50 years and I still hope to learn more.Your journey has been inspiring to an old guy because we need more young people to keep the vibe alive. Stay safe .
  • @ChadHargis
    I was a track day junkie for several years eventually getting my provisional racing license. I was very fortunate to never go down on the track. I started out with a track school to get training before I started doing track days on my own. I worked my way from the beginner group up to the advanced group fairly quickly. The best piece of advice was given to me was, "if you feel like you're going fast, slow down". Slow is smooth and smooth is fast. You get faster by becoming more efficient. Hitting your brake markers, hitting the right apex, etc.
  • I have watched a few of your videos and you do a very good job. I have noticed how much you have improved and developed into a competent rider. You were a little shy at first but like your riding skills improved so has your ability to present yourself. As an oldie I find it exciting to see women joining the ranks of motorcyclists. I truly hope the other women will follow your lead in developing their skills. “Doodle”, be safe and ride free!
  • I do have a mantra that I use every time I go out to travel, be it locally, or to work (I've lived with an hour each way commutes on high density roads) or long distance. It helped me when I was a risky rider (suppressed risk assessment due to depression), and it helps me still: [Whoever you worship, or omit], make this journey safe. Safe physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually (I believe in a higher power, shoot me. Omit if it doesn't fit you). Safe for me, safe for all I come into proximity with. (This literally covers everyone and everything. Pedestrians, pets, idiots, motorists, everything) So long as it causes no harm, make it happen. Thank you. I hope this is an inspiration for whatever mantra you make for yourself to set you in a safe(r) riding mindset each time you swing a leg over that saddle.
  • This is a really good video. I’m 63 and have been on two since I was 12 (dirt first) but have never had any professional training on two. I ride too aggressively but oddly enough just recently realized that and am trying to make a conscious effort to stop it. Interesting that I notice I speed around corners and am teaching myself to stop doing that as well. I have a lot to learn. Thank you for posting this.
  • @snatr
    I loved where you mentioned visualizing. Visualizing your ride is great advice 👍
  • My mantra - head and eyes up, look ahead. My mind set is that every minute I ride I view as practice. In urban environments, I am constantly scanning for threats from drivers. I scan cross roads and look for idiots texting behind the wheel. I try to think about what to do with every potential driver threat.
  • @casabwana
    Hey Doodle, thanks for so many great videos and lessons. I definitely need to practice more.
  • @jw112965
    Just picked up a used BMW R9T. After many years not riding rusty for sure. Thank you for the quality and responsible content.
  • @neilmeiskey5482
    Many’s, many years ago I did the Suoerbike school with Keith Code at the old Loudon, NH track. Then early the next year helped a friend do a WERA 6 hour road race at the Pocono track in PA (had to have three riders). I am not real fast but one main thing I learned is not to go super fast on the street. You can make a mistake on the track and probably will be OK (I did and luckily saved it; make a mistake on the street when super fast and the probability to get hurt or worse goes way up. Track time also improves your street safety IMO. Great video Carolyn!
  • @ALICATMOTO
    Another great video! It's amazing how far you've come since you started. You are the very first motovlogger I followed on YouTube and I've enjoyed watching you grow. Your channel is still one of my faves. Keep up the good work!
  • @jonesywagga
    Love that T shirt, love your commitment 😅
  • @Martin-gc9jy
    YouTube content creators have the best job ever.
  • Great points. I'm strictly riding streets, but I've been trying to pick up pointers from track riders. It has been helpful when this flatlander gets in the mountains. Over time, concentrating on being smooth and steady while picking lines that keep my lane has increased my speed and confidence. It feels like I would've crashed if I went for speed over technique. Please keep bringing the info.
  • Great video. I'm due for a track day with class. I'd love to ride pillion with a professional on a track. I did have a friend take me out on my bike one day ice riding, and he showed me what that bike can really do. Equal parts thrill and terror. Great learning experience, thanks Joey aka Fiddy.
  • @kc0lif
    yes we know about the helmet light thanks.