Along with all of the other great advice I watched these videos before taking the MSF course and

them to be very helpful.

 

Yes, a rider can use
target fixation as a tool.
For instance, you need to swerve to avoid debris in the middle of the roadway, RIGHT NOW. You look at the debris and you're going to hit it. You look to the left or right of the debris, and you'll pass the debris safely. You just used "target fixation." Neato huh?

 

Put another 300 miles on over the weekend. We had some unseasonably warm weather. Paid close attention to cornering on the right. I think what I have been doing is starting the lean too soon when coming into right corners. I'm finding myself having to correct the lean somewhat in the middle. I don't seem to do this when in a left hand curve, so I'm trying to really pay attention to where I begin the lean on the right, and delay it a bit.

 

you are over thinking it. you know the theory, now just feel it, don't plan it.

 

Sounds like you're discovering more about the way you ride!

 

One of the things they taught us in my MSF course for turns was: SLPR - slipper. Or, slow, look, press, roll. I sometimes still repeat that little mantra on turns. I slow, look as far around the corner as I can, press right to go right then roll on the throttle to come out of the turn. Just take practice and knowing your bike. I ride a Wide Glide with a bit more rake so I turn in a bit before I would on my other bike. You'll get it with more riding time.

 

Subscribed, lots of good info here!

 

My bike was lowered 2 inches by the last owner, so I often scrape the floor boards in corners. The first time I heard the grinding, it freaked me out, but eventually you get used to it. I found if i slow down just a bit before a corner, I can stay a little more upright and off the boards. I have a BMW GS Adventure also, this year BMW paid for people to take an MSF Advanced rider course. I have taken this course about 4 times over many years, everytime on a different bike. Practicing in a parking lot is what i did 30 years ago to learn to ride on the street, been on a dirt bike since 12. Anyway, I am going to teach my Daughter to ride in a parking lot and in the neighborhood long before i turn her over to the street traffic. The figure eight is great for turning practice, set some big area, and get smaller/tighter as you get more comfortable. Also, with all the Crazy people on their phones today, it is a good idea to practice some emergency swerving manuvers, and some Quick Stops. Good Luck Out There!!

 

My first bike was a Fatboy Lo (they are low) and I swapped floorboards for forward controls. If you think scrapping is a shocking thing, the first time your heel gets grabbed by the blacktop is something.