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**Joel** · 05-14-2009, 10:35 PM

Originally posted by L.P.

18 incher's will throw you away...

Not really. Its just 1 inch bigger than 17" and not 1 metre. As long as the other aspects of handling are in place and you have good rubber, an 18" wheel is in no way far inferior to a 17 inchers.
I've had my share of hard cornering on these boat-like handling karizmas at the track (with a 24hp motor) and still it hold pretty decently. All that matters is your confidence and skills around the corner.
Rider weight has no relation to wheel size. Which means according to you, a fat swine will be planted on a 17" wheel eh?
18 inchers still make good handlers. Ride an Old CBZ to know it.

**Aryan** · 05-14-2009, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by Joel View Post

Not really. Its just 1 inch bigger than 17" and not 1 metre. As long as the other aspects of handling are in place and you have good rubber, an 18" wheel is in no way far inferior to a 17 inchers.
I've had my share of hard cornering on these boat-like handling karizmas at the track (with a 24hp motor) and still it hold pretty decently. All that matters is your confidence and skills around the corner.
Rider weight has no relation to wheel size. Which means according to you, a fat swine will be planted on a 17" wheel eh?
18 inchers still make good handlers. Ride an Old CBZ to know it.

@LP: I think you have got your answer. Now, please settle down!

**rachitkohli** · 05-15-2009, 12:42 AM

hey pros.. u r forgetting mine lean.. some comments plz

**silver_falcon_46** · 05-15-2009, 12:46 AM

Originally posted by Killer View Post

I've ordered a tank mount from the US, the one i made wasnt working, it should arrive in a couple of weeks. I just duct taped the camera to the tank in the above video, thats why u cant see much of the track...thought it came out ok though.

Killer video!

How did the duct tape stay at 238kmph? The video came out pretty good but the right hand corners were impossible to see though.

Originally posted by rachitkohli View Post

hey pros.. u r forgetting mine lean.. some comments plz

No pro, but I would say, you could do with a lil more lean angle.

**rachitkohli** · 05-15-2009, 12:49 AM

Originally posted by silver_falcon_46 View Post

No pro, but I would say, you could do with a lil more lean angle.

thx man..!! just started wid this stuff.. thx 4 da input.. will get knee pads & thn angle will b more acute

**silver_falcon_46** · 05-15-2009, 12:54 AM

Originally posted by rachitkohli View Post

thx man..!! just started wid this stuff.. thx 4 da input.. will get knee pads & thn angle will b more acute

Your confidence should be way better with knee pads on. The last time I took a quick corner without knee pads, i was worried about my knees going dangerously close the ground. With knee pads on,that fear disappears.

**rachitkohli** · 05-15-2009, 12:56 AM

Originally posted by silver_falcon_46 View Post

Your confidence should be way better with knee pads on. The last time I took a quick corner without knee pads, i was worried about my knees going dangerously close the ground. With knee pads on,that fear disappears.

++100 .. agreed.. valuable input

**Samyaza** · 05-15-2009, 01:04 AM

@rachitkohli

You can lean more if you dont tuck in so much. To be honest you dont need much body movement to scrape the footpegs of the ZMA.

**rachitkohli** · 05-15-2009, 01:10 AM

Originally posted by Samyaza View Post

@rachitkohli

You can lean more if you dont tuck in so much. To be honest you dont need much body movement to scrape the footpegs of the ZMA.

hey,.. thnx for the comments.. so u mean i need to get my body more outwards rather than trying to lean the bike much more..

**Samyaza** · 05-15-2009, 01:44 AM

Originally posted by rachitkohli View Post

hey,.. thnx for the comments.. so u mean i need to get my body more outwards rather than trying to lean the bike much more..

What i meant was that your head shouldn't be tucked so close to the tank. It should be a bit 'outside' and away from the tank if you know what i mean. That way you can view the road better and it also acts as a counterweight while leaning. Getting your body out is needed only if you are going that fast in a corner. I wouldn't attempt it in these early stages and on public roads.

**rachitkohli** · 05-15-2009, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by Samyaza View Post

What i meant was that your head shouldn't be tucked so close to the tank. It should be a bit 'outside' and away from the tank if you know what i mean. That way you can view the road better and it also acts as a counterweight while leaning. Getting your body out is needed only if you are going that fast in a corner. I wouldn't attempt it in these early stages and on public roads.

oh ok..! i am understanding a bit of it now.. will try the next time i corner..
thnx yar.. was a really worth input..

**BANDHAV** · 05-15-2009, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by L.P.

can you lean by shifting you weight on a discover..??? altho it has also got a 17 incher!

Please take some out of your busy schedule and check out the pics posted by kwokfist, just because you cant do it doesnt mean no one can.

Originally posted by L.P.

You said it right Joel, 1 Inch does not make any difference,But it's the rider that makes.. probably i know him...the way he rides..

I hope you wont mind elobrating the highlighted part of your post, and i really feel that with your 1,50,000+ kms of rich riding expereince you can surely help me.

**L.P.** · 05-15-2009, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by silver_falcon_46 View Post

Your confidence should be way better with knee pads on. The last time I took a quick corner without knee pads, i was worried about my knees going dangerously close the ground. With knee pads on,that fear disappears.

Originally posted by Samyaza View Post

@rachitkohli:You can lean more if you dont tuck in so much. To be honest you dont need much body movement to scrape the footpegs of the ZMA.

@Rachit: A very Nice start! If I go by the pics.. You have started it off very nicely..also the body postion is pretty nice along with the leaning angle on the bike..
Just a thing i would like to say.. you are way too IN, near the tank..in leaning,there is no need to crouch,just a bit of hip movement along with the shift of body weight..
Soon,there would be the time when you can easily Scrap the footpeg's its not a big deal...
Remember Practice does not makes a man Perfect!
..
Perfect Practice makes a Man Perfect..

we would have many people here who can give you much more serious suggestions,as they can lean not only scraping footpegs,their knees..but it's time to scrap the Elbow Now!!

..

**inder.cool** · 05-15-2009, 11:36 AM

Bandhav and LP : Kya chal raha hai bhailog...!! why is there a cold war between the two..?

**rachitkohli** · 05-15-2009, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by L.P. View Post

@Rachit: A very Nice start! If I go by the pics.. You have started it off very nicely..also the body postion is pretty nice along with the leaning angle on the bike..
Just a thing i would like to say.. you are way too IN, near the tank..in leaning,there is no need to crouch,just a bit of hip movement along with the shift of body weight..
Soon,there would be the time when you can easily Scrap the footpeg's its not a big deal...
Remember Practice does not makes a man Perfect!
..
Perfect Practice makes a Man Perfect..

we would have many people here who can give you much more serious suggestions,as they can lean not only scraping footpegs,their knees..but it's time to scrap the Elbow Now!! ..

Hey LP.. those words are so wonderful bro..!! thnx for the motivational suggestion..
i agree about the crouch thing, yes i do crouch may be bit more while cornering.. hip movement & body weight shift am already doing , just need to do a bit more.. i would avoid too much of crouching now as per your tip..!

Loved this line "Remember Practice does not makes a man Perfect!
Perfect Practice makes a Man Perfect.." damn true..!!

yeah.. lot of pros around & their elbows are pending to scrap..

EDIT: From the pix i have posted, which one is better, so i can work on that posture,.. btw, how are the right & left handers

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