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Twist of the wrist

Sun Dec 18, 2005 4:54 pm

Hello there

I have been studying the "Twist of the wrist" (vol 2) keith code book.

I was wondering what peoples opinions of it are.

The most useful things i have gotten out of it is the whole dont tense up in corners and to crack the throttle on earlier. i do find that as i continue to re read it i discover other stuff to use.

I am definately much more confindent these days - i still have a long way to go though.

Does anyone know of any websites (other than here of course) or books that they have found useful to develop riding skills.

Sun Dec 18, 2005 5:08 pm

mrstompy,
My wife Sara has bought Twist of the Wrist Vol1 & 2 for Xmas, should be an interesting read.

Sun Dec 18, 2005 5:26 pm

IMO Vol 2 is better than Vol 1. (And I think there's 10-15 years between them too). They're both a good read though.

Sun Dec 18, 2005 5:34 pm

I bought them both as well but haven't had a chance to read them yet...maybe over the break.

Sun Dec 18, 2005 5:43 pm

have Vol II, and i have read it countless times, but i always find it useful, and it helps jog the memory.
remember Colette when we were talking about weighting the outside peg?
...power steering.

now i'm off to practise what i've just remembered. 8)

Sun Dec 18, 2005 5:47 pm

cambo: version 2 wrote:have Vol II, and i have read it countless times, but i always find it useful, and it helps jog the memory.
remember Colette when we were talking about weighting the outside peg?
...power steering.

now i'm off to practise what i've just remembered. 8)


Yes Peter, actually I tried it out and it works :)

Re: Twist of the wrist

Sun Dec 18, 2005 5:53 pm

mrstompy wrote:Does anyone know of any websites (other than here of course) or books that they have found useful to develop riding skills.


Theres lots of stuff here for ya

http://www.superbikeschool.com/bbs/

Sun Dec 18, 2005 5:54 pm

I found the weighting the outside peg bizzare when i read it first time.

I have felt it work a couple times.

I need to get it consistant though - as well as everything else.

I am going to book into superbike school sometime early next year to get some practical instruction. I always find it easier to understand stuff when its explained to me rather than i read it and make up what i reckon they meant :)

Thanks Nick for that link. Checking it out now :)

Sun Dec 18, 2005 7:13 pm

I read both Twist of the Wrist I and II - (and I have the DVD of vol I). I got a hell of a lot out of vol II and can't wait to get to ASBS to learn more.

Sun Dec 18, 2005 8:36 pm

Dave, mate, mate, could I borrow your DVD ?
PS How did Cath's bike go?

Sun Dec 18, 2005 8:37 pm

Bike = ordinary, DVD = yours

Sun Dec 18, 2005 9:01 pm

Dave, is the word POLICE at your house ATM?
I have to tell you the bike is so much better with the rear shock adjusted, a flowing ride home on the OPH, like old times, maybe just maybe I am getting it back.

Sun Dec 18, 2005 10:53 pm

Just finished reading a brilliant book calles Sports riding techniques that I borrowed from Aardvark, I'm sure he can give ya all the details but if ya can get its well worth a read or 2 or 3

Sun Dec 18, 2005 11:04 pm

Dave3 are you holding suspension workshops mate ?, can you pencil me in for one please. 8)
As for Mr Code, i rate him up there with my other Scooter icons, Doohan, Rossi, Burgess, Sheene, Lawson, Hailwood & Master Yoda.
Cheers Brett

Sun Dec 18, 2005 11:11 pm

Plasma Blue 636 wrote:Just finished reading a brilliant book calles Sports riding techniques that I borrowed from Aardvark, I'm sure he can give ya all the details but if ya can get its well worth a read or 2 or 3


Sports Riding Techniques by Nick Ienatsch. Got it from here:
Wheels Of Time
10 Clow St Dandenong 3175
(03) 9792 3944

I've read both Twist of the Wrist books and fell asleep during the DVD and I rate this book above the Twist series. Well worth the cash.
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