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Forum: Riding Skills December 12th, 2022, 08:36 AM
Replies: 51
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Posted By Misti
Hmmmmm. I'll have to disagree with you here on...

Hmmmmm. I'll have to disagree with you here on many things. First of all the definition of being relaxed is this - to make or become less tense or anxious.

So, being relaxed while riding is an...
Forum: Riding Skills November 24th, 2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 35,589
Posted By Misti
So you don't think it's important to be relaxed...

So you don't think it's important to be relaxed WHILE riding the bike and under emergency braking, only if you and the bike get separated?

But what happens if you are holding on to the...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed November 24th, 2022, 04:59 PM
Replies: 1,183
Views: 219,300
Posted By Misti
This is a good breakdown! I'd add a few...

This is a good breakdown! I'd add a few specifications for a few of the instructions to add more detail but otherwise, a good list! I guess because this is a conversation about how to hang off and...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed November 24th, 2022, 04:49 PM
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Views: 219,300
Posted By Misti
:dancecool: Well, the fundamentals of body...

:dancecool:

Well, the fundamentals of body position stay the same. So we could start by breaking down what good body position is to start with and then discuss how to best keep that body position...
Forum: Riding Skills November 7th, 2022, 10:59 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 106,949
Posted By Misti
I too love that this thread has been going for 7...

I too love that this thread has been going for 7 years :dancecool:

I also love that you LOVE the little bike and realize how many skills can be developed from riding a little bike. It's one of my...
Forum: Riding Skills November 7th, 2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 106,949
Posted By Misti
This is great :dancecool: Thx for sharing! I...

This is great :dancecool: Thx for sharing! I love how you say you have progressed gradually and at the right speed for you. This is important as a lot of riders try and progress too quickly, with...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed November 7th, 2022, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,156
Posted By Misti
This is cool to hear. I used to coach the late...

This is cool to hear. I used to coach the late Peter Lenz on that track. Lots of beautiful memories from there, and good to hear that there will be some moto racing there as well. Sounds fun. ...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed November 7th, 2022, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1,183
Views: 219,300
Posted By Misti
Also, Here are some photos from the...

Also,

Here are some photos from the talented @etechphoto of my first time at Pitt Race Complex this Aug with CSS. My first time at that track and I LOVE IT!!! A new fav for sure :dancecool:
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed November 7th, 2022, 10:22 AM
Replies: 1,183
Views: 219,300
Posted By Misti
What are you feeling are the issues with your...

What are you feeling are the issues with your transitions? You say you don't "reset" properly? What is your method for transitioning across the bike during transitions? Have you thought about what...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed March 7th, 2022, 08:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,455
Posted By Misti
Yes- not only are track days super fun but they...

Yes- not only are track days super fun but they are helpful in teaching you skills that are also applicable on the street :)



Sweet! VIR is a great track and I'm going to try out Pitt Race this...
Forum: Riding Skills March 7th, 2022, 08:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 35,589
Posted By Misti
I would add too that squeezing the tank with your...

I would add too that squeezing the tank with your knees and remaining relaxed even under hard braking will help keep you and your bike under control. Using your legs to grip the tank helps keep you...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed February 14th, 2022, 09:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,455
Posted By Misti
Cool line up! I haven't done any of those tracks...

Cool line up! I haven't done any of those tracks except Streets of Willow which was recently re-paved! I haven't been on the new pavement yet but heading there for all 6 days in March with the...
Forum: Riding Skills February 14th, 2022, 09:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 35,589
Posted By Misti
Great! Practice will help- like Bob suggested-...

Great! Practice will help- like Bob suggested- good stuff :) what other things might help with emergency braking? Should you do anything special with your arms or lower body?
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed February 13th, 2022, 08:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,455
Posted By Misti
What new tracks will you ride in 2022?!

Hey all,

Just wondering what new tracks you all plan to ride this year! I've got a few exciting trips planned for this year (fingers crossed they go as planned) and they include riding some new...
Forum: Riding Skills February 13th, 2022, 08:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 35,589
Posted By Misti
That sounds like an accurate representation of...

That sounds like an accurate representation of what caused your high-side and I may be picking a bit much on semantics here but you say that when your rear was sliding you should have "kept up with...
Forum: Riding Skills February 13th, 2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,555
Posted By Misti
:dancecool:

:dancecool:
Forum: Riding Skills October 31st, 2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,193
Posted By Misti
Totally depends on the crash and whether you even...

Totally depends on the crash and whether you even have a second to make any of those decisions. I've had them all: ones where I high-sided and knew to tuck and roll, ones where I was sliding and I...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! October 31st, 2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,411
Posted By Misti
Dang, glad you are ok! I appreciate that you...

Dang, glad you are ok!

I appreciate that you opened with the fact that it was 100% your fault- many riders blame outside conditions, cold tires, the bumps on the road, other people when a lot of...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed October 31st, 2021, 03:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 661
Posted By Misti
CSS 2022 Schedule!!

WAHOOOO!!! After 2 long years away from travel workin with the California Superbike School I'm heading back for 6 days at Vegas!! :dancecool::dancecool: SOOOO stoked to be back!!

They have also...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 31st, 2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,108
Posted By Misti
TOASTY!!!:dancecool:

TOASTY!!!:dancecool:
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 25th, 2021, 07:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,108
Posted By Misti
As long as your body is going with the bike while...

As long as your body is going with the bike while you are cornering and not leaning away from it (we call it being crossed up) you should be fine at normal street speeds.

You are correct that...
Forum: Riding Skills October 25th, 2021, 06:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,555
Posted By Misti
Sometimes it's the little bikes that kick you off...

Sometimes it's the little bikes that kick you off the hardest, lol. Glad you are healing up quickly.

Learning lines and body position are tricky skills to practice if you haven't been riding...
Forum: Riding Skills August 16th, 2021, 08:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,555
Posted By Misti
I feel like riding the dirt and trails and...

I feel like riding the dirt and trails and practicing as much as possible has helped a ton. I finally got out on a sportibke, a borrowed KTM 390 and had a blast- it wasn't too bad at all and I felt...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed August 10th, 2021, 08:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,719
Posted By Misti
May I just suggest something that might help with...

May I just suggest something that might help with your riding and how tired you are feeling? (I'm a coach with the California Superbike School). If you take a look at how many times you are moving...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 10th, 2021, 08:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,036
Posted By Misti
I would just tell her, lol and to be perfectly...

I would just tell her, lol and to be perfectly honest (from another short person) it will tip over again. I'm a super confident rider but have on occasion just dropped bikes because my foot didn't...
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