I ve just got me a bike ZX 6R and as i aint ridden for ten years or so ive got next to no confidence in my riding ability.im too hot into corners probably due to being on the wrong line.other than getin out there --- any suggestions?? :599

for cornering and confidence in getting it down, i found a really quiet roundabout near an industrial estate, and practiced my cornering, what the bike did with throttle ( only very little amounts mind!! )and the roundabout was a decent size too, so different lines and reaction could be practiced. you really get to feel what you and the bike are capable, untill you are both singing off the same hymn sheet.
it might not suit all, but helped me find my confidence and comfort zone on corners.... happy cornering..!! :roc

My local Dealership has a motorcycle training school attached and they do a refresher course for returning bikers. So doing something like that will help you I'm sure :D

take it a step at a time, u'll get there B)

Yeah I think taking it a step at a time makes sense, don't try and do too much too quickly. I have a ZX-636 and know what they are capable of. If you do get yourself in a tricky spot, try not to panic, the bike will lean further and corner a lot quicker than you probably think it will, so just stay calm and tip it in, she'll go round.

The most valuable thing I ever did to improve my cornering was to take a track day, it also teaches you a great deal about your bike and its abilities.

Other than that, get out on her and have a go. Enjoy!!! :guis

More or less as what's already been said.Get out as much as you can on your own and just do your own thing.When you feel more confident go for a run with your mates,bearing in mind that it has been 10 years since the last bike.

Remember to give the tyres a few minutes of riding to heat up, to get a bit more grip. Just take it one step at a time you'l get the right lines, And have a great time :kawa


Ken.

Best thing to do is go to a track!, book a training day,its fun and you wont wipe out on a incoming truck if you get it Wrong.
My best friend was a demon on the road, but i put him on my TR500 track bike around Brands all he said was your out of your tree!!!, never tried to race me again, he always wondered why i sat behind him, o well time for a ciggy, cup of coffee, and a bacon sarny,lesson learnt.
learn from the pros not the tarmac!!!, kozzy

I would say a refresher course of some sort is he best way to go.

Thanks to all for advice.just been for a rip up to the Cat & Fiddle Buxton way with some friends.30/06/08.what roads up there.if i cant learn cornering up there then its time to pack in. :228

Be careful up there - that raos claims too many bikers every year. :(
The problem often is getting too carried away - especially when riding in company.
Because you havet ridden for a while - you dont read the road / situation as well as you used to, and bikes today can get you into trouble much faster than bikes of yeateryear.
Add in slightly slower reactions and some very dangerous bends and you can do the sums yourself.
Never allow yourself to be encouraged to ride faster than your comfort zone. The Cat is a brilliant ride - but has too many bends to remember - and cars etc to complicate matters.
A bike is not dangerous - but riders are.
Enjoy your riding - and make sure you are around long enough to keep anjoying it. :)

Thanx Vinny sound advice mate.will take on board all advice given and hope to be around for a long time to enjoy biking for years to come. :kawa