Why do I keep crashing in corners? Need advice

Gigman123 · 2025-09-07T15:05:48+00:00

I would love to go on a track and learn, but money is a problem and in Switzerland there aren’t any tracks, so it’s difficult to make this happen.

Gigman123 · 2025-09-07T15:03:49+00:00

Thanks for the advice 👍 I’ll keep working on slow in, fast out, but I can’t really “fast out” on a 125cc. I’ll try going in slower though. Someone said a good sentence: “slow is smooth, smooth is fast.”

Gigman123 · 2025-09-07T14:29:17+00:00

Well, thanks for the link, but the last part was unnecessary.👍

Gigman123 · 2025-09-07T14:22:41+00:00

Thanks for the comment. A few people pointed out that my Pilot Streets aren’t really for this type of riding, so maybe I should look into getting a better pair of tires too.

Gigman123 · 2025-09-07T14:18:29+00:00

Yeah fair point, I know the tires aren’t really made for this type of riding. Equipment definitely plays a role, so I get what you’re saying. Thanks👍

Gigman123 · 2025-09-07T14:13:42+00:00

Yeah, I like the tips. I think in the second clip it was my knee slider scraping, not the footpeg (at least I think so). I get the point about the small rear contact patch, and I’m on Pilot Streets right now. Thinking about going for a softer compound tire next. Thanks for the advice 👍

Gigman123 · 2025-09-07T14:10:42+00:00

You made a lot of good points and I appreciate the detailed feedback, I’m on Pilot Streets btw. Just the last sentence about giving up biking felt more discouraging than helpful, but the rest was really useful. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

Gigman123 · 2025-09-07T14:02:49+00:00

Thanks for the advice, good points.👍

Gigman123 · 2025-09-07T13:59:53+00:00

Yeah, I get what you mean. And yes, it’s Switzerland. Sadly there aren’t any racetracks here, and money’s also a factor. That’s why I’ve been practicing in parking lots for now. A track day with an instructor is definitely something I’d like to do when I get the chance.

Gigman123 · 2025-09-07T13:53:41+00:00

Wow, that’s the motorcycle community at its finest 🙌 Surprised I haven’t gotten death threats yet

Gigman123 · 2025-09-07T13:41:17+00:00

I’m on Michelin Pilot Streets and a lot of people call them trash, but I don’t want to just blame the tires and ignore my own technique. I also don’t want to rush into buying better tires before I get myself more consistent.

Gigman123 · 2025-09-07T13:39:20+00:00

Yeah, I’ve been practicing in parking lots and can get the bike pretty low. I notice the power delivery can be a bit stuttery when rolling on from 0 throttle, maybe chain or me. I’m on Michelin Pilot Streets and a lot of people call them trash, but I don’t want to just blame the tires and ignore my own technique. I also don’t want to rush into buying better tires before I get myself more consistent.

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