Ken Hill Podcast Series

khill

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Podcast #65 is up!

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534763963/podcast-65-how-do-i-know-if-i-need-the-brakes-for-a-corner

Join Ken Hill as he answers the question of, "How do I know if I should brake for a corner?" Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2

Podcast notes:

An often asked question is, "How do I know if I need the brakes for a corner?"
Ken goes into detail answering this question and giving you quantitive report cards.
-Does my speed matter?
-What the brakes are really used for
-Does the corner radius matter?
-What are the report cards of right and wrong?
-What are my triggers?
 
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khill

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Podcast #66 is up!

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534763963/podcast-66-double-apex-corners-lets-figure-them-out

Listen in to Podcast #66 where Ken talks about and breaks down what a double apex corner is and what are the reports cards for them. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2

Podcast Notes:

-What does double apex mean?
-What is the radius that makes it so?
-How to determine your apexes in them
-Where is the slow point and how long does it last?
-What are my, in real time report cards?
 

khill

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Podcast #67 is up! Finally an interview.......

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534763963/podcast-67-interview-with-ohlins-usa-technicians-c/s-IwnvZ

Listen in to Podcast #67 as Ken interviews the technicians at the Ohlins USA race trailer at a MotoAmerica weekend. A longer than normal interview where we get to ask the experts questions about suspension and set up. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2

Podcast Notes:

-How good is today's sport bike suspension?
-When should I upgrade?
-What is the difference between valving changes and spring changes?
-What does a suspension envelope mean?
-How do tires change suspension?
-Should I set sag?
-What are good setup numbers?
-Exactly how good are MotoGP, WSBK and MotoAmerica suspension components?
 

khill

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Podcast #68 is up. Quite a bit longer than normal and my poor editor had a fit with sound and editing....

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...tions-with-dunlop-tire-engineer-tom-grolemund

Listen in to Podcast #68 and Ken sits down with Dunlop tire engineer Tom Grolemund and talks tires. This is a much longer podcast than normal and the sound challenged due to the interview being held in the very busy Dunlop trailer on a race weekend. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2

Podcast notes:
-The change from specialty tires being made in the UK to the US
-Street based based vs race based tires
-When do I need race tires?
-Do I need slicks?
-How does tire pressure change a tire's characteristics?
-Do I need tire warmers?
-What off the track temps should I have?
-What do the top riders always ask for?
 

khill

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Podcast #69 is up!

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...-need-an-on-track-routine-and-how-to-build-it

Listen in to Podcast #69 as Ken talks about why having an on track routine is the cornerstone for improvement. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2

Podcast Notes:

- Why we have routines in our life
- What is and what isn't important in your riding routine
- What should my routine look like?
- What order should my routine be in?
 
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khill

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Podcast #70 is up. Yes, it's been awhile but, I've been a tad busy!

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...tes-and-why-routines-need-report-cards-part-2

Listen in to Podcast #70 as Ken updates you on what's new and finishes up with Part 2 of his series on Routines and Report Cards. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2

Podcast Notes -

- General Podcast update and what's in store for 2020
- Review of Podcast #69
- Why we need report cards for our riding.
- What are some of the report cards Ken uses for his training.
- How you can identify the report cards needed for your training.
 

khill

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Podcast #71 is up!

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...t-or-slow-in-fast-out-is-smooth-actually-fast

Listen in to Podcast #71 as Ken goes through all the sayings we have heard for years - "Point and Shoot" "Slow in, Fast Out" and, is Smooth, actually Fast?" Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2

Podcast Notes -

What is meant by:

- Point and Shoot
- Slow in, Fast out
- Smooth is Fast

- What really does each of these statements mean and what are the report cards for each one?
- How can you apply this to your own riding?
 

khill

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Podcast #75 is up! A little different format - it was recorded for YouTube and this is the audio portion. This is part 1 of a fun series of answering listener questions -

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534763963/podcast-75-ken-answers-your-questions-q-a-part-1

Listen in to Podcast #75 where Ken answers questions submitted by podcast listeners. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2

NOTE - This is the audio version of the YouTube broadcast fo this podcast.

Part 1 questions include:

1) What kind of plan should a new or experienced rider have when going to the track?
2)Should intermediate riders upgrade to slicks?
3)What is the consensus for a physical training program for motorcycles?
4)What things can we do for our riding while sheltered in place?
 

khill

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Podcast #76 is up - more questions answered!

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534763963/khppodcast-76

Tune in to Podcast #76 as Ken answers your questions Part 2! More great questions (see the podcast notes below) and of course you can support Ken and the podcast by subscribing as well as donating here: Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: http://khcoaching.com/podcasts/

Podcast Notes:

This podcast was also recorded for YouTube and you can also watch it on the KHCoaching youtube channel.

More great questions that include:

1) Do I need to use the Rear Brake? Can I be awesome without it?
2) Ken Hill’s favorite bike is… ?
3) What makes for a great Rider / Mechanic relationship?
4) Without data logging / telemetry how can I identify my biggest weaknesses?
5) Would moving to a smaller displacement bike accelerate the improvement my riding precision?
6) Ken Hill’s favorite tracks in North America are…?
 
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khill

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Podcast #78 is up! This podcast was long in the making - enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...stent-improvement-by-building-a-feedback-loop

Listen in to Podcast #78 as Ken talks about the importance of building a Feedback Loop - the cornerstone of consistent improvement.

Podcast Notes:

- What is a feedback loop? - How am I doing?
- Why do we need one? - Tracking your output, for your next input.
- What are the 4 categories of feedback and what do they consist of?
- What you need to build your own feedback loop. - What matters and why.
 

khill

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Podcast #79 is up! "What if I get into a corner too fast?" (What can I do?)

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534763963/podcast-79-what-if-i-get-into-a-corner-too-fast

Listen in to Podcast #79 as Ken talks about what you can do if you - get into a corner too fast or have a false neutral. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: http://khcoaching.com/podcasts/

Podcast Notes:

- Updates from Ken
- What can I do if I get in too fast and stay on track?
- What can I do if I get in too fast and run off track?
- What if I get a false neutral?
 

khill

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Out of all the podcasts I have done, this podcast may be one of the most important for track riders and racers for unlocking the all important topic of feel....give a listen.

Listen in to Podcast #80 as Ken explains what feel references are and why they are so important. Feel references may be one of the most important aspects of rider improvement and this podcast goes pretty deep on what they are and their timing. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: http://khcoaching.com/podcasts/

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...el-references-why-you-need-to-know-about-them

Podcast Notes -
- What is a feel reference?
- When should you feel certain references
- The order of learning references
- Rider references vs bike references
- Understanding how to navigate what is a rider reference and what is a bike reference
- Building your segment list
 
Ken, thanks for posting these here. I just stumbled on to this page earlier today and have already listened to quite a few episodes.

Appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience - I have lots to learn!
 
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