This is not a DFV but is anyone heading out, Harlow way? /me needs to put some miles on the bike as I'm heading to my IAM pre-test, so *I'm* going for an 'assertive' bimble somewhere..... -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) 116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 145 2.0 Cloverleaf 156 V6 2.5 S2 Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see. www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
Why am I going for my pre-test? Cos that's what happens. Why am I doing the IAM? Because it seemed like a good idea at the time. And it has been. -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) 116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 145 2.0 Cloverleaf 156 V6 2.5 S2 Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see. www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
Tomorrow I am mostly having lunch in Epsom. -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) 116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 145 2.0 Cloverleaf 156 V6 2.5 S2 Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see. www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
I have no idea about the 'group'. I've only spent any time with by designated observer. He's not at all cavalier about speed limits, when he's observing, but it's pretty clear that under normal circumstances he takes them under advisement. OTOH he can ride the shit out of me without ever breaking either the limit or sweat, so why should I GAF if I'm 'allowed' to break it? FWIW I was analysing my riding today, and without doubt I am smoother, quicker, safer and generally better than I ever have been. -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) 116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 145 2.0 Cloverleaf 156 V6 2.5 S2 Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see. www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
I don't do groups in any situations very well. I really doubt that I'll have much in common with most of them. I want to pass the test. So not much learning / teaching going on? Or am I mistaken? Ahh, these are all new habits Hmm. Suddenly it seems a lot more appealing -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) 116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 145 2.0 Cloverleaf 156 V6 2.5 S2 Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see. www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
Ahh well, different strokes and all that. I like the personal attention, plus I get to book observed rides to suit me. -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) 116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 145 2.0 Cloverleaf 156 V6 2.5 S2 Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see. www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
But surely riding within the speed limit is so mind-numbingly easy - how can one person possibly do it better than another?
You can ride up to the limit all the time? I take my lid off to you. -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) 116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 145 2.0 Cloverleaf 156 V6 2.5 S2 Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see. www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
I think he means that if you can take every bend at 60 on an NSL, you must be a riding god. He has a point. -- Krusty '03 Tiger 955i '02 MV Senna (for sale) '96 Tiger (for sale) '79 Fantic Hiro 250 (for sale) '81 Corvette (for sale)
Ah, I see. Yes, I suppose most NSL roads have corners that I take at less than 60. Not many tho, and not much less than 60.
Ah I see now. Well yes as you say, the odd harpin not withstanding... and my riding is more Oh My Gawd.
Hold on. IIRC it wasn't long ago there was a discussion which talked about finding stretches of 'B' road where it would be possible to average 60. If there aren't many corners that need to be taken at less than 60, it must be easy to average 60, no? -- +----------------------------------------------------------------+ | Pete Fisher at Home: | | Voxan Roadster Gilera Nordwest * 2 Yamaha WR250Z | | Gilera GFR * 2 Moto Morini 2C/375 Morini 350 "Forgotten Error" | +----------------------------------------------------------------+
I wouldn't doubt it. -- +----------------------------------------------------------------+ | Pete Fisher at Home: | | Voxan Roadster Gilera Nordwest * 2 Yamaha WR250Z | | Gilera GFR * 2 Moto Morini 2C/375 Morini 350 "Forgotten Error" | +----------------------------------------------------------------+
On most A roads, I agree. But in towns and congestion, there is much I have learned. -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) 116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 145 2.0 Cloverleaf 156 V6 2.5 S2 Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see. www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
Not so much NSL stuff, more 30s, 40s, towns, roundabouts etc etc. -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) 116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 145 2.0 Cloverleaf 156 V6 2.5 S2 Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see. www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
