Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Champ See, I got the emphasis on the wrong syllable there and thought "That's a bit harsh, he probably won't die". -- Wicked Uncle Nigel - There are few things in life more sinister than a public toilet with the lid closed. WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41 SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner", Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big" Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha GTS1000
Ben said... I know what you're saying. I did get better as the day went on though. Ginge said I picked up 3 secs/lap on Champ's time, but he was approx 6 secs/lap faster than me to start with. Champ and Daz were in the wrong group really, but there weren't any fast group places available when we found out that there were still places available.
I don't know but it sounds a bit suspicious to me. A lot of race schools apparently spend the first period encouraging the riders to lap without touching their brakes (as do ixiot trackdays) but it all seems a bit too much like hard work for me to be bothered.
It's bizarre how we have to select bikes to some extent on riding ergonomics. Some adjustability would be easy to provide. The only cage I can think of in this territory is TVR.
They did a lap of GP circuit last year with the camera view on Rossi's right hand. I was amazed how heavy he brakes. He uses all four fingers and really pulls very hard.
It varies by trackday. Sometimes the inters are fast, other times it's slow. This is also the case with the fast group. You're certainly not novice and I think you'd be comfortable in either inter or fast. Start in the inters and move up if required would be my advice.
Californial SB school do this. A whole session without touching the brakes. It's supposed to make one concentrate on lines and stuff and not worry about when/how/etc to brake. You only need brakes if you're going quick, and, given that on this "no-braking" session, you have to stay in 3rd gear the whole way around, speed isn't going to be an issue. -- Paul. CBR1100XX SuperBlackbird BOTAFOT #4 BOTAFOF #30 MRO #24 OMF #15 Buy this house: http://personales.ya.com/wibbleypants/main.htm This will be ready soon: http://personales.ya.com/wibbleypants/bb_in_andalucia_spain.htm
Is that a comment on his tyres, or the sort of expletive that ought to have ", Batman" between the "s" and the "!"?
I'd have thought with a bike like the Gixxer that there's really no need for a penis at all. -- Dan L (Oldbloke) My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr Space in shed where NSR125 used to be Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament) BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow), OMF#11
I went to Harlow last Sunday to pick up a mate's new car[1]. Saw every Essex stereotype within about two seconds of getting off the M11. [1] Toyota Supra twin-turbo. Surprisingly good fun for a car. Hard work to drive fast though, particularly in the slippy conditions.
It's still in my inbox, waiting for attention. They seem to have improved dramatically from being left alone for 3 months in the garage, but they're still a bit shit. My laziness knows no bounds.
I'd have them both beaten if I could actually be bothered. -- _______ ..'_/_|_\_'. Ace (brucedotrogers a.t rochedotcom) \`\ | /`/ GSX-R1000K3 `\\ | //' BOTAFOT#3, SbS#2, UKRMMA#13, DFV#8, SKA#2 `\|/` `
Last time I had to get something serious sorted on a bike, I got Blaney to deal with it. What do I win?
