Forum: Riding Skills
April 27th, 2015, 06:39 AM
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October 26th, 2014, 06:20 AM
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October 11th, 2014, 04:21 PM
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SOLD
Practically new Vortex rearsets, with mounting HW and shifter rod (not shown in picture). Put them on my 250, did 1 track day on them and removed (decided to sell the bike).
$250 + shipping from...
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Forum: Ninjettes At Speed
November 5th, 2013, 07:45 AM
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Forum: Riding Skills
September 30th, 2013, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,555
I'm sure such data exists but it's largely...
I'm sure such data exists but it's largely useless to you and everyone.
1. Perfect riding conditions do not exist in real world. Pavement temperature varies throughout the day....
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Forum: Riding Skills
September 6th, 2013, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 5,534
If you look at what it takes to get into club...
If you look at what it takes to get into club racing (ex: CMRA) it is:
- Take a 1 day class at a track day where you learn the flags, procedures on race day
- Ride the day and don't crash. You can...
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Forum: Riding Skills
September 6th, 2013, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 4,891
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Forum: Riding Skills
September 4th, 2013, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 4,891
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Forum: Riding Skills
September 4th, 2013, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 4,891
It has to do with riders desire to keep the...
It has to do with riders desire to keep the horizon at horizontal. It's VERY uncomfortable to see horizon at 60 deg lean and it takes a long time to learn to judge the corner that way. I do it in...
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Forum: Riding Skills
September 1st, 2013, 05:44 PM
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Forum: Riding Skills
August 19th, 2013, 06:15 PM
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Forum: Riding Skills
August 12th, 2013, 08:46 PM
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Forum: Riding Skills
July 23rd, 2013, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,809
Yes, the proper way is to blip down as you're...
Yes, the proper way is to blip down as you're braking for the turn. It works with the trailbrake since your hardest braking is done before you tip in, so you have a chance to get in the right gear...
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Forum: Riding Skills
July 23rd, 2013, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,809
The 1st day I put GP shift on my 250 (had it on...
The 1st day I put GP shift on my 250 (had it on the 675 for months), I was on the track, at the 2nd gear redline and accidentally downshifted into 1st. Now, video shows only about .5s fishtail but it...
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Forum: Riding Skills
July 23rd, 2013, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,809
Um, 3rd gear no brake drill REQUIRES knowing...
Um, 3rd gear no brake drill REQUIRES knowing correct line and general comfortableness on the bike. Not "Where is the apex....where am I going..."
The whole point of no brake drill is to get riders...
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Forum: Riding Skills
July 23rd, 2013, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,809
In addition to this...please wait to practice...
In addition to this...please wait to practice "being in right gear" until the end. Learn the correct cornering procedure first, so you dont have to think about "ok, braking, braking, off the brake,...
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Forum: Riding Skills
July 22nd, 2013, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,809
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Forum: Riding Skills
July 22nd, 2013, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,626
As it should. With speed comes...narrower edge....
As it should. With speed comes...narrower edge. When me and a friend of mine made it to intermediate group on track he told me "Now we really know enough to hurt ourselves". Made it through I group...
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Forum: Riding Skills
July 1st, 2013, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,544
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Forum: Ninjettes At Speed
July 1st, 2013, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,709
Looks awesome for a first TD!
Right hand...
Looks awesome for a first TD!
Right hand turns are harder for most people due to throttle being on that side.
The cure is simple: Grip the bars as a screwdriver, lead with your inside elbow down,...
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Forum: Ninjettes At Speed
June 25th, 2013, 07:41 PM
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Forum: Motorcycle Gear
June 25th, 2013, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,479
Titan Helds. No sweat in summer, very well...
Titan Helds. No sweat in summer, very well ventilated. I don't think it'll be a problem in colder temps, you'll probably get cold before your hands go numb :)
I still have a pair of A* SP2 gloves....
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Forum: Riding Skills
June 23rd, 2013, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 4,250
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Forum: Riding Skills
June 21st, 2013, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 4,250
If you make peace with the fact that you will...
If you make peace with the fact that you will crash one day, riding gets a whole lot easier! I came to peace with terms on a track day, going wide and thinking "Well, this is it, at least if I crash...
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