Cornering at GMR Part 2/3

adri99an · July 21st, 2011, 06:25 PM

Spent the day yesterday hitting some corners at GMR.....still trying to work on my body position...I can see I need work

2 videos for your viewing pleasure or displeasure (CC Cowboy)

Wish I could remember how to embed??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Yeah, me too!

Link to original page on YouTube.

adri99an · July 21st, 2011, 10:15 PM

Thanks Alex!

csmith12 · July 21st, 2011, 10:26 PM

I still respect your editing of the vids from a fipHD.

Nice riding.... again.

alex.s · July 21st, 2011, 10:28 PM

you might want to wear some real pants if you're planning on sliding them across pavement... just sayin

adri99an · July 21st, 2011, 10:29 PM

Chris wish you were closer...we'd hit GMR daily!!!! Get you on camera in some turns. Thanks!

adri99an · July 21st, 2011, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

you might want to wear some real pants if you're planning on sliding them across pavement... just sayin

alex (period) s why you always busting my chops?

I'm looking for pants....I don't like leathers or textile.....I need some jeans (cuz my junk likes to flow) with some pucks on them. I am this close to duct taping some knee pads to my jeans!

csmith12 · July 21st, 2011, 11:03 PM

I would be so down for doing some GMR runs, looks beautiful. There is this issue about distance to overcome. Where is it? I don't mind me some travel. I need a vacation anyway. I am crazy enough to take a trip just to ride it.

alex.s · July 21st, 2011, 11:29 PM

whats wrong with textiles or leathers? they make you look too good?

i bust because i care... i care about your chops... delicious lamb chops... i love that puppet...

rockNroll · July 22nd, 2011, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adri99an

alex (period) s why you always busting my chops?

I'm looking for pants....I don't like leathers or textile.....I need some jeans (cuz my junk likes to flow) with some pucks on them. I am this close to duct taping some knee pads to my jeans!

knee sliders attach w/ heavy velcro. Getcha some industrial strength velcro from home depot n sew it to the jeans

adri99an · July 22nd, 2011, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockNroll

knee sliders attach w/ heavy velcro. Getcha some industrial strength velcro from home depot n sew it to the jeans

Hahahahahaaaaa...INDUSTRIAL strength!

ninja250 · July 22nd, 2011, 09:40 AM

I keep forgetting you wear pads under them jeans.
Off to watch the videos.
I'll upload my squideos later. Half of them are up, waiting on the juicy half.,

ninja250 · July 22nd, 2011, 09:56 AM

Haha, liked the end.
Looks good much improvement!
I think you can get your head out there more! Try setting your chin near the end of the handle bar and see how weird that feels.

I saw a couple passes near the beginning of video two where the mirror is blocking your vision.
This is a good thing. Go a bit lower. Also try and turn your head more. It's like a flatland bike.. they want you to turn into your circles. In flatland, it doesn't work unless your head and neck are totally looking into the circle. The bike has to follow YOU.

The tricky part for me is making it feel even on both sides.
I can do it, but it feels weirder on one side over the other.
My theory there is, if I'm set up right, it won't matter if it feels weird because it works right.

Try those fig eights too! Good practice for those super steep low speed Mt. Baldy turns near the top.

When you do start riding with leathers, you're in for a whole new world of a difference also.
It's not quite as easy to flex around in the suit weather it's loose fitting Italian or not.

To be honest, when I'm not in the suit I can bend much farther and blow my knee out much quicker. Kinda sucks! I prefer to have the pants on. It adds support! Perhaps my long legs have weak knees? Whatever the case I don't bend them as far in leather and they don't hurt as bad afterward. Just riding around town, not even playing around.

adri99an · July 22nd, 2011, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja250

I keep forgetting you wear pads under them jeans.
Off to watch the videos.
I'll upload my squideos later. Half of them are up, waiting on the juicy half.,

Thanks for the "heads" up on my head position...I was thinking the same thing, but then I said at least I am consistent with where my head is.

ninja250 · July 22nd, 2011, 02:55 PM

Guess I won't make a new thread of it.
I need to adjust the mount.
the video seemed to work better with the iphone 3.
I need to move my clip ons and brake perches around a bit to get my camera mic back behind the screen right and I need to add some more vibration dampening.

Still, got some fun crappy footage going up GMR some time in the not so distant past.

up 1
http://youtu.be/qjEHIWOb0tc
up 2
http://youtu.be/fkMyXATMcjA
up 3
http://youtu.be/I3eu45ymfbc
Finito
http://youtu.be/AThahKU0DnM
Will try and get it tuned up more soon.

adri99an · July 22nd, 2011, 03:28 PM

good cornering buddy..looks like you had "fun" on public roads....hopefully nemesis doesn't see your vids or he'll challenge you to a race off at Thunder Road!

Ever think about changing the camera position? Pretty windy = affects the quality

Kevin2109 · July 22nd, 2011, 03:37 PM

Here is yesterdays! Yes if you notice we wen at 5am thats why it got lighter at the end of the video

Link to original page on YouTube.

ninja250 · July 22nd, 2011, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adri99an

Pretty windy = affects the quality

That's what I just said dude! lol
I have to move the mount. It used to be on the left side with my mic behind the windshield, remember? My vids used to be good, just have to adjust the new rig.

Will be good soon. Yesterday the videos were upside down. This is already a great improvement.
Had to go through this last time too lol.

ninja250 · July 22nd, 2011, 03:49 PM

You guys play with the cops too much lol.
Nice vids. Needs some Daft to it.

Bonus points if you guys find my micro ninja wheelie and my drift drag.

adri99an · July 22nd, 2011, 04:13 PM

Awesome vid.....I keep forgetting how slow we went down GMR- it looks so fluid.

I wish the vid you made didn't have so much flashing going on....I hope you learned something yesterday....had a good time except when we saw that CHP!!!!

We will hit it again and have fun while riding public roads....because they're public roads that need to be ridden on ....safely of course while having fun and respecting others around us as they are there to have fun as well--we must remember that.

July 21st, 2011, 10:26 PM	#3
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I still respect your editing of the vids from a fipHD. Nice riding.... again. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

July 21st, 2011, 10:28 PM	#4
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	you might want to wear some real pants if you're planning on sliding them across pavement... just sayin __________________________________________________

July 21st, 2011, 11:03 PM	#7
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I would be so down for doing some GMR runs, looks beautiful. There is this issue about distance to overcome. Where is it? I don't mind me some travel. I need a vacation anyway. I am crazy enough to take a trip just to ride it. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

July 21st, 2011, 11:29 PM	#8
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	whats wrong with textiles or leathers? they make you look too good? i bust because i care... i care about your chops... delicious lamb chops... i love that puppet... __________________________________________________

July 22nd, 2011, 09:40 AM	#11
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	I keep forgetting you wear pads under them jeans. Off to watch the videos. I'll upload my squideos later. Half of them are up, waiting on the juicy half., __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

July 21st, 2011, 10:15 PM	#2
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	Thanks Alex!

July 21st, 2011, 10:29 PM	#5
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	Chris wish you were closer...we'd hit GMR daily!!!! Get you on camera in some turns. Thanks!

July 22nd, 2011, 09:56 AM	#12
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	Haha, liked the end. Looks good much improvement! I think you can get your head out there more! Try setting your chin near the end of the handle bar and see how weird that feels. I saw a couple passes near the beginning of video two where the mirror is blocking your vision. This is a good thing. Go a bit lower. Also try and turn your head more. It's like a flatland bike.. they want you to turn into your circles. In flatland, it doesn't work unless your head and neck are totally looking into the circle. The bike has to follow YOU. The tricky part for me is making it feel even on both sides. I can do it, but it feels weirder on one side over the other. My theory there is, if I'm set up right, it won't matter if it feels weird because it works right. Try those fig eights too! Good practice for those super steep low speed Mt. Baldy turns near the top. When you do start riding with leathers, you're in for a whole new world of a difference also. It's not quite as easy to flex around in the suit weather it's loose fitting Italian or not. To be honest, when I'm not in the suit I can bend much farther and blow my knee out much quicker. Kinda sucks! I prefer to have the pants on. It adds support! Perhaps my long legs have weak knees? Whatever the case I don't bend them as far in leather and they don't hurt as bad afterward. Just riding around town, not even playing around. __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

July 22nd, 2011, 02:55 PM	#14
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	Guess I won't make a new thread of it. I need to adjust the mount. the video seemed to work better with the iphone 3. I need to move my clip ons and brake perches around a bit to get my camera mic back behind the screen right and I need to add some more vibration dampening. Still, got some fun crappy footage going up GMR some time in the not so distant past. up 1 http://youtu.be/qjEHIWOb0tc up 2 http://youtu.be/fkMyXATMcjA up 3 http://youtu.be/I3eu45ymfbc Finito http://youtu.be/AThahKU0DnM Will try and get it tuned up more soon. __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

July 22nd, 2011, 03:28 PM	#15
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	good cornering buddy..looks like you had "fun" on public roads....hopefully nemesis doesn't see your vids or he'll challenge you to a race off at Thunder Road! Ever think about changing the camera position? Pretty windy = affects the quality

July 22nd, 2011, 03:37 PM	#16
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	Here is yesterdays! Yes if you notice we wen at 5am thats why it got lighter at the end of the video Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

July 22nd, 2011, 03:49 PM	#18
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	You guys play with the cops too much lol. Nice vids. Needs some Daft to it. Bonus points if you guys find my micro ninja wheelie and my drift drag. __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

July 22nd, 2011, 04:13 PM	#19
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	Awesome vid.....I keep forgetting how slow we went down GMR- it looks so fluid. I wish the vid you made didn't have so much flashing going on....I hope you learned something yesterday....had a good time except when we saw that CHP!!!! We will hit it again and have fun while riding public roads....because they're public roads that need to be ridden on ....safely of course while having fun and respecting others around us as they are there to have fun as well--we must remember that.

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