Spa Francorchamps on the 09 R1

HKr1 · May 26th, 2009, 01:54 PM

This is a pretty nice vid, 09 R1 around Spa! Have seen lots of F1 on boards around that place, kinda of interesting watching it on a bike

Link to original page on Vimeo.

jonb08 · May 26th, 2009, 02:30 PM

Yeah. I saw that video and I'm amazed at how that guy can lock up his rear tire like that. If anyone has suggestions on how to do it, please let me know. It looked like so much fun.

Cali619 · May 26th, 2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonb08

Yeah. I saw that video and I'm amazed at how that guy can lock up his rear tire like that. If anyone has suggestions on how to do it, please let me know. It looked like so much fun.

I believe they have a slipper clutch to accomodate against lockups when downshifting. But I did hear a short skid during one downshift, I wouldnt suggest trying on a 250 without the slipper.

ASecretNinja · June 6th, 2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cali619

I believe they have a slipper clutch to accomodate against lockups when downshifting. But I did hear a short skid during one downshift, I wouldnt suggest trying on a 250 without the slipper.

I second that notion. I was following a dumb mom in her SUV a couple of days ago when she slammed on the brakes, so like an idiot I hit both brakes, plus down shifted and let out the clutch.. I immediately lost the rear wheel and nearly low sided into her. Miraculously I saved it, swerved to the side of her and got the hell out of there. I've chirped while down shifting, but this was the first time it nearly got out from under me.

Moral of my story was that down shifting too quickly on the 250 with no slipper is bad news.

ASecretNinja · June 6th, 2009, 09:51 PM

To OP: AWESOME video man. Thanks for posting

Alex · June 7th, 2009, 07:27 AM

I'd look for a different moral from that story, Chad.

If you need to go into emerency braking mode, (like if you're about to asspack an SUV), all of your energy should be into applying as much braking as possible, the vast majority to the front brake and perhaps the smallest amount of rear brake. Downshifting during that time is only extending your stopping distance because you're likely not braking as hard as you could be. Locking up the rear is a very common problem for newer riders, and yes, downshifting abruptly + too much rear brake will cause it every time. Good on you for missing her!

June 7th, 2009, 07:27 AM	#6
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I'd look for a different moral from that story, Chad. If you need to go into emerency braking mode, (like if you're about to asspack an SUV), all of your energy should be into applying as much braking as possible, the vast majority to the front brake and perhaps the smallest amount of rear brake. Downshifting during that time is only extending your stopping distance because you're likely not braking as hard as you could be. Locking up the rear is a very common problem for newer riders, and yes, downshifting abruptly + too much rear brake will cause it every time. Good on you for missing her! __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

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May 26th, 2009, 02:30 PM	#2
jonb08 ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 Posts: 91	Yeah. I saw that video and I'm amazed at how that guy can lock up his rear tire like that. If anyone has suggestions on how to do it, please let me know. It looked like so much fun.

June 6th, 2009, 09:51 PM	#5
ASecretNinja ATGATT Squid Killer Name: Chad Location: So. Cal Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '06 CBR600 Posts: 189	To OP: AWESOME video man. Thanks for posting