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rikster711 · 6-May-09, 9:29 PM

I just couldn't resist

[cruisingal] · 6-May-09, 9:43 PM

When my chest hits the asphalt...that's when I broke my sternum

[NOC] · 6-May-09, 9:53 PM

Lianne, I bet you were wrapped just too straddle that saddle again after all that...

Mad-Biker · 6-May-09, 10:06 PM

well you gota remember the road isnt a race track....

[cruisingal] · 6-May-09, 10:31 PM

Spot on Nathan, there is a time and place for it. The safest place for that sort of riding IS the track, but to become acquainted with the bike it is unbeatable. None of the usual hazards of riding on the road to contend with frees your mind to concentrate on the ride and the cornering.

[cruisingal] · 6-May-09, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NOC

Lianne, I bet you were wrapped just too straddle that saddle again after all that...

I was Matt, but I didn't get my mojo back until the second week of our Tassie trip...it took a looong time to return.

[doit] · 6-May-09, 10:44 PM

Confidence will only come when your skill level improves with the equipment your are riding, and it's a bum on seat thing, each time you ride the bike you should experiment with it's capabilities without going beyond your comfort zone, remember the bike will most likely do more than you are capable of.

I could ride my SV650 faster than the current R6, but with practice and seat time the R6 will be far superior to the SV. So don't blame yourself for not getting the conidence straight away, it will take time, and when it hits you, it will feel like the bike is on rails.

[Gum Nut] · 7-May-09, 6:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Price

But dunno if Pixie will let me take her half of the FJR on the track tho

Huh how did I get dragged into this -

balansingact · 7-May-09, 4:11 PM

Thanks guys. I really do appreciate the advice and there seems to be a common thread - practice. I sat back and thought about how much and the type of riding i do and suprise suprise i do bucket loads, its mostly straight line and constant speed.......like Im gunna learn a real lot from that.
Looks like I'm gunna have to find me some twisties to pratice on

Oh yeah and David I've had the wfd for about 2 months and certainly is different than the gpx on hell of a lot lighter and the power / torque comes in very differently.

Desmo's Dad · 7-May-09, 8:27 PM

Good point Steve, you have to be comfortable with the bike. Also do things like check that tyre pressures are right and the tyres aren't too flat (worn) in the middle from all the straight line stuff you have been doing, make for a crappy transition as you begin to lean into a corner.

There's a good article in the current Two Wheels mag on improving your bike on the cheap. Checking things like suspension sag is quite important to getting the bike working right.

When I get a new bike I also do things like adjust the levers to where they feel more comfortable. In my case I like to spin them down a bit so that when I use the brake and clutch the top of my hands are in line with my arms (hope that makes sense, bit hard to explain as I just found out) see if this explains it better Quicktip! - Adjusting the brake and clutch lever angle and reach « Survival Skills Rider Training

Just some more thoughts anyway.

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6-May-09, 9:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
rikster711 Knee Down Member Since: Sep 2008 Location: Seaford State: Victoria Gender: Posts: 469 Thanks: 22 Thanked 68 Times in 47 Posts My Mood: rikster711's Garage Blog Entries: 3	Re: Learning to trust I just couldn't resist __________________ Rick Fark Orff, don't touch, it's mine, all mine!!!!!!!

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[cruisingal] Super Moderator Post Haw B&S Ambassador Member Since: Jun 2007 Location: Latrobe Valley State: Victoria Gender: Posts: 7,059 Thanks: 1,767 Thanked 620 Times in 471 Posts My Mood: cruisingal's Garage Blog Entries: 4	Re: Learning to trust When my chest hits the asphalt...that's when I broke my sternum __________________ Falling in love is easy, but staying in love is something very special Lianne

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[NOC] Super Moderator Member Since: Nov 2007 Location: Bendigo State: Victoria Gender: Posts: 2,574 Thanks: 219 Thanked 243 Times in 183 Posts My Mood: NOC's Garage Blog Entries: 9	Re: Learning to trust Lianne, I bet you were wrapped just too straddle that saddle again after all that... __________________ Matt I have a problem, I love to wheelie...

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Mad-Biker Custody Manager Member Since: Mar 2008 Location: New England State: New South Wales Gender: Posts: 5,768 Thanks: 927 Thanked 525 Times in 423 Posts My Mood: Mad-Biker's Garage	Re: Learning to trust well you gota remember the road isnt a race track....

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[cruisingal] Super Moderator Post Haw B&S Ambassador Member Since: Jun 2007 Location: Latrobe Valley State: Victoria Gender: Posts: 7,059 Thanks: 1,767 Thanked 620 Times in 471 Posts My Mood: cruisingal's Garage Blog Entries: 4	Re: Learning to trust Spot on Nathan, there is a time and place for it. The safest place for that sort of riding IS the track, but to become acquainted with the bike it is unbeatable. None of the usual hazards of riding on the road to contend with frees your mind to concentrate on the ride and the cornering. __________________ Falling in love is easy, but staying in love is something very special Lianne

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[doit] Administrator Member Since: May 2007 Location: Beaconsfield State: Victoria Gender: Posts: 6,593 Thanks: 100 Thanked 864 Times in 476 Posts My Mood: doit's Garage Blog Entries: 8	Re: Learning to trust Confidence will only come when your skill level improves with the equipment your are riding, and it's a bum on seat thing, each time you ride the bike you should experiment with it's capabilities without going beyond your comfort zone, remember the bike will most likely do more than you are capable of. I could ride my SV650 faster than the current R6, but with practice and seat time the R6 will be far superior to the SV. So don't blame yourself for not getting the conidence straight away, it will take time, and when it hits you, it will feel like the bike is on rails. __________________ Steve Race#53 “Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything.” Motorcycle Rim Stickers Racing – Sponsors Rim Stickers - SW Racing [Suspension Specialists] - Geoff Taylor Yamaha - dpmg [CREATIVE] [PRINT] [SIGNAGE] Bikes and Scooters Discussion Forum on Facebook We welcome any financial support to keep B&S free, just go to Donate.

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balansingact Village Idiot Member Since: Jul 2007 State: Victoria Gender: Posts: 827 Thanks: 1 Thanked 55 Times in 35 Posts My Mood: balansingact's Garage	Re: Learning to trust Thanks guys. I really do appreciate the advice and there seems to be a common thread - practice. I sat back and thought about how much and the type of riding i do and suprise suprise i do bucket loads, its mostly straight line and constant speed.......like Im gunna learn a real lot from that. Looks like I'm gunna have to find me some twisties to pratice on Oh yeah and David I've had the wfd for about 2 months and certainly is different than the gpx on hell of a lot lighter and the power / torque comes in very differently. __________________ Silence is golden Duct tape is silver

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Desmo's Dad Knee Down Member Since: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne State: Victoria Gender: Posts: 210 Thanks: 4 Thanked 23 Times in 19 Posts My Mood: Desmo's Dad's Garage	Re: Learning to trust Good point Steve, you have to be comfortable with the bike. Also do things like check that tyre pressures are right and the tyres aren't too flat (worn) in the middle from all the straight line stuff you have been doing, make for a crappy transition as you begin to lean into a corner. There's a good article in the current Two Wheels mag on improving your bike on the cheap. Checking things like suspension sag is quite important to getting the bike working right. When I get a new bike I also do things like adjust the levers to where they feel more comfortable. In my case I like to spin them down a bit so that when I use the brake and clutch the top of my hands are in line with my arms (hope that makes sense, bit hard to explain as I just found out) see if this explains it better Quicktip! - Adjusting the brake and clutch lever angle and reach « Survival Skills Rider Training Just some more thoughts anyway. __________________ Self appointed Grumpy Old Man of B & S.......