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Re: struggling to come to grips all of a sudden
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:27 am
by Six Addict
i do know the road pretty well wattman, maybe not as well as some, but ive got a fair idea where it going
Re: struggling to come to grips all of a sudden
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:56 am
by robracer
Six Addict wrote:i do know the road pretty well wattman, maybe not as well as some,
naaa give yourself more credit Owen we have seen you carve it up before, so it looks like it might be getting used to the bike then? & my comment about wattie was not meaning he is putting the pressure on or anything ... as I was not there, but based off previous rides with the trainer he can sometimes leave you wondering about how fast is fast? I can ride relatively fast at the track but tend to be more cautious on the road..... you would know this Owen.... then add to the equation another rider that will step it up a bit, so do you challenge your normal perceived riding abilities or do you look at it as you being less skilful? mate its a hard one & only time will tell with a few more putty rides .... get it in ya!.... BTW we doing the 3rd Friday?
Re: struggling to come to grips all of a sudden
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:05 am
by Six Addict
robracer wrote:Six Addict wrote:i do know the road pretty well wattman, maybe not as well as some,
naaa give yourself more credit Owen we have seen you carve it up before, so it looks like it might be getting used to the bike then? & my comment about wattie was not meaning he is putting the pressure on or anything ... as I was not there, but based off previous rides with the trainer he can sometimes leave you wondering about how fast is fast? I can ride relatively fast at the track but tend to be more cautious on the road..... you would know this Owen.... then add to the equation another rider that will step it up a bit, so do you challenge your normal perceived riding abilities or do you look at it as you being less skilful? mate its a hard one & only time will tell with a few more putty rides .... get it in ya!.... BTW we doing the 3rd Friday?
yeah maybe it just was the wattman having a slightly higher pace, yourself and cath tend to be good markers for me on the road...if im around your pace then i know im going ok...
3rd friday of the month is this friday... u willing?? i will speak to the bosses if so
oh and i didnt take any offence at all with any of your comments... so its all good
Re: struggling to come to grips all of a sudden
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:09 am
by robracer
Re: struggling to come to grips all of a sudden
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:10 am
by Six Addict
or should i say are u interested??
Re: struggling to come to grips all of a sudden
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:17 am
by robracer
Mate lets see how the week pans out, if we can get a few more punters on to come along then yeah, but it might be better to plan for mext month & get a few more on board.... that is seeing as you have already done one this month
Re: struggling to come to grips all of a sudden
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:38 pm
by Blurr
Woohoo just checked the diary and I AM FREE this friday!!!!
if it is on count me in!
Re: struggling to come to grips all of a sudden
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:24 pm
by Stereo
I have found that some days I just ride better than others... You might have just had an off day...
Re: struggling to come to grips all of a sudden
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 3:16 pm
by Wattie
me too i think
Re: struggling to come to grips all of a sudden
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 5:35 pm
by photomike666
You've gone from a 250 to a 600? That's alot more rorating mass, which makes it a lot harder to turn in. You're used to turning in a low slung light weight bike, which falls over really easy, now you've added some 40+Kg with a higher center of gravity.
Take your time, get used to the bike and work on your body position. You'll have to rely on counter steer rather than body weight to turn in, but it'll happen.
In other words, you're going to have to ride more. Shame that....
Re: struggling to come to grips all of a sudden
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:07 pm
by the kid
photomike666 wrote:You've gone from a 250 to a 600? That's alot more shlong mass, which makes it a lot harder to turn in. You're used to turning in a halfachubbie light weight , which falls over really easy, now you've added some 40+Kg with a higher center of gravity.
Take your time, get used a full mongrel now you are riding a 600 and work on your body position. You'll have to rely on counter steer rather than body weight to slip in, but it'll happen.
In other words, you're going to have to ride more. Shame that....
Geez Mike ,
No wonder Zombie liked your 600
How are things going now days with the 10
Re: struggling to come to grips all of a sudden
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:32 pm
by Gosling1
Stereo wrote:....I have found that some days I just ride better than others... You might have just had an off day...
+100%
some days are diamonds....
some days are stone.....
You were just having an 'off' day Owen, thats all mate - next time you will be back to normal.
Re: struggling to come to grips all of a sudden
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:24 am
by Bogan
robracer wrote:...but remember it is better to be cautious on the road & ride the pace
than end up in the armco on the wrong side or the road from a bad decision, if you dont feel comfortable just ride it out & dont let it get to you...
the kid wrote:Recognising when you are not in your groove and not forcing yourself will help keep things safe. Especially on the road.
+1 to both the above. Do what you like on the track but if road conditions dictate doing 25 around a 25 posted corner just do that, and see what happens at the next one. Play it safe mate you don't win any prizes for getting anywhere first on the road, do whatever you can to enjoy it and leave a safety margin.
