S\E Garden of England Rideout thread 2014
Discussion
spareparts said:
I'd rather do goring. My back gives up at 160 miles
Fleegle said:
Apart from the f
k up first thing, it was a good day. I think I may have even smiled
I'm not sure I will repeat it any time soon though as I find large groups can be a bit stifling on having a good blat. That's not a slur on anyones riding by the way
Wildfire - bad judgement but well saved
Deranged Granny - you need to get your chin flat on the tank and your arse in the air, so Mitzy can slap it as she overtakes you
I watched the video footage of my "Hot Overtake" last night.k up first thing, it was a good day. I think I may have even smiledI'm not sure I will repeat it any time soon though as I find large groups can be a bit stifling on having a good blat. That's not a slur on anyones riding by the way
Wildfire - bad judgement but well saved
Deranged Granny - you need to get your chin flat on the tank and your arse in the air, so Mitzy can slap it as she overtakes you
Very bad judgement. Lucky Wildfire moved over. Not sure if he saw me or it was more luck than judgement
I thought the run down was quite pleasantly paced, even if the roads had a lot of traffic.
spareparts said:
It was the first time the Ducati went out since the engine rebuild, and she was just fantastic and terrifying at the same time. The first time I pinned it in 3rd gear (ref Scott), she just lifted skyward and I had to unwind to keep her down. Tried the same in 4th gear, and she just lifted again! So I need to readjust my riding style to keep more weight over the front in order to maximise use of the throttle... or maybe consider the longer RS swingarm. She now weighs about 159kg and twists out 75-98 lbsft torque from 5-8k rpm, so 2nd gear brings new meaning to 'be there'.
Look forward to the next ride out, although I may bring the Ape for more road-biased sensibility.
She rides well. Bags of torque although video evidence says you set off before I did Look forward to the next ride out, although I may bring the Ape for more road-biased sensibility.
Did you have any video?
3DP said:
Best group size for rides is two to four people in my experience, ideally of similar pace and attitude towards 'making progress'. Beyond the social aspect or finding new roads, large ride outs are no fun to ride.
Will keep an eye on the weather Sc0tt. The A21 is a boring road, but there are plenty of fun alternatives to get to the same location.
Excellent. Well i'm planning an early run if the weather is good. I'll text you friday?Will keep an eye on the weather Sc0tt. The A21 is a boring road, but there are plenty of fun alternatives to get to the same location.
3DP said:
Sure thing. Personally I think you are better heading to Rye first as the roads are tighter and less opportunity to pass traffic. Plus - if you didn't sample Military road last weekend, you want to do that when it's quiet.
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