Why did I choose today?
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Hmmm, looking at the weather forecast - that's the question I am asking myself.
I'm taking some further training this afternoon (first further training since my test), so looking forward to learning some more
I wish the weather was going to be better, but I've been riding in the wet (was out riding yesterday
) to try and keep my wet weather experience up; even if I am mainly going to be a FWB. Perhaps I will get more from the training in the wet that I would in the dry....
I'm taking some further training this afternoon (first further training since my test), so looking forward to learning some more
I wish the weather was going to be better, but I've been riding in the wet (was out riding yesterday
) to try and keep my wet weather experience up; even if I am mainly going to be a FWB. Perhaps I will get more from the training in the wet that I would in the dry....
Hmm, it went fairly well. My positioning seems to be fine, lane changing and general awareness etc seems fine.
Unfortunately the confidence I had started to gain in the dry evaporated a bit with the heavy rain - reverted back to dawdling in places. My instructor is pleased with my progress though, although describes me as "cautious"
Things to work on are forward planning and getting my speed up around bends with a correct choice of gear - I tend to be in a higher gear whereas my instructor wants to see me in a lower gear and "driving" more around the bend. I'm sure that will come with more miles and more confidence.
Done 300 miles since getting the Hornet on the road, so it's all good
Unfortunately the confidence I had started to gain in the dry evaporated a bit with the heavy rain - reverted back to dawdling in places. My instructor is pleased with my progress though, although describes me as "cautious"
Things to work on are forward planning and getting my speed up around bends with a correct choice of gear - I tend to be in a higher gear whereas my instructor wants to see me in a lower gear and "driving" more around the bend. I'm sure that will come with more miles and more confidence.
Done 300 miles since getting the Hornet on the road, so it's all good
Sossige said:
Hmm, it went fairly well. My positioning seems to be fine, lane changing and general awareness etc seems fine.
Unfortunately the confidence I had started to gain in the dry evaporated a bit with the heavy rain - reverted back to dawdling in places. My instructor is pleased with my progress though, although describes me as "cautious"
Things to work on are forward planning and getting my speed up around bends with a correct choice of gear - I tend to be in a higher gear whereas my instructor wants to see me in a lower gear and "driving" more around the bend. I'm sure that will come with more miles and more confidence.
Done 300 miles since getting the Hornet on the road, so it's all good
Well done mate... Keep at it. My wet riding could always be improved and i think alot of us miss out on alot of biking cause we dont fancy being out in the wet.Unfortunately the confidence I had started to gain in the dry evaporated a bit with the heavy rain - reverted back to dawdling in places. My instructor is pleased with my progress though, although describes me as "cautious"
Things to work on are forward planning and getting my speed up around bends with a correct choice of gear - I tend to be in a higher gear whereas my instructor wants to see me in a lower gear and "driving" more around the bend. I'm sure that will come with more miles and more confidence.
Done 300 miles since getting the Hornet on the road, so it's all good
I was out today on the CB and it was flippin wet and i remember now how greasy those white lines are.. Good fun tho..
Remember whilst training being approx. 25 miles away from the training centre when it started snowing. That was a eye opener as a leaner.
As for the rain, as others have said, its good for you. I actually enjoy doing trackdays in the wet as you seem to learn so so much more about yourself & the bike.
As for the rain, as others have said, its good for you. I actually enjoy doing trackdays in the wet as you seem to learn so so much more about yourself & the bike.
Dudd said:
I'm still scared of the rain. I find its dangerous and scary. But I'm still rackin up the miles on the XJ.
Scared of the dark too. Dont mind bends, corners and roundabouts but dark or wet make my knees and bladder weak.
Well i would suggest doing as much night/wet riding as you can. just take it really steady so you dont scare yourself and gradually build up your confidence.Scared of the dark too. Dont mind bends, corners and roundabouts but dark or wet make my knees and bladder weak.
I did a track day at Snetterton on the TL and the first half of the day it was P!ssing down.. I got a bit carried away and had the back-end out a couple of times so you need to take it steady.
t on Saturday morning as I binned it on a dieselly roundabout. Sossige said:
My instructor is pleased with my progress though, although describes me as "cautious"
I can't see anything wrong with that. Hesitation maybe, but never caution. I'm sure I'd be described the same way. Confidence is all well and good as long as it doesn't get too far ahead of ability. With 2 wheels I'd say it's better to err on the side of caution. Plenty of time for play later.I fully intend to lose all sign of chicken strips on my tyres, but I'm not expecting that to happen this year
sorry to hear that mate
I'm O.K. Just been a bit stiff since. Didn't break anything. Damage to gear was minimal. Damage to bike fixable.
Cautious is not bad thing. When your new to riding and will be uncertain of things tearing around like a loon is a sure way to make things go bad. As a previous poster said, hesitation is to avoid.
Thanks for the concern guys. Will post some pics. Don't wanna hijack this mans thread though.
Cautious is not bad thing. When your new to riding and will be uncertain of things tearing around like a loon is a sure way to make things go bad. As a previous poster said, hesitation is to avoid.
Thanks for the concern guys. Will post some pics. Don't wanna hijack this mans thread though.
dern said:
Dudd said:
I'm still scared of the rain. I find its dangerous and scary. But I'm still rackin up the miles on the XJ.
Scared of the dark too. Dont mind bends, corners and roundabouts but dark or wet make my knees and bladder weak.
Don't look under your bed mate... trust me.Scared of the dark too. Dont mind bends, corners and roundabouts but dark or wet make my knees and bladder weak.
;)
Hooli said:
dern said:
Dudd said:
I'm still scared of the rain. I find its dangerous and scary. But I'm still rackin up the miles on the XJ.
Scared of the dark too. Dont mind bends, corners and roundabouts but dark or wet make my knees and bladder weak.
Don't look under your bed mate... trust me.Scared of the dark too. Dont mind bends, corners and roundabouts but dark or wet make my knees and bladder weak.
;)
Dudd said:
Hooli said:
dern said:
Dudd said:
I'm still scared of the rain. I find its dangerous and scary. But I'm still rackin up the miles on the XJ.
Scared of the dark too. Dont mind bends, corners and roundabouts but dark or wet make my knees and bladder weak.
Don't look under your bed mate... trust me.Scared of the dark too. Dont mind bends, corners and roundabouts but dark or wet make my knees and bladder weak.
;)
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