A picture a day... biker banter (Vol 6)
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Hugo Stiglitz said:
And I bet they all had HUGE panniers that at best only see them filled to 10% capacity
Even as the owner of an adventure bike I’ve never understood fitting the panniers and topbox if you don’t have a need for them! If I’m going on a trip the panniers get fitted as that’s what they’re for, but riding about with empty ones just makes the bike wider for no reason.
Same with luggage on any bike I’ve owned.
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It was my birthday yesterday (so marks 1 year to the day I started riding), so planned to get out early before the Mrs and little pistonette were awake for a quick run. Ended up out for about 4 hours and stopped in at Shotley Gate, 3 years ago to the day my youngest brother dropped me a text to say he had been diagnosed with Lymphoma while I was sitting on the sea wall there. He's 6 months in remission so it felt right to go and stop by for a moment.
My boring, but good, Ninja 650. Does the job, certainly fun and fast enough on the roads for me. I got passed by a Honda CBR 600FS and BMW S1000 Rr and had a blast chasing them down near Tattingstone, following their lines and body positions showed me what is really capable.
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My boring, but good, Ninja 650. Does the job, certainly fun and fast enough on the roads for me. I got passed by a Honda CBR 600FS and BMW S1000 Rr and had a blast chasing them down near Tattingstone, following their lines and body positions showed me what is really capable.
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Birky_41 said:
Well they say all good things come to an end...
Every race of my championship this year I've won, going strength to strength in fitness and speed and decided to do another club race Sunday 26th June with a different club (non member)
They mixed twin shock, pre 85 and FMX (Female Mx) together but scored different. Never experienced that before to see a dozen women all on the start line pushing for a top spot which was actually nice and they were proper funny on the start line pre race chatting
Anyways first race my ol' Maico got 1st to the corner but within a lap red flag due to one of the FMX crashing hard. Restart and I gate 2nd and absolute hats off had the fastest FMX has the lead on her husky 250. My competition was racing a twin shock special I forget the name but 580cc 4 stroke single
I passed her in third lap and had to chat after in pits as I said she was amazing to watch with the commitment at times
My Maico 490cc took the win first race
Second race for the holeshot (first to the corner) and the top FMX was third with the 580 twin shock on my case but dropping back after a couple laps. I won that with a good gap and felt chuffed to pieces. My old man said a lot were commenting about the 1981 bike going round the track and running ahead of the modern stuff and everything else which made me feel real proud
Last race starts again great start with the lead, track was quite rough by this point but no issue just a better choice of lines. Coming round for the end of first lap going up final hill there is a small uphill jump before a land hander. I hit as I did every lap and race before but the bike kicked out sideways, I tried my best to straighten it in the air but when it landed given the old bikes weight it flicked back straight hard while I was gripping right and 'pop'. Instantly I knew I'd done something bad from the immediate pain. As I went up the straight with my right foot slightly off the peg I took the left and final right thinking I'll pull in. I put my foot down only for my right foot to completely collapse and fold out. I'd snapped my leg.
The pain was... Well... Interesting and after a lot of screaming and running out the gas and air I was in hospital for stronger stuff. Temp cast for 2 days before surgery and a metal plate. I snapped both my tib and fib
I've now been discharged after 5 days in there and feeling very swollen and very sore. It has been very hard with my wife and kids and very much a reality check that I'm 40 not 25 with work and family commitments.
I'm going to be at least 8 weeks before I can put any weight on it and 6 months before I can compete... And that's if I feel I should and if it's morally right given the stress I've put family in again
I've broken a lot of bones over the years and took 7 years out of Mx in 2014 due to a snapped femur and hip. Part of me wants to give it up but I love racing and competing
I guess I have 6 months to think that through if not just keep to the road bikes and track days (maybe a bit of tarmac racing)
Wasn't sure whether to post this and I'm sure many see no relevance on this to road but I do both and try keep active on here
Anyways hopefully 8 weeks and I'll get a boot on for some road riding
Birky
Ouch! That's gotta hurt!Every race of my championship this year I've won, going strength to strength in fitness and speed and decided to do another club race Sunday 26th June with a different club (non member)
They mixed twin shock, pre 85 and FMX (Female Mx) together but scored different. Never experienced that before to see a dozen women all on the start line pushing for a top spot which was actually nice and they were proper funny on the start line pre race chatting
Anyways first race my ol' Maico got 1st to the corner but within a lap red flag due to one of the FMX crashing hard. Restart and I gate 2nd and absolute hats off had the fastest FMX has the lead on her husky 250. My competition was racing a twin shock special I forget the name but 580cc 4 stroke single
I passed her in third lap and had to chat after in pits as I said she was amazing to watch with the commitment at times
My Maico 490cc took the win first race
Second race for the holeshot (first to the corner) and the top FMX was third with the 580 twin shock on my case but dropping back after a couple laps. I won that with a good gap and felt chuffed to pieces. My old man said a lot were commenting about the 1981 bike going round the track and running ahead of the modern stuff and everything else which made me feel real proud
Last race starts again great start with the lead, track was quite rough by this point but no issue just a better choice of lines. Coming round for the end of first lap going up final hill there is a small uphill jump before a land hander. I hit as I did every lap and race before but the bike kicked out sideways, I tried my best to straighten it in the air but when it landed given the old bikes weight it flicked back straight hard while I was gripping right and 'pop'. Instantly I knew I'd done something bad from the immediate pain. As I went up the straight with my right foot slightly off the peg I took the left and final right thinking I'll pull in. I put my foot down only for my right foot to completely collapse and fold out. I'd snapped my leg.
The pain was... Well... Interesting and after a lot of screaming and running out the gas and air I was in hospital for stronger stuff. Temp cast for 2 days before surgery and a metal plate. I snapped both my tib and fib
I've now been discharged after 5 days in there and feeling very swollen and very sore. It has been very hard with my wife and kids and very much a reality check that I'm 40 not 25 with work and family commitments.
I'm going to be at least 8 weeks before I can put any weight on it and 6 months before I can compete... And that's if I feel I should and if it's morally right given the stress I've put family in again
I've broken a lot of bones over the years and took 7 years out of Mx in 2014 due to a snapped femur and hip. Part of me wants to give it up but I love racing and competing
I guess I have 6 months to think that through if not just keep to the road bikes and track days (maybe a bit of tarmac racing)
Wasn't sure whether to post this and I'm sure many see no relevance on this to road but I do both and try keep active on here
Anyways hopefully 8 weeks and I'll get a boot on for some road riding
Birky
Get well soon.
Parking in the shade for a little wander around Moustieres Ste-Marie in Provence. The sun came around and the bike was shaded by the conifers by the time we were ready to go -- thank goodness -- 38°C!
BTW the roads around here are amazing and you can feel the tyre sucking leeching the tarmac in this weather.
BTW the roads around here are amazing and you can feel the tyre sucking leeching the tarmac in this weather.
bolidemichael said:
Parking in the shade for a little wander around Moustieres Ste-Marie in Provence. The sun came around and the bike was shaded by the conifers by the time we were ready to go -- thank goodness -- 38°C!
BTW the roads around here are amazing and you can feel the tyre sucking leeching the tarmac in this weather.
Lovely, enjoy. Keep the pics coming. BTW the roads around here are amazing and you can feel the tyre sucking leeching the tarmac in this weather.
EVOTECH3BELL said:
Rubbish photo but managed a late afternoon blast to Welshpool,Newton to crossgates, Leominster and home.
Something appealing about hanging the throttle on getting all that 100 odd hp out the engine through the twisties
I know from my RS250 which claims 70hp (its about 55 at the wheel) it feels very much like that when I take it out
Birky_41 said:
Cheers for all the nice comments - I shall be here from the sideline for the next couple months
At least you did a proper job, I stopped playing football after a broken pinky needed surgery. Hopefully it's a smooth recovery and you can get back to some riding before the weather starts to turn.Birky_41 said:
Well they say all good things come to an end...
Only just seen this - glad you are at least basically oks
t happens - it could have been far worse if someone pulled out on you, on the road so don't beat yourself upGet well and don't make any hasty descisions - although there is a reason there aren't many over 40's in MX
Speed addicted said:
Even as the owner of an adventure bike I’ve never understood fitting the panniers and topbox if you don’t have a need for them!
If I’m going on a trip the panniers get fitted as that’s what they’re for, but riding about with empty ones just makes the bike wider for no reason.
Same with luggage on any bike I’ve owned.
I keep the topbox on all the time, even if it's completely empty it's a good place to put helmet and gloves while off the bike.If I’m going on a trip the panniers get fitted as that’s what they’re for, but riding about with empty ones just makes the bike wider for no reason.
Same with luggage on any bike I’ve owned.
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