First Track day on the 750...
Discussion
What a bike!!! Much better than the 600. I remember someone telling me that the R6 was, at the time, the best bike for hooning around the track. Well, I seemed to go much faster round the track on the Gixer. Tyres are shot to bits, and I've been told that I can't lean the bike over much more, and that the next step for me is to start hanging off the bike. Now, this is gonna be a big step. It's an alien thing to do, and I guess needs a shed load of practice.
I bought all the pics, so I'll try and post a few when I get home.
I bought all the pics, so I'll try and post a few when I get home.
F.M said:
Hanging off & knee down is where the big smiles are for me...you will probably be suprised just how soon you get contact if you are reaching for the tarmac with your knee...
An added bonus with the 750 will be the ability to hang on to the coat tails of the big boys with the option of stuffing it up the inside at the end of the straight....
Made light work of some of them!!An added bonus with the 750 will be the ability to hang on to the coat tails of the big boys with the option of stuffing it up the inside at the end of the straight....
shot2bits said:
Sounds like you had a good time. Which track were you on and which tyres? Do you not move off the bike at the moment? I should think if you do start moving around you'll be seriously fast!
I'll post my test ride results a bit later... Rob.
There were 26 bikes who made the journey to Northern France, to a track called Folembray. It was brilliant, as we had the track to ourselves all day. It was an IAM event organised through EuroTrax, where we had training and road skills in the morning, followed by an open pit lane in the afternoon.I'll post my test ride results a bit later... Rob.
Na, I don't move at all really, with my knees constantly gripping the tank. Still on the same Bridgestones the bike came on, but I need to change those now. Next toys are braided hoses and upgrade the pads, cause I love nailing the brakes, having the back all over the place....makes ya grin!! Oh, and get the suspension set up correctly.
Really, Really recommend using EuroTrax. They took care of everythnig, and were top blokes. On hand all day to assist, even to the point of repairing bikes in record time to get you back out there. We had dinner and beers with them in the evening too!
Cheers.
shot2bits said:
Chilli, wheres the pics!? Get on with it lad! Or have you gone down your local Yam dealer to order that R1
I'll have to upload them when I get home. The IT police here have just about banned everything. I got an email today telling me to get rid of my Garmin maps as they were not authorised software... bas'tids!Not yet. Funny, cause was talking to the mrs last night about needing a bigger shed....and she agreed!!!
StuB said:
Sounds like you're having fun on the GSXR Chilli. You definitely need to venture oop North and join us. If you're not hanging off the bike at the moment, you wont believe how much more speed is available! Pics would be good 
John, I do fancy those dates and will have sticky rubber sorted. Will call Hobo to see if he's game for September.
Mate, I'm not too sure if I'm at that standard just yet... All this talk of sticky tyres scares the hell outta me!!!John, I do fancy those dates and will have sticky rubber sorted. Will call Hobo to see if he's game for September.
Thanks for the invite though, I'll deffo come along one day if thats ok with the others?
shot2bits said:
Chilli said:
Hobo said:
14th @ Croft
Uncle's 70th b'day party!!You worked out how to upload the pics?? - looking forward to checking out the 750 in full flow!
Pictures. Nope. Sorry, but I'm not gonna even bother anymore. I uploaded them onto photobucket thingy...then I had to name the folder. So I did and all the pics vanished. So, I set it up again. This time my pc has a virus or some sort and displays an error message occasionally. Not really as issue as when you press the "Back" button, it goes back to the screen you were on. However in this case, the pics were missing again. So I ost me rag, ripped the plugs out of the wall and vowed never to attempt it agian. If any perv wants me pics I'll happily send you the cd!!!
Biker's Nemesis said:
Chilli said:
Here-are guys, get a load of this guy!!!
Looking good Chilli, notice that your toes are sticking right down, move them further back, oh and slide your arse off the seat a bit.Edited by Chilli on Thursday 30th August 20:31
John.
Will have to practice moving the arse around, but guess I'll have to wait for the track for that!
Cheers.
Hobo said:
Balls of feet on pegs, not heels.
As you know. Just got to start moving around a bit. One arse cheek on the seat & try to headbutt the wing mirror will get you somewhere near
Agreed. However, I keep forgetting to move them! And I'd hate to imagine my reaction when flying up to a corner, and realising I can't reach the pedals!!As you know. Just got to start moving around a bit. One arse cheek on the seat & try to headbutt the wing mirror will get you somewhere near
headbutt the mirrir...I'll remember that one!
Cheers.
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