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Take it a bit easier generally? |
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Give up on two wheels? |
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f1reblade MotoGP Racer
Joined: 03 May 2004 Posts: 2896
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Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 11:58 pm Post subject: |
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Chilli et all...
Someone touched on this barely in an earlier post... "ride like you'll meet yourself coming the other way..."
To expand on this use my rule of thirds.... Its simple its safe and above all its fool proof.
Only overtake in one third of the distance that you can see... So if you are doing say 80mph to overtake a car doing 60 do so in one third of your visibility.... That way if another bike also doing 80mph comes the other way it'll only travel as far as you.... 1 third of the visible distance, you have plenty of time to avoid a "situaution"... given the above scenerio teh vehicle coming towards you would have to be travelling at 160mph to get close to you... not likely!
Also what Baloo said... ALWAYS kep something in reserve.... and less is always more.... don't ride out of your comfort zone....
Fast is not fast.... Efficient is FAST! Clean lines, total control ride from the head and not the heart. Don't get carried away, just work on being clean and smooth.
A fast ride should feel "easy" not "scary" _________________ Viva Rossi - The Champion of choice! |
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AJ ©Gok Wan
Joined: 26 Mar 2005 Posts: 15669 Location: The Home Office
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:03 am Post subject: |
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I second that on efficient - instead of having 4 or 5 peeps in front of me in the dry - I went to 1 or 2 in the wet simply cos I was totally committed to throttle control.
Also- it could have been 'cos a load bottled out - but hey! _________________ If the phone doesn’t ring, it’s me... |
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peterpi Mini Moto racer
Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Posts: 926 Location: Brighton
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:57 am Post subject: |
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Something I noticed before I stopped going on fast rides with loadsa people was this; When we got to our destination, it was always the same people who were complaining about 'some idiot blind car driver' who'd cut them up, whereas other people just seemed to not have these 'moments'. After a few weeks on the trot, you start to wonder how much you can put down to luck.
Sounds like you've had that start happening to you. Well done for noticing it, and even more well done for actually taking the second step of thinking about what might be the cause of it and how to stop it from happening.
Unfortunately I have no advice for you. You're a far more experienced rider than me, so it feels like it should be you dishing out the knowledge.
As for advanced training, I'd recommend it if you're intrested in staying alive, but not if you're interested in going really really really really fast. I'm a lot slower on the road after doing a course with the IAM. In the spring and summer of 2004 I was hooning it around like a complete madman, but in 2005 I've cooled it right off.
Also, do a track day. I don't care if I don't ride for the next month* as I got my adrenaline fix yesterday. It also shows you what can really be done on a bike when some fat old guy in pink day-glo leathers comes screaming past you on a 15 year old bike with half the bhp/penis-length.
(* which is quite convinient because that's how long I'm expecting I'll be off the road for ) _________________ peterpi: "like a randy dog on a stranger's leg"
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AJ ©Gok Wan
Joined: 26 Mar 2005 Posts: 15669 Location: The Home Office
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 1:05 am Post subject: |
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I agree - having "discovered" the track - my road-riding has "suffered" if you wish to see it that way.
As for advanced training - a morning with SJ and Phooey will do you a world of good.
As for the other "advanced training"- whoever they are, can't be arsed to give up weekends to be condascended to by ppl who ride by a system which is at once inflexible, archaic AND arbitrary.
Wivvy's Dad has summed up the essence of what's important in Chilli's thread. _________________ If the phone doesn’t ring, it’s me... |
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peterpi Mini Moto racer
Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Posts: 926 Location: Brighton
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 1:12 am Post subject: |
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Squeaky wrote: | I agree - having "discovered" the track - my road-riding has "suffered" if you wish to see it that way. |
... and that's a big 'if'.
In the last week, I've got the KTM covered in mud up on the downs, watched a supermoto race at Lydd, practiced wheelies on some private land and nailed the R6 round Brands. I've honestly never been happier on two wheels. Fast road riding scares the shit out of me, I just don't find it fun any more. _________________ peterpi: "like a randy dog on a stranger's leg" |
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AJ ©Gok Wan
Joined: 26 Mar 2005 Posts: 15669 Location: The Home Office
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 1:25 am Post subject: |
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Maybe a healthy trend? I mean RR(Road Riding) is a total lottery- whereas all the factors re: other acivities are somewhat more loaded in the favour of YOUR error - as opposed to 3rd party's. Does that make sense? _________________ If the phone doesn’t ring, it’s me... |
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CaptMoto Banned!
Joined: 07 Jan 2005 Posts: 3356 Location: ANWHERE I CAN BE A TWAT
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 6:52 am Post subject: |
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Statistically, out of of all the people belonging to this forum that we know recently had a spill, it seems that the majority of them have come off whilst on one of the organized rides and not during their normal commuting to work (with the exception of Justine's bf Nick).
What that suggest it is that perhaps, on these occasions riding abilities are pushed a little further than skills would permit.
I have witnessed it myself that some rides which are meant to be "wobblers" often turn into wacky races, but whilst some riders are fast and know how to be fast, like chuffs for instance, without offences other unfortunately have fast machines but they push their handling abilities qute a bit, and if they'd stick to their knowledge within the limits of their true capabilities such incidents could be reduced.
hope this is read by all as an eye opener and not a slagging fest. pm me for aggro thanks. |
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GSEX-SLAPPY Guest
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 7:01 am Post subject: |
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CaptMoto wrote: | other unfortunately have fast machines but they push their handling abilities qute a bit, and if they'd stick to their knowledge within the limits of their true capabilities such incidents could be reduced. |
yup i qualify for this grade
and very true words capt |
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wildchild Guest
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 7:03 am Post subject: |
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Tinks wrote: | How many miles now Wild?? |
not enough Tinks
Hoping to get out more as soon as the weather gets a little better |
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Bonus I am a Pornstar!
Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 4779 Location: @ The Motorcycle Centre Brighton
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 8:58 am Post subject: |
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Tinks wrote: | BarryH wrote: | "What I said was not meant as a dig at anyone, sorry if it seemed that way"
Well I would. Not wanting to "start" anything but the last para in Bonus's post sounds really condesending. Dunno if its meant to be interpreted that way, but thats the way it reads.
Obviously I don't know either Bonus or Chilli so can't read between the lines so to speak. Its just the way it comes across. |
Glad u said that Barry, as thats just what i thought, sorry |
You are both wrong, Chilli is the last person I would be condesending to, her abilities on an R1 are superb.
Dissapointed you should think that and make a point of saying so.
If you read Chilli's post that follows mine you will see that my comments echo her feelings. _________________
There is only.......
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CHILLI 202.9mph Raspberry Ripple
Joined: 31 May 2004 Posts: 7857
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:42 am Post subject: |
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Some more really thought-provoking comments from people, which was the whole point of this thread, so thanks again
I have to put the record straight on something though - Bonus has always been a huge help & support, right from my 749s days when I could hardly go around corners
I've lost count of the number of days he's devoted to helping me improve on the bike. I've learned so much from following him and he'll always be my preferred biker buddie
He has a different, more extreme maybe, attitude to many about road riding & what he wants to achieve with his bike. This may have come across in the wrong way, but I know he did not mean for his comments to be read that way.
Peace & happy, safe riding to all, whatever, wherever & however you do it _________________ Don't wait for your ship to come in .. torpedo it out of the water and move on to the next target |
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Tinks Fairy Grandmoderator
Joined: 08 Feb 2004 Posts: 19443 Location: Away with the fairys.
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:56 am Post subject: |
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Bonus wrote: | Tinks wrote: | BarryH wrote: | "What I said was not meant as a dig at anyone, sorry if it seemed that way"
Well I would. Not wanting to "start" anything but the last para in Bonus's post sounds really condesending. Dunno if its meant to be interpreted that way, but thats the way it reads.
Obviously I don't know either Bonus or Chilli so can't read between the lines so to speak. Its just the way it comes across. |
Glad u said that Barry, as thats just what i thought, sorry |
You are both wrong, Chilli is the last person I would be condescending to, her abilities on an R1 are superb.
Dissapointed you should think that and make a point of saying so.
If you read Chilli's post that follows mine you will see that my comments echo her feelings. |
Just saying the way we thought it read, and if i had'nt of been about to leave Dr's i would have PM'd you both to say how i had interpreted it.
i could go on but think id just upset u both which i do not want to do. _________________ Happiness is a friction burn on your knee
The 1st Lady of the forum. |
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CHILLI 202.9mph Raspberry Ripple
Joined: 31 May 2004 Posts: 7857
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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No upsettings here _________________ Don't wait for your ship to come in .. torpedo it out of the water and move on to the next target |
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Tinks Fairy Grandmoderator
Joined: 08 Feb 2004 Posts: 19443 Location: Away with the fairys.
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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bugger sorry of my life" must try harder" lol _________________ Happiness is a friction burn on your knee
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Matty Cant keep it up!
Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Posts: 3547 Location: Peacehaven, somewhere between the mad house and my bike!
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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yes tinks now go write 200 lines and then we will take you to see the hedmaster |
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GSEX-SLAPPY Guest
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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headmaster????? ive heard several men leave the toilet at boxhill smiling and refering to this nickname whilst pointing at squeaky |
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f1reblade MotoGP Racer
Joined: 03 May 2004 Posts: 2896
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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SlapheadBandit wrote: | headmaster????? ive heard several men leave the toilet at boxhill smiling and refering to this nickname whilst pointing at squeaky |
no no no... thats hedge master..... _________________ Viva Rossi - The Champion of choice! |
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bigfootpete Don't call me Dave!
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 835 Location: Croydon
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 1:09 pm Post subject: |
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Chilli - take a course, they will boost your confidence immensely - guaranteed. _________________ I promise I wont speed again officer... *fingers crossed behind back...* |
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Tinks Fairy Grandmoderator
Joined: 08 Feb 2004 Posts: 19443 Location: Away with the fairys.
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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god long time no see! Hows it going Pete?? _________________ Happiness is a friction burn on your knee
The 1st Lady of the forum. |
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bigfootpete Don't call me Dave!
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 835 Location: Croydon
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 1:17 pm Post subject: |
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Ahhh - busy busy busy, I've done 56 hours this week! But when I have time I'm usually on the Fazer forum
I've booked two weeks off in Sep (I've only had three days leave this year!) And I will do a bit of a random tour of the Top of France - heading over East-ish. But I don't get my licence back until the 22nd... _________________ I promise I wont speed again officer... *fingers crossed behind back...* |
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Tinks Fairy Grandmoderator
Joined: 08 Feb 2004 Posts: 19443 Location: Away with the fairys.
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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You lost ur licence??? why was that?? _________________ Happiness is a friction burn on your knee
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bigfootpete Don't call me Dave!
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 835 Location: Croydon
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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96 in a 60 - got caught by a bike cop on the A24 southbound just before it splits into the A29... The magistrate was biased - when my solicitor mentioned I was at Boxhill prior to being caught - she said 'oh that's where all those hooligans hang out' I knew I was done for then...so she gave me the worst she could - 6 points on top of six points (they had expired - but were valid when I committed the offence(five months prior)).
Actually I better check my battery is ok... _________________ I promise I wont speed again officer... *fingers crossed behind back...* |
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Matty Cant keep it up!
Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Posts: 3547 Location: Peacehaven, somewhere between the mad house and my bike!
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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bigfootpete wrote: | 96 in a 60 - got caught by a bike cop on the A24 southbound just before it splits into the A29... The magistrate was biased - when my solicitor mentioned I was at Boxhill prior to being caught - she said 'oh that's where all those hooligans hang out' I knew I was done for then...so she gave me the worst she could - 6 points on top of six points (they had expired - but were valid when I committed the offence(five months prior)).
Actually I better check my battery is ok... |
ahhh you got done by that trick as well then
same here thats how i got my ban |
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bigfootpete Don't call me Dave!
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 835 Location: Croydon
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah - the guy said 'didn't you see me there' - of course not you twat, you were hiding... _________________ I promise I wont speed again officer... *fingers crossed behind back...* |
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spyker Cyclist
Joined: 22 May 2005 Posts: 41 Location: Anywhere, Everywhere and Nowhere!
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Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2005 12:22 pm Post subject: |
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Think its all been said already Chilli.
Stay on two wheels and just work through it. Everyone will go down from time to time we just have to remember the fun we have and the passion we all share for bikes.
Lets face it who wants to be stuck in a steel coffin all the time!!!!! _________________ Im only riding this slow to annoy car driver's. |
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