Help. Anyone?
I know there were photographers at RFR this weekend, but I don't see a link to their pictures.
You have to give them time to get home, sort them, then upload them. They'll probably be online tomorrow night or Tuesday sometime.
I have no patience for that. Is it Tuesday yet?
what?! You didn't buy a CD? :o
That is like, MANDATORY for your first track day! :D
Here's the Saturday link for all the pics
http://4theriders.com/viewpics.php?loc=/pics/trackdays/2010/08.21.10-rfr/SATURDAY/ (http://4theriders.com/viewpics.php?loc=/pics/trackdays/2010/08.21.10-rfr/SATURDAY/)
here is sundays link
http://4theriders.com/viewpics.php?loc=/pics/trackdays/2010/08.21.10-rfr/SUNDAY (http://4theriders.com/viewpics.php?loc=/pics/trackdays/2010/08.21.10-rfr/SUNDAY)
:o Terrible form. Me, I mean. No thanks. The picks look like I had a bad hair day. I better look more often in the mirror to see how badly crossed up I am. I feel comfortable there, but daaaaamn! No wonder Qwik said the same thing.
I better borrow his book and stretch some more.
ahhhh I wish I got to play with you guys more!!! :-\
(http://4theriders.com/pics/trackdays/2010/08.21.10-rfr/SATURDAY/KAWI_GREEN/NM1U3393.JPG)
GM I had a great time riding with you and Dean. The Track is a great tool now you have something to work on next time.
Quote from: sparkygixxer on August 23, 2010, 09:42:09 PM
ahhhh I wish I got to play with you guys more!!! :-\
You probably don't remember it very well, but you did get to play...for a couple seconds and you just walked off into the distance.
Next time, try it with one arm tied behind your back. I might have a chance then.
Qwik, always something for me to work on I guess. Got that book still?
I will try and find mine, I read it easily 8/9 times. Here is a link:
http://www.amazon.com/Sport-Riding-Techniques-Develop-Confidence/dp/1893618072 (http://www.amazon.com/Sport-Riding-Techniques-Develop-Confidence/dp/1893618072)
Quote from: GreenMachine on August 23, 2010, 07:20:13 PM
:o Terrible form. Me, I mean. No thanks. The picks look like I had a bad hair day. I better look more often in the mirror to see how badly crossed up I am. I feel comfortable there, but daaaaamn! No wonder Qwik said the same thing.
I better borrow his book and stretch some more.
i got this great video from Simon you'll have to check out called "Twist of the Wrist II"
some of the acting is cheesy but its very informative. if you're gonna be at La Vecchia tonight ill burn you a copy!
For backup purposes right? Sure, I can keep a copy for you in my safe. I'll even bring you a blank CD to replace the one you have.
See you tonight.
yes off site backup copy's are key! ;)
don't worry about the Disk i have hundreds
see you later
GM Twist of the wrist ll is I was speaking of so if the vid dosent click with you I have the book you can read.
Quote from: Qwik on August 24, 2010, 02:41:21 PM
GM Twist of the wrist ll is I was speaking of so if the vid doesn't click with you I have the book you can read.
You're giving away your secrets.
I'm thinking I've fallen into an ol' dog new tricks paradox, but happily I'm recognizing it.
Old habits will be hard to break, but I'm willing to learn, if it makes me fast like that kid in red. ;)
Quote from: GreenMachine on August 24, 2010, 05:58:02 PM
Old habits will be hard to break, but I'm willing to learn, if it makes me fast like that kid in red. ;)
GM, I'm seriously contemplating race shifting. There were so many times I wanted to shift up to another gear while leaning and would be so much easier if I could tap down the shifter rather than move my toe to get under it and pull up. Nearly 34 years of riding stock...tried it once and almost ate $hit a few times so I stopped. But I think that this is a horse I gotta try to get back on again.
That being said...I'm gonna have a bit of a roller coaster ride retraining muscle memory. Old dog...new trick...we'll see.
What ever works so if "race" shifting is helping you, it is good. I've tried it but unless the street bikes were converted too it is just another thing to remember. Mat Mladin used "street" shift his whole career so I figure it is not a huge deal for me.
I like the "twist" books but this latest DVD was a big let down. That was my take anyway.
speeeking of reverse/GP/race shifting look who rode on two of those bikes this weekend!!
(http://4theriders.com/pics/trackdays/2010/08.21.10-rfr/SUNDAY/BUELL/NM1U5257.JPG)
pizza on 2wcp steve's bike
{insert pic of pizza riding alberto's bike here! lol}
hey look!! steve on my bike!! haha who would have ever thought after that much trash talking the buell, he's throw down some hot lap on it!?
proof!!
(http://4theriders.com/pics/trackdays/2010/08.21.10-rfr/SUNDAY/_INSTRUCTORS/STEVE/NM1U5231.JPG)
so that was you on the Buell eh? Scared the CRAP out of me when you pulled up behind me on the grid. That thing is LOUD! LOL
Quote from: n10sive on August 25, 2010, 02:47:59 PM
so that was you on the Buell eh? Scared the CRAP out of me when you pulled up behind me on the grid. That thing is LOUD! LOL
you can hear it coming from like 3 turns away ive realized!
and yes, thats my pile.
Quote from: pizza on August 25, 2010, 03:46:20 PM
you can hear it coming from like 3 turns away ive realized!
and yes, thats my pile.
3 turns? :o Kind of reminded me of up in tahoe when you can hear the jet boats from across the lake ;D
I wouldn't call it a pile though. I looked it over a few times :)
Actually, I said to Alberto "What's that behind me a Ducati?" He laughed. I was wondering why until I turned around LOL
I got to ride that "pile" and it was a great surprise; light handling, gobs of power (different than my Duc) and overall a great track package. Thanks Tony for letting me ride it (even dragged a knee) ;D