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gixergeezer

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  1. I returned to bikes at the age of 60. I've now managed 2 years of not falling off. I ride a GSXR1000 and a Fireblade. I'm well aware that my brain has slowed somewhat since my teens, but I really love the bikes and want to be as as fast as is humanely possible for a bloke of my age. My question is, would I be wasting my money to attend the school and maybe even pose a danger to other riders, or is there still hope for me yet! I know both the bikes are probably a bit overpowered for me and that I'll never get to use the full potential of them, I accept that but having tried 600's etc. I prefer the big bike feel. Just what percentage of your pupils are my age, and how well do they perform? I know it's a "matter of opinion question" but some indication of your views would be helpful. Regards, Gixergeezer.
  2. Hi, one and all, I have read the replies to this topic and must admit to being more confused now than at the start! As a 61 year old returning to bikes after my Norton Dominator back in 1961, age and old bones prevents me from leaping about on my GSXR1000 approaching corners. My observations are of a more practical nature. Following my 25 year old son on his SP2, dodging the trail of sparks from his knees, but still remaining in touch with him, leads me to believe that "getting one's knee down" is highly overated. I wonder if Rossi would have been faster than Mike Hailwood or Agostini had they been around together! I firmly believe that a myth has evolved regarding hanging off and probably suited a particular type of rider. Whats the betting everyone will just as quickly stop doing it when I become world champion!!! I don't understand anyone having a problem in getting a modern superbike to "turn in", I do the normal, natural, countersteer and the bike throws itself into the lean angle required. Maybe the bikes too slow and I should look around for something more challenging!!! Just joking, I really enjoy all of the opinions expressed. Gixergeezer!!
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