lwarner
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Hey Seb, welcome to the forum! The main difference between the book and dvd is that A: you don't have to read the dvd and B: it has a lot more pictures... LOL, of course I'm mostly joking but not completely. One of the great things about the DVD is that it visually illustrates much of the data given in the book. The TOTW2 dvd deals with much of the same material as the book, I bought both and that's what I'd recommend to others.
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It looks like the wear bars are still recessed, but it would be good if you could post an in-focus pic that showed the profile of the tire... as Bullet said, it's a bit tough to be sure it's not squared.
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OK, they're probably right. Rossi was last on the list shown on the live TV coverage after the race.
Actually, now that you mention it I think that's what I saw on the MotoGP coverage as well
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Supposedly Spies was 1k slower. http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/mot...ant-more-power/
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I would still have a look at pg 103 and make sure that your way of thinking encompasses the point Keith makes that: "It's difficult to overcome the SRs (#7) which compel most riders to gradually increase the braking force and wind up with too much at the end." also, "Trapping yourself into heavy braking at your turn-point is working against the desired result."
I am not saying that your way of thinking is incorrect, only that you should also be taking into account all of the data in chapter 24.
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Honda---motor!
Did you notice (if it was in your coverage) that Rossi had almost the slowest top speed out there? I like that, LOL!
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Yeah, I know what you mean about the post race coverage, that's why I like MotoGP.com, they have moto2, all the interviews, press conferences, etc. Very in depth.
Since they didn't show the crash on speed I'm wondering if maybe there just wasn't a camera on him at that second?
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No I watched the full coverage on MotoGP.com, did they show the crash on SPEED?
I was kind of annoyed that Dovi passed Hayden right at the end... even though I think everyone saw it coming! Nice to see Hayden have such a good race and I guess if someone had to beat him at least it was Dovi who seems like a good guy and even remarked that he was fortunate the Honda pulled so hard on the straight.
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Pg 103 and 104 in my Twist 2. Chapter 24 covers braking.
There's also this: http://forums.superbikeschool.com/index.ph...pic=310&hl=
thread and probably many others.
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Hey Bullet, do you think it would help if he pictured ya'll naked? I've heard of this technique being used before.
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Welcome Luiz, great pic.
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When watching the race, it did look like he'd crashed reasonably early in that turn, so you'd expect it was a very good candidate for trailbraking in that caused it, however, there wasn't good enough video replays to know one way or other other.
Bullet
I don't understand where you guy saw this... the only coverage available here (US) was on the MotoGP website but their coverage didn't have the crash. It was really annoying but I just figured they didn't get any video of it?
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The rest of us are a bunch of bastards!
Hey! I resent resemble that remark!
Hehe, welcome to the forum.
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MOTORRAD performs repeated tests at the same venue, which has grippier than normal asphalt. The measure stick is the BMW K1200R Sport with 37 metres from 100 kph, which is around 10.5 m/s2 or well over one G.
I agree that the trivia figures seems pessimistic. Most likely, they have erred well on the safe side in order not to get into trouble with readers writing in to complain that "you said I would have X amount of grip and could lean Y degrees, yet I fell down and now I will sue" or something to that effect.
The numbers are very interesting but I think of it kind of like I think of my speedometer... it's neat but I tape over it because it's really irrelevant when I'm riding and I need to perceive my speed and make decisions without taking time to "crunch numbers".
People always ask "how fast do you go?" and they are always surprised when I'm a bit hazy on the answer. My .02 anyway.
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" ...Stoner's comment brings up more questions than it answers. KC"
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Hey Muppett, I'm not sure that I understand exactly what you are asking... maybe I'm being a bit dense, LOL.
I think this is one of those times where a (moving?) picture would be worth a thousand words.
I can tell you what I think regarding the last part of your post.
As I see it, I'm not just using counter steering while changing from left to right, I'm deliberately trying to move the wheels?Anytime I am steering the motorcycle I am deliberately trying to move the wheel via the handlebar, and the way that I do (at any speed over "parking lot" speed) it is with counter steering. From what I can see that is just the way the machine works and even when a rider isn't aware of exactly what he is doing, it is happening anyway.
Imagine that you are leaned way over in a left hand corner... got it?, now imagine that you were to push forward hard with your left hand... you'd crash right? Now imagine that you pushed with the right hand... did the bike stand up?
Okay, now I know I'm starting to ramble on now but the last thing I'd like to mention is that a motorcycle is what's called an "Inverted Pendulum", it's like the pendulum on a Grandfather clock that swings back and forth EXCEPT, because it is inverted it "swings" from the bottom: like balancing a baseball bat with your hand. If you've got a bat you should try it.
When you are balancing the bat (wooden dowel, rolling pin, priceless Ming Dynasty vase, etc.) you will notice that if you want the bat to lean to the left, you must steer the bottom of the bat to the right, and vice-versa... think about it.
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The magazine and its riders - several accomplished racers - doesn't advocate riding hard enough on public roads that grip or cornering clearance should be a problem. They still do it, though - just as we all do from time to time
I guess then it would be important to realize that as a riders speed comes up the necessity for good technique increases. Obviously if you are going quite slow you may have a lot more clearance and traction still to use, but if you keep riding faster you will eventually reach a speed where good body position is essential to your safety.
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Yep, I'd say that's exactly what you found. Welcome.
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It's been time since the original post, but coming back now..
I did go through the crash in my mind for some time, but as time goes on mind starts to forget things..
I also saw a video about the crash, not very good one, but still enough to tell how it all went after all.
Based on the video and and my memory, I analyzed the crash (issues that lead to it and what contributed to it, but as I'm not a pro I still doubt).
This time all went fine, I was tiny little bit nervous in the beginning, but doing the basic drills from level 1 helped to relax.
As it was quite hot, I ended up finishing sessions early to add rest time and to avoid getting tired.
So, I did 3 sessions out of 4, thinking that I was already pushing the limits (of self control
), but now that I think of it I believe I was simply losing focus and getting carried away with the good feeling.Anyway, I had fun and I was able to overcome some of the stuff that I was worrying about. Now, I think I'll wait until the cooler weather comes back (October) until I'm going for the next session.
Glad to hear you enjoyed yourself, what track were you riding?
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I loved the quickshifter so much on the bmw that i am looking to install one on my 848. I hope it will work as well. Not sure yet what model I'll choose...
+1. I enjoy it on the S1000RR so much I may put one on my bike... it's sweet.
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Here is another one for you...
Hmmmmmmmm, I guess we know where Stoner learned his BP.
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Welcome to the forum Allison, I have never ridden a Hayabusa so I can't recommend it one way or the other but I can tell you 2 things:
First, we have had students of all types riding pretty much every bike imaginable. Second, I am a very big fan of the s1000rr as a motorcycle in general and specifically as a motorcycle to be used for training. I have seen students benefit from the DTC by having it kick in to assist a rider error and also by having it kick in at set lean angles to raise a riders awareness of his/her lean angle.
Whichever way you decide to go I believe you will be very pleased with the improvements in your riding.
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This only loosely falls under the "WoooHoos/Photos" heading but I couldn't figure out where else to put it. It's cool!
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I know the popular saying is those who can't do teach, and I've always had the urge to beat people who say that. I am very articulate, can get a point of education across to most people, but I don't have the speed. Not only do riding coaches possess all of these qualities, but they're the faster riders on the track, and THEIR WATCHING WHAT THE OTHER GUY IS DOING AT THE SAME TIME!!! Let's say you get a Hayden out there and have to ask him to slow down. You're still following him at a slightly slower pace and watching him ride. I've tried to help people, and can do so for a while, then they're too fast for me. I have a wealth of knowledge and can share it with people clearly, but can't keep up with people to watch their style and help them.
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, doesn't really matter though, either way they were fast on "slow" bikes.
Howdy From Socal
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Hey, welcome to the forum. Sounds like you've had some fun bikes, seems like you're moving towards doing some track riding, where I guarantee you'll wring even more fun out of 'em.