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pie_master
24-09-12, 08:12 PM
Went for a run up & down Via Gelia road at the weekend and seemed to fudge-up every single corner like a first-time rider.
Dunno what was wrong, was taking 50-pence lines round right handers and hugging the kerb on left handers. It was so bad I ended up pulling in to let a fast R1 rider past at one point...
I'm no weekend Rossi but I do enjoy keeping up a good pace through corners, so is this psychological, and if so what's the fix?? Anyone else had a bad day's riding like this?
Been riding 4 years by the way...
Sid Squid
24-09-12, 08:25 PM
Everybody has an off day, don't rubbish yourself too hard unless it becomes a habit.
^ this. You probably weren't in the zone and thinking like a bike. My guess is that you weren't fully concentrating on being a bike and enjoying it. See what the next ride is like!
How often do you ride/check the bike? Also, my bike handles very differently (better) on low fuel. At the end of rides it feels amazing. At the beginning its always a bit dodgy.
Thunderace
24-09-12, 09:22 PM
How often do you ride/check the bike? Also, my bike handles very differently (better) on low fuel. At the end of rides it feels amazing. At the beginning its always a bit dodgy.
It can also be good to get everything warmed up tyres, suspension, brakes etc, the Ace corners like a bus when cold but after 30 miles or so she handles like a dream, also much more nimble on low fuel.
Thunderace
24-09-12, 09:49 PM
Yes mate, skitters about a touch when giving beans first off, but fine after a few miles, being a skinflint buying cheap tyres may not be helping, but it may not be the tyres could be anything!
Thunderace
24-09-12, 09:57 PM
Went for a run up & down Via Gelia road at the weekend and seemed to fudge-up every single corner like a first-time rider.
Dunno what was wrong, was taking 50-pence lines round right handers and hugging the kerb on left handers. It was so bad I ended up pulling in to let a fast R1 rider past at one point...
I'm no weekend Rossi but I do enjoy keeping up a good pace through corners, so is this psychological, and if so what's the fix?? Anyone else had a bad day's riding like this?
Been riding 4 years by the way...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK9DFSO-tAo
might help a bit;)
Dave-the-rave
25-09-12, 01:36 AM
Try wearing decent heels next time...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSz2edKnu78&feature=related
pie_master
25-09-12, 01:59 PM
How often do you ride/check the bike? Also, my bike handles very differently (better) on low fuel. At the end of rides it feels amazing. At the beginning its always a bit dodgy.
I'm happy that the bike was all sound & had been checked before the ride, although curiously the headlights weren't working when I got back (an unconnected issue). I'd had a new front tye (dunlop qualifier) and it was my first 'proper' ride after scrubbing it in - perhaps this could have had an effect?
pie_master
25-09-12, 02:00 PM
It can also be good to get everything warmed up tyres, suspension, brakes etc, the Ace corners like a bus when cold but after 30 miles or so she handles like a dream, also much more nimble on low fuel.
I'd been riding for 25 mins before I got to the twisties, so everything (excluding the rider) should have been ready to go!
pie_master
25-09-12, 02:01 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK9DFSO-tAo
might help a bit;)
Cheers pal
sunshine
25-09-12, 04:05 PM
give me a go, drop her off with me with a full tank of petrol and I will take her out for an hour, make sure there's not a problem with the bike if you want?
speedyandypandy
25-09-12, 04:20 PM
Even the best of us have bad days, back in 2004.....(yes yes I know, *anker, it's a joke, someone else will come along in a minute and say "never did a mistake" and it won't be a joke) Sometimes having to many things to think about can bring this about, or just having a total bad day for no apparent reason happens, or you could be focusing to much on something. The best thing is not to dwell on it, when I get a lowside or if I just loose the front/rear I won't stop to think about it(well on a lowside you kinda do stop), I either get the gaffa tape out, get the sv sorted and go out again, or just go on(a little sooner on the brakes next lap).
I find the Via Gelia can be quite intimidating especially the run from Grangemill to Cromford.
When its damp elsewhere it's wet, often gravel in the road, its dark/shady, downhill so harder to scrub off speed, poor visibility on all of the bends which just get tighter as you near Cromford.
Its certainly not the best place to ride if you're having a nervous day, but at least there are other roads nearby with good corners and little of the other stuff.
Spank86
25-09-12, 06:16 PM
Everyone has their off days.
Best not to push it when your not feeling it. Stop for a cuppa and go hunt down some other bends afterwards.
pie_master
25-09-12, 07:46 PM
Cheers all (specially the last three posts) - it was a weird day to be fair so my mind probably wasn't 100% on riding.
Next time I'll stop for a brew & a chill-out session!
pie_master
25-09-12, 07:49 PM
give me a go, drop her off with me with a full tank of petrol and I will take her out for an hour, make sure there's not a problem with the bike if you want?
Yeah that's not a bad idea actually - thanks for the offer. I need to do some work before I get back out again (headlights and CCT adjustment) but I'll give you a shout if things still feel 'off'.
Cheers
speedyandypandy
26-09-12, 03:42 PM
no problem dude:D
I'm also willing to offer the same test ride service, small draw back might be that I'm in Norway ?
I go down to the billiard/pool club and play when my mind is full of funny stuff(ha ha, NO I'm not down there all the time thank you very much:rolleyes:), and I go fast on the bike when it's clear(yes I do actually ride(every 4th year ;)))
your in control and its your enjoyment. who gives a stuff if you mess corners up and as long as your enjoying yourself then that's what its all about.
when i start to get a bit wobbly i just slow down and go back to basics for a while then find somewhere for a brew, chill then get back to it.
the corners that often catch me out are the ones i know.
muzikill
27-09-12, 08:24 AM
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pie_master
28-09-12, 07:25 AM
no problem dude:D
I'm also willing to offer the same test ride service, small draw back might be that I'm in Norway ?
I go down to the billiard/pool club and play when my mind is full of funny stuff(ha ha, NO I'm not down there all the time thank you very much:rolleyes:), and I go fast on the bike when it's clear(yes I do actually ride(every 4th year ;)))
Norway? Is that near Leicester? ;)
Yeah that might be a bit far buddy!! :smt023
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