Beat this angle if you can.....

[Talan]

If you can get lower than this, let's see it....

http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab166/tskeelspiggins/cad1_zps5e6ff36b.jpg (http://s860.photobucket.com/user/tskeelspiggins/media/cad1_zps5e6ff36b.jpg.html)

ps - you have to be sat still in the seat, with legs strapped in and only using your arms for any form of input.....not bad for a T4 Paraplegic!

[Specialone]

Nice mate, I can't do even close to half that with my able body, top work :)

[timwilky]

Bloody hell Talan.

Still proves to the knee down brigade that it is not obligatory in order to get a bike round the bend quickly.

You are an inspiration to all.

[Brettus]

Without a trace of hyperbole that is AWESOME, proper awe inspiring stuff mate.

I'm glad you are on here as I'd never find out about such impressive stuff otherwise.

[squirrel_hunter]

That is some impressive lean.

[tactcom7]

pretty sure i've beaten that on more than one occasion.








Right before i hit the deck.

[rb8989]

I'd give it a go, your knee isnt even down!

Joking of course, great shot.

I don't drag knees and forever get smarmy remarks from riders that do.

[BanannaMan]

The fact that you can ride at all is amazing enough in itself,
But to ride at those lean angles is mix of crazy, heroic, awe inspiring and insane all together!
Well done!

[_Stretchie_]

The fact that you can ride at all is amazing enough in itself,
But to ride at those lean angles is mix of crazy, heroic, awe inspiring and insane all together!
Well done!


What he said x100 awesome stuff

[Paul the 6th]

easy..












...
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-TSWQ_XKIKdI/Tg7c5wzuU1I/AAAAAAAAFJM/XfaTKnV5Dts/s1000/IMG_2480.JPG

[M65]

Now thats impressive. Well done that man.

Just been watching one of your videos around Donnington from May. Im off there in August for the first time. Any advise for a new bloke on a pretty stock SV650?

Cheers

[mister c]

I think you're bloody mad, but it's great to see :)

[Redmist]

All of the above. Ridiculously good!

[Talan]

Hi

You'll love Donington. If you only remember one thing, don't roll off going down the Craner Curves. If you do you load up the front and that's when it tucks underneath and you fall. You can keep a neutral throttle just don't chop it as you tip left. Also, going back up the hill you can keep it pinned all the way up. I used standard 15front 45rear and it was fine for gearing. Carry your corner speed for the straights and you will surprise many other riders on larger capacity bikes.

Hope that helps.

Talan



Now thats impressive. Well done that man.

Just been watching one of your videos around Donnington from May. Im off there in August for the first time. Any advise for a new bloke on a pretty stock SV650?

Cheers

[T33OWL]

What a brilliant picture atop this thread.

Talan, brilliant stuff.

[Runako]

I'll start by saying the picture's brilliant, the angle is intense and the gear looks very cool :)

I'll now say that, for most, this level of lean on the same stretch of track is probably unnecessary - not wrong in any way - just not necessary, as the same thing requiring you to pull this lean angle is the same thing that means others won't need to do this.

Your legs obviously need to be strapped in and your bar inputs as stated are the only means of steering with you sat upright. So you're demonstrating a lot of skill maintaining the lean, whereas I could shift my weight to get the same turn in and less chance of losing grip at the front.

So on the same track I don't think I would need to go that low.

However, it still looks impressive no matter which way you look at it!

[Quiff Wichard]

Way good ..

U got 2 finger brakes there? Front n rear as no foot brake ability .. ?

[adam]

okie dokie.... here's one..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4awDq_6JIrg

[dkid]

okie dokie.... here's one..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4awDq_6JIrg


Lean angle of the bike isn't that far over to be fair, it's just that the rider is abseiling off the side of it a hell of a lot.
Talans actual bike looks to be leant over further IMHO.

Hugely inspirational mate, hat off to you!

[Runako]

okie dokie.... here's one..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4awDq_6JIrg

And I think he meant post one of yourself if you have one (which I don't as I'm not good enough).

[Talan]

I'll start by saying the picture's brilliant, the angle is intense and the gear looks very cool :)

I'll now say that, for most, this level of lean on the same stretch of track is probably unnecessary - not wrong in any way - just not necessary, as the same thing requiring you to pull this lean angle is the same thing that means others won't need to do this.

Your legs obviously need to be strapped in and your bar inputs as stated are the only means of steering with you sat upright. So you're demonstrating a lot of skill maintaining the lean, whereas I could shift my weight to get the same turn in and less chance of losing grip at the front.

So on the same track I don't think I would need to go that low.

However, it still looks impressive no matter which way you look at it!

You're absolutely right, if I could shift my weight off the saddle I wouldn't need to get the bike over so far in order to corner at the same speed. It means I will reach a point where I can't go any faster as I run out of tyre. At least folk can see that the bike will actually make it that far and not let go.

[Talan]

Way good ..

U got 2 finger brakes there? Front n rear as no foot brake ability .. ?

Yep, the K-lever 2 system allows for front and rear braking on the right hand side. However, I am yet to get good enough to actually brake with the rear in a race, so leave it alone. It needs to be there for ACU regulations and scrutineering.

[adam]

I also don't!

But yes, point taken! :)

[NTECUK]

Well done sir !

[ClunkintheUK]

Impressive.

I'd love to ask a couple of questions out of curiosity, if they are not impertinent. How do you change gear? And how do you start a race if you cannot hold the bike up when stationary, or are they rolling start?

[Talan]

Impressive.

I'd love to ask a couple of questions out of curiosity, if they are not impertinent. How do you change gear? And how do you start a race if you cannot hold the bike up when stationary, or are they rolling start?

I use an electronic gear shifter to change gear, which has buttons on the handle bars and an electronic solenoid located over the gear lever. I get launched from the back of the grid with two helpers, so I always have to start from the back of the grid and make my way through the slower riders.

[Talan]

I use an electronic gear shifter to change gear, which has buttons on the handle bars and an electronic solenoid located over the gear lever. I get launched from the back of the grid with two helpers, so I always have to start from the back of the grid and make my way through the slower riders.

http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab166/tskeelspiggins/AJP_6641_zps812b518d.jpg (http://s860.photobucket.com/user/tskeelspiggins/media/AJP_6641_zps812b518d.jpg.html)

If you look at my left foot you can see a metal cylinder, that is the gear shifter, and on the bars will be the buttons. Feet are held in place with tow clips and velcro, the knees have velcro straps onto the patch where the knee slider would have been.

This is what it looks like from the helpers point of view:
http://youtu.be/KB3GZd_fLDE

[Talan]

Not quite as far over this time, but still ok, this photo from the recent NG Road Racing round at Castle Combe.

http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab166/tskeelspiggins/MTwin_NGCCombe_1523_2_zps14917a43.jpg (http://s860.photobucket.com/user/tskeelspiggins/media/MTwin_NGCCombe_1523_2_zps14917a43.jpg.html)

[PyroUK]

Criggers beat that on a roundabout at AR! He managed 90 degree lean! Lol

Joking aside, huge respect for riding like that! I would struggle enough without having to worry about being in a race!

[ClunkintheUK]

Thanks.

Those are some very cool pictures.

[NTECUK]

How does down changes go?
I've a quick shifted for ups .
,but due to tendons I'm having issues pulling in clutch.
Can you enlighten me?

[granty92]

proper inspiring stuff, plus the lean angle is insane!! don't think i trust the bike enough to ever lean that far