Originally Posted by Alpinestarhero

When I watch my dad on his GSXR going up to bends, I think "how does he know he can brake that late, turn that hard, go round that fast". I cant work it out, I slow down before he does, turn in gentler and pootle round slower...even though it feels fast to me

I know why he can do it though

because he's 55 and been riding bikes since he was 12 years old. He's one of few people who I think could make good use of a 1000cc bike, but to be honest, he uses his 750 very well so dosnt need much more