Fuck London it's a shit hole whoever is in it. Just to lighten it up a bit, I off out down the coast on the FZS 600 refugee wagon tomoz, get a few in my new Givi top box, The weather look good so a tip run to the beach dip the old toes, steal a few jobs.Whats the difference between a drum and a wank............................................................................................................................................................................................You can beat a drum.
I went out for a ride with Dazza to Headcorn Airfield. Went down some cracking roads and I even managed to get a lick on round the twisties, I must be gaining confidence While we were watching the planes another Fazer turned up, a chap called Phil, nice chap. He should be introducing himself on here soon and joining us for some LOFO rideouts. While we were chatting we even got our own acrobatic display for about 20 minutes.A cracking afternoon out.
Rode it. Still getting used to it again after fitting the R6 shock, definately able to chuck it into a corner more now, it's great
Sunbathed in the back garden yesterday, have a garden that is not overlooked, so got all my kit off and like a fucking idiot fell asleep my little weiner now looks like a shriveled cocktail sausage, it was never something to shout about at the best of times, but, as I'm 69 now those best of times are long gone.
I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer, runs and rides beautifully, still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride, any tips? Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
Quote from: tommyardin on 07 May 2016, 04:52:36 pm Sunbathed in the back garden yesterday, have a garden that is not overlooked, so got all my kit off and like a fucking idiot fell asleep my little weiner now looks like a shriveled cocktail sausage, it was never something to shout about at the best of times, but, as I'm 69 now those best of times are long gone. LOL! OK sorry about that TOO. MUCH. INFORMATION! Can we go back to politics? Please?!
Quote from: Hedgetrimmer on 07 May 2016, 05:25:27 pmQuote from: tommyardin on 07 May 2016, 04:52:36 pm Sunbathed in the back garden yesterday, have a garden that is not overlooked, so got all my kit off and like a fucking idiot fell asleep my little weiner now looks like a shriveled cocktail sausage, it was never something to shout about at the best of times, but, as I'm 69 now those best of times are long gone. LOL! OK sorry about that TOO. MUCH. INFORMATION! Can we go back to politics? Please?!
I will try again I agree much to much information, you haven't got a little plaster have you?
Quote from: tommyardin on 07 May 2016, 06:22:40 pmI will try again I agree much to much information, you haven't got a little plaster have you?Sorry, nothing that small
Quote from: matt7chunk on 07 May 2016, 09:19:20 am I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer, runs and rides beautifully, still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride, any tips? Sent from my GT-I9300 using TapatalkThe info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility. IN MY OPINION: The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears. Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing. Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line. Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it. Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one.
Quote from: tommyardin on 07 May 2016, 05:58:06 pmQuote from: matt7chunk on 07 May 2016, 09:19:20 am I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer, runs and rides beautifully, still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride, any tips? Sent from my GT-I9300 using TapatalkThe info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility. IN MY OPINION: The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears. Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing. Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line. Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it. Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one. Thanks Tommy, great info there, I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike, only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride, great bike and great weather atm ride safe Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
Quote from: matt7chunk on 07 May 2016, 07:10:28 pmQuote from: tommyardin on 07 May 2016, 05:58:06 pmQuote from: matt7chunk on 07 May 2016, 09:19:20 am I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer, runs and rides beautifully, still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride, any tips? Sent from my GT-I9300 using TapatalkThe info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility. IN MY OPINION: The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears. Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing. Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line. Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it. Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one. Thanks Tommy, great info there, I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike, only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride, great bike and great weather atm ride safe Sent from my GT-I9300 using TapatalkHey a hold of Keith codes twist of the wrist 2. A lot of what Tommy has mentioned is in it but it's worth a read anyway (think there's a film of it as well if your a lazy fecker ) might even be on YouTube
Quote from: mickvp on 07 May 2016, 08:34:35 pmQuote from: matt7chunk on 07 May 2016, 07:10:28 pmQuote from: tommyardin on 07 May 2016, 05:58:06 pmQuote from: matt7chunk on 07 May 2016, 09:19:20 am I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer, runs and rides beautifully, still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride, any tips? Sent from my GT-I9300 using TapatalkThe info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility. IN MY OPINION: The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears. Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing. Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line. Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it. Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one. Thanks Tommy, great info there, I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike, only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride, great bike and great weather atm ride safe Sent from my GT-I9300 using TapatalkHey a hold of Keith codes twist of the wrist 2. A lot of what Tommy has mentioned is in it but it's worth a read anyway (think there's a film of it as well if your a lazy fecker ) might even be on YouTubeI agree with the above but one thing I would suggest is getting used to the feel of braking in a corner, don't go grabbing a handful of front brake but just as you start tipping into a corner gently apply the front brake, just enough so you can feel it start to lift the front (front brake will try to stand the bike up) keep the brake on and pull the bike down, when you reach the apex slowly release the brake at the same time adding power. I know I'm going to take some flack for the above statement but I personally believe its important to feel how the bike reacts in certain situations and if you ever do feel you have far to much speed to make the turn you will hopefully understand how to counteract the force generated by your brakes so you can stop the bike running wide and make the turn before running out of road