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Re: Wot a pillock (me) - simonm - 10-04-13

(10-04-13, 12:04 AM)Dead Eye link Wrote: Best advice I can offer is to focus on only one or two key aspects of Twist of the Wrist at a time. Learn how to counter-steer properly and how to manage your throttle (steadily roll it on throughout the entirety of the bend). These two are relatively easy to remember and work on and are likely to offer the best improvements initially As I mentioned before, a lot of the second half of the video is more for track riding imo where you want to start shaving tenths of a second off your lap times.

I need to work on my slow speed manoeuvring as I lost my damn balance on Sunday trying to do a U-turn and dropped the bike Mind you, I think it was probably an absolutely hilarious spectacle to watch when it happened and luckily the only new damage was a few minor marks on the link pipe. The fairings were already cracked from the previous owners... still, my pride was hurt as this was my first drop in the 18 months since I passed I still blame the freezing cold making my feet numb though haha

Thanks for making me grin. :lol

Re: Wot a pillock (me) - simonm - 10-04-13

Thanks Adrian and noggythenog too :-)

I think I'll give twist of the wrist a viewing this morning and go do some slow maneuvering later on. I'm not going to bother getting the bike repaired beyond getting the cracks in line and using a soldering iron to glue them back together. I may have a word with a local body shop and see if the fuel tank can be pushed put again cheaply but I'd not its not the end of the world and it's the reason I only bought a 1400 quid bike in the first place.

Sorry to hear about your collar bone, I have a stonking bruise on my hand and my shoulders and legs still ache but I'm glad nothing was broken.

Adrian, you're an inspiration Smile

Re: Wot a pillock (me) - Dead Eye - 10-04-13

(10-04-13, 12:06 AM)simonm link Wrote: [quote author=Dead Eye link=topic=7127.msg68629#msg68629 date=1365548669]
Best advice I can offer is to focus on only one or two key aspects of Twist of the Wrist at a time. Learn how to counter-steer properly and how to manage your throttle (steadily roll it on throughout the entirety of the bend). These two are relatively easy to remember and work on and are likely to offer the best improvements initially As I mentioned before, a lot of the second half of the video is more for track riding imo where you want to start shaving tenths of a second off your lap times.

I need to work on my slow speed manoeuvring as I lost my damn balance on Sunday trying to do a U-turn and dropped the bike Mind you, I think it was probably an absolutely hilarious spectacle to watch when it happened and luckily the only new damage was a few minor marks on the link pipe. The fairings were already cracked from the previous owners... still, my pride was hurt as this was my first drop in the 18 months since I passed I still blame the freezing cold making my feet numb though haha

Thanks for making me grin. :lol
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You are more than welcome, we all do idiotic things but the way I fell over, even thinking back on it makes me chuckle as it was insanely funny. I sort of hopped a bit, slipped went over with legs up in the air and everything haha. No bugger stopped to help me mind, but I was back on the bike and off again after a quick look around to make sure nothing was totally buggered. Bike performed well throughout the rest of the day and I soon got my confidence back and was chasing down the mad men on their litre bikes Wink

Re: Wot a pillock (me) - simonm - 10-04-13

(10-04-13, 12:37 AM)Dead Eye link Wrote: [quote author=simonm link=topic=7127.msg68630#msg68630 date=1365548792]
[quote author=Dead Eye link=topic=7127.msg68629#msg68629 date=1365548669]
Best advice I can offer is to focus on only one or two key aspects of Twist of the Wrist at a time. Learn how to counter-steer properly and how to manage your throttle (steadily roll it on throughout the entirety of the bend). These two are relatively easy to remember and work on and are likely to offer the best improvements initially As I mentioned before, a lot of the second half of the video is more for track riding imo where you want to start shaving tenths of a second off your lap times.

I need to work on my slow speed manoeuvring as I lost my damn balance on Sunday trying to do a U-turn and dropped the bike Mind you, I think it was probably an absolutely hilarious spectacle to watch when it happened and luckily the only new damage was a few minor marks on the link pipe. The fairings were already cracked from the previous owners... still, my pride was hurt as this was my first drop in the 18 months since I passed I still blame the freezing cold making my feet numb though haha

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I think I need to look at my gear linkage as it may be bent. It was all a little weird riding the bike afterwards, the gear changes were not normal. I might do that in the morn before I watch the twist of the wrist.

Re: Wot a pillock (me) - Easy Rider 13 - 12-04-13

hey! bad times mate but dont get too down hearted......

i fell off mine twice in my 1st month of riding...

im 2years in now and (touch wood) havent had another bash since.....

My mrs crashed her bike the other day on her 1st ever ride out after passing her CBT and just carried on....

Keep your chin up, believe in yourself and your bike and you'll feel better....

hope bikes better now...!

Re: Wot a pillock (me) - simonm - 12-04-13

(12-04-13, 10:12 PM)Ton13 link Wrote: hey! bad times mate but dont get too down hearted......

i fell off mine twice in my 1st month of riding...

im 2years in now and (touch wood) havent had another bash since.....

My mrs crashed her bike the other day on her 1st ever ride out after passing her CBT and just carried on....

Keep your chin up, believe in yourself and your bike and you'll feel better....

hope bikes better now...!

Thanks Ton13 Big Grin

Re: Wot a pillock (me) - Easy Rider 13 - 12-04-13

(12-04-13, 10:15 PM)simonm link Wrote: [quote author=Ton13 link=topic=7127.msg69223#msg69223 date=1365801164]
hey! bad times mate but dont get too down hearted......

i fell off mine twice in my 1st month of riding...

im 2years in now and (touch wood) havent had another bash since.....

My mrs crashed her bike the other day on her 1st ever ride out after passing her CBT and just carried on....

Keep your chin up, believe in yourself and your bike and you'll feel better....

hope bikes better now...!

Thanks Ton13 Big Grin

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Lol no probs!
how is the bike now? just read through some of the replys and i definately agree with learning to counter steer etc... it took me ages and im still not as quick and fearless as the others i ride with.... luckily for me my friend used to race and takes brilliant lines when riding so i can follow him.... if he can do it then i know it can be done...!
Big Grin

Re: Wot a pillock (me) - simonm - 12-04-13

(12-04-13, 10:32 PM)Ton13 link Wrote: [quote author=simonm link=topic=7127.msg69224#msg69224 date=1365801347]
[quote author=Ton13 link=topic=7127.msg69223#msg69223 date=1365801164]
hey! bad times mate but dont get too down hearted......

i fell off mine twice in my 1st month of riding...

im 2years in now and (touch wood) havent had another bash since.....

My mrs crashed her bike the other day on her 1st ever ride out after passing her CBT and just carried on....

Keep your chin up, believe in yourself and your bike and you'll feel better....

hope bikes better now...!

Thanks Ton13 Big Grin

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The bike isn't too serious but not pretty. I know about counter steering etc,I just need practise so I don't freeze up and have confidence in the bike and the tyres and the road.

Re: Wot a pillock (me) - darrsi - 13-04-13

(12-04-13, 10:41 PM)simonm link Wrote: [quote author=Ton13 link=topic=7127.msg69230#msg69230 date=1365802361]
[quote author=simonm link=topic=7127.msg69224#msg69224 date=1365801347]
[quote author=Ton13 link=topic=7127.msg69223#msg69223 date=1365801164]
hey! bad times mate but dont get too down hearted......

i fell off mine twice in my 1st month of riding...

im 2years in now and (touch wood) havent had another bash since.....

My mrs crashed her bike the other day on her 1st ever ride out after passing her CBT and just carried on....

Keep your chin up, believe in yourself and your bike and you'll feel better....

hope bikes better now...!

Thanks Ton13 Big Grin

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The bike isn't too serious but not pretty. I know about counter steering etc,I just need practise so I don't freeze up and have confidence in the bike and the tyres and the road.
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Funny you should mention tyres, as i was gonna say before that having faith in tyres is so important that they can affect the way you ride.
Even one small slip is one too many in my opinion.
I've used different brands of tyres on front and back since i've had the bike and through sheer luck they have worked perfectly together so i have stuck with them throughout. (Metzeler M1 front, Bridgestone BT21 rear). That combo may not be everyone's cup of tea but for my way of riding i've found them to be faultless, and completely trustworthy, so i've had absolutely no desire to fix what ain't broke.
Although i don't believe in being totally mugged off with certain tyre prices, i also don't believe in scrimping on them either because they are the contact between you and the road and possibly the most important thing in keeping you upright.
You've gotta remember that there's probably less area than the palm of your hand of rubber touching the road, and that's got to stop you, and the weight of the bike at high speed. We don't have the luxury of 4 wide flat tyres like cars do, so bike tyres are severely overworked in comparison.
You can get bargains if you shop around, my last 2 front tyres i bought together were on sale from M&P for £35 each, but more importantly read reviews for different types of tyre. There are several sites that give good, honest opinions from bikers own experiences, as well as this forum if you do a search, but take into account the way people describe the way they're riding as well. Obviously some people can ride quite aggressively whereas others may just use the bike for work so certain areas simply may not apply to you. The idea of me getting my knee down on the way to work is not only quite a ludicrous thought, but also totally unnecessary!
Once you have that confidence behind your tyres then it can ultimately change the way you ride, so can only add to a better riding experience. Smile