what did you do with your fazer today ?

[nick crisp]

It's funny, but when I was learning to ride, mostly after I got rid of my L-plates, everyone in my peer group blipped the throttle on down-changes. I think at first, everyone just thought it sounded sorta cool. Then it became habit. I don't think any of us were ever taught to do it. I don't think that at the time we realised it had a practical application.

[fazersharp]

Keep practising---I do it without thinking now

[jason1]

Do the same and got used to it without any probs . Admit it does sound nice but main bonus you get a smoother ride . :car :car :car

[apage16]

I just let the clutch in smoothly. Though I do blip when people are around and I want their attention!  :lol

[unfazed]

The best way for beginners to practice the blipping is on an open quiteish road drop from 6th to 5th, then do it from 6th to 5th and 5th to 4th.
After a  while it becomes second nature. The biggest problem most beginners have is over blipping. Usually you need less than a 1000 revs of a blip on the fazers. The high reving sports bikes need a little more, but most of them would have a slightly faster throttle which makes it easier and the lower reving bikes like twins a little less.
Like Nick Crisp I learned from peers, but in a time long before L plates and instructors :lol
Apage16, the disadvantage of letting the clutch in smoothly is that your gear change is slower which slows you down on a hi speed spirited ride :lol

[fireblake]

Another tip is to see how much the revs drop when changing up, usually 500 revs or so. therefore if you blip the throttle to between 500-1000 revs on a down change that should be sufficient.
I always change down as i slow, and sometimes the gearbox may over work if i'm being competitive on my ride out but I've never got to a junction and not been totally ready to pull out. This is probably why I've not had any more training. I don't think i'm doing anything wrong(I know i'm not) And I've never had a gearbox problem with any of the 20 or so bikes I've owned.
I can think of only 1 time where I've made a balls up by filtering to the front and that was next to a big Mercedes ML 350 and he totally gunned it from the lights and i was faster but then went across him to join the motorway. He justifiably used his very loud horn and very bright lights. My fault but i now look at what car is at the front and his road positioning. Still learning after 32 years of doing it.


Mickey

[Punkstig]

I may need a little more wind tunnel testing before releasing my fairing to the public, I'm thinking £50 a set as a competitive pricing, any colour/ pattern will be available, however you won't have a choice on colour/ pattern as it depends what's in the local skip or what 'for sale' signs are close to my flat at time of ordering!
Early orders will include cheap eBay cable ties in the fitting kit!

[fazersharp]

Idon't think its a good idea to be telling (not as experienced ) riders 500revs / 1000revs as on top of everything else they are going to be looking down at the counter, and after all they are changing down to turn? enter a roundabout?. Just "blip" the throttle is all they need to know and practice will perfect how much is needed in all instances

[fireblake]

Idon't think its a good idea to be telling (not as experienced ) riders 500revs / 1000revs as on top of everything else they are going to be looking down at the counter, and after all they are changing down to turn? enter a roundabout?. Just "blip" the throttle is all they need to know and practice will perfect how much is needed in all instances

Fair enough


Mickey

[unfazed]

Idon't think its a good idea to be telling (not as experienced ) riders 500revs / 1000revs as on top of everything else they are going to be looking down at the counter, and after all they are changing down to turn? enter a roundabout?. Just "blip" the throttle is all they need to know and practice will perfect how much is needed in all instances

I think you missed the point, the 500/1000revs were an example of how little you need to twist the throttle to get the desired effect.

[fazersharp]

A "blip" then

[mr self destruct]

It could be that instructors don't teach 'blipping' because it's too much for a new rider to remember, but having said that, it's definitely a good thing to practice once you've got familiar with riding a bike. I reckon if 500rpm is a good example, then it'd be good just to stick it in neutral and practice blipping by that amount (while looking at the rev counter) to get a feel for it so to speak. That way I'd know by feel how much to blip by. Good idea?

[fireblake]

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Idon't think its a good idea to be telling (not as experienced ) riders 500revs / 1000revs as on top of everything else they are going to be looking down at the counter, and after all they are changing down to turn? enter a roundabout?. Just "blip" the throttle is all they need to know and practice will perfect how much is needed in all instances

I think you missed the point, the 500/1000revs were an example of how little you need to twist the throttle to get the desired effect.
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Yeah, that's what I meant


Mickey

[nick crisp]

Had a great ride up the A44 to Pembridge (just west of Leominster) to get a few snaps for sketching inspiration. Roads were largely quiet on the way up, the tyres were gripping well despite the cold temperatures, and I was wrapped up snug as a bug. I didn't actually realise how cold it was until I stopped for petrol and took my helmet off, so this kit I bought for backpacking has proved to be more effective than anything else I've ever used on a bike. Add to that Spada Enforcer gloves and Oxford heated grips, plus thick merino wool socks under the boots, and that seems to be me sorted for the winter 
Sorry I didn't call you Slimwilly, but I didn't get going til 11:30, got to Pembridge at about 2:30 and didn't stop too long. Left there about 3:00pm, paused in Worcester for a couple of snaps, and headed home again.
Happy 

[slimwilly]

ah ha,, i was there earlier,about ten,then went all around the county,six jobs. no probs about the call,i was far to busy robbin,,,,,i mean repairing boilers.

[nick crisp]

I didn't make Eardisley, no time, so that's an excuse to do it again 

[unfazed]

Fitted the new right side wheel bearing and seal to the Gen 1
Yamaha wanted €60 for bearing and seal, local bearing shop had bearing and seal for €20. The bearing was KOYO the same the original and the seal has exactly the same markings as the originals.
Definitely didn't think the Yamaha boxes were worth €40 just to throw them in the bin  :lol

[apage16]

Rode home from London, using the moon to read my dials because ALL of my cheap Chinese LEDs blew!

Then got home to find my R&G heated grips had arrived. Fitted and almost looking forward to the cold ride tomorrow morning.

[NM_FZ8]

Had a great ride up the A44 to Pembridge (just west of Leominster) to get a few snaps for sketching inspiration.
Happy 

Love the pictures as they remind me of the two years I lived in Leiston, Suffock. I still have my British beer can collection (empty of course) packed away in the garage. Great times.

[NM_FZ8]

With only three 70 degree days left (according to the weather quacks) I took one of my favorite rides up to a small mining ghost town named Lake City. During the week there is almost no traffic on the roads once I got off I-25. There were still a few trees with gold leaves along the way so it was a nice ride. Normally I stop at Sparky's (http://sparkysburgers.com/) on the way home for supper but they are closed on Tuesday so I plan to get back there on Thursday before the cold weather arrives. Hit the F trip meter at 170 miles but was almost home by then. Life is good.