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« on: February 16, 2011, 01:09:28 PM » |
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I was looking up some vids of the zrx to get an idea of the riding position and came across this video. Amazing riders. |
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« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2011, 01:37:12 PM » |
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Some serious bike control there.
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« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2011, 01:57:45 PM » |
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i am a pathetic rider.
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« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2011, 04:33:18 PM » |
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I got dizzy watching those guys. Looks like fun, though.
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« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2011, 04:45:47 PM » |
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Hmmm...A variation of that would be interesting to add to the routine proficiency riding.
I am so going to dump my butt more than usual for a while...
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« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2011, 04:52:05 PM » |
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Wow - though I can't imagine they developed those skills without dumping the bike a few times. Makes me want to go out and practice getting that good, but I can't afford to dump my bike!
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« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2011, 04:59:32 PM » |
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Wow - though I can't imagine they developed those skills without dumping the bike a few times. Makes me want to go out and practice getting that good, but I can't afford to dump my bike! IMO, that's just standard slow school turns around a point only at steeper bank angles and more aggressive. Start with the slow school stuff. Work your way up over time. Most steep tight turn oopsies result in little more drama than just stepping off and gently setting the motorcycle on the ground. Don't try to save it once it's on the way down - All you'll accomplish is pulling a back muscle and setting it down anyway. If you have a windscreen, take it off first. |
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« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2011, 07:16:22 PM » |
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Cool , anyone notice the clutch and brake levers have an upward pivot joint !!!!! (great idea) , as most videos of this skill caliber i'm sure the bad parts were edited out but cool riding for the ones who made it through.
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« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2011, 08:17:16 PM » |
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Man, I need a lot of parking lot practice. I try to do at least 15 minutes every other week. The maneuvers I practice are the same ones seen in the video, but not nearly as proficient.
Those zrx riders are amazing.
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« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2011, 08:25:50 PM » |
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Very Impressive...I can't believe how hard they appear to be grabbing the front brake in mid turn without dumping the bike. That's some serious finesse on the controls.  |
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« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2011, 08:28:37 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2011, 08:49:04 PM » |
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When I was practicing for the MSF I used a bunch of tennis balls that I'd cut in half to make similar courses. I think it's about time to pull them out again. I feel very in-proficient(is that a word?)  |
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« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2011, 09:36:02 PM » |
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Very Impressive...I can't believe how hard they appear to be grabbing the front brake in mid turn without dumping the bike. That's some serious finesse on the controls. You can grab a lot more front/back brake in a turn than you think you can. Of course that kind of thing must be learned very systematically over time with considerable thought, not all at once. There is a lot of things happening under those conditions..most of which have no issues whatsoever with tossing you onto the pavement for insolence or lack of understanding. It's all about knowing your limits and your machine's behavior intimately. That video just reminds me how far out of proficiency I am right now. Dirt, no problem. Pavement leaves a bit to be desired at the moment. |
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« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2011, 11:17:29 AM » |
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Wow  I would love to be able to ride like that, more than I would love to have one of those ZRXs. Guess I need to head to a parking lot too.... |
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« Reply #14 on: February 17, 2011, 12:23:10 PM » |
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And what little ego I had left just went right out the window  ... anyways, I found it interesting that he was using only the one finger to control the front brake. I guess that reduces the pressure enough and engages the brake slow enough that he doesnt immediately get acquainted with the pavement. Probably not going to try that anytime soon though, not till I get good at the normal speed stuff... |
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« Reply #15 on: February 17, 2011, 02:01:03 PM » |
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I'm normally a two finger brake guy...don't think I would be comfortable with using just one finger either.  |
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« Reply #16 on: February 17, 2011, 02:16:09 PM » |
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I'm normally a two finger brake guy...don't think I would be comfortable with using just one finger either. No biggie when you don't have to worry about someone in front of you slamming on the brakes forcing you to get on yours harder. These guys are wide open and know exactly how much brake they need and when. |
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