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Rode it after the worked ohlins rear install and fork oil change with racetech valves. Felt the same as before. Took the compression down from 2 of 17 turns to 1/4 turn in at both ends. Big difference. Bought a plane ticket for a fly and drive purchase in 2 weeks in florida with all the modern electrics. Not sure if it will be a keeper to replace the current bike or just a temporary curiosity experience. haven't demoed one.

When the majority of riders say they "trail brake" they are really panic braking from lack of confidence in their corner entry speed 🙄

Buying a house has been one of the most frustrating purchase experiences of my life. I'm glad it's almost over... I'm ready to get back to riding some more.

It's a technique problem not a leaned over braking problem. That's going to happen every time hitting the brakes like that. If you are leaned over already you have to ease in to them slowly. You're better off carrying them in to the corner not hitting them in the middle.

I'll see your tuk tuk and raise you a "Tomb Raider" tree and a Cambodian "gas station". And, yes, the food was fantastic!

It’s been one hell of a year. Sometimes life really gets in the way. Shortly after last years gap trip the health of both my parents went down the tubes at the same time. Both are leveled out now living in a retirement home together. Now that I got more time hope to see some of you fellas on the south east twisties. Spent the last 16 months on the Vaquero and no complaints but just not my thing I guess. Picked up a proper machine a few days ago. My very first non Kawasaki. Proud owner of a new tracer GT. Looking forward to fall epic ride.

Hit it with the orbital polisher and some HD polish, then the first of several coats of wax.

I actually like this thread. Lot of good info.

dipping When you dip your penis into another person's alcoholic beverage. That bro left his drink unattended. Time for some dipping.

You only have 100 points of grip total. How you decide to use them is up to you whether its using them to brake, or for lean angle, or for acceleration. 100 points. Use them wisely.

But they both add load.

You were on a roll then fucked it up with that statement Can't say I "need" to do it but it's how I roll.

I hit that damn thing with my shoulder.

He ain't trying to eat your ass, let the man eat some butt

"Use the brake until you are happy with your speed and direction" If you dont get off the brake until you are ready to add throttle you can modulate the brake lever to adjust your speed in a smooth manner "much like approaching a stop sign". Treat the slowest point of a corner as a stop sign, you dont slam on the brakes then release the brakes and coast to a stop at a stop sign, you slowly release brake pressure to come to a smooth stop while adjusting your speed accordingly. So you just treat the slowest part of the corner like a stop sign but instead of a target speed of 0 its 35 or 50 or whatever. This will also improve your geometry and provide a more consistent load on the front tire. But most of that is turning into track talk so after that I'm out lol.

Thanks for posting this video, I really like Cannon Chasers content.👍

No reverse? Oh, the humanity!!

You should be on the front brake to apex ("ideally")... which means you should modulate your front brake until you get the direction you are seeking. I'm talking 1-5% braking. Hell just touching the pad to the rotor will help set up your bike's geometry to turn. I actually suggest using the front brake to make line adjustments after tip in. Like Craig said you can also use your head which adjusts your bp (mostly upper body) to help tighten the radius. A couple times I felt like I was about to smack my head into the apex board.

Correct me if I am wrong, but about 10 yrs ago the “pace” was considered the Bible for street riding. Seeing no unnecessary red light of brakes in group rides used to be considered good as in people are setting corner speed right and going smooth etc These days “trail braking+ following pace” is the best combo. Advise is to start using trail braking even in routine street rides and not only in track. Which makes a lot of sense. Smooth and gradient input on brakes and then modulating it to your advantage. I think problem with gold wing is the the initial bite felt very heavy ? as in almost more than 50% of the braking seems to come in as a big chunk with slightest input and then it slow and gradient.

+1 on this too. If said person is just rolling through a corner and hits the brakes it will upset it more vs already being loaded via trail braking.

Nothing to do with linked brakes. My CBR600RR and VFR1200 both had linked (combined) brakes and neither had that tendency. No idea about Goldwings, but some bikes are indeed prone to standing up in a corner under breaking. That was an early complaint on Buell XBs with the ZTL brakes for example. It was a repeated theme in early track reviews. I have felt in on other bikes to one degree or another. If your bike does it and you know to expect it, it's something you get used to and a non-issue, IMO. However, it more likely there's a technique issue at play. Like when the brakes are applied, or body position, or not realizing that he is changing the steering input during braking with his weight shifting forward.

You must load the tire, before you work the tire. 😁

I did the initial break in oil change this weekend. Easiest oil change ever. No clearance issues & nothing needs to be removed to get to the drain bolt or filter. And it only takes 2.1 quarts of oil 😆

I don't like ringing doorbells without being expected. It gives me anxiety, because not everyone is on my schedule. I do not want to cause stress for someone's home. Home should be free from anything you have not invited.

You know... Jim's level of text archiving sort of makes me uncomfortable.

Did somebody say "sport-tour"?

Man the guy at NC bike took some great pics.

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