TimTheAzn

I actually was in the running for that until the touring bubbys got together and outted me. I think they shouldve added me to bring balance to the force.

You were attempting to troll. If this were a mile munching or touring part of the forum we’d probably listen to you. But it’s not.

Ok. You are partially correct but it does much more. Sure weight transfers forward when you get on the brakes but trust me when I tell you that when you trail brake you are doing a couple things. 1. Putting forks into their working range. 2. Enlarges the contact patch of the front tire on the pavement because the weight is transferred forward. There is friction between tire and the road whenever the tire is touching the ground, even when straight up and down. The size of the contact patch determines the maximum level of grip that can be used, whether it is for brake pressure or lean angle. Think of it like this, you only have 100 points of grip in any tire. You must manage that level and if you go over 100 points of grip you slide and or crash. 3. Provides direction because speed = radius.

I'm glad you didnt see me early sunday morning. I was a mess and this picture probably would've looked normal to me.

Unless I'm misunderstanding your statement, grip level absolutely changes depending on the size of the contact patch. More rubber to the road you get more grip. That's one of the main reasons for trail braking. What pressures were you running on that rear and how much highway do you ride?

SV650. I'm biased but it's a good choice. Can be bought for cheap. Most of the time if you're looking in the right place it will already have some track bits on there. Cost of ownership is low. Parts are cheap and everywhere. Knowledge about these bikes and how to ride them is everywhere. They are fast enough. Most of the big bike track day/racers here ride with N2. Hop on and create an account. We have membership sales and track day packages that go on shortly after thanksgiving through the new year. https://www.n2td.org/

I run a 180 wheel and tire on a bike that should have a 160

What do you ride? Typically a taller tire 55 vs 60 will give you more of a safety net lean angle wise, not going from a 180 to a 190 (which may or may not be possible depending on the tire manufacture/bike.)

I bury my knee every chance I get, and leave it there. Still hasn't gotten old. Thats why I have rain pucks.

You really hate the track don't you. Since you've never done it what could you possibly have against it besides it stealing your friends .

Road ATL and Barber Thanksgiving weekend are the 2 N2 weekends left. "We" are done for the season. It twas a great season. Learned a lot. I did 18+ days this year with N2 and Lean combined.

Didn't you also have a first this weekend? Glad I got to witness that, as well as your reaction (which is totally normal the first time) which made me laugh in my helmet all while screaming "yeaaaaahhhh Nivin!"

This day will go down in the books. Hell of a way to close a season out. Great job out there @NinjaDoc. @Jester_ And I had a blast riding with you.

Assuming he is still married, FTFY. Its the grandma saying they have to make every single little thing.

Yea I saw him put his truck up for sale. Shit is getting real. RIP.

@NinjaDoc This decision to REST on saturday was just made easier thanks to the weather :).

Justin got wifed up. RIP Rider.

I feel like if you give up the connie you will regret it. N + 1

You just bought another comfy street bike, why dont you join this ride?

Old man!

lol I'll be putting around PIRC trying to keep temp in my tires this weekend. Just realized this was the same date. I should work on my reading comprehension skills.

Can I lead the fast group with the grom?

Not saying you're doing anything wrong. But we all can always get better and safer. I know you can roll. Not questioning your ability. If anything make sure to keep adding things to your tool bag that could make you even safer than you are.

I mean, as long as you've trained yourself to actually get off the bike to decrease lean angle if you're hitting those warning signs and still need to reduce radius in an emergency type situation.

Is there a grom group? 😪