... and although chrono days came about to prevent that, people don't like being told they're too slow for that group - very often with expensive bikes and kit as well. I hung on in novice and Inters for too long, once I made the decision to try the Fast group I didn't look back. I did put myself ...

... and although chrono days came about to prevent that, people don't like being told they're too slow for that group - very often with expensive bikes and kit as well. I hung on in novice and Inters for too long, once I made the decision to try the Fast group I didn't look back. I did put myself ...

... you're on the right track, with getting the front refreshed and resprung, but as Cav pointed out its the rear that's typically very poor on most bikes, the problem is one of both cost and compromise. The oem Shock is typically a cheap unit, (unless you've bought a special model), plus it's set ...

Kwacky wrote:How's California going?

California is ace. Had a good time.

In Indianapolis now and been trying on dragster bikes for size. Gonna go to the Indy raceway museum tomorrow.

Typically the rear suspension is the weak link on Japanese bikes. I'd be surprised if a fork/shock refresh made any noticeable difference without changing the springs as the oil is still pretty new and probably not had a great deal of hard use. Next time ...

I think some people really don't see bikes as a danger and thus seeing themselves as being quote safe...what they fail to realise is its not them its others wanting to knock you off or even the floor itself, ride over a bit of gravel, diesel, ...

Think we love speed. ..prob why we own bikes haha!! But the real buzz for me is the twisties no matter what in car or bike you really can't beat a bend after bend after bend road!

I'm sure most of us have done the top speed thing in cars and bikes but you don't film it unless it's legal frankly. Plus it's not the driver, it's the people around you who can't see you coming that are the problem. I think other road users have a right ...

I'm sure most of us have done the top speed thing in cars and bikes but you don't film it unless it's legal frankly. Plus it's not the driver, it's the people around you who can't see you coming that are the problem. I think other road users have a right ...

I'm sure most of us have done the top speed thing in cars and bikes but you don't film it unless it's legal frankly. Plus it's not the driver, it's the people around you who can't see you coming that are the problem.

Hopefully a sign Rossi means buinsess this weekend.

VR46 first bikes out in pit lane today

Kawasaki have been pioneering that for a few years Duke. They reckon new tc systems will go this way for road bikes soon or later.

I'm in two minds about all of this technology we're seeing on bikes. I can understand the reasons for it but I wonder if too many people are simply leaning on the safety features and creating a false sense of security. With you 100%....like having the ...

I'm in two minds about all of this technology we're seeing on bikes. I can understand the reasons for it but I wonder if too many people are simply leaning on the safety features and creating a false sense of security.

Great kit but for £800 I'll continue using my wrist

Tbh after riding bikes and manually blipping on downshifts for as long as I can remember I think I may find the switch yo not blipping difficult to make.

I realise a few of you have put your bikes away for now For those of us still riding, is there any interest in having a look at some new roads and destinations around Wales while the roads are quiet? The rideouts would be to look for new places ...

The SX is the work horse and will do the majority of commuting but I'll continue to switch between the two bikes throughout the year.

Aside from not having the time in the winter to clean it, the jacket I ride in gets covered in road grime so that transfers off the jacket onto the tank pad. I've used venture shield on other parts of bikes with good results but it's not up to the job on the tank for the riding I do.

The last time we were on the same bikes riding the same piece of tarmac this happened.

But by all means tell me I should be doing two corners you don't know using tyres you've never ridden at a much faster speed in the dry.

... social ride, headed to the Departure lounge in Alton for breakie then had a goon around the area. Absolutely love it, really should of got into bikes when in was 16 even though I was skint when I was at that age haha. Today had been so misty haven't ridden in mist for months and months but really ...