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R6_kid
15th May 2010, 18:57
Why does everyone go home when it starts raining?
I just spent half of today riding around Hampton Downs in the pouring rain and I absolutely loved it.
The lack of traction makes things extra exciting and proved to be a great opportunity to learn a lot about my riding and I had a great time doing it.
Sure it wasn't really fast but next time I hit the track in the dry I know i'll be a fair bit quicker for having given it some extra shit in the wet and not had any problems.
Mental Trousers
15th May 2010, 19:07
It's somewhat less fun on slicks.
Rain riding improves your riding heaps. It teaches you to be smooth and consistent and your riding is better because of that.
kiwifruit
15th May 2010, 19:14
I don't. Its more fun in the wet, even on slicks.
R6_kid
15th May 2010, 19:47
I don't. Its more fun in the wet, even on slicks.
I learnt from the best.
Rain riding improves your riding heaps. It teaches you to be smooth and consistent and your riding is better because of that.
Cheers for the hookups today bro, hope you get some decent time out on the track next time!
Mental Trousers
15th May 2010, 19:53
Sweet as. Next time I'll make sure I've got some batteries that haven't been cooked by the USB cable so we can get some decent footage.
I was one of the ones who cut out early today... The rain was torrential at one point... but by the time we got the bikes on the trailer and got to the motorway it was beautiful..... Definately the wrong decision.... I bet the last few hours were great.... Bugger.
Another great day from the HDRD crew though... :yes:
R6_kid
15th May 2010, 20:49
Sweet as. Next time I'll make sure I've got some batteries that haven't been cooked by the USB cable so we can get some decent footage.
I got the first two sessions recorded I'm pretty sure... too bad I had all my fun in the sessions after that.
The rain was torrential at one point...
It sure was, once you figure out how much grip you have you're all good - even with road tyres you can still have a lot of fun.
Mental Trousers
15th May 2010, 20:51
I got the first two sessions recorded I'm pretty sure... too bad I had all my fun in the sessions after that.
It didn't record anything. It started to but cos the batteries were farked it shutdown just after start up.
crazzed
15th May 2010, 20:53
It was so supprising how well behaved everyone was out on track.
Definitly difficult on track but fun day.
Anyone got the linky to pics website???
Great fun eh. I specially liked session five when we had all the lightnings, that was spectacular haha
As you say R6_kid, its a great learning experience eh.
Catch ya lot again there on June the 12th :ride:
p.s. cherio for the tips Chris :niceone:
kiwifruit
15th May 2010, 21:36
I learnt from the best.
Boomer ?
poplar_pete
15th May 2010, 22:43
It was certainly worth waiting the rain out. Once the sun came out it made for a slightly more comfortable ride although
dodging the rivers wasn't much fun but it meant we had a bit more track time and a dry ride home .
Oh and thanks to all the staff at Hamptons they were great !
R6_kid
16th May 2010, 16:54
Boomer ?
I dunno, I think he owned a green ZX10R at one point... changed my life when I rode that beast.
Anyone got the linky to pics website???
http://www.championshipdigital.com/
They usually go up mid-week after the trackday.
That photographer is bloody good eh :)
R6_kid
25th May 2010, 15:07
That photographer is bloody good eh :)
He did get some awesome pics of you. Unfortunately none are up from when it was actually raining, I was really hoping for a photo with a rooster tail out the back :P
schrodingers cat
25th May 2010, 17:29
Perfect weather for you enthusiasts at the moment... :cold:
On a serious note - what do you do with tyre pressures in the wet?
R6_kid
25th May 2010, 17:55
On a serious note - what do you do with tyre pressures in the wet?
I didn't change mine - kept them at about 30-32psi which is what I usually run, didn't have any trouble.
Should have left mine as they are for the road 42 back and 36 front, to enable the groves to work properly. I had them down to 30 &30 as for a dry day, coz it looked like will be dry in the morning. This then resulted in the bigger footprint of the tire, which in turn closed the groves. This meant that the water was not channeled properly (or not at all) so it was like riding on slicks in the rain. Lesson learned - pressure down in a dry day, pressure up to normal for a wet day :ride:
p.s. it is amazing how smooth you learn to be in situations like this :D
R6_kid
25th May 2010, 22:39
p.s. it is amazing how smooth you learn to be in situations like this :D
still doesn't help you with the ladies though aye bro!
still doesn't help you with the ladies though aye bro!
No, but you work out how to hadle slippery situations ;)
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