Before/After, Stripes, Reading Twist Of The Wrist, New Tyres And Track Days

[mynameis]

I've noticed a small improvement in my riding after doing a few things, so I thought I'd share it and it would be of use to some riders who are in the same learning curb as myself.

Big up's to Quasi for informing me about the wonderful book "A Twist of the Wrist" when I was a complete noob. Since then I've read the book briefly and it's a very informative book. Things I learnt from it would have otherwise probably taken years. So get a copy and get reading. And I will definitely get hold of the DVD and more of Keith Codes publishing.

I've just recently changed my tyres to GPR 100's as my preference has been Dunlop. They are more than enough grip you would need in all weather. Tyres are very important and I can feel the vast difference in performance compared to previous tyres.

For those who have not done track days get out there, give it a go and try it. It's well worth every penny. Most external factors which exist in road riding are eliminated and you have some potential to push your limits and explore your boundaries, a wonderful feeling and something mentally enhancing!

I've just got some pictures of before after stripes as an indication. They used to be about 30-40mm (6 months ago) now they are down to 2-5mm. I still have room for a lot of improvement with my ZXR 250 and I am having fun learning things on it, just think good things take time :) so guys in the same boat as myself hopefully that's something you can take on board.

Happy riding and learning!

[boomer]

woooooah..WHAT a difference. Nice work mate. Yeah, the twist teach's you things you wouldn't necessarily(sp?) know or learn and brings things you take for granted to the fore. Good work getting out there and playing cos as you say the track is a safe environment with everything working for/with you.

i cant believe the size of those burger royals you had on there before ;)

[quickbuck]

Good work there mate.

Where those before shots of tyres with some k's on them? Or were they the new set just fitted?

Doesn't matter really, the after shots say it all.
I guess you have new found respect for the handling of the ZXR?

I like your comment on why we should have track days too.

[MyGSXF]

Awesome stuff mni!!!! :Punk: Yep.. track days are an excellent training ground & safe environment to push ya boundaries!! :yes: keep up the good work!!

Jen :rockon:

[mynameis]

woooooah..WHAT a difference. Nice work mate. Yeah, the twist teach's you things you wouldn't necessarily(sp?) know or learn and brings things you take for granted to the fore. Good work getting out there and playing cos as you say the track is a safe environment with everything working for/with you.

i cant believe the size of those burger royals you had on there before ;)

Hehe thanks mate those burger royals were huge lolz but NO MORE :p


Good work there mate.

Where those before shots of tyres with some k's on them? Or were they the new set just fitted?

Doesn't matter really, the after shots say it all.
I guess you have new found respect for the handling of the ZXR?

I like your comment on why we should have track days too.

Cheers mate, no those tyres has done more than 5000 k's :innocent: and embarrassingly enough I had done Coro loop and Track Day and lots of weekend rides prior but they just didn't go. But I've slowly worked on it :)

The ZXR is a minta and awesome little toy I love it and want to keep it for a while before I get my full and 600. RESPECT.

[Back Fire]

i cant believe the size of those burger royals you had on there before ;)

about the same as yours when you started on that cbr hah... weasels doing good with his tho wouldn't ya reckon! he's upgraded to mc nuggets...

[boomer]

about the same as yours when you started on that cbr hah... weasels doing good with his tho wouldn't ya reckon! he's upgraded to mc nuggets...


mc Nuggets, there more like Doh Boy McDonuts

[BarBender]

Good on ya mate.
Yeah good book.

[boomer]

look at the size of my chicken strips bro.. on the front too.. :shit:

that left hand side is all the way up the middle, and some bastard has stole the tread.

[Wenier]

Nice mate, good work on gettin ya technique down. And if ya get ya riding real good on the 250 youll enjoy the 600 so much more when ya do upgrade.

I too started with a zxr250c and it was brillant and now the 600 is almost at the point of upgrade, but its such a fun bike i dont want to get rid of it.

I think ive used all the usable tyre, has been right to the edge just not often enough to get rid of all the shine. Cant wait for the track day. Bit of orange peel going on to.

[Chrislost]

boomer?
do you use the middle of your tyre at all???
because it all looks wrong! like the chicken strips are in the middle...

[boomer]

boomer?
do you use the middle of your tyre at all???
because it all looks wrong! like the chicken strips are in the middle...

im scared of going in straight lines bro :mellow: 2 track days and a bit of road does that to the tyre. time for a new front cos thats why i binned on friday:shutup:

[The_Dover]

fuck boomer, you must be a fast cunt.

i bet you can do the sweeper on to the back straight at taupo at 200+

[boomer]

fuck boomer, you must be a fast cunt.

i bet you can do the sweeper on to the back straight at taupo at 200+


nah bro, i binned it at 200, couldn't quite get to the + :whistle:

[mynameis]

Nice mate, good work on gettin ya technique down. And if ya get ya riding real good on the 250 youll enjoy the 600 so much more when ya do upgrade.

I too started with a zxr250c and it was brillant and now the 600 is almost at the point of upgrade, but its such a fun bike i dont want to get rid of it.

I think ive used all the usable tyre, has been right to the edge just not often enough to get rid of all the shine. Cant wait for the track day. Bit of orange peel going on to.

Yeah mate have to agree with you, there's no better feeling at the moment than riding the 250 hard. Maybe some day I would be able to keep up with the 600's in Taupo instead of getting lapped lolz..hehe they just kill me on the back straights! Baaah lolz.


fuck boomer, you must be a fast cunt.

i bet you can do the sweeper on to the back straight at taupo at 200+

Mate Boomer would have easily been doing 250 plus I reckon, well guy on the K6 600 was, so the CBR 600 would be faster eh :shutup: haha.. Boomer what was your max speed on the back straight?

[boomer]

Yeah mate have to agree with you, there's no better feeling at the moment than riding the 250 hard. Maybe some day I would be able to keep up with the 600's in Taupo instead of getting lapped lolz..hehe they just kill me on the back straights! Baaah lolz.



Mate Boomer would have easily been doing 250 plus I reckon, well guy on the K6 600 was, so the CBR 600 would be faster eh :shutup: haha.. Boomer what was your max speed on the back straight?

The fastest my bikes been is 264 on puke, the back straight at Taupo i only get into the high 240's. That sweeper i was only doing 100 tops.. probably between 80-100 as i was going in, not coming out when i fell over. And the boy on the gixxer was passing me like i was stood still... in fact most people were that day :bye: Even Dover would have passed me on Friday ;)