Jaden Hassan

[Robert Taylor]

Jaden's back tyre very low in practice session. I expect he fixed that for the race .
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Thats actually pretty standard acceleration deformation on a Pirelli / Metzeler radial ply construction tyre. It increases the footprint and therefore available grip. Excepting possibly that shot may have been taken when we briefly tested a slightly firmer rear compression valving spec that proved to be ''a bridge too far'', thereby over-working and stressing the tyre. That is the only way to go forward, try say 10 things, and even if only a couple work the effort is worthwhile. Fortunately Jaden has a very sharp intellect and is very amenable and subjective about testing stuff.
I wish I could find a shot that Ohlins sent me of a similiar scenario with a Pirelli on Spies WSBK winning Yamaha.

[Damien_Toman]

Thats actually pretty standard acceleration deformation on a Pirelli / Metzeler radial ply construction tyre. It increases the footprint and therefore available grip. Excepting possibly that shot may have been taken when we briefly tested a slightly firmer rear compression valving spec that proved to be ''a bridge too far'', thereby over-working and stressing the tyre. That is the only way to go forward, try say 10 things, and even if only a couple work the effort is worthwhile. Fortunately Jaden has a very sharp intellect and is very amenable and subjective about testing stuff.
I wish I could find a shot that Ohlins sent me of a similiar scenario with a Pirelli on Spies WSBK winning Yamaha.

Interesting. Thanks for the explanation. When I feel my back end move, not sliding, just when soft, I find it improves overall handling to add a bit more air - especially for stability on faster corners.

[Robert Taylor]

Interesting. Thanks for the explanation. When I feel my back end move, not sliding, just when soft, I find it improves overall handling to add a bit more air - especially for stability on faster corners.

Yes but it also has to be in harmony with the suspension setting, internally. Theres a hell of an interaction going between the tyres and the suspension setting and all too often tyre problems are caused by ''incorrect'' suspension setting

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

Just to put it into perspective (and it’s what fellow racers are more than aware of regarding the commitment involved)

Jaden has worked tirelessly to get to where he is now; his father has dedicated so much time and money it is scary to calculate. He has brought in the best they can afford in terms of race engineering (Dave Cole), suspension services (Rob Taylor), and Tyres (Metzeler) the bike curtsy of Jamie and Yamaha for supplying the parts as well as several component and cash sponsors.

The hrs and hrs spent testing and developing the bike, his skills, his fitness plus listening to trusted mentors and working on different techniques. At times he has pushed a little too hard and paid the price with injury and repairs but is always keen to get back on the bike and go again.
Many people have helped and supported Jaden get to this level believing in his ability not only at riding a motorcycle quickly but at giving accurate feedback on his return to the pits so fine tuning can be done in many aspects of the bike. He has an uncanny ability of being able to determine and explain what is happening to the bike at any given spot on the circuit and offer a direction for the team to look at developing.

This is a massive year for him, second season on a 600, first on a supersport bike and a belief he can contend for the #1 plate in this coming seasons Nationals.
Some may know about his ride in Japan, he raised a few eyebrows over there for all the reasons I’ve mentioned above and we look at Europe and Australia as an obvious next move.

The lad clearly has a talent that needs to be maximised and those of us that have helped and supported him are trying very hard to see him have the opportunity to reach those potentials. Provided he stays relatively injury free and the doors that are being knocked on open up, who knows we may have the next NZ big name in international motorcycle racing one day alongside Aaron Slight, Graeme Crosby, Simon Crafar and Andrew Stroud. Who knows for sure but here’s hoping.

[SWERVE]

+1 to your post Kiwi Graham.
I believe Jaden has that X factor... as do a couple of other young riders at present. One of whom will also make his mark at Nationals and hopefully in Europe next year. The other will be on a 600 next season.... and will turn heads.
It would be good if one of them got the breaks and chance to prove themselves on the world stage........... even better if 2 or 3 did!
There are a few people within NZ currently working on getting "their rider" into the pro racing classes......... maybe more of a joint effort is needed.
With so many (even younger) riders coming into the lower ranks and showing potential i believe the doors that will be opened should be engineered to stay open for others to follow.
IMHO.

[cowpoos]

Jaden's back tyre very low in practice session. I expect he fixed that for the race .
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Whats wrong with that?

[cowpoos]

Whats wrong with that?

seems I was beat to my point....

With a hell of a good explaination....my bad

Thats actually pretty standard acceleration deformation on a Pirelli / Metzeler radial ply construction tyre. It increases the footprint and therefore available grip. Excepting possibly that shot may have been taken when we briefly tested a slightly firmer rear compression valving spec that proved to be ''a bridge too far'', thereby over-working and stressing the tyre. That is the only way to go forward, try say 10 things, and even if only a couple work the effort is worthwhile. Fortunately Jaden has a very sharp intellect and is very amenable and subjective about testing stuff.
I wish I could find a shot that Ohlins sent me of a similiar scenario with a Pirelli on Spies WSBK winning Yamaha.

[quickbuck]

....
With so many (even younger) riders coming into the lower ranks and showing potential i believe the doors that will be opened should be engineered to stay open for others to follow.
IMHO.

I agree.... Having raced (briefly) against Tyler Lincoln, Aaron Hassen, Jacob Stroud, and Rogan Chandler I know these guys learn like sponges.
They will follow for a lap or two at a new track, nek minnit they will be using your lines, but using the bike much more effectively due to their power to weight advantage.
The names I have mentioned will most likely have counterparts in Auckland and Christchurch (like Max and Seth) that will so a long way with the right support too.

Back to Jaden, he indeed has what it takes in my opinion too. Will be great to see him, John Ross and Scetchy battle it out as the young guns in the Nats.

[DidJit]

It was spectacular watching Jaden Hassan yesterday. So far ahead — and just so fast! Impressive riding by Skachill and Charlett too. By quite a few of the Supersport class actually.

[Cleve]

Jaden was great to watch. Very spectacular where I saw him coming into the hairpin (both wheels sliding)...Another young up and coming 600 rider who has the goods to go further.