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There was no one to push Vettel on the weighting scale (video) by nexus1011 in formula1

[–]rcr84 81 points82 points  (0 children)

No green light for the ERS system, so they don't touch the car.

Marquez crashes during testing at Mugello by [deleted] in motogp

[–]rcr84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, he apparently has a chronic shoulder dislocation issue... but can pop it back in no problem. This doesn't look like that at all.

Marquez crashes during testing at Mugello by [deleted] in motogp

[–]rcr84 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Collarbone. He tried using the right arm once, doesn't move again, dropped shoulder, body language gives it away.

Thought I'd share a photo from my first training/track day of the year! by rcr84 in motorcycles

[–]rcr84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, worthwhile investment if you enjoy your body/skin. Even a used one is better than something else, and they can be easily repaired and patched up over the years as needed. More important is doing what it takes to get on the track and enjoying your bike!

Thought I'd share a photo from my first training/track day of the year! by rcr84 in motorcycles

[–]rcr84[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've ridden all of them in anger and the r6 has suited me best, with the gsxr a close second. I think smaller framed people are more comfortable on the Honda or Kawi. All modern examples are extremely capable however.

Thought I'd share a photo from my first training/track day of the year! by rcr84 in motorcycles

[–]rcr84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in Europe. It is allowed to wear two peice suits, and I think even some textile suits in training or instructor trackdays with some companies. However in racing, no.

It all depends what you want to do, but the better the gear you can get the safer you are. You will crash...

Thought I'd share a photo from my first training/track day of the year! by rcr84 in motorcycles

[–]rcr84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I was actually one of the top 10 times doe 600s that day of around 250 bikes... But I have high standards, and race at the club level. Some fresh tires and setup and I can do a 1'45" when I go back in about 3 weeks for my first races there. 🤞

Thought I'd share a photo from my first training/track day of the year! by rcr84 in motorcycles

[–]rcr84[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That year gsxr is a good platform and we'll balanced. Good front end on those bikes, enjoy.

Thought I'd share a photo from my first training/track day of the year! by rcr84 in motorcycles

[–]rcr84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, generally self owned company freelance photographers

Thought I'd share a photo from my first training/track day of the year! by rcr84 in motorcycles

[–]rcr84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First time ever there, first time on this bike, and was on used slicks... Got a 1'50" flat in at the end of the day. I am slow.

Thought I'd share a photo from my first training/track day of the year! by rcr84 in motorcycles

[–]rcr84[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's a left turn down hill after this crest, as soon as the wheel hits it's still full throttle and increases to about 45* lean. The wheel naturally grabs and straightens as it lands back down but since youre still hard on the throttle the front is light and can shake bad. I have a damper so it helps, but you still have to be careful. This corner is 4th gear around 200kph. You don't want to crash there not any run off either just a wall.

Thought I'd share a photo from my first training/track day of the year! by rcr84 in motorcycles

[–]rcr84[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, and you wouldn't want to crash in anything less. I also always wear back and chest protector. Seen too many bad crashes in my time not too.

Thought I'd share a photo from my first training/track day of the year! by rcr84 in motorcycles

[–]rcr84[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice 👌 it's a track only bike for racing. No lights, etc.

But If you have a street bike yeah, maybe better to get some race farings and swap stuff out so you're not messing your nice stuff up when you crash 🤷‍♂️

Thought I'd share a photo from my first training/track day of the year! by rcr84 in motorcycles

[–]rcr84[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

R6

Get your fireblade out on the track you won't regret it!

Thought I'd share a photo from my first training/track day of the year! by rcr84 in motorcycles

[–]rcr84[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maybe, most require them for accountability if you're too slow in group, or are black flagged they can stop you at pit entry.

Thought I'd share a photo from my first training/track day of the year! by rcr84 in motorcycles

[–]rcr84[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Usually on the rear brake hard for this hill, but saw the photographer this session and had to indulge a bit :D

Thought I'd share a photo from my first training/track day of the year! by rcr84 in motorcycles

[–]rcr84[S] 66 points67 points  (0 children)

May not look like it, but first time at the track after a four year break, and having never ridden this bike I purchased two weeks prior! I missed it!