i had a similar thing this year at a track in Belgium. did some trail braking which ended up in going straight into a gravel trap. the same thing happened to me as what happened to you, reduced speed significantly but the bike just went in all directions and when i almost came to a stop it just went. Did you end up with any injuries or damage to the bike?
@robertbob4002 жыл бұрын
I do not comment often and codgers like me seldom dispense advice, but here goes. Reference comments on rear suspension setup. If you were braking hard enough with the front, the back wheel hovers in the air and back brake is ineffective. Sometimes you can have too much bike. With a less powerful bike you could concentrate on braking and cornering and not have to fight the bike. Example I was lapping at 1.10 in the early 1980's on a RD400 with intermediate tyres. Machinery and tyres have moved on a lot since then and I was only a mid field rider. Motocross teaches you a lot and quickly. Your bike has incredible speed. I gave up motorcycling in the mid 80's and have not ridden for 37 years. At 65 I now have my 83rd motorcycle. Unfortunately hyperacusis prohibits me from track days due to the noise, I would love them otherwise. I can hear the bikes at Kirkistown 16 miles away. I have to wear ear defenders to do anything these days. Noise does not equal speed. I am not having a go but if you are not aware of hyperacusis find out and then get the best hearing protection you can get. Still your video brings back fond memories. Thanks
@scottishyakr3 жыл бұрын
good video but a couple of things stand out....sounds like you're using way too much engine braking and nowhere near enough being hard enough on the front brake...also need to blip the throttle on the downshifts to match the gears.the rider in fishermans..had mirrors..seen you coming...stuck his right leg out to let you know to pass him on that side...(it's a pet hate of mine to be honest..if everyone just stuck to the basic racing line you'd either pass or roll off....mirrors have no place on the track..........curiousity...what was the bike?
@DavidOCru4 жыл бұрын
Glenn is a serious class act!
@adammurphy87184 жыл бұрын
Just watched your video , plz apologise to ur gearbox for me👍👍
@diydad63374 жыл бұрын
Not bad times at all, faster than many track day regulars. Love how you are on the limit and Glenn flies past with only one hand on the bars, he's some talent!
@MRSquigglesish5 жыл бұрын
Looks Class!
@mozer305 жыл бұрын
Hi, have you considered having your suspension set up for your weight and ability? I ride a k5 750 and I also suffered rear wheel chatter and lift when hard on the brakes. It was caused by the front being too soft and bottoming out. The forks then rapidly bounce on the bottom-stops and cause the rear end chatter. Adding front preload can reduce the problem but you may need stiffer springs. Adding a slipper clutch will just mask the problem.
@johnnybraaapo62205 жыл бұрын
mozer30 the bike has been sold now, but I did get the suspension done and exactly as you say it made a world of difference! I changed to a daytona now and really prefer it, I just did a session with Glenn At bishopscourt 2 weeks ago and should have that video uploaded in the next few weeks
@colinscott38285 жыл бұрын
downshifts were awful. learn that
@eelrod28185 жыл бұрын
Coming out of the pitts your suppose to stay right till the end of the white line ..
@kierandixon50735 жыл бұрын
your so slow ya prick
@jackd13225 жыл бұрын
you're* you* Leave the poor fella alone he's only learning the fucking track
@unusualbydefault5 жыл бұрын
oh shit! glad you made it pal!
@mad4tarmac6 жыл бұрын
great video!! blip on the down shifts I find helps stopping lock up.
@shanemcredmond97516 жыл бұрын
Flying it, fair play. I have the same bike myself. Were you up there yesterday, 6th august
@johnnybraaapo62206 жыл бұрын
Shane McRedmond hey lad, thanks, naw I didn’t make it, work commitments, probably won’t get back up this year now, but off to Spain in November so that will make up for it 😎
@aidy80936 жыл бұрын
Big time... wheelie machine 😎
@MRSquigglesish6 жыл бұрын
Class video lad !
@aidy80936 жыл бұрын
Great video... 04 Gixxer 6??
@johnnybraaapo62206 жыл бұрын
Aidy # 80 yea 04 600, sprockets need a change but so far so good, would like to be hitting 1.03 was back last Friday, doing 1.07 so a sprocket change could be the difference
@brianashworth41186 жыл бұрын
You passed me in this video. Well done! I was at 1:10 last time out also. Any secrets, let me know! LOL