....and that's when the evening gets a bit fuzzy.
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Kitchener/Waterloo area, c u next trackday riders thread!
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....and that's when the evening gets a bit fuzzy.
Good news Katatonic! If that r6 doesn't work out, we can fit you with one of these exotic European models. Dealer's choice, but I would pay $20 to see him in the one on the right. There's even room for Tim.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/zKAwgbkt7vgwhP8s2
https://photos.app.goo.gl/zKAwgbkt7vgwhP8s2
BigEvilDoer
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Nice rides, Randy...
If Bippy and I are in one, it better have Brembo brakes or we're screwed...
If Bippy and I are in one, it better have Brembo brakes or we're screwed...
Like, knee puck sliders or frame sliders?
I'm looking for a replacement frame slider but I'm having a hell of a time finding them. Anyone know where to find one of these along with the centre bolt to hold it in place?
I don't use frame sliders anymore. Not since bending a bolt to the point that I almost couldn't get it out. There is a lot of debate about whether they actually help prevent damage or cause more by causing the bike to flip. There is also a risk of damaging the frame or engine mount where they bolt on.
They are A* GP knee sliders.
I also don't use frame sliders. From what I hear, they're great for parking lot tip overs but an awful idea on track. They can either bend the frame or even worse get caught and make the bike flip. I just use engine covers on mine.
I also don't use frame sliders. From what I hear, they're great for parking lot tip overs but an awful idea on track. They can either bend the frame or even worse get caught and make the bike flip. I just use engine covers on mine.
The way I see it, the frame sliders just protect the fairings from being rashed up in a slow speed slide out. However, on a race bike, the most ideal crash has the bike gracefully sliding along grinding away at the bodywork. Better to patch up fiberglass than to replace dented/cracked tank, bent or torn off subframes etc.
Check out this poor thing
Crash itself wasn't too awful but the slider dug in the grass and flipped it on the tail; tore the subframe clean off.
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I was in the garage greasing swingarm bearings and bleeding brakes on dirt bikes this afternoon.
Nice, good work!
A note about GoPro mounts. The camera lens is not centred, so keep that in mind. If you're putting one on the tail facing forward to check your body position make sure you centre the lens and put it as far back as possible.
A note about GoPro mounts. The camera lens is not centred, so keep that in mind. If you're putting one on the tail facing forward to check your body position make sure you centre the lens and put it as far back as possible.
BigEvilDoer
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Yeah.. well I'll still be in the pits with the tire warmers on at that point.....;-)
All you need now is some white pin striping to really make the paint pop!
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