Guest paperino Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Ciao guys... just wanted to share with you some nice pictures a photografer took for me the last time I've been on the track. Great satisfaction that Sunday because I've demonstrated some fellows the following: - On the track VFR needs a lot of more power on the straight, everybody know this... <_< - by the way VFR is an amazing cornering machine, somebody couldn't believe it ... :rolleyes: ...especially the guys I've passed on the external side of the turns. Here the pics! And I want to add that I'm surprised by the sticky quality of the Metzler M1 I have on. Ciao :wheel: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rivcyko Posted March 20, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 20, 2008 Cool. Was wondering where you've been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Cool. Was wondering where you've been. Exactly here: Track map Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jeremy556 Posted March 21, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 21, 2008 Looking good :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GP Paul Posted March 21, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 21, 2008 Any suspension mods? And why the multi-coloured helmet with all-black otherwise? Don't you realize that all the guys you pass will hold that against you? :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Stéphane Posted March 21, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 21, 2008 And I want to add that I'm surprised by the sticky quality of the Metzler M1 I have on. Ciao :rolleyes: Nice, mate! Track days are awesome and, might I had, quite addictive. By the look of things, it seems you know what you're doing: relaxed outside arm, looking deep into the corner and great body positioning :thumbsup:. As for the tires, yep, they stick way more than what we think they can do. If I'm not mistaken, the problem with street tires is overheating and getting "greassy" after a long period of abuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer billyjackjimbob Posted March 21, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 21, 2008 Actually these are some really good pictures that everyone should closely inspect. Great form! Also notice that he's draggin knee and yet still has some "chicken strip" left on his rear tire. As one of my riding mentors once told me... the goal is NEVER to run out of tread, as you are running very close to low siding. Again.. great form which I would like to be able to replicate. Nice post man! Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Any suspension mods? No Suspension mods installed. Better cornering and better breaking...yes, suspension are the next mods in my list except if I'll decide to buy a second bike for track only (or in case Honda decides to release a new VRF :joystick: ). Even if I should admit that for safety reasons a suspension mod is needed much more for the road use. Sometimes unevenness of the roads let my rear jumping or shacking...at least on the track I've never had this kind of troubles. And why the multi-coloured helmet with all-black otherwise? Don't you realize that all the guys you pass will hold that against you? :thumbsup: ah ah ah ..... you right!!! For many years I had only black helmets, and dark clothes...I think I got tired of it :D The next leather suit probably will be white and orange.....yeah I know .....I got to change helmet maybe!!! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Nice, mate! Track days are awesome and, might I had, quite addictive. By the look of things, it seems you know what you're doing: relaxed outside arm, looking deep into the corner and great body positioning :thumbsup:. As for the tires, yep, they stick way more than what we think they can do. If I'm not mistaken, the problem with street tires is overheating and getting "greassy" after a long period of abuse. thx :rolleyes: This track is not a really big one and each group runs for 20 minutes at a time, only. This is the reason why until now I can go safely in without track tiers and without brakes cable mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Looking good :thumbsup: You gallery looks good, too :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Actually these are some really good pictures that everyone should closely inspect. Great form! Also notice that he's draggin knee and yet still has some "chicken strip" left on his rear tire. As one of my riding mentors once told me... the goal is NEVER to run out of tread, as you are running very close to low siding. Again.. great form which I would like to be able to replicate. Nice post man!Kevin I can just reply with a "thanks" here...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Daniel Paul Posted March 24, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 24, 2008 Great pics.... looking like an '09 calender shoe in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Great pics.... looking like an '09 calender shoe in!! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Looking good! :thumbsup: Try the M3's, even better grip and longer life! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer skuuter Posted March 24, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 24, 2008 NICE.....lookin' good for sure............... :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer johnmark101 Posted March 24, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 24, 2008 Very nice pictures! Looking good on that VFR. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soichiro Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 That first shot is awsome. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Looking good! :thumbsup: Try the M3's, even better grip and longer life! :thumbsup: In a while I got to change the rear tire.....maybe I'll try it. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SGVridgerunner Posted March 25, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 25, 2008 Want to go faster in the straights? You need to ditch that rear parachute...I mean license plate. :pissed: :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer oyama Posted March 25, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 25, 2008 Great pics.... looking like an '09 calender shoe in!! :pissed: Yep, but he has to wash his bike first... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BustedKnuckles Posted March 25, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 25, 2008 Thanks for sharing some great photos and story, I hope to do a track day soon myself. This one is my favorite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 The first shot is great. I think because you can see your eyes focused on where you're going. Those locked on target gunfighter eyes. All business. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Want to go faster in the straights? You need to ditch that rear parachute...I mean license plate. :idea3: :thumbsup: :lol: you right. But since in this track it is allowed to enter with the full street setup.... Moreover, I believe that the italian license plate in a Greek track it's really annoying for whom that can read it :goofy: Great pics.... looking like an '09 calender shoe in!! :beer: Yep, but he has to wash his bike first... :lol: eehhhmmm....maybe I can blur it with Photoshop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 That first pic is what we should all aspire to! Not that I'm an expert, but that's about as perfect as a rider's position can be! A thing of beauty! Well done and hope you thanked your photog many many times as that's simply a magazine cover-worthy shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 That first pic is what we should all aspire to! Not that I'm an expert, but that's about as perfect as a rider's position can be! A thing of beauty!Well done and hope you thanked your photog many many times as that's simply a magazine cover-worthy shot! I'm flattered..... Thanks all of you guys for the nice (maybe too nice) words you spent for me!!! :unsure: Yes...I thanked the photographer pretty much!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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