**The OFFICIAL TEAM GIXXER smacktalk thread**

What, that I had to slow down so you could get in front? :)

Actually, the vibration was so bad in my vids that weekend Jay that they aren't worth watching...

Oh is THAT what you are calling it now??? Ok, Suuuuuuuurrreeee it's not worth watching :laugh:
 
Fixed if for ya...

I'm sure you can easily tell this, John, but you are scooting your butt back to the other side of the seat when you actually enter the right handers. This is actually counter productive for your lean angle. Your left looks good, then you go to do the same thing on the right, then right before you lean, your butt just scoots back to the other side.

Keep it up man... If you ride that thing at the track like you do the skyway, you will have no problem :thumbsup:
 
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One reason to never haul on the track what you can't wad up and throw in the truck...crash fest at Talley when a Motard blew the bottom end out of his motor and put 3 + quarts on the race line...

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Just hit the next button a few times. No one was hurt, but it sure goofed up some bikes and leathers.

Oh you are kidding me...I'll bet that rider was NOT very popular in the paddock....How long did that take to clean up?
 
My track day video last weekend. VIR South. My Body Position is Good on left, Piss poor on the Right, I'm working on it. Thx for the fix Charle...

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Loomis, have you been down on the right side? Once you move that cheek off the seat, you are going to have to focus on LEAVING IT THERE thru the turn until you rid yourself of that tic...

I'm personally worse on my left turns than right (crashed 2010 Barber and still haven't gotten over it completely) you can see it in the videos and by looking at my puck.

That young punk Jay can show you some body position....Tuf's probably even got a drill to help you with that. Video sure does help bring out what you need to work on.
 
The advanced group missed their whole session. Since it was a light turn out that day they combined A and I for the next full I session and let A go out with them.

That motard had the whole bottom of the engine case missing. Every drop that was in that engine went on the track. I never rode the right side down the back straight again the whole weekend.

Oh you are kidding me...I'll bet that rider was NOT very popular in the paddock....How long did that take to clean up?
 
Loomis, have you been down on the right side? Once you move that cheek off the seat, you are going to have to focus on LEAVING IT THERE thru the turn until you rid yourself of that tic...

I'm personally worse on my left turns than right (crashed 2010 Barber and still haven't gotten over it completely) you can see it in the videos and by looking at my puck.

That young punk Jay can show you some body position....Tuf's probably even got a drill to help you with that. Video sure does help bring out what you need to work on.

Never Been Down on Right, I just need to get that ass cheek off and leave it there. I feel more comforable on right. but I have a local AMA rider working with me, so the next 1 or two trackdays will fix that.
 
The advanced group missed their whole session. Since it was a light turn out that day they combined A and I for the next full I session and let A go out with them.

That motard had the whole bottom of the engine case missing. Every drop that was in that engine went on the track. I never rode the right side down the back straight again the whole weekend.

Don't blame you - with that pileup going on behind him...that would not have been fun to watch on video....
 
Loomis, glad to see you out on the track enjoying the fun. I think you are hooked :-) Great to have video of your first day on the track so you can follow and see your improvement as they come. If you get Charlie or Keith to give you pointers along the way you will avoid developing bad habits which we all have no matter the experience level.

You have to get away from that dancing with your a$$. The entire track except for the long straights should never find you a$$ parked in the middle of the seat. Slip one cheek off smoothly and leave it there. Where your lower body goes the rest will follow. I think you are attempting to get your body off the bike too far. The farther the upper body is off the bike the less front end feel you have. Watch Josh Hayes, great example!

The other thing that's really noticeable is you are coasting through the corners. Bikes don't like coasting in corners. Rule of thumb: As soon as the steering is complete begin rolling the throttle on gently and smoothly throughout the remainder of the corner (Keith Code).

You are running wide on corner exits which tells me you are tipping in too early. The apex of most corners is about 3/4 of the way around the corner. Running wide on the exit is causing you to leave the throttle closed way to long.

It's these little things that will improve your riding. Work on one item at a time until you are consistent and you'll be amazed at how quickly the puzzle is solved! :thumbsup:
 
Loomis, glad to see you out on the track enjoying the fun. I think you are hooked :-) Great to have video of your first day on the track so you can follow and see your improvement as they come. If you get Charlie or Keith to give you pointers along the way you will avoid developing bad habits which we all have no matter the experience level.

You have to get away from that dancing with your a$$. The entire track except for the long straights should never find you a$$ parked in the middle of the seat. Slip one cheek off smoothly and leave it there. Where your lower body goes the rest will follow. I think you are attempting to get your body off the bike too far. The farther the upper body is off the bike the less front end feel you have. Watch Josh Hayes, great example!

The other thing that's really noticeable is you are coasting through the corners. Bikes don't like coasting in corners. Rule of thumb: As soon as the steering is complete begin rolling the throttle on gently and smoothly throughout the remainder of the corner (Keith Code).

You are running wide on corner exits which tells me you are tipping in too early. The apex of most corners is about 3/4 of the way around the corner. Running wide on the exit is causing you to leave the throttle closed way to long.

It's these little things that will improve your riding. Work on one item at a time until you are consistent and you'll be amazed at how quickly the puzzle is solved! :thumbsup:

Good Stuff!

My next track day I am gonna record body position only! :-D
 
Lose 20 pounds and 20 years and I'd give you a run for your money, you young welp!
 
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