How far can you lean?
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Hey RugMan, I had no idea they put number plates on those Water Buffalo. Just a ring in the nose and a rope, no? 
I'm sure they had camera's in South Africa in the seventies. We would all enjoy a photo or two of your early life in your native country.
I'm sure they had camera's in South Africa in the seventies. We would all enjoy a photo or two of your early life in your native country.
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Here's some more leaning.
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Here's some more leaning.
That's crazy to see that bike just sitting at lean angle.
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Ain't it though?!
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I hear ya bro,you ever see me that far over it's 'cause I'm going down.
My favorite picture so far. though I have a few that are mid blink that would make it appear I have my eyes closed and praying that I make it. Instruction is one of the best things you can do for yourself. A stock motorcycle properly maintained is a great starting tool. Though without a doubt some proper suspension modification can be a significant safety improvement. Friday will my my first track day with non stock suspension. I hope it was worth every penny, on the road of all places I have to say there is a dramatic difference for the positive.
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Alright Tuff I can prove you can buy skill. I hired someone to ride my bike for me!
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3/4" chicken strips? ??? That means when you throw away a tire about 1/3 of it is still brand new!
You are correct. Changing hardware will not improve skills of any kind. It may improve my safety margin, that's all I want. In reality, nobody out rides their suspension, But you can only expect so much for improperly matched springs to total package weight and valving does make a difference in available traction. It's weird though how different components can have a placebo effect of their own. I'm just hoping for same if not better tire wear and a little less wiggle under heavy braking that I believe was due to bottoming out the stock springs. lighter brake application would have helped there too.
As a street rider I've been anti suspension, and tire warmers for years while at the track. Though I could have used a re-spring when I got the bike I choose to ride it stock for a few years. This winter when doing it I bought a race tech suspension book and got a great deal on some used components. So why not, it's just money. I want to see if I'm now relaxed enough as a rider to truly feel the difference. My first ride on the street makes me believe I can and do feel a difference. We'll see what happens on Friday. I only get one session without customers for the day, no need to light the world on fire, I'm just hoping to find a groove and be a little more comfortable in a few specific areas. Someday I'd like to try BST's too. They won't make me better either, but again, may help my safety by making the total package more efficient.
I still can't bring myself to use tire warmers, I just don't care about the first 4 laps that bad, I can wait for a little heat to happen.
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