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Old 09-23-2008 | 06:08 PM
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Default RE: Lowsided @ Firebird West Track

that sucks man, atleast you didnt get hurt. that looks fun as hell, i hope I can get out on a track day sometime.
 
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Old 10-03-2008 | 05:22 PM
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by no means am i an expert or a track junkie but to me it seems like you were taking the corners wider than everyone else and might of picked up some of the rubber and garbage on the outside of the track. but im glad to see your ok

 
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Old 10-03-2008 | 06:17 PM
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Track fiberglass - get some. Seriously, then the pain isn't too bad if such a crash occurs. Glad you're alright though. I think you did go wide and hit the loose crap on the track.
Some other helpful tips to practice next time you go:

Get you shifting done before the corner. You're rpms are low going in then you downshift several times right after coming out of the corner.
Practice turning in really firm but smoothly. If you throw it in way hard immediately, it'll compress the suspension like right now and not allow it to settle for the corner.
Lastly, it seems like the bike is jittering around going in and out of the corners. Be smooth with this and also set your body position and hold it there through out the corner - before starting the turn in for the corner. Otherwise it'll wiggle all around

These are basic fundamentals that helped me a huge amount when I first started. Remember, don't go out to pass everyone you can. Stay smooth and the speed will follow.
 
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Old 10-03-2008 | 06:48 PM
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Default RE: Lowsided @ Firebird West Track

^^ Some great advice D. I can't see the video as i'm at work but from the pictures of the bike it doesn't look too bad. Sorry to hear about your get off but glad your hear to tell us about it.
 
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Old 10-03-2008 | 08:18 PM
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ORIGINAL: dwhite645

Track fiberglass - get some.

Get you shifting done before the corner. You're rpms are low going in then you downshift several times right after coming out of the corner.
+100
if you had the bike in the powerband you may have been able to recover....
 
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