I went down to Knockhill yesterday for my 5th trackday.
As most of you know I've been down twice with the front losing grip and had lost all confidence. On previous track days I was tensing up and almost waiting for the front to go on every corner which resulted in not enjoying it and tiring myself out very quickly.
I had to change, so when slicks were suggested I thought I'd try them.
The supercorsas are a fantastic tyre and capable of more than I can offer but when you don't enjoy it then what's the point in persevering?
The Slicks were fitted and I changed both wheels myself ( a job I've never done) thanks for the pointers Simon!
Onto the day. It was a busy track with an open pit and dry but damp in the morning.
I thought I'd wait till it dried properly and I'm glad I did, within 45 minutes there was 3 riders down and several black flags out.
This didn't exactly fill me with confidence, new slicks, a change of wheels which weren't checked by anyone other than myself and several guys down made me want to just sit and watch...
I got my act together then went out, mindful that I had to take it easy and scrub in the slicks but keep heat in them at the same time. Within the first half lap I felt like I was riding a different bike, not tensing after the first few turns and the delivery of the bike in both throttle and braking as I had changed it to slick mode.
The bike was lively and I could control it better as it went into corners with me more relaxed. I wasn't gripping the bars like the Hulk and was keeping a loose grip as I tipped in.
What a day and what a difference, I wish I'd tried it sooner. I took it easy as I wanted to enjoy myself but I'm now reset and ready to go again!
The day ended up with 11 Riders down and 2 in an ambulance, at several times it was like the wacky races but I still had a great time.
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As most of you know I've been down twice with the front losing grip and had lost all confidence. On previous track days I was tensing up and almost waiting for the front to go on every corner which resulted in not enjoying it and tiring myself out very quickly.
I had to change, so when slicks were suggested I thought I'd try them.
The supercorsas are a fantastic tyre and capable of more than I can offer but when you don't enjoy it then what's the point in persevering?
The Slicks were fitted and I changed both wheels myself ( a job I've never done) thanks for the pointers Simon!
Onto the day. It was a busy track with an open pit and dry but damp in the morning.
I thought I'd wait till it dried properly and I'm glad I did, within 45 minutes there was 3 riders down and several black flags out.
This didn't exactly fill me with confidence, new slicks, a change of wheels which weren't checked by anyone other than myself and several guys down made me want to just sit and watch...
I got my act together then went out, mindful that I had to take it easy and scrub in the slicks but keep heat in them at the same time. Within the first half lap I felt like I was riding a different bike, not tensing after the first few turns and the delivery of the bike in both throttle and braking as I had changed it to slick mode.
The bike was lively and I could control it better as it went into corners with me more relaxed. I wasn't gripping the bars like the Hulk and was keeping a loose grip as I tipped in.
What a day and what a difference, I wish I'd tried it sooner. I took it easy as I wanted to enjoy myself but I'm now reset and ready to go again!
The day ended up with 11 Riders down and 2 in an ambulance, at several times it was like the wacky races but I still had a great time.
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