re instructors. I wasn't that bothered about getting instruction. This was my first time on track with the Gen 4 and I had lots of issues getting the bike ready for track, which took up the morning and in the afternoon I was just getting used to the bike and the circuit. However, my mate did exactly what Mellorp suggested and asked several times for feedback, but did not get any and left slightly disappointed. I followed him for a session (Barry Burrell seemed to be doing a 1:1 and Iddon's bike broke down so he wasn't on track) with a Go Pro and he's got a lot of value from watching that.
My issues were easily solved:
1. I used my mates' pressure gauge which, it turns out, reads ** 0.7 ** bar off!! Sorted by using a properly calibrated one then a big chat with Jamie behind the pits (mentioned that he loved his Gen 1 when he had it). Dodgy gauge was left in trackside bin.
2. First time taking pressure out of tyres with TPS - because of #1 I started the first session with 1.9 PSI in front tyre on a cool track, wasn't fun. I had yellow warning on the screen, soon changed to red flashing ones. All sorted by switching off the messages in Settings (with some help from Alex and Bananaman (thanks) and a lad with a Gen 5)
The final two issues I will have to work on.
1. Being tall.
I have definitely found that the Gen 4 is not as easy to manage on track as my Gen 2 because of body position. I think i need the high seat, unsure whether to get the BMW or Wunderlich, although I think they are about the same height. I felt that the standard seat forced me into the 'spoon'/depression in the seat right by the tank, when I wanted to have my arse right at the back. The pegs might have hindered me moving too - I know they won't go much lower (based on other threads) but will need to investigate if they'd let me move them meaningfully forward or back (not sure what it needs - any thoughts?)
2. Being unfit? I have had a bit of a layoff due to injuries but this event, compared to Cadwell in July was night and day. I did every session and felt good. However, in the limited '# of pics I have found so far, my position is all wrong, I probably wasn't concentrating on that because of the other issues mentioned. I can do better by preparing myself mentally next time.
