Interesting ride today...

[DZircher]

I've put a little over 700 miles on the track this season, that's a dream come true for me. While I have been modifying my track 848 a lot, I thought I might be moving through my mods a little faster than I really understand them. That had me a little concerned.

I also started questioning if I enjoy riding my street 848 around Cambridge. So I really haven't been riding that bike very much at all this season. I've got a couple of weeks till my next Loudon round so I really felt like riding today. I got out on the street 848 and really noticed that my riding position has changed. At low speeds the bike felt sluggish, I felt the preload too soft. I made a quick stop home and started clicking the forks. A few twisty spots to fine tune the damper and it felt a lot better.

I got on some nice back roads I enjoy and really appreciated all the training I've been getting from Penguin and other riders. Everything, even the way I scan traffic and make a few plans on the road seems to have improved. I noticed that I was grabbing the bars a little and started reminding myself to only use my hands to steer. You know T&F.

All of sudden it dawned on me, I really love riding. And it's so much more fun when you're riding deliberately. Riding well and using your bike as a tool. Not just letting it take you for a ride.

Can't wait for the 16th to arrive.

-diz

[scootertrash]

Track 848
Street 848
Very jealous !
Won't be long before you have a yellow plate...

[DZircher]

Track 848
Street 848
Very jealous !
Won't be long before you have a yellow plate...

Wasn't shooting for jealous, sorry. - I've got a good way to go before I leave the ranks of novice. I am hopeful that I'll show some more improvement next round.

[scootertrash]

Well, to make up for it, I think you should let me borrow one of them sometime
No doubt you'll keep improving. Sounds like you understand feedback from the bike and know what adjustments to start making.

[Jim]

FYI, we have a track day the Monday before the race weekend.
maybe you want to get some laps in before the 16th

[DZircher]

FYI, we have a track day the Monday before the race weekend.
maybe you want to get some laps in before the 16th

Thanks Jim, I just might be able to get that day off. I've got to find a way to get my new chain installed before then but hopefully that won't be too tough to get an appointment for. I'm out west till Friday though.