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    jdixon1974
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 7 Mar 2024

    I like to ride this around when it decides to start and not try to light itself on fire.

    IMG_3548.JPG

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      louisbosco
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 21 Feb 2013

      @goosehd Absolutely knackered last night. came back to the hotel, had a few beers watched the football and straight to bed. haven't had a chance to go through all the footage. but here's a couple of snippets..

      "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

      • Harvey Specter
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        goosehd
        Mod Squad
        @louisbosco
        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

        @louisbosco So very cool and it looks like you were dragging knees 🙂

        Unbelievable and thank you!!

        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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          louisbosco
          啓蒙家
          @goosehd
          Joined: 21 Feb 2013

          @goosehd haha thank you for the kind words. I’ve got plenty to learn in leaning and dragging knees. Took useful feedback from more season riders about cornering and it definitely made more sense in the later sessions of the day

          Biggest adaptation is riding a straight bar upright on the street and adjusting to lean angles on the track. Also the wind on a naked is insane at 250+

          "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

          • Harvey Specter
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            Denman John
            Haraki san Prodigy
            Joined: 27 Dec 2023

            @louisbosco That is pure awesomeness ~ thanks for sharing those clips and would love to see more if you have any!

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              Jett129
              見習いボス
              @louisbosco
              Joined: 17 Aug 2011

              @louisbosco Really enjoyed that. I was watching where and how your head was positioned as you were going into and out of the corners,and a couple of times it looks like you take a peek over your shoulder,as if to see if anyone is there. Is that just habit from riding on the street?

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                louisbosco
                啓蒙家
                @Jett129
                Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                @Jett129 not really. We’re running without any mirrors or tail tidy on this bike with the track prep.

                Therefore, there’s no way I could know if anybody was behind me. Looking over the shoulders just make sure nobody does anything stupid cutting onto the racing line.

                "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                • Harvey Specter
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                  louisbosco
                  啓蒙家
                  @Denman John
                  Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                  @Denman-John will try to do a video of one full lap once I get my bike back and figure out the lap data from there. Will probably also pick the best 😂

                  "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                  • Harvey Specter
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                    motojobobo
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 22 Aug 2015

                    Great stuff @louisbosco ! You are living one of my dreams. I have yet to do it. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

                    The journey is the objective.

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                      Jett129
                      見習いボス
                      @louisbosco
                      Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                      @louisbosco Of course,and I didn’t notice that you didn’t have any mirrors. Thanks.

                      last edited by 10 Mar 2024, 12:57 L 1 Reply Last reply 10 Mar 2024, 15:00 Reply Quote 1
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                        louisbosco
                        啓蒙家
                        @motojobobo
                        Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                        @motojobobo thanks! definitely should, regardless if you're serious about racing or not. it's definitely a place where you can go at your comfort without worrying about daily traffic.

                        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                        • Harvey Specter
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                          louisbosco
                          啓蒙家
                          @Jett129
                          Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                          @Jett129 from a racing perspective, you have to take note of where the person behind is coming from. from a normal track day perspective, we just have to be aware of our surroundings, especially during warm up and cool down laps in order not to get in the way of others.

                          "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                          • Harvey Specter
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                            goosehd
                            Mod Squad
                            @louisbosco
                            Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                            @louisbosco Any big takeaways from your time on the track? Things you’ve been doing right or wrong that will make you a better rider?

                            I bet knowing your machine and its limits has to be one of the biggest lessons.

                            Edit: How fast are you? Middle of the pack, faster…surprised yourself in either regard?

                            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                              louisbosco
                              啓蒙家
                              @goosehd
                              Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                              @goosehd

                              as this was a pretty small group (about 30-40riders I reckon), it was just split into 2. which gave a lot of people decent track space.

                              A - People with previous Sepang Circuit experience (more seasoned riders)
                              B- First timers at Sepang circuit. (Including me)

                              I was top of that B pack, as I have track experience (racing lines, braking point etc) although not with bikes.

                              Through chatting more season riders clock anywhere between 2:25 and 2:35. and my best lap of the way was 2:43, which most have mentioned is very decent for a first timer. My average over the day would be between 2:45-2:50.

                              Through feedback as well, I've found that my lean angles have greatly improved. But the biggest takeaway would be confident and to find a later braking point/ trail braking and also perfecting the leaning into slower corners..

                              "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                louisbosco
                                啓蒙家
                                Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                                Oh and also motorsports is an expensive hobby. Swapped a fresh set for this track day and I’ve maybe gone through 80-85% of the useable life of the tyre. That said, I’m hoping to do another weekend in May or June maybe.. with some upgrades

                                "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                                • Harvey Specter
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                                  motojobobo
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 22 Aug 2015

                                  Oh nooooo, this forum isn’t content to become my dressing rabbit hole, @louisbosco is intent on also turning it into a motorcycling one too!!

                                  The journey is the objective.

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                                    sffranky
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 13 Nov 2023

                                    Motorcycles? I loves me some motorcycles.
                                    Here I am on my ‘74 Commando a couple years ago on the Moto Melee. I’m wearing my trusty 634s, of course.
                                    IMG_1575.jpeg

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                                      jiminstitches
                                      Haraki san Prodigy
                                      @sffranky
                                      Joined: 16 Jan 2024

                                      @sffranky awesome bike 😍I’d love one of those, how long you had it? How is it?

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                                        Jett129
                                        見習いボス
                                        @sffranky
                                        Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                                        @sffranky Also really great bike. Is that an 850?

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                                          Denimhead 0
                                          Iron Heart Deity
                                          @sffranky
                                          Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                                          @sffranky One of my favorites. Sweet bike

                                          IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

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