Bert-Aus
Well-Known Member
Sunday was my first day on my R6 (Rocket Ricer)
Track day out at Mallala, South Australia
Wow, such a difference in power delivery than my XJ6S!
After initial nerves in first session, having not actually ridden the bike more than a few laps around my back yard.
2nd session was getting familiar with the different riding position
3rd session I realised I was only using about 40 -50% of the throttle, HOLY F*&%#!
...the fun really does begin above 10k rpm, esp when redline is around 15,500rpm
4th session my best lap was 1:33.83
5th session my best lap was 1:31.23
Overall what a blast! maybe time to move into the next ride group
only had a few "Oh shit" moments, but thankfully no embarrasing or dangerous to others/ self events
My first time ever reaching the edge of my tyres too!
...whilst I know I have a lot of technique to practice on this bike
for starters I need to practice getting off the bike more (hang off alot further)
anyways some shots a friend took with my camera
tyres scrubbed in
morning tea break
Track day out at Mallala, South Australia
Wow, such a difference in power delivery than my XJ6S!
After initial nerves in first session, having not actually ridden the bike more than a few laps around my back yard.
2nd session was getting familiar with the different riding position
3rd session I realised I was only using about 40 -50% of the throttle, HOLY F*&%#!
...the fun really does begin above 10k rpm, esp when redline is around 15,500rpm
4th session my best lap was 1:33.83
5th session my best lap was 1:31.23
Overall what a blast! maybe time to move into the next ride group
only had a few "Oh shit" moments, but thankfully no embarrasing or dangerous to others/ self events
My first time ever reaching the edge of my tyres too!
...whilst I know I have a lot of technique to practice on this bike
for starters I need to practice getting off the bike more (hang off alot further)
anyways some shots a friend took with my camera
tyres scrubbed in
morning tea break