Ruff or bumpy pavement turns me into a biatch! - Page 3

tached1000rr · 10-23-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

That wouldn't change the suspension answers above.

Are you looking for advice how to improve your bikes handling in bumpy switchbacks or in getting over the mental hurdles making you roll off the throttle?

Bingo! It's the mental hurdles making me roll off the throttle that I need help with me, where's Dr. Phil???

FT BSTRD · 10-23-2009, 09:47 PM

Sounds like a fear of low or reduced traction situations.

tached1000rr · 10-23-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

Sounds like a fear of low or reduced traction situations.

I could concur with that assessment

racedoll · 10-23-2009, 10:07 PM

Could you try thinking that if your friend can go over them with no issues that you should be able to as well? Maybe just increase your speed incrementally each time.

I do that all the time with Erik... if he can hit a corner at a certain way, then surely I can get through it will little issue at my speed or a little more (baby steps). It's kind of mind over matter thought process.

I also agree that suspension settings play a huge part, something that would make my bike MUCH easier to handle if I'd change them to fit me.

tached1000rr · 10-23-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoll

Could you try thinking that if your friend can go over them with no issues that you should be able to as well? Maybe just increase your speed incrementally each time.

I do that all the time with Erik... if he can hit a corner at a certain way, then surely I can get through it will little issue at my speed or a little more (baby steps). It's kind of mind over matter thought process.

I also agree that suspension settings play a huge part, something that would make my bike MUCH easier to handle if I'd change them to fit me.

I do that in my head all the time then bitch out as I notice my speed has gently decreased

racedoll · 10-23-2009, 10:12 PM

Have you tried adjusting your suspension as everyone else suggested?

tached1000rr · 10-23-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoll

Have you tried adjusting your suspension as everyone else suggested?

No, but I do plan to have Wheeler setup my bike for me. BUT It's a mental issue, it's not the bike.

racedoll · 10-23-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

No, but I do plan to have Wheeler setup my bike for me. BUT It's a mental issue, it's not the bike.

I understand it's mental but maybe by adjusting something on the bike it will help you "think" that something is different and therefore allow you to overcome it.

fasternyou929 · 10-23-2009, 11:26 PM

If you ride like me, you rarely hit the same bumpy turns... always taking new roads and being caught off guard by unexpected bumps. That makes it hard to figure out exactly what's making you uncomfortable. And damn near impossible to work on.

Is there a bumpy turn nearby that you could hit repeatedly? Try adjusting your body position to find where the bumps are least noticeable to you. Or getting into position earlier so you're not moving while the bikes less stable?

tached1000rr · 10-23-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

If you ride like me, you rarely hit the same bumpy turns... always taking new roads and being caught off guard by unexpected bumps. That makes it hard to figure out exactly what's making you uncomfortable. And damn near impossible to work on.

Is there a bumpy turn nearby that you could hit repeatedly? Try adjusting your body position to find where the bumps are least noticeable to you. Or getting into position earlier so you're not moving while the bikes less stable?

I've decided to use the same corner and work on this for sure

10-23-2009, 09:47 PM	#22
FT BSTRD Tractor Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Franklin, TN Moto: Buell XB12X Ulysses Posts: 1,007	Sounds like a fear of low or reduced traction situations. __________________ "I do get tired of reading,'my buddy is a racer and says the Buell will never work' I always want to say 'Who the FCK is your buddy and is he faster than Shawn Higbee?" --Erik Buell*

10-23-2009, 10:07 PM	#24
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Could you try thinking that if your friend can go over them with no issues that you should be able to as well? Maybe just increase your speed incrementally each time. I do that all the time with Erik... if he can hit a corner at a certain way, then surely I can get through it will little issue at my speed or a little more (baby steps). It's kind of mind over matter thought process. I also agree that suspension settings play a huge part, something that would make my bike MUCH easier to handle if I'd change them to fit me.

10-23-2009, 10:12 PM	#26
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Have you tried adjusting your suspension as everyone else suggested?

10-23-2009, 11:26 PM	#29
fasternyou929 SFL Expatriate #2 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Moto: CBR1000 Posts: 2,043	If you ride like me, you rarely hit the same bumpy turns... always taking new roads and being caught off guard by unexpected bumps. That makes it hard to figure out exactly what's making you uncomfortable. And damn near impossible to work on. Is there a bumpy turn nearby that you could hit repeatedly? Try adjusting your body position to find where the bumps are least noticeable to you. Or getting into position earlier so you're not moving while the bikes less stable?