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koreanbaz

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9 days later
« on: June 27, 2010, 08:03:58 PM »

Its 9 days since my off, and since i have come off there has been various topics of people giving up road riding, then others giving up track riding and others taking up golf almost.
 
So I though that i would post my views, because obviously i have had some thoughts..............
 
From carious forums, so no names, One guy had done himself in on the I.O.M whilst watching the TT, so has given up road bikes and is going the Trackday route.
 
Another guy had a good off at Oulton and had decided that track days are to dangerous and is sticking to road riding.
 
Another guy in Scotland has come off his road bike and his wife won't allow any motorcycle mates to visit.
 
My argument has always been that the track is safer, due to having a medical centre close at hand etc.
 
As most know, I have a new Fireblade for the road, so I'm pretty much financially tied that way. Cos I'm too tight to lose a load of money choppin it in. My mate Phil is making a chopper and a thing of beauty it will be when its done, but I'm not convinced its for me just yet.
 
My track bike still does it for me, considering i didn't even like the bike that i have, I now really enjoy riding it and its power is awesome. Plus I have also booked on to Almeria  prior to my off.
 
Another downside to road and track is that at 18 stone and 47, bouncing isn't ever going to graceful.
 
So after 9 days of pondering to myself about whats what, and others views etc I know have the answer......................
 
I'm taking my last off as a yellow card, and any other offs that really hurt for more than say two days and that will be it for the trackdays for me, However until that day, the status quo shall resume.
 
Blade for the road, and ZX10R for the track.
 
Bring it on..............
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NinjaTim

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Re: 9 days later
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2010, 09:06:36 PM »

Sorry to hear about your off baz, glad you are okay and to hear you have arrived at a decision and are to continue riding both road and track.

I have read your reports on various trackday forums and you come across as someone who really enjoys your track riding.

I recently did my 2nd TD and know what you mean about people giving up road riding for trackdays as its crossed my mind even at this early stage, for now I have also decided to carry on with roads and track.

I do hope at the age of 48, if or when the time comes that I bounce, gracefully or not.  :headbang:
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Re: 9 days later
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2010, 11:24:53 PM »

good for you mate keep it up ....the pipe and slippers can wait  :icon_thumright:
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Re: 9 days later
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2010, 05:07:02 AM »

Most of my mates and myself go nuts at the the track and really concentrate on our riding skills and we all know how fast these things can be ridden, which then makes us more reserved when it comes to road riding, don't honestly need to prove anything anymore on the road. Also as a motorcycle insructor I'm constantly high-lighting and teaching students the laws and dangers. To round it up anyone who takes chances on the road and rides it like a track is asking for trouble, my best advice is if you wanna stay alive and get the most out of it get some advanced training, wether it be road or track. Even Leon Camier gets tuition.
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Re: 9 days later
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2010, 06:50:52 PM »

my biggest problem is that i go out on the road not intentionly looking for any kneedown action, but when the suns out and the bike feels good i just cant help riding faster and faster.
i know its not big or clever but it feels right, so i did look at giving up the road but this is coming from me 32 and loving it!!!  biggest problem is like many others i bought the 10 on the strap so dont really want to lose any dough but still looked at chopping it in for maybe a track bike. not sure really cos i ride like an asshole whether it be road or track............................. man im screwed up!!!!   :tongue3:
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Re: 9 days later
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2010, 10:42:34 PM »

get a mountain bike, it's bloody brilliant  :icon_thumright:
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Re: 9 days later
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2010, 11:15:33 PM »

 
So after 9 days of pondering to myself about whats what, and others views etc I know have the answer......................
 
I'm taking my last off as a yellow card, and any other offs that really hurt for more than say two days and that will be it for the trackdays for me, However until that day, the status quo shall resume.
 
Blade for the road, and ZX10R for the track.
 
Bring it on..............

The yellow cards get wiped out after the group stage! By that i mean we forget with time! Bones heal shattered confidence is rebuilt and we go back to what we love doing "Riding bikes" because it makes the ticker beat faster, the grin wider and the adrenalin pump harder! In what ever form you do it theres risk, I've ask myself the same questions as you. I couldn't come to an answer my missus on the other hand probably could!

18St and 47 your a cuddly puppy man!

Glad your OK
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Re: 9 days later
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2010, 11:06:57 PM »

 
So after 9 days of pondering to myself about whats what, and others views etc I know have the answer......................
 
I'm taking my last off as a yellow card, and any other offs that really hurt for more than say two days and that will be it for the trackdays for me, However until that day, the status quo shall resume.
 
Blade for the road, and ZX10R for the track.
 
Bring it on..............

The yellow cards get wiped out after the group stage! By that i mean we forget with time! Bones heal shattered confidence is rebuilt and we go back to what we love doing "Riding bikes" because it makes the ticker beat faster, the grin wider and the adrenalin pump harder! In what ever form you do it theres risk, I've ask myself the same questions as you. I couldn't come to an answer my missus on the other hand probably could!

18St and 47 your a cuddly puppy man!

Glad your OK
and still bloody sore ribs.
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Re: 9 days later
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2010, 10:37:05 AM »

get a mountain bike, it's bloody brilliant  :icon_thumright:
:iamwithstupid:  Is great fun!

However, you still need to keep on the bikes....they're in ya blood!

Recover well mate  :icon_thumleft:
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Re: 9 days later
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2010, 10:11:43 AM »

Been a busy boy since. I did  Oulton park the other week  (29th) whilst still in pain. a great day out on the bike with both knees getting to slide on the tarmac, so confidence isues have gone. however the wiery ribs paid me back. How the fook real racers get back on with broken bones deserves some serious respect. :headbang:
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Re: 9 days later
« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2010, 12:05:14 PM »

Glad to hear from you Baz, been a while. You regained control of the PC from the missus now? :tongue3:
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Re: 9 days later
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2010, 12:05:52 AM »

Glad to hear from you Baz, been a while. You regained control of the PC from the missus now? :tongue3:

I've been allowed it back after a sterling effort of love making. [rofl]
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