2legs2wheels
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as I said in alan's thread, gald you are ok
yamalude said:As you found out, Textiles just don't protect the skin - get yourseld a leather replacment.
Chief said:Saad, I wish you the best and am damn glad to hear you made it through this without any serious injury. However, I'm having flashbacks to Fr0ng.
KoRnHoLyO said:Sounds like #4 increased lean angle puts you on un scrubed rubber and she slid out on you. just my .02
SimFox3 said:Hi Everyone,
I appreciate everyone giving me good wishes (good for the karma) :teeth
Poor fr0ng I saw some of his posts.
I was being stupid and riding over my head. I hope to God that this incident and the permanent 'battle scar' will serve as a reminder.
Based on everyone's advices here are the things I need to do:
1) Get Leathers BUT make sure they are a tight fit.
2) Get some sportbike motorcycle technique books. It's odd because MSF taught me to keep my 'heels' on the footpegs... yet you guys are saying that keeping the forefoot on the footpegs is BASIC...
3) Get to track.
4) Don't RIDE ABOVE my comfort level
Thanks Again,
Saad
Lots of factors there:SkywarpR said:I've been riding for a little over a year now, and I have put about 10k on my bike. I've done some pretty quick rides (Skyline, Redwood, Highway 1, Mines, etc), and I have never had my foot rub. I still consider myself a noob... Am I just going significantly slower, or is the foot clearance on my bike just that much higher?
Critter said:
Ride your own ride bro don't get caught up in "keeping up" with faster riders.
Climber said:Not something to be really concerned with. Don't take this wrong but you're still early on in the learning curve for building up the skills and reflexes which will allow you to go fast safely.
naomarik said:
Your ego will come back in due time. For now expect to be a total wimp for at least a month or two :laughing
I'm wondering, what kind of textile jacket were you wearing? Does it have any armor in it?
SimFox3 said:If I'm ever going to ride twisties/track I will only wear leathers. But I will keep the 'Blast' for rain and other quick stops.