No worries, the 1.3-mile track is much more technical than the 1.7-mile track, and the nature of that beast will help you keep your throttle hand in check.Stardog84 wrote:Right now the burning question in my head is how much and where to apply throttle, but I guess that is really an entire topic. I did get a huge "WHEEE!!!" feeling and am going to work hard to keep that in check on the 18th.
MSR Nov 3rd & 4th Role Call
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Striple
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Re: MSR Nov 3rd & 4th Role Call
Current: 10 Triumph Street Triple | 08 Kawasaki Concours 14 | 07 Yamaha YZF-R6 (Race) | 05 Suzuki DR650 SE | 04 Yamaha TT-R 125LE
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Re: MSR Nov 3rd & 4th Role Call
It will be a lot of fun. There is so much to think about. Saturday was a real eye opener.
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Re: MSR Nov 3rd & 4th Role Call
One tip about the 1.3--ignore where the track *looks* like it goes and learn the actual line.
There are some areas that are designed to throw you off. Whoever designed it created chicanes that are mostly there for decoration, and to trick newbies into actually making turns instead of just riding a straight line from apex to apex.
The whole section from turn 1 to the hairpin is a LOT faster than L1 riders tend to take it. It's kind of like Ricochet, you just have to sack up and go for it (which admittedly is easier said than done).
There are some areas that are designed to throw you off. Whoever designed it created chicanes that are mostly there for decoration, and to trick newbies into actually making turns instead of just riding a straight line from apex to apex.
The whole section from turn 1 to the hairpin is a LOT faster than L1 riders tend to take it. It's kind of like Ricochet, you just have to sack up and go for it (which admittedly is easier said than done).