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Old 14-Jun-2005, 23:47
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Oh! No! Loss of confidence....
Ok...After an off 6ish weeks ago and another "drop" this week I came to the conclusion that I really have "lost it".
I had no confidence in the bikes handling especially on right handers and right hand junctions...
I went out on the mito for a small blat practising my right hand turns...still very tentative
Oh! No! I thought, I am never gonna get back to it again....How can this happen to me????
Tonight I decided to nip out to Gunthorpe and practice a few right handers and stop making excuses to get back on the duke.....and...er...
Whilst pulling out of the petrol station I noticed that my hand was "touching" the tank....
When I dropped it I'd only gone and bent the bars out of alignment!...DOH!

And one ride home later all better!

thought I'd share that with you all...I thought it was funny!

i'll get my coat...and my blonde hairpiece

[Edited on 14-6-2005 by kwikbitch]
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Old 14-Jun-2005, 23:49
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You goose!

Hope you feel better on the bike now
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Old 14-Jun-2005, 23:50
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Old 14-Jun-2005, 23:54
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Enlightenment glasshopper
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Old 15-Jun-2005, 00:02
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The bike certainly looks better Lisa, didnt notice the bars myself either.

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Old 15-Jun-2005, 00:24
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I should stick to the kitchen if i were you lisa!
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Old 15-Jun-2005, 00:25
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ok ok I`m sorry for the sexist remark, I`ll put a packet of jelly babies in the post for you!!
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Old 15-Jun-2005, 00:35
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Liza , Its in your mind . I no and you no the SS is a great bike .it will do anything you ask it . Find that bend, set her up tip her in and pull her round,if its not happening then check your suspension . Maybe soften the rear a bit on the adjuster. 4D

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Old 15-Jun-2005, 00:51
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I should stick to the kitchen if i were you lisa!

Next time you meet Lisa ask her to tell you about the condensed milk episode then you wouldnt have her anywhere near your kitchen!!
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Old 15-Jun-2005, 11:24
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i actually done 4 trackdays with bars almost 3" difference in position at the ends

S'funny!!! My bars are nearer 24" different in position at the ends, mind you Steve I don't have both bars on the same side of the bike like you mate
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