Trick vs track

tony h · 02-Feb-2005, 02:04

It baffles me a bit when i read ooo no dont spend money on ya bike learn to ride it faster .One thing springs to mind /confidence .I.ve just had the 996 single injector chip [Cheers nelly] it dont look nowt & maybe no more power but how about smoothness. its got to be worth a bit in the o.l grey matter department or is it a case of i.ll just learn to spin it out of coppice & treat meself to a carbon hugger

skidlids · 02-Feb-2005, 10:08

I'm happy doing both, Spending money on the bike (look through the top layer of dirt Guys and Gals) and learning to ride faster.
There is nothing stoping people doing both other than the funds manager and for me that is Me

Monty · 02-Feb-2005, 10:34

I tried to "just learn to spin it out of coppice" and all it cost me was:
New brakelever
New handlebar
Fairing scuff
Bruised shoulder
Repair to leathers
Repair to boots-need I go on?

John

bradders · 02-Feb-2005, 10:53

some peolpe like 'nice' things and never want to become the next world chapmion, each to their own I say. (me included

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skidlids · 03-Feb-2005, 00:56

I think I understood the original post, lets test that shall we

OK I have £300 to spend, what should I buy to make my bike go better/faster ?

ericthered40 · 03-Feb-2005, 00:59

Tyers

Rally · 03-Feb-2005, 01:06

Track time.

skidlids · 03-Feb-2005, 01:33

Look at that two excellent suggestions within ten minutes.

tony h · 03-Feb-2005, 10:19

sorry the thread might be a bit confusing ericthereds got it .How many folks av put new/ differrent tyres on & thought yep thats alot better thus increasing performance.even when the old ones aren.t that bad so what parts offer the best psychological effect ? anyone

Mr_S · 03-Feb-2005, 10:36

Suspension setup

Fork rebuild / respring / re-valve

Rear Shock re-build / re-spring

Each of the above should be available for within your budget. This is what on mine made me more confident and as a result quicker (But still not in the fast group....)

I am of course assuming that your bikes fully serviced and properly set up anyway, so doesn't need servicing etc.

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02-Feb-2005, 10:08	#2
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club I'm happy doing both, Spending money on the bike (look through the top layer of dirt Guys and Gals) and learning to ride faster. There is nothing stoping people doing both other than the funds manager and for me that is Me Reply

02-Feb-2005, 10:53	#4
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... some peolpe like 'nice' things and never want to become the next world chapmion, each to their own I say. (me included) Reply

03-Feb-2005, 00:56	#5
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club I think I understood the original post, lets test that shall we OK I have £300 to spend, what should I buy to make my bike go better/faster ? Reply

03-Feb-2005, 00:59	#6
ericthered40 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,698 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: N F A Mood: renegade sexy racer Tyers Reply

03-Feb-2005, 01:06	#7
Rally Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 708 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Staines Track time. Reply

03-Feb-2005, 01:33	#8
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club Look at that two excellent suggestions within ten minutes. Reply

03-Feb-2005, 10:19	#9
tony h Registered Forum User Posts: 39 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: notts sorry the thread might be a bit confusing ericthereds got it .How many folks av put new/ differrent tyres on & thought yep thats alot better thus increasing performance.even when the old ones aren.t that bad so what parts offer the best psychological effect ? anyone Reply