Oh! No! Loss of confidence....

kwikbitch · 14-Jun-2005, 23:47

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]

TP · 14-Jun-2005, 23:49

You goose!

Hope you feel better on the bike now

Mr_S · 14-Jun-2005, 23:50

Henners · 14-Jun-2005, 23:54

Enlightenment glasshopper

andys 900ss · 15-Jun-2005, 00:02

The bike certainly looks better Lisa, didnt notice the bars myself either.

Andy

rcgbob44 · 15-Jun-2005, 00:24

I should stick to the kitchen if i were you lisa!

rcgbob44 · 15-Jun-2005, 00:25

ok ok I`m sorry for the sexist remark, I`ll put a packet of jelly babies in the post for you!!

Fordie · 15-Jun-2005, 00:35

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

[Edited on 15-6-2005 by Fordie]

rockhopper · 15-Jun-2005, 00:51

Quote:

Originally posted by rcgbob44
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!!

psychlist · 15-Jun-2005, 11:24

Quote:

Originally posted by weeksy
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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14-Jun-2005, 23:49	#2
TP Registered Forum User MotoGP God Posts: 15,644 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Swansea Mood: 749 racebike MGP You goose! Hope you feel better on the bike now Reply

14-Jun-2005, 23:50	#3
Mr_S Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,324 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gosport Reply

14-Jun-2005, 23:54	#4
Henners Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,338 Join Date: May 2002 Enlightenment glasshopper Reply

15-Jun-2005, 00:02	#5
andys 900ss Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,589 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: nottingham Mood: #65 Double Desmo Due Champion - Class B 2007, Class A 2009 The bike certainly looks better Lisa, didnt notice the bars myself either. Andy Reply

15-Jun-2005, 00:24	#6
rcgbob44 Registered Forum User BSB Star Bikes: 998s, Jota, KTM 690 Duke Posts: 5,990 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Coulsdon, Surrey...........and hopefully Germany at some point in the future. Mood: My Jota goes rumpety rump! & I have my wife exactly where she wants me! I should stick to the kitchen if i were you lisa! Reply

15-Jun-2005, 00:25	#7
rcgbob44 Registered Forum User BSB Star Bikes: 998s, Jota, KTM 690 Duke Posts: 5,990 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Coulsdon, Surrey...........and hopefully Germany at some point in the future. Mood: My Jota goes rumpety rump! & I have my wife exactly where she wants me! ok ok I`m sorry for the sexist remark, I`ll put a packet of jelly babies in the post for you!! Reply