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ducpainter

#64605
May 16, 2010, 03:51:47 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 16, 2010, 03:43:02 AM
http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?s=8d41d5d0a157d3e1d705fc575b55f21d&p=25930402&postcount=6
That's true, but there are times when you are leaned over coming out of a corner when it's easier to just tap down and not have to weasel your toe under a shifter.

You do just what you want to do....
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Ddan

#64606
May 16, 2010, 03:52:46 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 16, 2010, 03:43:02 AM
http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?s=8d41d5d0a157d3e1d705fc575b55f21d&p=25930402&postcount=6

Without a doubt, there are ways to get around it, but without a doubt, there will be times where you'll be exiting a corner and want another gear.
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Monsterlover

#64607
May 16, 2010, 04:00:18 AM
I always want another gear [evil]

I never had a bike where I wasn't looking for that nonexistant 7th gear ;D

I ride with the balls of my feet on the pegs because it's easier to pivot my legs around and it keeps my toes off the ground.

Riding like that it seems like it would upset things having to unweight the left foot to move it and make the shift.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#64608
May 16, 2010, 04:03:24 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 16, 2010, 04:00:18 AM
I always want another gear [evil]

I never had a bike where I wasn't looking for that nonexistant 7th gear ;D

I ride with the balls of my feet on the pegs because it's easier to pivot my legs around and it keeps my toes off the ground.

Riding like that it seems like it would upset things having to unweight the left foot to move it and make the shift.
That's true regardless of shift pattern.

If you have to make the shift it's less unsettling to just tap down.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Monsterlover

#64609
May 16, 2010, 04:08:58 AM
Gotcha.

The other thing I noticed about gp was when I was at the end of the straight and had to click down (up actually) two or three gears with one pull of the clutch it was much harder lifting up on the lever quickly than just tapping down two or three times quickly. 
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#64610
May 16, 2010, 04:11:25 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 16, 2010, 04:08:58 AM
Gotcha.

The other thing I noticed about gp was when I was at the end of the straight and had to click down (up actually) two or three gears with one pull of the clutch it was much harder lifting up on the lever quickly than just tapping down two or three times quickly. 
Agreed, but you make time upshifting, not downshifting.

You can get used to the downshift issue, but only if you try. ;)
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Monsterlover

#64611
May 16, 2010, 04:16:51 AM
Track days aren't races, remember? ;)































Who are we kidding. They are ;D
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#64612
May 16, 2010, 04:18:23 AM
I gotta go be useful.

Have a good one.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#64613
May 16, 2010, 04:18:52 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 16, 2010, 04:16:51 AM
Track days aren't races, remember? ;)































Who are we kidding. They are ;D
Not exactly races.... :P

Quote from: Monsterlover on May 16, 2010, 04:18:23 AM
I gotta go be useful.

Have a good one.
Later.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Monsterlover

#64614
May 16, 2010, 04:31:40 AM
You should do a day at BR....

Some folks there take things very very seriously...

Ok, really going this time.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

KnightofNi

#64615
May 16, 2010, 04:58:31 AM
morning ya'll.

i think i'm going to look at used cars today while the dealers aren't there.
i saw a used celica that i think to be a gt4. i hope it's in decent shape and cheap.
Life, alas is very drear. Up with the glass and down with the beer!
Quote from: RB on September 09, 2009, 05:31:47 AM
Seriously, when i am 800years old i want to rock like Lemmy! it is a religion that requires lots of determination, drugs, and Marshall stacks.

now with clavicle of steel (stainless) wrist o' steel (11/2011)

TiNi

#64616
May 16, 2010, 04:58:53 AM
yikes... i slept for 11 hours  [coffee]
almost 10am  :-\

it's another beautiful short wearin' day here  8)

Monsterlover

#64617
May 16, 2010, 05:56:54 AM
Quote from: Major Moose Humper on May 16, 2010, 04:58:31 AM
morning ya'll.

i think i'm going to look at used cars today while the dealers aren't there.
i saw a used celica that i think to be a gt4. i hope it's in decent shape and cheap.

I need to find another $200 accord for you...
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

KnightofNi

#64618
May 16, 2010, 06:09:11 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 16, 2010, 05:56:54 AM
I need to find another $200 accord for you...

that would rock!
did you have to put anything into it?


btw, i think i found a celica st185(alltrac)
i said if i ever buy another car it will be a truck so i can haul the bikes around. i guess that idea was just a pipe dream, lol.
Life, alas is very drear. Up with the glass and down with the beer!
Quote from: RB on September 09, 2009, 05:31:47 AM
Seriously, when i am 800years old i want to rock like Lemmy! it is a religion that requires lots of determination, drugs, and Marshall stacks.

now with clavicle of steel (stainless) wrist o' steel (11/2011)

LMT

#64619
May 16, 2010, 06:20:31 AM
Good luck car shopping MMH.

I have lost my voice.  I open my mouth and try to speak, and all that comes out is some squeaky noise.

I am supposed to teach tomorrow.  I guess not.

Coffee is ready!  Later.  I have to do a lot of this  [coffee]
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