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 Posted: 10:42 - 23 Sep 2012 Post subject: Slight concern + Mod 1 result + Mod 2 result |
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Right, so, Mod 1 practice went well yesterday.
The usual slow start on the avoidance part but I was only a little under so it wasn't too hard to speed up a bit.
Quite impressed with the power of the XJ6 on the way to the DSA centre btw, apparently I had a grin like a Cheshire cat when we got there.
My main concern now is the awful cramp I experienced around about the top of my thigh area on the way back.
I tried the usual leg extensions and a quick bit of massage while on the 30mph straight roads which eased things a bit but now I'm worried it might creep in on my Mod 2 where I feel my aforementioned antics might be frowned upon. 
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 Posted: 11:09 - 23 Sep 2012 Post subject: Re: Slight concern |
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| qb78 wrote: | Right, so, Mod 1 practice went well yesterday.
The usual slow start on the avoidance part but I was only a little under so it wasn't too hard to speed up a bit.
Quite impressed with the power of the XJ6 on the way to the DSA centre btw, apparently I had a grin like a Cheshire cat when we got there.
My main concern now is the awful cramp I experienced around about the top of my thigh area on the way back.
I tried the usual leg extensions and a quick bit of massage while on the 30mph straight roads which eased things a bit but now I'm worried it might creep in on my Mod 2 where I feel my aforementioned antics might be frowned upon.  |
Not had a go on the XJ6 but there's one up for sale near me. I've heard they are a bit lurchy on the throttle, did you find this?
Make sure you're wearing warm clothes, it's getting cold now. I get cramp like nobody's business when it gets cold. You could also have a banana beforehand - keep the potassium level up,
When is your mod 1 test?
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Test is tomorrow, thanks for the banana tip btw and yes you're right, I think it would be wise to put the linings back in the textiles.
I've also just read somewhere that hydration plays a big part as well.
I did find the throttle very 'responsive'!
It made starting the slow ride part a little interesting.
I thought I'd find the weight difference between my XT and the XJ6 during the slower exercises a little intimidating but I was quite surprised how balanced and nimble it felt.
If you ever get the chance, have a go on an XJ6, the acceleration is awsome!  |
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Make sure you get there nice and early too - so you have time to stroll around and get calm.
Also will help stretch those legs a bit so could help with the cramp during.
Very best of luck too  ____________________ Yamaha FZS600 (Now gone to heaven) > CBR600F4i (SOLD) > '99 YZF-R1 |
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I'd put money on you getting cramp because you grip the bike like this.
https://www.bodyconfidential.co.uk/i/IYP/4VAN_H.bmp ____________________ Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!!
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Despite the wind and the rain, I passed with just the one rider fault.
ONE kph too slow on the first run of the emergency stop ffs, but then I suppose the line has to be drawn somewhere.
Ah well, I'm a happy bunny.
But my 'waterproofs' aren't.  |
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Cheers chaps and good luck to you sheriffjonny.  |
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Well done mate, that's the stupid test out of the way. Roll on Mon 2  ____________________ Yamaha FZS600 (Now gone to heaven) > CBR600F4i (SOLD) > '99 YZF-R1 |
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YEEEEEESSSSS!
I passed. Just 2 faults.  |
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Cheers Andy, I'm well happy.
Already been out looking for 'big bikes'.  |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 13 years, 142 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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