skarcrow Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 This afternoon didn't go very well. Got soaked going into work and was still rather moist when it came to test @ 3.00.Nerves got the best of me when doing the Emergency Stop and held throttle partly open open so bike was revving when I stopped.Try again (only 2nd attemp( on Monday. Hope the weather and nerves are better Quote
Throttled Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 Sorry to hear that, I was doing the same with my throttle and practiced rolling it closed between thumb and first finger as I braked. I am sure being wet and the ground being wet does not help at all. Quote
skarcrow Posted June 22, 2011 Author Posted June 22, 2011 Figured out last night what I was doing wrong I was holding the throttle with my thumb and covering the brake with fingers ready for the stop instead of riding as normal i.e. releasing the throttle and then braking.In normal circumstances i.e. not waiting for an emergency stop, I have no problems braking quickly Thanks for the support Quote
Katie Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 All the best people fail Mod 1 first time Good Luck for Monday Quote
Remy Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 Sorry to hear that , it isn't the easiest thing to get the revs up for the speed trap knowing you have to stop afterwards - but at least you've had experience now and know what is required. Best of luck for Monday Quote
skarcrow Posted June 27, 2011 Author Posted June 27, 2011 FAILED AGAIN - third time lucky Everything was fine this time - glorious sunshine - arrived in plenty of time - failed on OBSERVATIONS this time - gutted Try again next Tuesday Quote
Remy Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 Sorry to hear that , as you and Kirsty said third time lucky! Quote
skarcrow Posted July 5, 2011 Author Posted July 5, 2011 Today was the day !!Passed - no faults Whole thing went smoothly. Arrived @ 8:00 this morning. Nice chill in the air, dry and a little cloudy.Did 50 for emergency stop. No wasted effort and 52 for avoidance.Thanks for well wishes. Mod 2 here I come. Quote
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