snap1945
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Those of you that have followed my adventures this season have read my first three track day reports from Grattan Mich. I now take you to the Mid Ohio Track at Lexington Ohio.
When I come to the Forum I often wonder how many of us get to try out the hard core side of the sporting nature side of our scoots. Operating from 4 or 5 grand up to the rev limiter smacking clutchless upshifts nailing an apex at 130 and climbing. Blipping the throttle to downshift while braking and hearing the snarling, muffled roar of the 1300cc torquester as it matches road speed with the help of some marvelously powerful linked binders that allow for surprisingly late breaking for such a heavy beast Powering second gear at an apex from 4 grand and accelerating on massive torque out of a right hander while feeling , and hearing your peg feeler being ground to a nubbin and now you're at 8 grand.. Still in second setting up for the next turn: a left. Easing off the throttle, scooting over on the saddle so your butt is hanging off the left, and remembering the instructors words and making sure your head is also out there, over your hand as you look through the turn easing off the brakes and adding throttle setting up the suspension then leaning hard left and from 5000 RPM the beefy thoaty roar gurgling out of the Feej engine compartment is music because by now you KNOW that it was designed for this, thrives on it and takes it in stride. No sooner does the tach get to 9000 grand, you ease off the gas and press a finger or two into the brakes for proper entry speed for the next corner.
Take your Feejer to the track ,...You will have a blast and be amazed at its capabilities.
Yes, I ride novice. Yes, the Feej is not a real track star.. but it does it . Several times during my two days (Oct. 1 & 2) I have had riders come up to me and say : " I cant believe I was passed by a touring bike"
MUST MUST MUST get your suspension properly adjusted or you will grind more than peg feelers.
When I come to the Forum I often wonder how many of us get to try out the hard core side of the sporting nature side of our scoots. Operating from 4 or 5 grand up to the rev limiter smacking clutchless upshifts nailing an apex at 130 and climbing. Blipping the throttle to downshift while braking and hearing the snarling, muffled roar of the 1300cc torquester as it matches road speed with the help of some marvelously powerful linked binders that allow for surprisingly late breaking for such a heavy beast Powering second gear at an apex from 4 grand and accelerating on massive torque out of a right hander while feeling , and hearing your peg feeler being ground to a nubbin and now you're at 8 grand.. Still in second setting up for the next turn: a left. Easing off the throttle, scooting over on the saddle so your butt is hanging off the left, and remembering the instructors words and making sure your head is also out there, over your hand as you look through the turn easing off the brakes and adding throttle setting up the suspension then leaning hard left and from 5000 RPM the beefy thoaty roar gurgling out of the Feej engine compartment is music because by now you KNOW that it was designed for this, thrives on it and takes it in stride. No sooner does the tach get to 9000 grand, you ease off the gas and press a finger or two into the brakes for proper entry speed for the next corner.
Take your Feejer to the track ,...You will have a blast and be amazed at its capabilities.
Yes, I ride novice. Yes, the Feej is not a real track star.. but it does it . Several times during my two days (Oct. 1 & 2) I have had riders come up to me and say : " I cant believe I was passed by a touring bike"
MUST MUST MUST get your suspension properly adjusted or you will grind more than peg feelers.
