Kaitsdad did it again.

[kjc625]

Kaitsdad and I spent entire day to MOD the "Enforcer".

TBS + Barbarian Mod : It made the engine run really smooth as a baby's butt. Smooth predictable transition. After the MOD, I took out the Enforcer and did several Police Rodeo moves. It was smooth. I was able to run the bike really slow and tight. The U-turn and figure 8's were smooth and tight. Oh I just found me a perfect Police Rodeo Contender.

Throttle spring Mod : I was very easy and it made the throttle easy to turn. However the spring would not come back to reset. So we had to undo the MOD. That invovled removal of fuel rail and little bit of fishing technique. We used a heavy duty fishing wire to rewind the spring. You definitely need 4 hands to do this job.

Anyone interested in slow ride technique please PM me for an arrangement for a private class. I will show the world of slow riding in tight patterns. You will never get scared of a tight U-turn. :lol:

Once again thanks Kaitsdad.

 

[SkooterG]

Anyone interested in slow ride technique please PM me for an arrangement for a private class. I will show the world of slow riding in tight patterns. You will never get scared of a tight U-turn. :lol:

Now that I would love. Next time I ride out visiting friends in Santa Clarita, I just might have to give you a call.

 

[dcarver]

...and my first thought was that he was going to have another kiddie! He's a great guy, as you've found out..

 

[skyway]

Anyone interested in slow ride technique please PM me for an arrangement for a private class. I will show the world of slow riding in tight patterns. You will never get scared of a tight U-turn. :lol:

Now that I would love. Next time I ride out visiting friends in Santa Clarita, I just might have to give you a call.

Make sure you remove the PHID's before any tight turn class!! :dribble:

 

[kjc625]

Yes PM me. I have a Kawasaki KZ1000 practice bike. This bike performs similar to FJR's.

Jim

 

[Toecutter]

Anyone interested in slow ride technique please PM me for an arrangement for a private class. I will show the world of slow riding in tight patterns. You will never get scared of a tight U-turn. :lol:

:clapping:

Eve's cousin is a former motor officer/current homicide detective. I gotta get with him for some training (ride, not homicide). I hates the tight stuff!

Any chance you can 'splain it to us?

 

[kaitsdad]

Yah - dat was fun, no doubt ya !!! We be usin da 80 lb test leader !!

Jim and I actually got to UNDO the throttle spring mod. HOOT !!!! :crazy: Luckily, I remembered a post of Radman's from about a year ago - and it saved us !

And we played 'find the missing battery bracket' for about an hour - which ended up riding home with Jim inside his right fairing.

(*#@*#@*&^ little piece of metal ...)

I watched Jim do 360 degree loops in the street with parked cars on each side - and he made it look so easy I thought I MIGHT be able to do it - on my son's schwinn. Heck - I'm not sure I'd try that turning radius with my lawn mower !!!

This guy can ride. Word.

His Skyway Sliders are untouched - I wish I could say the same for mine .......

 

[skyway]

His Skyway Sliders are untouched - I wish I could say the same for mine .......

Just say the word and I'll get y'all hooked up with a shiny new set. :dribble:

We can't have Wonky, well..... looking Wonky now can we?

 

[madmike2]

Anyone interested in slow ride technique please PM me for an arrangement for a private class. I will show the world of slow riding in tight patterns. You will never get scared of a tight U-turn. :lol:

Now that I would love. Next time I ride out visiting friends in Santa Clarita, I just might have to give you a call.

I'm thinkin' that youse needs some work on your high speed threat detection/identification/evasion technique.

Oh, I see, you start slowly and then build up ....

 

[kjc625]

Anyone interested in slow ride technique please PM me for an arrangement for a private class. I will show the world of slow riding in tight patterns. You will never get scared of a tight U-turn. :lol:

:clapping:

Eve's cousin is a former motor officer/current homicide detective. I gotta get with him for some training (ride, not homicide). I hates the tight stuff!

Any chance you can 'splain it to us?

Well, one way to explain the slow riding is

friction point on the clutch, constant throttle and riding the rear brake.

Your bike will not drop as long as you keep above 3 things going at same time.

You need to find the perfect friction position. (Where you still get forward momentum with fine cut out position. Right before stall and no power)

You need to give enough throttle to run the bike forward.

You also need to ride the rear brake to slow the bike.

Try to imagine this. You increase the RPM to the bike at constant setting. Ex 2000RPM. then use clutch to adjust the RPM to your need then fine tune the speed with the rear brake.

In addition, look where you want to go and lean as needed. Don't get scared and your bike willl not drop as long as you use all 3 factors (Gas, clutch and rear brake)

Don't look down. your bike will go where you look.

Any one in my area, PM me for a private lesson.

P.S. I practice at least 30 minutes a day. It is perishable skill.

Jim

 

[cougar8000]

Well, one way to explain the slow riding isfriction point on the clutch, constant throttle and riding the rear brake.

Your bike will not drop as long as you keep above 3 things going at same time.

You need to find the perfect friction position. (Where you still get forward momentum with fine cut out position. Right before stall and no power)

You need to give enough throttle to run the bike forward.

You also need to ride the rear brake to slow the bike.

Try to imagine this. You increase the RPM to the bike at constant setting. Ex 2000RPM. then use clutch to adjust the RPM to your need then fine tune the speed with the rear brake.

In addition, look where you want to go and lean as needed. Don't get scared and your bike willl not drop as long as you use all 3 factors (Gas, clutch and rear brake)

Don't look down. your bike will go where you look.

Any one in my area, PM me for a private lesson.

P.S. I practice at least 30 minutes a day. It is perishable skill.

Jim

That is a great explanation. Keeping gas steady and like you said controling speed with clutch and rear brake. Looking through the turn and vola.

 

[kjc625]

Since 06 FJR has the linked brakes, it is harder to control the slow riding in tight pattern. Your front steering handle has to turn freely and easy. Due to the linked brakes, two front right brake pistons get worked and causes more rigid steering effort. So in 06 model, you need to sit up more upright and more positive steering into the turns. I had a chance to ride a 03 model with a riser. It was definitely easier to turn than 06 model.

A tip for non abs users,

1. Apply front brakes with all four fingers first.

2. Instantly apply the rear brake.

3. If you feel the front brake locking up, then immediately release and reapply the brakes.

4. Don't let go of your rear brakes at any situation. Even it locks up. Use the front brakes to control the braking (Release and reapply)

All sounds easy, but only practice will make'm perfect. Practice at slow speed (10mph to 30mph) in closed area with people to help you in case of a mishap.

I learned this technique from MSF and Motor training documents.

I practice it religiously everyday with my KZ1000P police motor bike.

So be safe and think before you act.

Jim

 

[HIGHLANDER]

Screw that riding slow.........we wanna learn how to ride fast and shoot straight at the same time !!! :trinibob:

 

[Brooklyn]

Since 06 FJR has the linked brakes, it is harder to control the slow riding in tight pattern. Your front steering handle has to turn freely and easy. Due to the linked brakes, two front right brake pistons get worked and causes more rigid steering effort. So in 06 model, you need to sit up more upright and more positive steering into the turns. I had a chance to ride a 03 model with a riser. It was definitely easier to turn than 06 model.
A tip for non abs users,

1. Apply front brakes with all four fingers first.

2. Instantly apply the rear brake.

3. If you feel the front brake locking up, then immediately release and reapply the brakes.

4. Don't let go of your rear brakes at any situation. Even it locks up. Use the front brakes to control the braking (Release and reapply)

All sounds easy, but only practice will make'm perfect. Practice at slow speed (10mph to 30mph) in closed area with people to help you in case of a mishap.

I learned this technique from MSF and Motor training documents.

I practice it religiously everyday with my KZ1000P police motor bike.

So be safe and think before you act.

Jim

Thanks for the gread advice and the issue with linked brakes. Skillfull and slow is nicer than fast and dead.

 

[Cdogman]

Anything I can do to ride better is cool. Now I just need the dam snow to melt so I can go practice <_<

 

[mbottoms]

Great info. Jim.

That is the same technique that we use when riding in the technicial stuff in an off road enduro.

Now to hijack this thread.

My friend has purchased a retired KZ1000P and would like to do some rebuilding and modifications to the bike.

I have spent several hours on the web looking for places with info, but can't find anything worthy.

You got any insight to where we can find more info.

Thanks,

Mark

 

[kjc625]

Great info. Jim.That is the same technique that we use when riding in the technicial stuff in an off road enduro.

Now to hijack this thread.

My friend has purchased a retired KZ1000P and would like to do some rebuilding and modifications to the bike.

I have spent several hours on the web looking for places with info, but can't find anything worthy.

You got any insight to where we can find more info.

Thanks,

Mark

Any local friendly kawi dealers able to fixem good or time to study the book and fixem self.

Ride fast and shoot straight? Nah my department has no shooting at or from moving vehicle policy.

This week, I took 2 fatal traffic accident investigation involved in bikes. The cause of the accident is

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"SPEED."

Speed without basic skill and brain can kill you.,

Jim