Front end feel and confidence- How far can you push?

[chubb]

Hey Chubb. So you were there friday too? How did you go?
i had a quick chat with Daz and later in the day Jed came up to me and was telling me all about how sensitive these RSV4s are to changes and gave me some great advice.
Im still having some issues with tearing on my rear tyre so i think i might just go get Daz to setup my geometry he's a great guy(has done my KTM setup)....the bonus is he's 5 mins up the road.

Also now as i've raised the rear i notice at turn 4 under hard braking the rear is a little more unstable than i remember it being.

Yeah I used to have my geometry setup to be nose heavy so the bike turns it quick. Somewhat similar to what you have done. But as I got quicker the bike's front end started walking away from me and the harder and harder I pushed, the worse it became. The rear stepping out became really hard to control.

Friday was all about getting used to the new geometry and front end. Went up in spring rate both front and rear.. It wasn't the best of days to be chasing times as it was on and off raining and cold and windy. Very very windy.

Went to Broadford on the Sunday and was very comfortable with the front end and the way Daz set it up. It's not for everyone but the harder you are on the front the better. Going back to see if I can find more feel on the rear for exit drive.

I smashed my PB at Broadford in 45+ degree track temps so if you can ride it the way he sets it up (very aggressively) it will work out for you in terms of times.

Let me know when you're at the track next. Always keen to have a yarn.