Hi All
I'm just after some advice for tackling this track and some advice from those that ride/race here and how i can improve my times and speeds around parts of the track.
I don't race just love doing track days when i can afford them.Screenshot_2015-02-17-23-50-46.pngScreenshot_2015-02-17-23-53-12.pngfb.jpgA64H4451.jpgA64H4452.jpg
My best PB was a 1.47 about 2 years ago. The last time i was there (Dec 2014) i was doing consistent 1.48s.
I know its not that fast but if i could get into the low 1.40's one day on this bike i would be very happy.
After watching the latest on board footage that was put up by MEGA on their Facebook page i know that some of my lines i am taking way too wide and losing time.
My bike is a bit of an oldie its a 2004 CBR1000RR
Wilbers Shock
Front has been tweaked and valved for my weight (i'm pretty sure its not an aftermarket cartridge kit)
Brembo 19mm MC
2009 Monoblock CBR calipers and braided lines
Full Micron System and PC3
Running Dunlop Slicks
Running 520 gearing 15-43
HRC short action throttle
The main things i do or have learn't over the years here are
Turn 1- shift down 2 gears and do not touch the brakes
Stoner Corner- I take in 5th(i think) i believe maybe i turn in later than i should
Honda Corner - I shift down into 2nd and hold 2nd until Siberia..again i think my turn in point is mid to outside of the track (bad habit)
Shift up to 5th through the Hayshed and then shift down to 4th for Lukey heights
Shift down to 2nd for MG
Short shift to 4th out of MG
Shift down to 4th for the last corner and try to turn in as late as possible
Tyre wear is always pretty good as i'm not super aggressive on the throttle...i never really feel the rear spin up and dont have any traction issues. I guess ive got an oldschool/cautious mentality of doing everything as smooth as possible and just feeding on the power rather than hitting it hard after the apex.
Now any ideas on what i can do different or things i can improve inc gear selection, turn in points, braking markers ect.
I have also attached a screenshot of the Racechrono data from my 1.48 run. I look at some of the speeds and would love to compare to what others are doing as i think i could be taking some of these corners much faster than i think i can. I have also attached some photos from the track for criqtue on body position ect.
So would love peoples critique and feedback and ways i can improve for my next track day or what your riding tips are when riding around this circuit.
I understand its a bit hard to give advice through words on a forum but maybe i can get some pointers that may help.
Thanks and i look forward to hearing some advice
Cheers
Alex
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