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Haha, Simon, I love this! Damien (64 years young!)
@alonsomilan7074
5 жыл бұрын
So right Simon. My life itself is experienced through my head (my thinking). I love our sport. I have told my friends that racing on a track is a lazy man's Zen. The lap times improve when my mind is open and I'm relaxed. My lap time suffers when I THINK I'm going fast. I really appreciate your videos and hope to see more of them. Yes I have subscribed. Strong work.
@MQureshi1
5 жыл бұрын
just what I needed. I am 32 and fat and I thought that may be this wasn't for me. But now motivated to take this on.
@gtxtx3
5 жыл бұрын
if their is a voice in your head saying you want to give this a shot then give it a try you have nothing to loose and everything to gain, hitting the track is a lot of fun no matter what your skill level or abilty :)
@MQureshi1
5 жыл бұрын
@@gtxtx3 thanks for that. I have decided to get A licence in the next couple of weeks. The biggest hurdle is finding a bike. I am not sure how to differentiate from a lemon to a good machine. Got a budget of 4k for a bike and all the gear.
@Blockbuster2033
5 жыл бұрын
@@MQureshi1 Well, 100 on gloves, 200 on boots, 250 on a helmet, 600 on leathers, 2000 on an old SV650, keep the rest for spare tires and gas.
@Fr-rc5fk
3 жыл бұрын
Hallo Simon, thats true Words about the older Guys its all in the head🤠 LG from Fred (DucV4) in Almeria end of November 2020
@hughiemg2
5 жыл бұрын
Totally agree Simon, I was running in intermediate at Barber Raceway a few weeks back and went in to turn one too fast relative to what I had been doing. I got past the initial 'oh shit' thoughts and tried to not to tense up and commit to the corner normally. Bike sailed around with no problem. Just showed me there was way more speed I could have been carrying than I previously thought safe... Maybe not the best way to progress but it certainly taught me a lesson that day...
@jryer1
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I remember, many years ago, of all places, on a highway entrance ramp, the kind that curls nearly 360 degrees in a circle to get you on the highway. I was going too fast (at least I thought I was), I had 2 choices, go off the ramp on the left side, which was down into a deep ditch or lean the bike (2006 GSX-R1000) over a lot. Needless to say the bike had no problem leaning over a lot more than I had ever tried. It really is "All In the Head" below race levels.
@maciejmajcher5493
5 жыл бұрын
25 years on the road and soon my debut on 1000cc on Misano track. We live only once
@The333
5 жыл бұрын
Love this!
@mhilde7744
5 жыл бұрын
Great advice, KEEPITCOMING!👍
@abladerunner831
19 күн бұрын
the guy in his 60's had lived life , ticked off most the 'to do' boxes and now ,and has the luxury of thinking 'if I die so be it'. The kick box and business guys were scared to be incapacitated bcoz thay hadn't lived enough yet to have that fearless disregard for death.
@blipco5
5 жыл бұрын
Yep, ...until you're racing it's all in your head. With good tires and decent suspensions, most bikes can outride the pilot.
@King88_8
5 жыл бұрын
With hypersport tyres and factory suspension most bikes are more talented than 9/10 of riders
@rider65
5 жыл бұрын
@@King88_8 Yes and no. factory suspensions, unless fully adjustable can be harsh in some areas, even when put to the limits. Tyres, yes, agreed. But a good bike suspension instills confidence. provides SAFE conditions for all riders. Keeping that contact patch, limiting chatter and provide proper damping.
@King88_8
5 жыл бұрын
@@rider65 Correct. I should have said I was referring to the last 10 years of sport bikes with fully adjustable suspensions. With that, most riders run out of talent before the bike. Not saying upgraded parts won't assist learning quicker though
@rider65
5 жыл бұрын
@@King88_8 Agreed!
@Fr-rc5fk
3 жыл бұрын
yes Simon, thats true Words, LG Fred from Almaria in end of November 2020👍🙋♂️
@tristandrew5903
4 жыл бұрын
Hate to say I'm one of those fit, strong but clearly overly self-preservating 29yr olds at the moment, and hope to get it out my head. I think the trouble at least for me is you quickly find the limit of say weights at the gym, or how far you can jump, but with bikes it's more a gradual feel otherwise worse consequence if you go over your limit too soon. First trackday in 7yrs last Saturday at Donington, went there thinking I'd get a '45 on my old Mille and watch back vid on here and it's a '52 and Simon's perfectly right, all confidence related. Also maybe the old guy's mortgage was paid off :D
@kdr3310
4 жыл бұрын
100% correct!
@roccocarlino067
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Simon, slightly off topic here, but do you ever trail brake? reason I ask I hardly do myself, but I'm faster around the corners than some of the guys that do.
@krayzieegg7294
4 жыл бұрын
I think the root of that is the expense of fixing the bike if one made a mistake. I know im guilty of it. Specially these liter bikes. Im actually thinking of getting a 400cc just so i can push it and learn techniques for memory muscle to apply it on the liter bikes. Cheaper repairs
@RTK171
5 жыл бұрын
He's taking about a old farts like me. I'm 52 and go to track days and usually smash the younger guys on the track I'm not fit I'm have a belly I smoke. But I have a gp race background and know how to set up a bike for a track. Many don't they assume that the oem settings will do the job. People look at me and go he's old he's a chain smoker he's a Train wreck how's he so quick??! Simple bike set up listen to people who know more then you and trust your instincts. Thx Simon for making my day LOL.
@chi500ridah2
5 жыл бұрын
I don’t get this. I know you are the man, but this I don’t get. Confidence should come from increases in skill, it should be a one to one relationship. Thinking a thing does not make it so. Just believing in your ability to do something without the skill and experience to back it up is very foolish, following you into a corner at a pace which is beyond their skill & confidence level is not prudent and “prudence is the better part of valor” we learn differently at different paces this says nothing about our potential. It’s not all in your head, it’s really all in your skill level and experience. Love your videos!
@lonpfrb
5 жыл бұрын
Simon didn't say anything about the older faster guy being more confident than the others rather that he listened carefully, trusted Simon's advice and was able to do it. I take your point that over confidence is bad since the consequences of small mistakes can be life changing. I suppose that is why non-riders think it dangerous to ride. I see no evidence that riders are less competent than drivers, just that the consequences are against the vulnerable rider. Ride safe!
@chi500ridah2
5 жыл бұрын
lonpfrb non-riders 😂🤣 IG: @nand_logic 😂😂😂
@chi500ridah2
5 жыл бұрын
lonpfrb you don’t just attempt something you see a professional do, because you believe you can do it or because he says you can. “Ride Your Ride”. If you are intimidated by anything proceed with caution, don’t stop necessarily but do proceed with caution.
@chi500ridah2
5 жыл бұрын
ray Nic it is all in your head “after” you acquire the skill & experience! Your example proved that! But Simon said the exact OPPOSITE! And I’m sorry that is NOT correct! AT ALL!
@chi500ridah2
5 жыл бұрын
ray Nic being smooth requires “skill” you are smooth because your level of control is HIGH this is increased skill. Not increased confidence.
@wildone2163
5 жыл бұрын
so when you're finally at racing level you don't need your head anymore? ;)
@foolspeedahead
4 жыл бұрын
The shaved head, tatted kickboxer is the only dislike on this video.
@marksmith7737
5 жыл бұрын
Until racing level, it doesn't matter if you're a split-arse.
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