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Old Fox · 08-12-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken cool

Funnily this is not always the case! At least not on Indian roads where often during panic braking situations you may find yourself on dust or gravel or dung or simply the tyre sliding away... unable to explain that one.

That happens..and even if it doesn't actually happen, the uncertainty about the road underneath is always on the back of one's mind and that affects how hard one brakes.

But there is one notable advantage the big bikes provide. And that has to do with their superb control feedback. The rider can actually feel every incremental difference in the braking force as he makes millimetric lever and pedal movements. This amazing feedback is just not there in any of our Indian bikes (with the probable exception of the R15 to some extent). This ability to 'feel' the contact patch while braking is a great confidence booster.

Sri · 08-23-2009, 01:09 AM

wonderful post bro... gives a gr8 feel of wat a superbike can do n make u feel the pleasure...

ironman · 08-23-2009, 11:16 AM

That was really a deep study i did bout sbks for the first time.

. Real good post Mr.Ken. I probably learnt more from this than i wud hav from an owner's manual for a superbike!!

. Also about the pillion's experience, had been(only as pillion) on a frnd's '06 R1, when braking its as if the bike is doing a stoppie when he braked hard and got pushed hard enough to feel being thrown off from the back seat and at times when it came to a complete stop i literally stood up on the foot pegs! But the rest was all fun. Kudos to all superbikes and their owners.

DeepMahal · 09-04-2009, 10:23 AM

some really imp. info on braking on new SBK's and about the throttle control !!! very well written, with passion and love

!!! ride safe !!

Sarvajit · 10-05-2009, 02:43 PM

Its really nice to see some people writing about fulfilling their dreams. Atleast people like me who can't, can read this&go into a happy world of dreams, like a movie we would never wanna come out of!
Thanks for writing Ken Da, it really feels very nice to read this over&over again.
I can be happy in the world of your threads. Its much better than my sad reality.

cHoKoBoI · 11-30-2009, 07:31 AM

[B]i will EARN

it someday ken...

good write up....

sheelpriye · 12-13-2009, 05:27 PM

Any more tours lined up?
impeccable roads & photos are mandatory,
Is Vivek riding?

ken cool · 12-13-2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cHoKoBoI

[B]i will EARN

it someday ken...

good write up....

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheelpriye

Any more tours lined up?
impeccable roads & photos are mandatory,
Is Vivek riding?

Vivek is doing short rides. He is still recovering. I have done quite a few tours till date. I have crossed 21K kms on this bike.

indian07_blood · 02-09-2010, 12:40 PM

Hey, you are a great writer who knows how to write emotions

. . .very nice. . .loved the part where description of the beast goes on, it is The Bike lol. . .

. . nice man. . .but don't you feel like your hands are tied on these delhi roads and you cannot use your machine to its potential. I mean you got this bike to feel it, love it and to fly on it not to just to be careful on roads to avoid potholes and save your self and the Beast.

..

Aryan · 03-30-2010, 01:45 PM

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08-23-2009, 01:09 AM	#42 (permalink)
Sri Vroooooooooom......... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hyderabad <--> Chennai Posts: 175	wonderful post bro... gives a gr8 feel of wat a superbike can do n make u feel the pleasure... __________________ Yes, 'U' heard me right..!! "BIKERS RULE THE ROAD...!!"

08-23-2009, 11:16 AM	#43 (permalink)
ironman Bikaholic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 198	That was really a deep study i did bout sbks for the first time.. Real good post Mr.Ken. I probably learnt more from this than i wud hav from an owner's manual for a superbike!!. Also about the pillion's experience, had been(only as pillion) on a frnd's '06 R1, when braking its as if the bike is doing a stoppie when he braked hard and got pushed hard enough to feel being thrown off from the back seat and at times when it came to a complete stop i literally stood up on the foot pegs! But the rest was all fun. Kudos to all superbikes and their owners. __________________ Riding is a way of life. Sometimes, it might also be a way of giving life. So Ride safe. In both contexts. Last edited by ironman; 08-23-2009 at 11:30 AM.

10-05-2009, 02:43 PM	#45 (permalink)
Sarvajit バイカ　ボイズ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 5,065	Its really nice to see some people writing about fulfilling their dreams. Atleast people like me who can't, can read this&go into a happy world of dreams, like a movie we would never wanna come out of! Thanks for writing Ken Da, it really feels very nice to read this over&over again. I can be happy in the world of your threads. Its much better than my sad reality. __________________ Quench my thirst with gasoline!

11-30-2009, 07:31 AM	#46 (permalink)
cHoKoBoI Obsessed with passion Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 763	[B]i will EARN it someday ken... good write up.... __________________ Hyderabad xbhp contacts PM me your details to add your name in the spreadsheet :)

02-09-2010, 12:40 PM	#49 (permalink)
indian07_blood Rider On The Strom :-) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UP-14- Posts: 232	Hey, you are a great writer who knows how to write emotions . . .very nice. . .loved the part where description of the beast goes on, it is The Bike lol. . .. . nice man. . .but don't you feel like your hands are tied on these delhi roads and you cannot use your machine to its potential. I mean you got this bike to feel it, love it and to fly on it not to just to be careful on roads to avoid potholes and save your self and the Beast. .. __________________ Always Wear A HELMET, Everybody does not has the comfort to replace his HEAD *Shaan*

09-04-2009, 10:23 AM	#44 (permalink)
DeepMahal YZF - BlackBird - R15 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 105	some really imp. info on braking on new SBK's and about the throttle control !!! very well written, with passion and love !!! ride safe !!

12-13-2009, 05:27 PM	#47 (permalink)
sheelpriye L8 Braker Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,945	Any more tours lined up? impeccable roads & photos are mandatory, Is Vivek riding?

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