08-31-2009, 02:10 PM
haha... it's ok man. You either just haven't ever gotten anything out of a rear view mirror or you're trying to be difficult. Either way, I'm probably not going to change your mind. I just would rather have the extra information. Likely the guy was following very closely on previous corners, and he was a newbie too. If I saw that I would say, hey, I think I'm just going to pit in or wave this guy by before he collects me. I just assume I'd use them like I do with a car on track, and I've found them to be very useful in similar situations.
Oh, as another example, I sure wish I'd had them a couple times when people decided to pass me on the outside just before corner entry before they figure out what the hell the line is. Scares the piss outta me. I'm still on the brakes, moving left for example, just about to get near the left edge and bend it in right, when some dbag passes me on the gators, probably also scared since he almost got squeezed off the track. I've now learned to leave room on both sides the first few sessions out just to help avoid this situation. Sure, hitting me would be his fault, but that doesn't really make my bones or bike heal any faster!
FWIW, looking back to some of your previous responses, I rarely hear a bike coming up behind me on track. And my bike is VERY quiet. So, I guess my hearing sucks. :dunno: Mirrors plz!
What prompted you to bring this thread back from the dead anywho?
Oh, as another example, I sure wish I'd had them a couple times when people decided to pass me on the outside just before corner entry before they figure out what the hell the line is. Scares the piss outta me. I'm still on the brakes, moving left for example, just about to get near the left edge and bend it in right, when some dbag passes me on the gators, probably also scared since he almost got squeezed off the track. I've now learned to leave room on both sides the first few sessions out just to help avoid this situation. Sure, hitting me would be his fault, but that doesn't really make my bones or bike heal any faster!
FWIW, looking back to some of your previous responses, I rarely hear a bike coming up behind me on track. And my bike is VERY quiet. So, I guess my hearing sucks. :dunno: Mirrors plz!
What prompted you to bring this thread back from the dead anywho?
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