I rev the **** out it. I never let the revs drop below 7,000.
I wouldn't worry about being leaned over and being at high revs. You are only leaned over for a couple of seconds.Thanks guys, that's exactly what I was looking for from they guys I wanted to hear it from. It sounds like I'm on the right track. In motocross I used to shift alot when I rode smaller bikes to keep them in the powerband. I didn't know if that's how I should ride the r3 or not, I didn't want to blow the thing up. A few times I went into long sweepers around 6000 rpm and then I downshifted on exit mid turn to get more exit speed out of the turn, but maybe I should down shift 2 gears entering the corner and keep it above 8000 rpm thru the corner. On long sweepers, what rpm do you have the bike at? Is it ok to stay above 8000 or 9000 thru the corners? Is it more dangerous? Or not a big deal since its a 300.
Do you guys use the rear brake at all? I have a bad habit of using it. I try to out brake the bigger bikes by staying on the gas longer and braking harder, It works in the c Group because everyone coasts into the corners. Hopefully I'll use the brakes less and less as I get used to the track.
I'm still pretty slow, but I did follow an instructor for 2 sessions and once I learned his lines we started passing some 600 and 1000's in the C group. (the slower guys) The funny thing is it actually felt like I was going slower, but I probably dropped 10 seconds off my lap times by taking the right lines.
Hey Capitalview, If you are racing at 210 lbs, don't you feel like you are at a huge disadvantage against the lighter riders? Do they pull you on the straights? Do you ever think you should move up a to a bigger bike? or is there a reason you prefer a 300 over a 600 or 1000.
Personally, I'm thinking of maybe moving up to 600, I think my laptimes would drop if I was on a 600. Will riding the 300 make me a better rider, or will I just have to work harder to go as fast as a 600.
I notice you seem to be having a hard time getting comfortable with your body position. You really move around a lot. Are you finding it hard to slide around on the seat like I am? You really lift yourself up off the seat when you do move.
Compared to other bikes, it is hard to move around smoothly. The bike seems to have a smaller seat, compared to something like a 650 or 600, and the material those seats are made of actually feel slicker.I notice you seem to be having a hard time getting comfortable with your body position. You really move around a lot. Are you finding it hard to slide around on the seat like I am? You really lift yourself up off the seat when you do move.
Work on making your body movement more smooth. It will help settle the bike going into and during cornering. You also won't be as tired when you get off the bike.
As for your ride pace when on the track, don't focus on lap times, focus on learning and having fun.
For these particular forks you can do that. But then your sag would be off. You can get 41mm fork adjusters to help set sag properly because having to open, pull out the spacer, measure, cut, and then try out the new spacers gets old and boring. I can help you out if you need. You will want a fork adjuster like these :Question
Can I just take off the fork caps and slide in new stiffer fork springs? Or do you have to disassemble everything?
It isn't that terrible to do. You will need to keep the front end supported either by the headstock or straps hanging from the ceiling to the frame. You can do one fork at a time too. The one issue you might run into is that the new springs may be a different length. If they are you will need to cut new spacers. Spacers should come with the springs. The instructions that come with the springs are pretty easy to follow. You will need to pull the fork out of the triple to get the correct measurements if the springs are a different length.Question
Can I just take off the fork caps and slide in new stiffer fork springs? Or do you have to disassemble everything?
Yeah, I really hate the material they have on this seat. It is really difficult to move around smoothly. I am going to see what I can do to correct this heinous crime by Yamaha.Compared to other bikes, it is hard to move around smoothly. The bike seems to have a smaller seat, compared to something like a 650 or 600, and the material those seats are made of actually feel slicker.
Definitely get the preload adjusters! They will make your life so much easier.For these particular forks you can do that. But then your sag would be off. You can get 41mm fork adjusters to help set sag properly because having to open, pull out the spacer, measure, cut, and then try out the new spacers gets old and boring. I can help you out if you need. You will want a fork adjuster like these :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/251994409525?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82