gheez, Hwy 88 up to Tahoe is smoother then that race track. nice work after clearing traffic

@thebritonabike

2 ай бұрын

I agree completely - the asphalt is pretty horrible in places with pot holes and cracks everywhere - it's supposed to simulate So.Cal canyon riding so in that respect it's pretty accurate .. LOL ! ... they do groom it but you have to watch for sand and gravel and tumble weeds that the desert seems to produce and throw at you regularly ! I wish you continued safe riding !

I thought you would touch the mirrors on the pavement! Awsome!!

@thebritonabike

5 ай бұрын

Haha Yes it was awesome - I managed to pop a couple of wheelies leaving the pits as well as discovering the maximum lean angle before scrapping pegs! I had the suspension settings on Sport as well as 2 up riding with luggage , even though the panniers were off to stiffen things up as much as possible. She's a big heavy bike but she did well on her first informal track day. Continued safe riding to you !

Nice ride....that track must have saved a bundle on paiting some lines 😂...hard to use the full track when your not sure where it starts/ends.

@thebritonabike

Ай бұрын

You got that right! It's a great 1 mile race track designed by Keith Code - It's supposed to emulate the typical Southern California Canyon roads.(just without the oncoming traffic) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Code I wish you continued safe riding !

@ryanfoley2198

Ай бұрын

@thebritonabike I'm in Phoenix metro area and have a '23 K1600GT. The bike does shockingly well, but I start scrape pegs around 48 degrees lean. I have done all the rides courses out here...next stop track days. This track is on the list! Thanks for video and info...keep the shinny side up brother.

@thebritonabike

Ай бұрын

@@ryanfoley2198 They are amazing machines! Best advice I can give you is for YOU to get off of the side of the bike more as you corner - that will reduce the necessary lean angle required, keeping the bike more upright and reduce the peg scraping. More lean = More risk. You'll actually carry more speed through the corners and have faster lap times. We are limited in lean angle simply by the size and design of these huge sport touring bikes - it is what it is .. because it is ! For extreme lean angles at the track I use my 2016 Yamaha R6. Ride safely !

Stop using the clutch! Quick shifter man!

@thebritonabike

3 ай бұрын

Sadly I am getting a little bit of stiffness and arthritis in my hands (I am only 53 years young but it's a family genetic condition I have inherited) and as a result I have to do regular hand squeezing exercises to alleviate the discomfort - I find using the clutch is an excellent exercise for this and keeps my hands flexible and the muscles in my hand strong. If you don't use it you loose it ! I want to keep riding as long as possible - and not have to buy a DCT bike unless I have to - although I do fancy an Africa Twin one day ! Stay safe out there and continued safe riding to you !

@Gigantor60

Ай бұрын

Outstanding riding on the GTL. The bike has agility for its size