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Silver Lining in the Data
The last two rounds have provided tough challenges. On a strong pace at Grattan initially – to then have oil, sealer, a crash and rain throw things off there. Then to Pitt Race, where we just struggled overall to go fast. The two main areas of the track which are most important to turn a fast lap are where I struggled most – and coincidentally where the most bumps are on the track.
The data has shown several silver linings. At both tracks, our ideal splits had us under the lap record. That was encouraging. And perhaps the biggest thing was finding out the traction control was a culprit in the struggles at Pitt Race. The lean angle with the combination of harsh bumps was triggering the traction control and slide control – causing more problems than solutions, upsetting the bike even worse. I had been running a mid-level setting of traction control, mainly just because it felt "okay". It had seemed to work and admittedly, my experience 1) on a 1000 and 2) with traction control/slide control has been new this year. Lesson learned, the TC/SCS will be dialed down if not turned off next time at Pitt Race.
After a couple frustrating weekends, the silver linings and continual learning help keep things in perspective. That's all I've got and it's the best way to move forward. For me anyway.
Cheers.
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- Published: 10.2.15 / 5am
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