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We do have guys using tyre warmers on historic bikes in Australia. I am much better in the wet than many riders. Comparing with Kenny Roberts is silly stuff. You cannot extrapolate from an historic bike to a modern - they are completely different animals. I found it quite amusing the last few times I raced. I was always up with the leaders - I am too old for that. When I raced back in the 60s and 70s, I always rode a very out-classed machine so usually I got blitzed. I only led All-powers C grade on one occasion. I lowered the gearing on my 500cc Triton, , dropped the tyre pressures and softened the suspension. I led them for almost a lap, but they out-gunned me towards the end of the longest straight. I almost knocked two guys off their Kawasaki 900s, so I did not do that again.
It is always important to notice where you get passed, if your bike is underpowered. I needed 7 gears like the Geoff Duke Gilera had in the 50s.
It is always important to notice where you get passed, if your bike is underpowered. I needed 7 gears like the Geoff Duke Gilera had in the 50s.