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Ken Hill Podcast Series

I like the focus on what can we do rather than what we can’t do. Reminds me of the phrase “Look at where you want to go, not at what you want to avoid”.

As always, much appreciated Ken. I don’t know of many people contributing more to our sport than you. Rock on!
 
Thanks Ken! Sorry for accosting you in the pits at Thunderhill yesterday, but I needed to shake your hand and say thanks in person for what you’re doing for our sport. I’m saving my pennies for some in person coaching :) :ride
 
Ken is an outstanding contributor to our passion for 2wheels and words cannot come close to express the appreciation. It was mentioned in one of his pod casts that he gets one penny per listen! I was floored, this is an insult tip you leave a waitperson. May I suggest we all step up? There is no doubt that if you listen to the end it has value to you and that value is your call but to me it is no less than $5. I was so enlightened once that I dropped $20. I’ll confess that I’ve been a cheap bastard since then and vow to change that going forward. If you value someone’s service reflect that with your wallet.
 
Smash Allen said:
Thanks Ken! Sorry for accosting you in the pits at Thunderhill yesterday, but I needed to shake your hand and say thanks in person for what you’re doing for our sport. I’m saving my pennies for some in person coaching :) :ride
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Ha! Zero issues. Glad you got to say Hi.

Ken
 
One of my quick favorites :thumbup

I need to keep my brakes cleaner. Have you heard of MotoAmerica guys using compressed air to blow dust out of calipers between sessions? What about bleeding brakes between sessions?

Thanks for all you do for our sport, Ken :ride
 
Smash Allen said:
One of my quick favorites :thumbup

I need to keep my brakes cleaner. Have you heard of MotoAmerica guys using compressed air to blow dust out of calipers between sessions? What about bleeding brakes between sessions?

Thanks for all you do for our sport, Ken :ride
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We typically never need to bleed the brakes on any of our bikes. (Once the system is setup properly) We do service them once a weekend, which is basically removing the pads and cleaning the calipers and pistons with soapy water. No blowing of bike dust out. If we feel the lever is soft, we change the fluid.

Ken
 
Ken,

Just wanted to chime in and add my little thanks for what you've been doing. I've got a number of rich and rewarding years of racing behind me and I am hoping to get back to it once more in the near future. In this interim period, I've tried to keep myself physically and mentally prepared and your podcast has been a source of both knowledge and inspiration. Thank you!
 
Ken

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Awesome... thanks.

Fun listen! :thumbup
 
braking drills

As usual, more priceless podcasts. I just got to the last 2 (shame on me!). The one on braking being the key to acceleration was spot on. Goes with "if you want to go faster slow down!"

I wanted to toss on a drill I came up with whenever I come to a stop on the street in both cars and bikes. I challenge myself to coming to a complete stop without ever being able to detect the halt in movement. Although we cannot sense speed we are extremely sensitive to changes in direction. It is surprisingly difficult to do this in a car due to the high mass and requires the most delicate control to master. Its fun, challenging and a great way at least for me to become in tune with my brakes especially at the very edge of pad contact. Try it and see how you can do, If I have a passenger I'll ask them to tell me when they feel the car stop. You actually ease OFF the brakes just before stopping with the pads just dusting the rotors.
 
Starpower said:
As usual, more priceless podcasts. I just got to the last 2 (shame on me!). The one on braking being the key to acceleration was spot on. Goes with "if you want to go faster slow down!"

I wanted to toss on a drill I came up with whenever I come to a stop on the street in both cars and bikes. I challenge myself to coming to a complete stop without ever being able to detect the halt in movement. Although we cannot sense speed we are extremely sensitive to changes in direction. It is surprisingly difficult to do this in a car due to the high mass and requires the most delicate control to master. Its fun, challenging and a great way at least for me to become in tune with my brakes especially at the very edge of pad contact. Try it and see how you can do, If I have a passenger I'll ask them to tell me when they feel the car stop. You actually ease OFF the brakes just before stopping with the pads just dusting the rotors.
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HA! If you have ever ridden in a car with me when I am training, If the student comes to an "abrupt" stop......I won't let them out of the car until they make a proper, last 1% stop.

Ken
 
khill said:
HA! If you have ever ridden in a car with me when I am training, If the student comes to an "abrupt" stop......I won't let them out of the car until they make a proper, last 1% stop.

Ken
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I should have known better!!
 
Thank you for being at thunderhill 10/15, Ken. I was only at one session but I cut two seconds off my lap time. :thumbup:teeth
 
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