"I've spent a lot of time on less than ideal suspension setups" is and understatement. You're the master at haulin' ass on that particular setup 😅. Great Video as always homie!
Thank you for sharing about your time on track as I will be bringing my RS for the first time this coming weekend so great insight during your race weekend. Thanks for the content as always!
@@skwidvids nice, I’ve only been to Buttonwillow twice and both times ms were with let’s ride, I’ll definitely hit you up next time, I’m itchin to get the r7 back out there
Love the follow up video format 👌🏻 That patch job at turn 3 or 4 after the start finish straight does not look fun 😅 Also she was freakin cooking on that 400. Makes me want a little bike.
Thanks for the feedback! That’s turn 2. It sketches everyone out. Decent amount of traction but it’s really bumpy. That girl rips. I expect to see her in MotoAmerica in the near future.
Priceless Robert, thank-you! Going from BMW to RS660 this season, mostly for survival. Setting up very similar, but I weigh 190 and hope I don’t skip front tire with Ohlins. Are you “old school” clutching up and down on shifts? Were you using launch control? Hope to see you up at The Ridge some time.
Thanks a lot! That’s part of the same reason I made the switch but I honestly feel like I’m more on the edge with the 660 than I did on my RSV4. As far the the suspension, I didn’t spend enough time properly setting it up which was a factor in how mine handled. I haven’t had as much seat time as I would’ve liked this past season so it’s still not ideal but it’s better. I had to downshift with my clutch after a lap or so because the limiter wouldn’t allow for autoblips if the revs were too high. The quick shifter (up) worked fine. No launch control on my bike so just good ol fashioned crappy starts. We’re actually trying to plan a track day at the ridge. My wife is scheduled to race there this season so it would be ideal to get out there before then.
Thanks Robert I really enjoyed watching the racing and your bike development. I am having fun watching and also learning. Any possibly planned engine developments? Cheers.
Several reasons but the main two being money and lack of support for racing. Getting the RSV4 set up sorted is all guess work because there’s no one who REALLY knows those bikes around my area.
@@skwidvids Doing the same but purely costs of tracking gsxr1k burns up tires.. was looking at the R7 but never been a fan of the frame/chassis .. just an MT7 frame quick & dirty model rush to market.. im sold on the RS which i think will be cheaper to develop to a same point of race prep than the Yamaha.. would've been good in this vid to have gotten footage from that lass on the 400 & her perspectives of that lap & her strategy for re-passing you.. great insights to club sport.. cheers from NZ
@@Errol.C-nz From what I've seen, the R7 is totally capable but as you said, the 660 is a much better platform to start with. Less development required. As far as the gal on the 400, it would've been cool to get footage from her perspective but I don't know if she was recording and frankly, I don't have the energy post race to do anything other than hydrate and wait for the next one or pack up to go home.
If you go into your menu, you have a “calibration” option. Once you select it, ride the bike in second gear at 25mph until the calibration screen turns off. Then you turn off the bike for 30 seconds and you should be good to go.
Nice content and nice hardware hall Mr Viscious Mollusk 🦑👍🏻 Thanks for watching and commenting on the 400s track video at the MO channel. If you ever have any video questions as far as gear or post workflow or anything else feel free to reach out. There’s good meat on the bones here 💪 . Best of luck with your race program, looks like your making fast progress!
True! She is quite small and has more road race experience than a lot of people out there so my feelings weren’t hurt. I was impressed. Thank you for the feedback!
@@SGTMARSHALL1 No lies! I think the only advantage I’ll have is that I came from an RSV4 so I may be more comfortable with higher speeds and the bike moving around a lot. At least for a little bit.
@@SGTMARSHALL1 Great question. Biggest factor is money. The big bike is more expensive to race. Fuel, tires, other consumables add up really quickly on liter bikes. Another factor was the fact that the experts in the Superbike class are on MotoAmerica spec machines. Significantly better electronics. As capable as the RSV4 is, there isn’t nearly enough knowledge and support for them in my area like there are for the Japanese bikes and even BMW so that meant I was guessing at set up. At that pace, you really need to be dialed in.
Very cool, congrats, well done.
Thank you very much!
Man, loved your cornering lines…. Expert-level
Love the race video and stories that you tell.
"I've spent a lot of time on less than ideal suspension setups" is and understatement. You're the master at haulin' ass on that particular setup 😅. Great Video as always homie!
Bobby “Pogo” Martinez they call me.
Steering damper: Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it type of deal! one of of "it doesn't hurt" to have type of things too
Agreed!
I dunno… never had a speed wobble beyond retrievable on my rs660…
Like your style, love your videos! Fun to watch 🤙🏼
Much appreciated!
Awesome recap of the weekend! I had no idea you tussled with Jasmine Nichols. She’s incredibly fast! Great work once again Robert. Keep it up! 👏
Thanks, Chad! I'll try.
Yes please more race reviews! Quality Content from a quality guy.
I appreciate you, mang!
Yes love to see your videos
Thanks for watching Marty!
Just cooking past all the little bikes! Great work sir!
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing about your time on track as I will be bringing my RS for the first time this coming weekend so great insight during your race weekend. Thanks for the content as always!
Thanks for the feedback! Have a good time!
cool recap, man i need to get out there and watch these races im only an hour from buttonwillow.... really cool bro
Thanks! I work with Let’s Ride track days so if you ever come out, come say hi and let’s spin some laps!
@@skwidvids nice, I’ve only been to Buttonwillow twice and both times ms were with let’s ride, I’ll definitely hit you up next time, I’m itchin to get the r7 back out there
I love the ninja 400, I've had one for 2 years here in NC riding the Appalachian roads 😎
Great video and awesome race footage!
Thanks!
Love the follow up video format 👌🏻
That patch job at turn 3 or 4 after the start finish straight does not look fun 😅 Also she was freakin cooking on that 400. Makes me want a little bike.
Thanks for the feedback! That’s turn 2. It sketches everyone out. Decent amount of traction but it’s really bumpy. That girl rips. I expect to see her in MotoAmerica in the near future.
Love your videos bud. Keep them coming!
Thanks for watching and the feedback!
way to go! love it!
Thanks!
Awesome series. Keep going!
Hiimchad brought me here ! :)
Awesome! I appreciate the feedback. There aren’t many rounds this season but I’ll try to make sure I record some footage for those who are interested.
Priceless Robert, thank-you! Going from BMW to RS660 this season, mostly for survival. Setting up very similar, but I weigh 190 and hope I don’t skip front tire with Ohlins. Are you “old school” clutching up and down on shifts? Were you using launch control? Hope to see you up at The Ridge some time.
Thanks a lot! That’s part of the same reason I made the switch but I honestly feel like I’m more on the edge with the 660 than I did on my RSV4. As far the the suspension, I didn’t spend enough time properly setting it up which was a factor in how mine handled. I haven’t had as much seat time as I would’ve liked this past season so it’s still not ideal but it’s better. I had to downshift with my clutch after a lap or so because the limiter wouldn’t allow for autoblips if the revs were too high. The quick shifter (up) worked fine. No launch control on my bike so just good ol fashioned crappy starts. We’re actually trying to plan a track day at the ridge. My wife is scheduled to race there this season so it would be ideal to get out there before then.
@@skwidvids Sweet! My son still runs the BMW. Red pop ups, white trailer. Stop by for a cold one. Thanks again for all the work on this.
Much enjoyed!
Great vid, Robert!
Thanks, Austin!
Nice riding bro 💪
Thanks!
What gearing are you running for Buttonwillow?
Thanks Robert I really enjoyed watching the racing and your bike development. I am having fun watching and also learning.
Any possibly planned engine developments?
Cheers.
Thanks! I plan to keep the motor stock for longevity. Maybe some Gabro Racing velocity stacks, air tube and air filter but we'll see.
Great stuff homie!!
Thanks, G!
Another cool vid, Robert.
And we share race numbers.
Thanks! I didn’t want to have to think of a new number so I figured I’d just ditch a 6.
Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching!
i wish the camera angle for the races was a better first person perspective. Really into the channel.
Thanks! I had to choose between the camera facing forward or facing me and figured the race would be more excited to watch.
Where can I find that GoPro mirror mount?
I got this one from MotovationUSA. They’re made by sinister CNC.
@@skwidvids thanks for the reply. I’ll check them out. Keep up the RS660 content. Great vids!
Why did you swap Form the Rsv4 to the Rs660?
Me actually trying to convince myself that the Rs is enough for my use
Several reasons but the main two being money and lack of support for racing. Getting the RSV4 set up sorted is all guess work because there’s no one who REALLY knows those bikes around my area.
@@skwidvids Doing the same but purely costs of tracking gsxr1k burns up tires.. was looking at the R7 but never been a fan of the frame/chassis .. just an MT7 frame quick & dirty model rush to market.. im sold on the RS which i think will be cheaper to develop to a same point of race prep than the Yamaha.. would've been good in this vid to have gotten footage from that lass on the 400 & her perspectives of that lap & her strategy for re-passing you.. great insights to club sport.. cheers from NZ
@@Errol.C-nz From what I've seen, the R7 is totally capable but as you said, the 660 is a much better platform to start with. Less development required. As far as the gal on the 400, it would've been cool to get footage from her perspective but I don't know if she was recording and frankly, I don't have the energy post race to do anything other than hydrate and wait for the next one or pack up to go home.
How to calibrate?
If you go into your menu, you have a “calibration” option. Once you select it, ride the bike in second gear at 25mph until the calibration screen turns off. Then you turn off the bike for 30 seconds and you should be good to go.
Nice content and nice hardware hall Mr Viscious Mollusk 🦑👍🏻 Thanks for watching and commenting on the 400s track video at the MO channel. If you ever have any video questions as far as gear or post workflow or anything else feel free to reach out. There’s good meat on the bones here 💪 . Best of luck with your race program, looks like your making fast progress!
Thanks, Sean! I might have many questions for you at some point. This video stuff is a lot of work!
Good racin' man. What springs did you switch from and switch to?
Thanks! Switched from 85 to 80.
Born In January.. perfectionists 🙈🤜🏻🤛🏻
I was born in late December but close enough.
Woohoo Woad Wace!
Have you tried to race on a harder difficulty?
🤣 working on that.
She was probably 55 kg giving her a reasonable advantage, I thought your video was well presented, no heavy metal background music, no crude language
True! She is quite small and has more road race experience than a lot of people out there so my feelings weren’t hurt. I was impressed. Thank you for the feedback!
@@skwidvids if she jumps over to an Aprilia you might be in some trouble
@@SGTMARSHALL1 No lies! I think the only advantage I’ll have is that I came from an RSV4 so I may be more comfortable with higher speeds and the bike moving around a lot. At least for a little bit.
@@skwidvids experience is obvious when you watch your video, so why step down to the 660 if you have the Big Gun ?
@@SGTMARSHALL1 Great question. Biggest factor is money. The big bike is more expensive to race. Fuel, tires, other consumables add up really quickly on liter bikes. Another factor was the fact that the experts in the Superbike class are on MotoAmerica spec machines. Significantly better electronics. As capable as the RSV4 is, there isn’t nearly enough knowledge and support for them in my area like there are for the Japanese bikes and even BMW so that meant I was guessing at set up. At that pace, you really need to be dialed in.