Dickie--You have discovered something that I realized some time back. Jimmy and Skip are not only great guys to hang with but are a tremendous resource to learn how to be a better and safer rider. The only way I can hang with either of them is when they let me
. When you follow a really good rider, the immediate result from that is you become a better rider yourself. Watching their lines, their braking, body position, and other riding characteristics helps so much, even if you're doing it subconsciously. Sometimes, Big Dawg motions for me to lead and usually, I decline. I just ride better following. As a matter of fact, he gave me another tip just this morning after looking at some of my photos on Killboy. I could tell you what that one was but it might make you faster than me
. Seriously though, he usually gives me only one tip during each visit but, over time, those riding thoughts have made it easier to ride more smoothly as well as faster and safer. Here is my tip for anyone who wants to ride better...seek out riders better than you
BUT only follow them at your own speed. If they're good teachers, like Big Dawg, they'll be watching you in their rear view and will make adjustments and offer advice accordingly.
And BTW, Dickie, I'm glad the crazy cager that tried to run you off the road didn't succeed . He had no idea about your "fire power" and is lucky not to have gotten himself shot
.