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Old Jul 19, 2016 | 07:33 PM
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At a rally last Saturday i dropped my road glide twice within 1 hour! Riding for 50 years & only dropped when drinking. I haven't drank for 18+ years. A buddy said it was because i used the front brake with the front wheel turned. I thought about that & he was right- both times in parking lot going slow. Any Thoughts???
 
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Old Jul 19, 2016 | 07:41 PM
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I dropped my new 15 road glide while stopping with my son on the back
Since then a have laid off the front brake when coming to a stop and haven't had a problem
 
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Old Jul 19, 2016 | 07:42 PM
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I agree that using the front brake with wheel turned sharply on a heavy bike is a recipe for a fall. Hope you didn't have much damage
 
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Old Jul 19, 2016 | 07:50 PM
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Under 5 or parking lots. Back brake only if you're turning. Straight? I always use the front case my feet are usually getting ready to go or stop.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2016 | 07:55 PM
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I've only ever owned one bike that I didn't accidentally drop. It's the one I bought Sunday
 
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Old Jul 19, 2016 | 08:38 PM
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like the others said easy on the front brake it will up set your low speed balance especially with two up ride safe
 
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Old Jul 19, 2016 | 08:42 PM
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Everybody drops a bike once. Don't feel too bad. Pick her up and dust her off.
 
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For the life of me I cannot get a feel for that rear brake "Pedal" is it from a truck?

I am using front only.
 
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With all due respect, even after 50 years of riding, we all can be and should strive to be better riders. I have the Ride Like a Pro DVD and I watch it every single year as a refresher and reminder of things I need to stay focused on. The guy is a little corny and the production value of the DVD is hilarious but the techniques he teaches, especially in slow speed maneuvers, are rock solid and I practice them continuously.

Sorry to hear about the drop, glad you're okay. None of us are too old or have too much experience to learn how to be better riders.
 
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That front brake is not your friend at low speed especially with bars not straight recipe for what happened. Even worse on gravel.
 
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