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Dec 27, 2015 | 10:14 AM

#141

NORTY FLATZ

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From: Sandy Eggo's North County

You ever have one of those days when you'e thinking Lorenzo and type Stoner? Jeeze, I'm getting old! Thanks for the clarification! Crazy skills all the GP rides have.

Dec 27, 2015 | 10:58 AM

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fxdlx

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From: north of the south pole

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Originally Posted by whittlebeast

Bigger brakes make it easier to hold just under the limit. This gets huge as temperatures rise on consecutive stops. This sort of issues come up when descending mountains.
Andy

100% true dat. Brake fade can be scary if your bike won't slow down when you apply the brakes. Been there done that.

Dec 27, 2015 | 05:16 PM

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BigDogIdaho

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From: Boise, ID

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Originally Posted by fxrnutt

You read an artical......nice, ....well you know if it's in print it must be true

Seems that hit a nerve....nice.

Dec 27, 2015 | 05:19 PM

#144

fxrnutt

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From: Sac

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Originally Posted by BigDogIdaho

Seems that hit a nerve....nice.

Naw.....I just know you can't believe all that is written

Dec 27, 2015 | 05:29 PM

#145

BigDogIdaho

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From: Boise, ID

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Originally Posted by TSheff

You may read about me someday too. The only thing it will prove is I was out riding instead of reading articles about "older riders".

I doubt you are as special as you think you are.
If you die because you can't control your bike it wouldn't prove anything.
I'm guessing the reason you are "upset" over the mention of the article is because you think you know everything there is to know and are some sort of expert.
I'm sure even as great and hard core as you are you can't ride 24 hours a day. Why not read a little in your down time?

Dec 27, 2015 | 05:32 PM

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BigDogIdaho

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From: Boise, ID

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Originally Posted by fxrnutt

Naw.....I just know you can't believe all that is written

Which part of it do you not believe?
The numbers and/or ages of riders? Or the claim it's because they "refuse to learn"?
I wasn't trying to claim that the reason was correct, mind you.

Dec 27, 2015 | 06:45 PM

#147

TSheff

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From: SE Texas

Second thought - not worth the effort...

Last edited by TSheff; Dec 27, 2015 at 06:58 PM.

Dec 27, 2015 | 07:08 PM

#148

_JustinJames_

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From: New Jersey

For full braking power, it is best to use both front and rear brakes. I recall an instructor saying that your front brakes are 70% braking power and the rear brakes are 30%. I'm not sure how accurate this is, but it seems to be true.

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Dec 27, 2015 | 07:09 PM

#149

saddlebag

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Originally Posted by Durango Dave

As a motorcycle forum I think it's important to get accurate information out to beginner and fellow motorcyclists.
Never lay a motorcycle down to "avoid" a crash.

No need to worry. The people who say they had to "lay her down," did no such thing. They simply stomped on the rear brake, the bike skidded, then fishtailed into a low side crash. The rider then slid to (or into) where ever the bike happened to be pointing after its rear end swung around. When the rider lived, he was able to make it sound like his skill saved the day. In fact, it was his lack of skill that caused the drama of the accident to begin with.

When someone tells you they had to "lay her down," ask them where they practiced this skill to become proficient enough at it to avoid collisions. Ridiculous.

Dec 27, 2015 | 08:15 PM

#150

dmpjr

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Originally Posted by fxrnutt

There's a time and a place for both brakes...the key is to know when and where. A blanket statement of use both always is bullshit. Some of us can control panic....hell, I've got abs too....it's built into my right index and middle fingers

Well said. I agree completely.

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