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Road Master
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,232
Likes: 4
From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Did that last Thursday with the added excuse that a worn brake pad chose that ride to crack
causing the front brake to grab...
VERY minor scratch on the right crash bar, (screw this "engine guard" ****..), and the rear latch
on my recently installed trunk..
causing the front brake to grab...
VERY minor scratch on the right crash bar, (screw this "engine guard" ****..), and the rear latch
on my recently installed trunk..
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
From: DE
It was in the swerving exercise and had to brake after. I hit the rear too hard and was skidding. Road it most of the way out and slowed to almost stop which through me off balance some. Got foot down and was trying to hold but figured it was go down hard or lay it down as easy as I could. I'm not too sure once the foot hit but know it sucked and now I have a bike that's going to get new parts. I guess it's time to name her since she gets cranky when it's been a while since she got new stuff.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 232
Likes: 5
From: Virginia
LOL, I've got them on the bagger, and wouldn't think of taking them off, but I think they'd be out of place on my Dyna.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 2,557
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From: Texas
I use a crash bar to give me a little more protection in the event that I do have to lay it down...and a few more seconds to get my leg out if I do.
And, it also gives me someplace to hang my highway pegs...
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 25,306
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From: Eastern NE
Don't knock yourself too hard...should be pretty proud w/yourself to be in the ERC. That's a feat within itself and tomorrow's another day. Any tip you can walk away from...is a good one. 
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,724
Likes: 205
From: ORYGON
hmmmm...Oregon...would you ride without a helmet if big brother didn't make you wear one? Do you ride in jeans, T-shirt, and sneakers or do you go full out leather and armor?
I use a crash bar to give me a little more protection in the event that I do have to lay it down...and a few more seconds to get my leg out if I do.
And, it also gives me someplace to hang my highway pegs...
I use a crash bar to give me a little more protection in the event that I do have to lay it down...and a few more seconds to get my leg out if I do.
And, it also gives me someplace to hang my highway pegs...
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 667
Likes: 2
From: SoCal
Maccid - 2 very cool things:
1. that you were taking the experienced riders course. Everyone should keep up on training. We can always learn something new.
2. That you had the stones to admit it here on this forum.
Hats off to you for both!
1. that you were taking the experienced riders course. Everyone should keep up on training. We can always learn something new.
2. That you had the stones to admit it here on this forum.
Hats off to you for both!
