Came off my bike... need help making a decision
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Ok, you guys win... I will use the time while my bike is in the shop being repaired to 'get my head right' regarding riding this bike. You all had valid points and I appreciate you taking the time to post your views on this thread! I don't know any experienced riders so your comments are valuable! I'm still going to make some small mods to improve clearance but I understand that needs to be teamed up with the right riding attitude for this particular bike.
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OP~ Take a step back and reread our responses to you. We all are basically saying the same thing. So, you know it has credence.
If you are a "track junky" that's great, but that needs to stay at the track.
Usually, riders that ride trackdays are very conscientious riders on the street. They save their "riskier" riding for the track.
2 weeks ago, I rode with pro racers on the street. Do you think they hauled butt on the street? Remember, these are AMA pros, they get paid big money to haul butt on tracks all over the world. (EBoz & Zemke)
Nope, they put on an exhibition on showing how proper riding should be done. No "knee down" stuff, no speeding. Just smoooooooth, perfect inputs. Be THAT rider.
If you are a "track junky" that's great, but that needs to stay at the track.
Usually, riders that ride trackdays are very conscientious riders on the street. They save their "riskier" riding for the track.
2 weeks ago, I rode with pro racers on the street. Do you think they hauled butt on the street? Remember, these are AMA pros, they get paid big money to haul butt on tracks all over the world. (EBoz & Zemke)
Nope, they put on an exhibition on showing how proper riding should be done. No "knee down" stuff, no speeding. Just smoooooooth, perfect inputs. Be THAT rider.
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I'm not a 'track junkie', I've been twice. First time was to do the California Super Bike School Level 1 course, second time was just a track day (in the slow group). I'm not trolling anyone, just need some honest advice from experienced Harley riders..
Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; Apr 25, 2017 at 05:32 PM.
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I wanted a Harley, I wanted to buy it new, it was within my budget. I admit I knew nothing about Harley's when I purchased my bike, I don't even know anyone that has one so the Iron was my entry into 'Harley World'.. Since then I've spent a fair bit of time learning about the different models and would love to replace it with a Low Rider S some point in the future.
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You've taken a GSXR 750 "to the track" a couple of times but you can't maintain control of your Sportster on a public road?
Maybe you should buy a smaller bike and work on your basic riding skills like how to "read" a curve or corner before entering it, choosing a line, and setting your speed accordingly.
I've gotten into corners faster than I should have maybe a half dozen times but I always rode it out instead of panicking and standing it up. That's how people get killed.
Maybe you should buy a smaller bike and work on your basic riding skills like how to "read" a curve or corner before entering it, choosing a line, and setting your speed accordingly.
I've gotten into corners faster than I should have maybe a half dozen times but I always rode it out instead of panicking and standing it up. That's how people get killed.
Ok, you guys win... I will use the time while my bike is in the shop being repaired to 'get my head right' regarding riding this bike. You all had valid points and I appreciate you taking the time to post your views on this thread! I don't know any experienced riders so your comments are valuable! I'm still going to make some small mods to improve clearance but I understand that needs to be teamed up with the right riding attitude for this particular bike.
The OP seems like a straight-up guy.
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Ok, you guys win... I will use the time while my bike is in the shop being repaired to 'get my head right' regarding riding this bike. You all had valid points and I appreciate you taking the time to post your views on this thread! I don't know any experienced riders so your comments are valuable! I'm still going to make some small mods to improve clearance but I understand that needs to be teamed up with the right riding attitude for this particular bike.
Don't EVER stand your bike up in mid-corner if you get in too hot. Force it through the corner, and if it low-sides, so be it but chances are you'll make it through OK, possibly with soiled drawers. Been there, done that.
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That's a very good point... I've been thinking about what went wrong. It was a tight steep uphill S bend and I came undone on the first curve. My theory is that as the road changed camber for the 2nd bend in the opposite direction I was still leaning inwards from the 1st bend.. and being an uphill turn somehow reduces my available lean angle?? That aside I was still scraping the pegs on other turns before this incident..
I really want to stick with Harley bikes, maybe I take on board other peoples suggestions and look to increase the height on this or any future Harley's I buy...
I really want to stick with Harley bikes, maybe I take on board other peoples suggestions and look to increase the height on this or any future Harley's I buy...
I would love to have that fairing on my Z1. Sweet steet legal track bike.
Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; Jun 17, 2018 at 12:05 PM.