Developing bad habits while riding?
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From: Newcastle, OK
Some people may like twisting and winding roads but I don't care for them, if there's a lot of downshifting and hills. And if I'm on one of those roads and I'm unfamiliar with it, I'll go the speed limit, so don't get behind me, thinking I'm going to drag my pegs because I won't.
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From: Southern AZ
Everybody has different skill levels, the secret is to stay within your abilities, that is the experience payoff.
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From: N. Tx.
my numbers are similar to the OP... 64/1970...made a lot of dumb mistakes in the first 5 or 6 years and the past 5 or 6 seem like a roller derby on the roads with texters, which helps keep the daydreaming to a minimum and the focus at maximum. But thankfully Texas has a new law in effect 09/01 prohibiting any hands on use of phones or texting while operating a moving vehicle. Hopefully that will lower the danger meter by a click, although I suspect it will take a while.
I do find myself enjoying the wind now and then but I'm still on top of my game while in the saddle and sure don't want to experience a sudden gust of gravity. These bones and muscles don't heal as fast as they used to. But my bike doesn't corner like a sport bike either so I'm used to taking it easy on the turns.
I do find myself enjoying the wind now and then but I'm still on top of my game while in the saddle and sure don't want to experience a sudden gust of gravity. These bones and muscles don't heal as fast as they used to. But my bike doesn't corner like a sport bike either so I'm used to taking it easy on the turns.
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Of all the recent threads in which I have participated, this one is the most meaningful to me. The reasons I have posted, but it is thread about what can be, based on what really could be considered minor for a motorcycle. The main value is through your words and experience I continue to become a better rider, even at 70.
I can put myself in the ops situation. I know it could happen to me. While I enjoy many of the conversations on other topics, this one actually lets me evaluate my skills and attitudes.
I can put myself in the ops situation. I know it could happen to me. While I enjoy many of the conversations on other topics, this one actually lets me evaluate my skills and attitudes.
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