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Old May 4, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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All you hear about in the rags is how soon this or that bike drags parts in the corners. I have touched down each floorboard at around 30mph, but don't think I've come close to that at higher speeds.

How fast have you gone while grinding down a floorboard?
 
Old May 4, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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I'm like you, I've only done it at slower speeds. I ride a comfort machine, not a racing machine. Besides that, I'm not in that big of a hurry.

 
Old May 4, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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I don't want to find out. I was on 2 different rides where somebody went down when they scraped too much. I agree with scoteh. I'd rather get there in one piece and not worry about it.
 
Old May 4, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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I have never scrapped pegs or boards. I am going to do the Tail of the Dragon this fall. I'll see what happens then.
 
Old May 4, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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I'm trying not to scrape,but I know I've been close plenty of times.
 
Old May 4, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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sharp corners 20 mph or less. thats why you counter steer, you can pick it up safely that way.
 
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