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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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Default The perfect corner.

Some of us will find it helpful, not everyone will agree, but that is not the purpose, the purpose is to inform.



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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 04:39 PM
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Good info I try to make my turns like that as often as possible but it doesn't always work that way.
 
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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Lets be honest though, how often are we in need of a perfec tcorner while driving on the street?

although great info for those long trips with nice asphalt.... we do not see that around here though.
 
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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What about evasive maneuver for the pot holes and crap on the road?

The perfect corner is one that you successfully negotiate
 
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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I dissagree with front break only while countersteering left.
 
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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I usually wait longer to start my turn, and then pull on the left bar to lean it thru the turn. Of course I never do this in town. But thanks for that, I have some improvement to make I see...
 
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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Default RE: The perfect corner.

I didn't see anything about dragging the inside footboard.
 
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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ORIGINAL: firemankrug

I didn't see anything about dragging the inside footboard.

Aint that the truth, the left side is the kick stand now... oh wait Jiffy stand ( Cause I think when that thing hits youll be going down in a JIFFY)

The floorboard sucks but is nto to bad, it scraps you striaghten up. The Jiffy stand I have found when it hits it pivots the rear wheel off the ground...... Its a booger....
 
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Thanks Mimo.
 
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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Default RE: The perfect corner.

ORIGINAL: mimo

Some of us will find it helpful, not everyone will agree, but that is not the purpose, the purpose is to inform.



Regards.
I'm glad i don't have to thnk about all that every turn [8D] Nice chart and good checkup though
 



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