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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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I am shocked to learn that none of you carry spare handlebars. Especially on a long trip.
 
Old Dec 13, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by dribble
A more relevant question would be this.

Our HOG group is having a potluck. You've been selected to bring a dessert. What are you going to bring and how will you transport it on the bike ?
I would bring pudding, I would bring it in zip lock bags transported in a saddle bag.

Did I get in? am I a full member now.
 
Old Dec 14, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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Don't you just "lay er down" and coast to a stop on top of the bike?
How about what to do if the front wheel comes off?
And what to do if the seat comes off?
Also what to do if your tassel's come off and blind you?
 
Old Dec 14, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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I'd bust out my cell phone and call the nearest harley dealer and find out if this would be covered under my warranty...
 
Old Dec 14, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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stop drop and roll... same as in a fire but it will happen faster. just show them ownership of a harley,, should be all that is needed.
 
Old Dec 14, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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First off the bars wont fall off... Could loosen and then you could still steer it easily untill you could retighten. Tell them you want a demonstration at 95 mph.
A more to real life , front brake lock up. That happened to me at 55 mph.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by TammyStar

"your doing 65 on the highway and your handle bars come off in your hands what do you do?"

65 isn't that fast so these riders are ignorant.

A. Your handlebars wouldn't come off in your hands if it is 1980 and newer...think about the mounting, wiring, and cable attachments-can't happen.

B. Suspending normal disbelief- like others have said you can grab either turn signals or the top of your triple trees and steer it off the road ala cafe style...DO NOT hit the brakes! coast to a stop and let enertia/drag stop you.

I'd look for better riders- send them out for a roll of flight line..

 
Old Dec 16, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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If your bars fall off join a group with a mechanic and don't ever go riding without him.
 
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Originally Posted by *NIGHT TRAIN*
"Hypothetical question for joining a group"


I probably would have suggested someone stick their test up their hypothetical ***.
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It will only get worse from here.
 
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Pull in the clutch, hit the kill switch and grab the trees with both hands, then cost to a stop while gently applying rear brakes.
Immediately followed by a change of underwear.
 



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