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Jul 29, 2011 | 12:11 PM

#11

JakesDad1

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Originally Posted by spoonie

How you doin with the jockey shift. I picked mine up quickly but still occasionally kill it on starts from red lights.

It is a challenge for sure. Everyone was say'n it was eeeasy... NOT

I live in very hilly terrain. Stopping on an uphill stop sign, 3rd car back is a bitch!!!! Then throw in a left turn! OUCH.

It is getting better. Hope it will be easy by the time I'm back from Sturgis.

Jul 29, 2011 | 12:13 PM

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JakesDad1

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From: New England

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Originally Posted by Sgt_Jim

how is the clearance with you sitting on it?

Since the fender is swingarm mounted there is no difference when I sit on it. I've always got a little better than 1/2 inch clearance.

Jul 29, 2011 | 12:25 PM

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wheel752

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From: Newport, Wa

They don't call them "suicide shift" for nothing!!!
I'm leaving sat. morn.. number 21 for me...chompin at the bit

Jul 29, 2011 | 12:37 PM

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Mr. Wannabe

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Originally Posted by JakesDad1

It is a challenge for sure. Everyone was say'n it was eeeasy... NOT

I live in very hilly terrain. Stopping on an uphill stop sign, 3rd car back is a bitch!!!! Then throw in a left turn! OUCH.

It is getting better. Hope it will be easy by the time I'm back from Sturgis.

Try it with no front brake, that's when **** gets hairy. Better find neutral before ya stop or you're gonna be on the ground, stalled, in the intersection or all of the above.