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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Hartford, WI
Well done. She's a beauty. The "sweet n low" will be very easy to ride, just take it very slow. Best way to go into the rider class with confidence is to ride your new toy as soon as possible (use parking lots). Much less pressure when its only the two of you around. In the class you have to look out for a dozen or more other riders, plus keep your eyes on the instructors. There have been several posts/comments on the forum from experienced riders who prefer not to ride with a group.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 615
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From: Nederland, Tx
Not sure.. but they are right about the course.. do it and pay attention and have fun.. I had a blast at it.. I've been riding about 2 years now.. and Ive put more miles on my sportster then my car the first year.. second year I sold my car.. drive my wife's when it rains to hard.. the course has saved me more then once.. but i haven't dropped it yet.. "knock on wood.."
Nice bike.. love the color..
Nice bike.. love the color..
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 158
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From: margate, south africa
Your gonna take the MSF course on what,,,Buell Blasts,,Honda rebels,,??
I dunno,,
REMEMBER THIS,,
Pay very close attention In class on how to hold the throttle,,,
Level or lower wrist,,
You get on the Sportster and by mistake are holding HI on the throttle,,
and Roll out,,,well...
I've actually seen bikes run UP a tree with the rider on it,,
the Bike accelerates very fast,,you get G-Forced back,,,
Your wrist straightens out,,and Your at
What we call "WOT"
Thats Wide Open Throttle,,,
After the course,,,
First time you take the bike outta the garage spend some time playin with things.
Then go Spend a Few HOURS In a parking lot.
If you get to ride a few times a week start every ride with Braking drills,,,
Learn how that back brake works when the weight transfer begins..
I'm a weekend rider,,only a year with this Harley.
22 years ago I gave it up,,had lots of road time back then..
I still start every ride with a few good practice stops,,,
Not just normal stops,,,
I warm up the tires,,getter speed up and make the front tire howl
like I'm beatin a dog.
During these practice emergency stops I'm workin the rear brake near lockup.
The weight shifts forward as I squeez the front binders in and I have to ease up on the rear
as the weight comes off It,,,Follow me ?
Your gonna really like the course XD
I dunno,,
REMEMBER THIS,,
Pay very close attention In class on how to hold the throttle,,,
Level or lower wrist,,
You get on the Sportster and by mistake are holding HI on the throttle,,
and Roll out,,,well...
I've actually seen bikes run UP a tree with the rider on it,,
the Bike accelerates very fast,,you get G-Forced back,,,
Your wrist straightens out,,and Your at
What we call "WOT"
Thats Wide Open Throttle,,,
After the course,,,
First time you take the bike outta the garage spend some time playin with things.
Then go Spend a Few HOURS In a parking lot.
If you get to ride a few times a week start every ride with Braking drills,,,
Learn how that back brake works when the weight transfer begins..
I'm a weekend rider,,only a year with this Harley.
22 years ago I gave it up,,had lots of road time back then..
I still start every ride with a few good practice stops,,,
Not just normal stops,,,
I warm up the tires,,getter speed up and make the front tire howl
like I'm beatin a dog.
During these practice emergency stops I'm workin the rear brake near lockup.
The weight shifts forward as I squeez the front binders in and I have to ease up on the rear
as the weight comes off It,,,Follow me ?
Your gonna really like the course XD
congrats on your bike may you have many pleasurable hours ridin the **** outa it
welcome to the forums
Banned
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 12,594
Likes: 9
From: Bama
I still start every ride with a few good practice stops,,,
Not just normal stops,,,
I warm up the tires,,getter speed up and make the front tire howl
like I'm beatin a dog.
During these practice emergency stops I'm workin the rear brake near lockup.
The weight shifts forward as I squeez the front binders in and I have to ease up on the rear
as the weight comes off It,,,Follow me ?
Your gonna really like the course XD
Not just normal stops,,,
I warm up the tires,,getter speed up and make the front tire howl
like I'm beatin a dog.
During these practice emergency stops I'm workin the rear brake near lockup.
The weight shifts forward as I squeez the front binders in and I have to ease up on the rear
as the weight comes off It,,,Follow me ?
Your gonna really like the course XD
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 5,067
Likes: 394
From: Edmonton Alberta Canada
If so I'd sure like to be his supplier of brake pads and tires, what a load of crap.
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