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Sep 16, 2015 | 08:26 AM

#61

billnourse

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From: Bloomfield, NM

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Originally Posted by LowSodium

Because my electronic throttle is a bit jumpy. It's more comfortable for me to blip. Plus, I look cool with my doo-rag and skull t shirts.

I had the same problem when I started riding a "ride by wire". Just couldn't maintain good friction zone throttle control, and for me the blipping just made it worse. After I installed the Power Commander 5 in an effort to control heat, I found that the throttle response became much better and more like cable. Two birds with one stone.

Bill

Sep 17, 2015 | 11:14 AM

#62

Campy Roadie

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From: SW Ohio

Don't be mad Bill. I meant see the goings on at Deal's Gap first hand. I have no idea whether I could teach you something about riding, I don't know you. I can say this; it's impossible to teach anyone something they think they already know.

Like you I'm a former Marine and retired LEO. Should you ever have a notion to tour some good roads in SE Ohio I'd be happy to show you around.

Sep 17, 2015 | 11:34 AM

#63

joebedford

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Originally Posted by SGMongoose

And riding the friction point might be the correct method, but i personally don't like having the clutch in when i'm making a turn because the bike can fall over if it's not under power.

If you're not riding the clutch in a very sharp climbing turn, you are far more likely to stall and fall over.

Practice finding the friction point on the flat before attempting it in the mountains.