glad i have crash bars
Road Warrior
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From: Augusta, GA
2012 Harley Switchback 114 feet
2015 Silverado 1500 139 feet
2017 Silverado 1500 184 feet
http://www.motorcycle-vermont.com/th...king-distance/
http://special-reports.pickuptrucks....l-braking.html
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...-driver-page-4
2015 Silverado 1500 139 feet
2017 Silverado 1500 184 feet
http://www.motorcycle-vermont.com/th...king-distance/
http://special-reports.pickuptrucks....l-braking.html
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...-driver-page-4
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From: Plover, WI
What caught my eye was, yes the cone zone where here in the Once Golden State, traffic fines are double for exceeding the posted zone speed limit.
But more glaring to me was clipping along at 70mph, with 5 car lengths separating you and them (<< thats it in a nutshell), and seeing traffic jamming to a screeching halt, youve just lost two car lengths in roughly two seconds while processing this, and then deciding what to do/wheres my out...at 60+mph- and 30 feet isnt much room nor time to figure it out. I want to at all cost avoid sceanarios like this, and 5 car lengths at 70 is too close. Not bashing at the OP, but its true. A lesson can be learned from his experience being shared.
Dude-glad you didnt get hurt.
But more glaring to me was clipping along at 70mph, with 5 car lengths separating you and them (<< thats it in a nutshell), and seeing traffic jamming to a screeching halt, youve just lost two car lengths in roughly two seconds while processing this, and then deciding what to do/wheres my out...at 60+mph- and 30 feet isnt much room nor time to figure it out. I want to at all cost avoid sceanarios like this, and 5 car lengths at 70 is too close. Not bashing at the OP, but its true. A lesson can be learned from his experience being shared.
Dude-glad you didnt get hurt.
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No dumping here, but its a wake-up call to al go get some training, or at least go practice.
As I have said B4 most have not ever practiced anything.
They do not pick a line through the curve, no clue
Know how to pick the block going through the intersection, no clue.
Which brake to use to use going in and out of the turn, no clue.
How to pass a car with other riders, no clue.
As I have said B4 most have not ever practiced anything.
They do not pick a line through the curve, no clue
Know how to pick the block going through the intersection, no clue.
Which brake to use to use going in and out of the turn, no clue.
How to pass a car with other riders, no clue.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2008
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From: Ozarks
I never had to lock em up that bad but I hit the brakes hard enough that my wife just about broke her nose slamming into me.
I ride 2 up 99.9 % of the time and really don't know how to practice emergency braking with her on back.
We could practice and she could hang on when prepared for it, but casual riding she is usually looking at the scenery.
Sorry for hijacking and I'm glad youre ok.
I ride 2 up 99.9 % of the time and really don't know how to practice emergency braking with her on back.
We could practice and she could hang on when prepared for it, but casual riding she is usually looking at the scenery.
Sorry for hijacking and I'm glad youre ok.
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From: Plover, WI
http://bikesafer.com/detail/braketime.html
Food for thought esp for those that have no Fing clue.
Food for thought esp for those that have no Fing clue.
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From: Newcastle, OK
Tuesday i was traveling on the highway doing 70 when everyone decided to slam on their brakes. I was about 5 car lengths behind a truck but centered on his tail gate because i was in a construction zone with no shoulders. I applied the brakes as best as i could without locking it up as i don't have ABS. I knew i was going to smash right into his damn tailgate , at the last minute i was able to swerve and clipped his bumper and was lucky enough to not eat the pavement. It sounded loud as hell and i just knew something broke lol. I continued on to a point where i could pull over. He pulled over as well, no damage to his truck, at the time i only noticed my peg was folded in. We shook hands and went out ways. when i got to work i noticed the bar was bent a few inches on the left side. However it was just the mouthing tabs that bent. A few minutes in a vice and some muscling and it got it back to normal. The next day people started slamming on their brakes again and i had the pucker factor lol but all is well. Im fine, bike is fine but it definitely made for an interesting day.
That's why I suggested practicing, so it becomes easier than merely said. Hard stopping should be a basic riding skill that any rider has mastered.
Take my words as you wish. Rear ending a pickup truck isn't an impressive riding skill. Stopping without hitting it would be an awful lot better.
Take my words as you wish. Rear ending a pickup truck isn't an impressive riding skill. Stopping without hitting it would be an awful lot better.
Not true--unless you have not done your drills.
Dont feel bad, most people are quite clueless.
I was just explaining this yesterday, pilots will do drills untill its a reflex.
Will we be riders or motorcycle pilots?
In fact, you do not get away with the very first hour of flight instruction without starting the drills.
Yet somehow on motorcycles we just hope, have no clue but hope.
And some will say ts tooo much for a novice.
Well, let's make him an expert, not a novice journeymen. Forever.
PS, i am glad the OP is ok.
But damn get your buddies and see how fast you can go from 60 to zero.
Everyone should.
You will be truly surprised after a few tries when you compare your last to your first.
The slowest guy buys the beer.
Dont feel bad, most people are quite clueless.
I was just explaining this yesterday, pilots will do drills untill its a reflex.
Will we be riders or motorcycle pilots?
In fact, you do not get away with the very first hour of flight instruction without starting the drills.
Yet somehow on motorcycles we just hope, have no clue but hope.
And some will say ts tooo much for a novice.
Well, let's make him an expert, not a novice journeymen. Forever.
PS, i am glad the OP is ok.
But damn get your buddies and see how fast you can go from 60 to zero.
Everyone should.
You will be truly surprised after a few tries when you compare your last to your first.
The slowest guy buys the beer.
, Hold my beer..... 
, There `Ya go. I disagree. I know from experience that they can save a lot of hurt, namely my leg in a crash I was in back in `15.
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