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Old Jun 21, 2018 | 06:29 PM
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I guess I didnt really write the post properly.

I always have two feet down when stopped but just wondering when first stopping do you originally put one foot down and then add the other or do you go both at the same time at stop. I was wondering because I saw a few people do both and tried it and seemed very odd. Just thought maybe I may have been doing it wrong my entire life.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 02:10 AM
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When showing off to the girlfriend on back I come to a stop with left foot down , left hand on clutch.
Right foot on the board , right had on resting on my thigh
 
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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Ragtop
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......... on whether i've had 1 drink, or 5
 
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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 10:31 AM
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I usually come to a stop first, then put a foot or two down if i have too. I try to stop in a balanced manor so that i can sit there for a few seconds without putting my feet down. But I also raise them the second before my bike moves, I don't know why it drives me nuts when i see people drag their feet 10ft from a stop. Once the clutch hits the friction zone the bike doesn't need your feet, Or maybe I just like to balance and should have been a gymnast.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 10:38 AM
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Who knew stopping was so complicated.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 10:45 AM
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I put my hands down with my feet up on the bars... freaks people out.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Yamaharley
I put my hands down with my feet up on the bars... freaks people out.
Does it mess with your ability to text? If not, I’ll have to try it.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 11:07 AM
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Does it mess with your ability to text? If not, I’ll have to try it.
how good are you with your toes?
 
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Yes unless I'm trying to find a place to put my gas cap, then I don't put any feet down. Sheesh!
 
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Originally Posted by Yamaharley
how good are you with your toes?
I’ll probably get better as the toes of my boots wear through some more. Practice makes perfect!
 
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