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Mar 14, 2008 | 03:23 PM

lmb1485

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practice

With spring right around the corner and a long layoff from ridin' coming to an end,I'm wondering If most of you practice any slow speed exercises,quick stops and basically just sharpen your skill level during the newriding season.

Mar 14, 2008 | 03:34 PM

ken thompson

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RE: practice

Nope. Just get on it and ride the sumbish

Mar 14, 2008 | 03:34 PM

HDHoosier

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RE: practice

Yes, I plan to head to the local high school parking lot for some practice moves as soon as the weather breaks and work hours allow. It certainly won't hurt anything....knock on wood.

Mar 14, 2008 | 03:35 PM

CREEPSHOW

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From: Iowa

RE: practice

Nope, I have been riding for many years and even had about a year with no bike. First time I got on one again it was like I just rode one yesterday!!

Mar 14, 2008 | 03:38 PM

rome304

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From: long beach california

RE: practice

big parking lot near by love to practice u-turns and figure eights slow speed balance no clutch or brake.never hurts to stay sharp even at 39.

Mar 14, 2008 | 04:36 PM

run1fsr

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RE: practice

I think you are smart to practice, especially on these bigger bikes. Going staight and fast is the easy part. Good column in Hogtales this month on slow speed riding.

Mar 14, 2008 | 05:06 PM

notlost_nc

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RE: practice

When did the last riding season end ?

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Mar 14, 2008 | 05:30 PM

bobbyg12

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From: Detroit, MI

RE: practice

Always practice. Got the Ride Like A Pro video and set up the exercises in a local parking lot.

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With spring right around the corner and a long layoff from ridin' coming to an end,I'm wondering If most of you practice any slow speed exercises,quick stops and basically just sharpen your skill level during the new riding season.

Mar 14, 2008 | 06:26 PM

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barjbar

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From: Novi MI

RE: practice

My brother in law and I take the experienced rider course every spring. It's fun, good practice, and we usually learn somehting new. But generally, I feel confident without it.