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Ultra Classic owners--as you will read I am a newbie that has been away from riding for awhile...I have a question regarding motor cycle safety--i have watched most of the "ride like a pro"videos--but doesn't really cover this question well. While stopped on an incline in traffic on a 800# Ultra is itbetter to use the back brake while trying to balance the heavy bike on one leg or use the front brake and have both feet on the ground? Another option is to use the throttle and clutch but not a s comfortable (at least for me).
Pls don't say it---I am registered for a class later this month. Iam fine on the road and highway--the lower speeds cause me some anxious moments.
Thank you.
Pls don't say it---I am registered for a class later this month. Iam fine on the road and highway--the lower speeds cause me some anxious moments.
Thank you.
Road Master
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RE: Need advice
If it is low speeds you fear take a advanced course if taught properly you should have no problem keeping controll, best advice I can give you since you are taking a class already is don't use the front brake a slow speeds it usualy does not have a good out come. The thorotle, clutch, and back brake is all you need. Practice using that grey area of you clutch it will help alot.
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From: Longview, Washington
RE: Need advice
ORIGINAL: redsunglo05ultra
Ultra Classic owners--as you will read I am a newbie that has been away from riding for awhile...I have a question regarding motor cycle safety--i have watched most of the "ride like a pro"videos--but doesn't really cover this question well. While stopped on an incline in traffic on a 800# Ultra is it better to use the back brake while trying to balance the heavy bike on one leg or use the front brake and have both feet on the ground? Another option is to use the throttle and clutch but not a s comfortable (at least for me).
Pls don't say it---I am registered for a class later this month. Iam fine on the road and highway--the lower speeds cause me some anxious moments.
Thank you.
Ultra Classic owners--as you will read I am a newbie that has been away from riding for awhile...I have a question regarding motor cycle safety--i have watched most of the "ride like a pro"videos--but doesn't really cover this question well. While stopped on an incline in traffic on a 800# Ultra is it better to use the back brake while trying to balance the heavy bike on one leg or use the front brake and have both feet on the ground? Another option is to use the throttle and clutch but not a s comfortable (at least for me).
Pls don't say it---I am registered for a class later this month. Iam fine on the road and highway--the lower speeds cause me some anxious moments.
Thank you.
This is just the common sense way I do it. If there is another, I don't know what it would be. You should be able to stop with one leg down.
As far as slow speed goes, the RLAP video is great. It has helped me a lot and I continue to practice the techniques.
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From: Roswell, GA
RE: Need advice
For now, two feet on the ground using the front brake is fine. You will be surprised that if you practice using only your leftfoot to support the bike,with right foot on the brake how quickly that will feel natural and easy.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Oxford, Mississippi
RE: Need advice
It seems much easier to me to start off on an incline using the rear brake and balancing the bike with my left foot down. If I just catch the light, especially if I know it is a long light, I will ofter stop and hold with the front brake until I feel the light is getting close to changing, and then switch to the rear brake.
Tourer
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RE: Need advice
some people use the technique using the front brake by using index and middle finger to hold the front brake lever and rotate the throttle while letting off the front brake at the same time. can also be used while braking and bliping throttle for downshifting at the same time
Road Warrior
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From: Creston, Iowa
RE: Need advice
I put both feet down and use front brake at stop, especially on incline. When time to go, I use the clutch to get engaged, then release brake, then go..very natural to me. It's the same techinque I use in a manual transmission car. Basicxally I am using the clutch as a brake when I release the front brake.
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Road Master
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RE: Need advice
ORIGINAL: Raxus
I put both feet down and use front brake at stop, especially on incline. When time to go, I use the clutch to get engaged, then release brake, then go..very natural to me. It's the same techinque I use in a manual transmission car. Basicxally I am using the clutch as a brake when I release the front brake.
I put both feet down and use front brake at stop, especially on incline. When time to go, I use the clutch to get engaged, then release brake, then go..very natural to me. It's the same techinque I use in a manual transmission car. Basicxally I am using the clutch as a brake when I release the front brake.
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Tourer
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From: Henderson, NV
RE: Need advice
I suggest you use the front brake and 2 feet down.
1. You are leagally stopped and can't get a ticket.
2. If a big gust of wind blows you won't fall over and have a really stupid look on you face
1. You are leagally stopped and can't get a ticket.
2. If a big gust of wind blows you won't fall over and have a really stupid look on you face
Tourer
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From: Salt Lake City, UT
RE: Need advice
ORIGINAL: cooper57M
some people use the technique using the front brake by using index and middle finger to hold the front brake lever and rotate the throttle while letting off the front brake at the same time. can also be used while braking and bliping throttle for downshifting at the same time
some people use the technique using the front brake by using index and middle finger to hold the front brake lever and rotate the throttle while letting off the front brake at the same time. can also be used while braking and bliping throttle for downshifting at the same time
hope that helps
andrew