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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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Aint it grand?
 
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ultra09
Maybe this will work.
A real beauty. ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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That is one good looking bike!! Be safe
 
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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now that the embarresment is over enjoy the ride and remember always look ahead to were you want to go not at the pavement while turning.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Tinkermc
and for a sure fired fall turn wheel and use front breaks at slow speed.
LMAO! So true.
Ultra09 Congrats on the scoot. Nice looking ride.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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That's a mighty purdy bike ya got there. Keep it upright and keep her shiny.

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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by MidnitEvil
Be wary of people who tell you to stay away from your front brake. It is your primary means of stopping. The front brake lever isn't an on/off switch - you can use the front brake in varying degrees.

As you learned in the MSF course - you will stop in the quickest time and shortest distance using both brakes.

It's all about control.
I suggest not even using the front brake at REAL slow speeds unless you're going in a straight line.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 01:19 AM
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Get the Ride Like a Pro video, it will really help.
 
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Nice ride and it is even black as you will learn from the fourm black is the fastest color. Enjoy and ride safe
 
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ultra09
Now if I can figure out how to post my signature pic.
Click on UserCP in the top menu, after you get your sig. pic. set up then scroll down a bit and yoiu will see where it says "show signiture" or something like that..make sure that is checked.
PS.. there is something about that bike I really like, just can't put my finger on it..hmmm.....
 
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