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Sep 13, 2008 | 09:30 PM

#11

will2002

Extreme HDF Member

Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 10,788

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From: Texas

Aint it grand?

Sep 13, 2008 | 10:14 PM

#12

Dionicio

Outstanding HDF Member

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 2,803

Likes: 11

From: El Paso, Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultra09

Maybe this will work.

A real beauty. ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sep 13, 2008 | 10:45 PM

#13

Hoffy

Road Master

Joined: Sep 2007

Posts: 987

Likes: 2

From: Sierra Nevada Mountains of N. Calif

That is one good looking bike!! Be safe

Sep 13, 2008 | 11:49 PM

#14

ucommbxny

Road Master

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 957

Likes: 1

From: New York / Texas

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.

Sep 13, 2008 | 11:56 PM

#15

Bryan1724

Road Warrior

Joined: Nov 2006

Posts: 1,439

Likes: 2

From: Lancaster, PA

Quote:

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.

Sep 14, 2008 | 12:02 AM

#16

spizzyman

Road Master

Joined: Jun 2007

Posts: 958

Likes: 1

From: Birch Bay, WA

That's a mighty purdy bike ya got there. Keep it upright and keep her shiny.

spiz

Sep 14, 2008 | 12:07 AM

#17

SgtThump

Road Warrior

Joined: Sep 2007

Posts: 1,993

Likes: 57

From: St. Louis, MO

Quote:

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.

Sep 14, 2008 | 01:19 AM

#18

TheBagger

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Joined: Sep 2007

Posts: 782

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From: Central Oregon

Get the Ride Like a Pro video, it will really help.

Sep 14, 2008 | 06:38 AM

#19

HDUltraRider

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Joined: Apr 2008

Posts: 3,723

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From: New York

Nice ride and it is even black as you will learn from the fourm black is the fastest color. Enjoy and ride safe

Sep 14, 2008 | 07:21 AM

#20

Rafkin

Cruiser

Joined: Aug 2008

Posts: 242

Likes: 0

From: Ontario, Canada

Quote:

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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