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Road Master
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From: so.jersey
i've had several ikes over the 20 yrs. that i have been riding and two of those were baggers and i loose my train of thought sometimes and look like a beginner so practice ,practice ,practice.at least it will minimize those embarssing landings.ride on
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From: Mass
was ridin down Oceanside Blvd,Oceanside Cali, 1980, me on my 79 Sporty, my buddy on a 750 Honda Hartail Chopper. Drunk, we race off a green light in the late hours after the bars closed, he blows the doors off me, but as I see him comming to a stop ahead at the next red light, he just tips over! I pull up, put the kickstand down, and jump off to help him out from under the bike. I says..."what the F*ck happened?"...he just gives me a stupid look and says, "I just forgot to put my feet down"....it happens...don't sweat it...
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From: virginia
was ridin down Oceanside Blvd,Oceanside Cali, 1980, me on my 79 Sporty, my buddy on a 750 Honda Hartail Chopper. Drunk, we race off a green light in the late hours after the bars closed, he blows the doors off me, but as I see him comming to a stop ahead at the next red light, he just tips over! I pull up, put the kickstand down, and jump off to help him out from under the bike. I says..."what the F*ck happened?"...he just gives me a stupid look and says, "I just forgot to put my feet down"....it happens...don't sweat it...
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Bucks County PA
I don't know, I can't figure it out; I was taught front brake a split second before the rear brake. Sometimes it's so smooth I'm impressed and think Wow... I could ride like that for days... all of a sudden I make a terrible stop.
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From: Grayland, WA.
I agree with everyone saying "practice" and using your brakes simultaneously. Also, if you haven't taken a MSF, do it. Best thing money can buy.
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From: Ponchatoula Louisiana
+1 to all y'all who said don't over think it! I used to fly single engine planes years ago, and the best way to make a bad landing is to white knuckle it or try to impress your passengers.
Tourer
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There are rears brakes on a Harley?
I NEVER use the rear... except when I have to. 97% of my stops are front brake only... and I try not to take my feet off the highway pegs (its just too comfortable, all stretched out like that), if it is just a "slow-down" or 1 second stop. Balance on a SLOW bike is lots of practice...
I NEVER use the rear... except when I have to. 97% of my stops are front brake only... and I try not to take my feet off the highway pegs (its just too comfortable, all stretched out like that), if it is just a "slow-down" or 1 second stop. Balance on a SLOW bike is lots of practice...