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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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Greetings, Anybody have any good tips for riding the big touring bikes on gravel driveways, pull off's etc. Thanks
 
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 08:10 AM
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No burn outs!!!

I just keep my speed down and use the rear brake only.
 
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Dont go to fast.. and have both hands on the bars thats all I can think of
 
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Take it easy and dont' use the front brake, if possible.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 08:18 AM
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Don't look down. Look down fall down
 
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All good responses and I might add........no sharp turns. One last tip....make sure when you put the kickstand down the bike doesn't sink down.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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easy and slow are the operative words.
apply gas very easy.
apply (rear) brake very easy. DO NOT USE FRONT BRAKE.
make any turns slow and easy and wide with both feet down.
stop slow and easy.
get off slow and easy.
take a deep breath slow and easy. (ok, getting carried away but you get the idea)
 
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Originally Posted by dillsburgrider
Greetings, Anybody have any good tips for riding the big touring bikes on gravel driveways, pull off's etc. Thanks
i usually ride in the car tire prints in the drive way or ride the grass next to the road.either way take it easy like everyone else said.very easy turning around .
 
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Get the bike moving, shift to 2nd gear (lower ratio, less potential for rear tire to get squirrely) then put your feet out like outriggers, until you reach a paved surface (I usually keep my speed under 10 mph or so on gravel surfaces, maybe even lower like 5 mph).

Outrigger method works well (for me).

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Don't ride too slow, and don't fight every wiggle the bike makes. And try to avoid the muddy pot holes!
 
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