Flipped the Road King
2nd Gear
Joined: May 2008
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Let me guess.... his last words to the camera person were.... 'Get a picture, I bet I can scrape the passanger foot boards on this turn!!!'
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Alaska
Yesterday on my way home from work I rounded a bend at approximately 50mph and my right board touched on my Ultra....I nearly $hit myself because not only did I feel it rubbing but at one point it felt as though it actually lifted the bikes rear. I have heard many jolks about black guys not going pale but I would bet the bank that I was as pale as Michael Jackson for a brief moment.
Dust off the scoot and ride.....
Dust off the scoot and ride.....
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: SoCal Desert
Just so you know that when you push out your boards it will also be pushing out the mount which will also scrape a lot sooner now. It is hard mounted to the bike and if that hits the ground IT WILL LIFT THE REAR TIRE!! I have 1" extened boards and while riding the Dragon, that happened to me. But luckily my old motorcross skills kicked in and I planted my foot and was able to save it. Very scary moment sure.. Glad I didn't break my leg or twist my foot off..
Club Member
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From: Georgia
Just so you know that when you push out your boards it will also be pushing out the mount which will also scrape a lot sooner now. It is hard mounted to the bike and if that hits the ground IT WILL LIFT THE REAR TIRE!! I have 1" extened boards and while riding the Dragon, that happened to me. But luckily my old motorcross skills kicked in and I planted my foot and was able to save it. Very scary moment sure.. Glad I didn't break my leg or twist my foot off..
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Creektown aka Lower Alabama, but not that low
You can see in the second frame that the guy has the front brakes on HARD. The front wheel/fork is flexed back almost to the frame. Ouch.
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From: Georgia
I guess nobody ever told him not to hit the front brake with the bike leaned?
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Lake Villa Illinois
Glad your ok, if you're going to turn hard enough to scrape hard parts you should slide your butt off the seat to the inside of the corner. This will make it possible to take the turn just as fast but with less lean angle. If you ever watch road racing, this is what they do. I'm not suggesting you drag your knee, just get some weight to the inside.
Steve
Steve