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May 27, 2010 | 06:12 AM

#21

skyhawk85u

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It definitely depends on both the skill and the equipment. I'm not sure the actual weight of the bike is the important factor though. It's 250 lbs heavier than the V-Star 1100 I just moved up from and I was amazed to find out how much more maneuverable my EGC is at low speeds and how much sharper and slower I can make turns.

May 27, 2010 | 06:33 AM

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shortride

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They slip the clutch and use the rear brake a lot.

May 27, 2010 | 06:40 AM

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skyhawk85u

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Originally Posted by bikes

They slip the clutch and use the rear brake a lot.

That's my other concern about actually learning to perform this well - I don't want to have to replace my clutch and rear brake as frequently as they have to.

May 27, 2010 | 07:06 AM

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dog155

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It is really not a big deal it does take natural ability,confidence,and the desire to do well.Oh, and a machine that can be thrown around in a given course.Some of those cone courses,the turns are too tight to throw earlier baggers around because of dragging metal.

May 27, 2010 | 07:15 AM

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TheDon81

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These techniques can be used with any motorcycle regardless of weight and size. Your using the Gyroscopic effects of the motorcycle to maintain stability.

Wet clutches are designed to slip so you wont have to worry about replacing those all too often, but rear brakes sure.

May 29, 2010 | 07:12 AM

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coliseum

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ok... I just watched ride like a pro v!

Whats that leather stuff he wrapped his engine guards with?

May 29, 2010 | 07:32 AM

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skyhawk85u

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Quote:

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ok... I just watched ride like a pro v!

Whats that leather stuff he wrapped his engine guards with?

Not sure what that was but a motorcycle cop buddy told me that you can often get some pieces of old unusable fire hose from your local firestation. Zip tying that on works well.

May 29, 2010 | 02:43 PM

#28

agent58

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Go to Home Depot and get a couple of pieces of pipe insulation .It will fit around your guards as its got a slit cut into one side.Held on with elctrical tape or zip ties.Works well.