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Old Apr 8, 2018 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by saltlick
I blip the throttle and engine brake a lot it’s an old habit from my sport bike riding days. The only time I put on my brakes is coming to a complete stop. If your putting on your brakes before a turn then you either don’t know how to ride a motorcycle or the turn took you a little by surprise.
Ever ride on the track in your sport bikes days. If you did not use your brake before a turn, you either don’t know how to ride a motorcycle or the turn took you a little by surprise.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2018 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Moose2011FLHX
I am a die hard 5x4 guy myself, I get all screwed up in a truck with just one stick
Personally I prefer a 6x4. Nothing like running east bound I-70 in 6th overdrive through Hays Kansas at midnight with tail wind. Those were the days!
 
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Old May 27, 2019 | 05:20 PM
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My wife just blipped when she got up off the couch. I'm glad my crankshaft didn't twist.
 
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Old May 27, 2019 | 05:50 PM
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Don't always use engine compression braking, to wear out the brakes rather than the motor.
 
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Old May 28, 2019 | 12:29 AM
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Let’s up this a little... Anyone blip twice?
 
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Old May 28, 2019 | 07:44 AM
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[QUOTE=23Seven;18287388]Let’s up this a little... Anyone blip twice?[/QUOTE]

I could as a teenager.
 
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Old May 28, 2019 | 08:54 AM
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I somehow learned to make sure you're on the back side of the blip before letting that clutch out while downshifting from second to first coming up on a stop sign. 900+ pounds and the dang thing can jump like a scalded dog when you least expect it
 
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Old May 28, 2019 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 23Seven
Let’s up this a little... Anyone blip twice?
Of course, doesn't everyone double clutch on a motorcycle???
 
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oops, double post.....
 
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Of course, doesn't everyone double clutch on a motorcycle???
Can only do that between first and second gear.
 
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