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Parking Lot Training...
Thanks Fellow's for your input, re parking lot training and backing up.
I did do the Advanced I and Advanced II with policeman training civilians and in level II, the diameters of the excercies were the same ratio as those given to the cops...(however, civilians didn't have to do the very tough training of stairs etc).
We all dropped our bikes...
I remember a couple with 2 brand new Gold Wings and I was so afraid for them to drop those bikes. They weren't. The couple had the mind set they were there to learn, and what better place to drop the bike than in that parking lot, under the guidance of the Policeman.
Down went their bikes...several times. no real damage at all.
We did emergency braking at highway speeds, and the benefit was that the cops knew the bikes we were on, and they advised us individually how to approach the stop, depending on the bikes we rode.
I got through it all with my softail Custom...rubber hosed wrapped, with ease. The bike did drop twice, but I did make those obstacles and could get through them again without dropping the bike.
I am reluctant about the SG, only because I am terrified of chipping off parts of the fairing, but I saw the trainers on Sunday, and they admired my bike and said that I won't hurt the bike, just wrap the guards like I did the other bikes. They also said it would be a blast to have the SG on the course.
Anyways....that is another story for another day.....
They'll be no wind there at those speeds! Just a fast beating heart...
I did do the Advanced I and Advanced II with policeman training civilians and in level II, the diameters of the excercies were the same ratio as those given to the cops...(however, civilians didn't have to do the very tough training of stairs etc).
We all dropped our bikes...
I remember a couple with 2 brand new Gold Wings and I was so afraid for them to drop those bikes. They weren't. The couple had the mind set they were there to learn, and what better place to drop the bike than in that parking lot, under the guidance of the Policeman.
Down went their bikes...several times. no real damage at all.
We did emergency braking at highway speeds, and the benefit was that the cops knew the bikes we were on, and they advised us individually how to approach the stop, depending on the bikes we rode.
I got through it all with my softail Custom...rubber hosed wrapped, with ease. The bike did drop twice, but I did make those obstacles and could get through them again without dropping the bike.
I am reluctant about the SG, only because I am terrified of chipping off parts of the fairing, but I saw the trainers on Sunday, and they admired my bike and said that I won't hurt the bike, just wrap the guards like I did the other bikes. They also said it would be a blast to have the SG on the course.
Anyways....that is another story for another day.....
They'll be no wind there at those speeds! Just a fast beating heart...
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I wear a good boot, a motorcycle boot, called Latitude, made by Ariat.
I need that boot for its sole support, as in a different lifetime, I rode horses and shattered my left heel. I would be a cripple without the Ariat foot ware. So, I can not wear any lighter boot...so, I clog along!
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I did do the Advanced I and Advanced II with policeman training civilians and in level II, the diameters of the excercies were the same ratio as those given to the cops...We all dropped our bikes... the cops knew the bikes we were on, and they advised us individually how to approach the stop, depending on the bikes we rode.....I got through it all with my softail Custom...rubber hosed wrapped, with ease. The bike did drop twice, but I did make those obstacles and could get through them again without dropping the bike....I am reluctant about the SG, only because I am terrified of chipping off parts of the fairing,
A female, as a neophyte on a heavy Harley (which I might question on the face of it), needs to stop trying to "keep up with the COPS", and just take it at her own pace. Forget the "cones", and "courses". All this competition crap, and wrapping up your bike to keep from damaging it in crashes, is nonsense.
Just do it on your own, and at your own pace, if you're bent on riding a bike that large. Of course, that's only my opinion, and what do I know, I've only been at it for oh, what, 55 years, now. Whatever.
If/When you've finally reached the point that you're reasonably comfortable with how the bike handles, and you have a level of confidence riding it, THEN, and only then, go back and try riding those more challenging "cone courses". Maybe then, you won't need to "wrap" your bike to deal with dropping it.
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Purple Daze, have you thought about just riding your bike for a few thousand miles before you buy any more mods? Just one experience doesn't mean that your next ride will be like this one was. If you already have 3 wind shields, chances are a 4 th one isn't going to solve the problem. Just ride the bike, get comfortable with it. Then make some changes after you see what problems and/or discomfort you have on a consistent basis. Good luck on our quest.
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Purple Daze, have you thought about just riding your bike for a few thousand miles before you buy any more mods? Just one experience doesn't mean that your next ride will be like this one was. If you already have 3 wind shields, chances are a 4 th one isn't going to solve the problem. Just ride the bike, get comfortable with it. Then make some changes after you see what problems and/or discomfort you have on a consistent basis. Good luck on our quest.
Yes, I am going to see how this goes. I have 3,000 km on the bike now, and am leaving tonight for 4 day trip. I'll keep an open mind, through various terrain, and see how it is going.
LIke your bike by the way. Love the solo seat!
Thanks everybody
Good luck on the ride! have fun and be safe!
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