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Aug 30, 2013 | 08:41 AM

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Markk9

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Originally Posted by '05Train

You planning on riding your 900 pound touring bike over 20mph in the dirt?

I have to ride over 5 miles on a gravel road to get my cabin in the woods.

Aug 30, 2013 | 08:44 AM

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'05Train

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Originally Posted by Markk9

I have to ride over 5 miles on a gravel road to get my cabin in the woods.

Then you ought to be fine.

Aug 30, 2013 | 08:45 AM

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rubberfrog

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^are you afraid to ride your bike in the dirt? lmfao....

Aug 30, 2013 | 08:48 AM

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RollaMo

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Originally Posted by ChrisHo

Odd, in all the bikes I have owned with ABS, I rarely use the rear for anything. Are HDs that tippy? I don't own one yet, but it seems surprising how many fear their front brakes at low speeds.

At 800+ LBS, if you are not careful with the front brake while making a slow (parking lot speed) turn, you will go down.
Physics and Gravity working against you. With the bars turned and you try to stop that front wheel from turning, the weight of the bike is going to try and pull you down.

At any speed over 20 MPH, then this isn't so much of an issue as long as you have front tire traction.

Aug 30, 2013 | 08:51 AM

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Wally

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Linked brakes allow for slow speed rear brake applied turns. I think they'll work perfectly.

Last edited by Wally; Aug 30, 2013 at 09:01 AM.

Aug 30, 2013 | 08:57 AM

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Wally

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Originally Posted by '05Train

When you gotta "lay 'er down" to avoid an accident...

Never purpasely lay the bike down to avoid an accident. Laying the bike down is an accident, and it is definetly an out of control situation that does little to reduce speed.
Proper braking technic is to brake as hard as you can without locking either of you tires while scrubbing off as much speed as you can, then taking evasive action.
Linked abs brakes shine in this situation.

Last edited by Wally; Aug 30, 2013 at 09:02 AM.

Aug 30, 2013 | 08:59 AM

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Ovaltine Jenkins

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Markk9

I have to ride over 5 miles on a gravel road to get my cabin in the woods.

At more than 20-25 MPH?

Aug 30, 2013 | 09:00 AM

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'05Train

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Originally Posted by Wally

Never purpasely lay the bike down to avoid an accident. Laying the bike down is an accident, and it is definetly an out of control situation that does little to reduce speed.
Proper braking technic is to brake as hard as you can without locking either of you tires while scrubbing of as much speed as you can, then taking evasive action.
Linked abs brakes shine in this situation.

You're preaching to the choir here. "I had to lay 'er down" translates into, "I wrecked because I had no idea how to avoid it".