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Ernie-NH
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Joined: 14 Oct 2009
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Location: Bristol, New Hampshire
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 Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Jim...
Yes....... ..BUT... Weatherman is a NEW rider, fresh from MSF,, he has to learn when/how to use the front brake properly. I parking lots or very slow moving traffic, the front brake could put him down. However, my use of the word "never" or "dont" should have been more clearly stated eh ?
See you soon....// Ernie in NH
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sccommuter
Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 25 Oct 2011
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Location: Metromess, Tx
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 9:54 pm Post subject: |
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I gained my experience on a 1982 Honda CB 750 custom. In-line 4 cylinder with plenty of speed and acceleration. Light, nimble and could flat foot it. Took it on a 2k+ mile trip with no problems but a sore/tired butt. At 5'9" and shrinking due to age, I find myself somewhat vertically challenged on my LT. It's manageable, but I do have to pay attention to where I put my one foot down. It took me 6 months before I dropped mine in a Walmart parking lot on my way to my first Hungry Mother gathering.  I made my grand entrance sans my left mirror cover. I find weight distribution on this bike very important as it is top heavy. When I load it for a long haul I try to load the heavier items in the side cases and the light weight gear gets strapped on the pillion.
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Weatherman2112
Brick Rider
Joined: 31 Jan 2014
Posts: 43
Location: Charlotte, NC
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 12:28 am Post subject: |
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| Ernie-NH wrote: |
Hi Jim...
Yes....... ..BUT... Weatherman is a NEW rider, fresh from MSF,, he has to learn when/how to use the front brake properly. I parking lots or very slow moving traffic, the front brake could put him down. However, my use of the word "never" or "dont" should have been more clearly stated eh ?
See you soon....// Ernie in NH |
It's funny. The MSF instructors emphasized over and over to ALWAYS use BOTH brakes at all times. But, they did say you have to have the front tire straight or the front brake will cause you to go down. There was no mention of front brakes on gravel or sand. But, I must say, it was not the use of my front brake that caused the drop. I had the bike stopped. My mistake was not recognizing how bad the footing was and what the consequences would be. Knowing what I know now, I think I would have avoided coming to a complete stop and just slowly progressed through the sand and gravel. Something tells me I'll get another chance to try it again some day.
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Ernie-NH
Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 14 Oct 2009
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Location: Bristol, New Hampshire
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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Hi guys...
Well YES, you're absolutely correct, both brakes should be used after you learn the feel and what each can/cannot do alone. I cant tell you how many times I've seen new riders ( usually in a parking lot ) either on the ground, or standing beside a down bike, because they panicked at slow speed and "down she went" ... so 'right or wrong Weatherman" keep your cool, use both brakes when you're confident and when you have developed that feel...If I remember right, somewhere around 70% of the bikes total braking force comes from the front brake system..
Once again.... ride safe !.../ Ernie n NH
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molerat
Big Brick Rider
Joined: 14 May 2012
Posts: 69
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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| sccommuter wrote: | | Welcome and nice bike. Be on the lookout for used mirrors. You'll probably need one eventually. As there are those that have dropped this bike and those that are going to. |
Such sound advice, in fact I just picked one up off ebay this week for this very reason, unfortunately does not match current paint, not to concerned. I learned the hard way 2 years ago when I bought mine, within a couple months I dropped it a couple times and both due to loose footing or real sharp turns into driveways and real slow speeds.
Any way welcome to the forum weatherman, if you find yourself heading west to Glacier Park let me know. I am in CO. We can find a watering hole somewhere or I may just join you for part of your ride. It's been decades since I've been to Glacier Park.
Tons of great info here that I have benefited from immensely and can't thank these brick guys enough.
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