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Post by Husky23 on May 23, 2006 15:31:55 GMT -8
They do that because it's the safest to teach and to keep novices out of trouble. Check this article about trail braking: sportrider.com/ride/RSS/146_0306_motorcycle_trail_braking I would not attempt it yet either...just toy lightly with it...trust me, one day your going to need to pull all the emergency techniques out of your ass to save your butt. But please go slow and steady in the learning process... How sure are you that you were going to fall? Until you get used to it, having a bike leaned over a good ways...feels quite wierd. Again...riding a motorcycle is a lifelong learning event...all riders are still learning. |
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Post by FightingFalcon on May 23, 2006 16:26:20 GMT -8
I think there is a difference between leaning and breaking in a lean.
In a regular lean (like through a corner), I go quite a ways towards the pavement. The MSF course really taught us how far we could take the bike without actually hitting the ground.
But the few times that I've used the breaks in a lean....I feel the handlebars almost becoming locked towards the direction of the lean. I'm sure the bike can take it but I dunno....just freaks me out.
Yet more things that I have to practice. I only travel roads that I know like the back of my hand so unexpected turns shouldn't be a problem but I'll need to learn how to break in a lean for when I branch out into the vast unknown....
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Post by FightingFalcon on May 23, 2006 17:17:55 GMT -8
Just did a few runs through the middle of town to practice with some circles that we have. *phew* I love leaning so much  I'm still not leaning as much as I can but we're gettin there. Tomorrow I'm taking the bike to work but I'm working from 8am-4pm to avoid rush hour traffic. Wish me luck.... |
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Post by 101ABN on May 23, 2006 18:53:13 GMT -8
"The MSF course really taught us how far we could take the bike without actually hitting the ground. "
Hell, that's what footpegs are for!
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Post by Husky23 on May 23, 2006 18:54:36 GMT -8
Just did a few runs through the middle of town to practice with some circles that we have. *phew* I love leaning so much I'm still not leaning as much as I can but we're gettin there. Tomorrow I'm taking the bike to work but I'm working from 8am-4pm to avoid rush hour traffic. Wish me luck.... Hey. You're learning. It's all good. Stay safe. |
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Post by Husky23 on May 23, 2006 19:01:17 GMT -8
"The MSF course really taught us how far we could take the bike without actually hitting the ground. " Hell, that's what footpegs are for! ROFL...haven't scraped my foot peg feeelers yet either....time...learning....you...machine..... Although on a candid note: I tucked my rig the deeepest today on a rounding I know and used up all the tire. But, my 600 mile new ride and I are still learning..dig? |
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Post by FightingFalcon on May 24, 2006 13:18:49 GMT -8
Drove my bike to work and back today....luckily for me the cagers were either still asleep or at work while I was on the road.
A successful ride but I need to work on throttle control and I desperately need to find a comfortable riding position. The commute to work takes 40 minutes and I can't find a way to relax both my back and hands. When I lean forward I can relax my hands/elbows but my back hurts. When I sit up I can relax my back but my wrists begin to hurt. I've been using my legs more to take some of the pressure but there's no position that is all-around comfy. Does such a position exist?
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Post by FightingFalcon on Jun 22, 2006 18:16:10 GMT -8
The first mod to my Kawi - front turn signals: Before picture:  After:   Next week (maybe Sunday....probably Monday) will be the integrated rear turn signal. My fender eliminator is on back-order but should be here sometime next week. |
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