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09-23-2010, 12:41 AM | #43 | |
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It's not as well written or well put together as David Hough's "Proficient" books, but it presents very simple (yet powerful) riding techniques that have improved my riding almost immediately. Part of my experience might be due to having read the first few chapters just before setting out on a 2000 plus miler, so I had lots of "practice time". But if you are a novice and are looking to get better (and more confident) in the curves, check it out and let me know what you think.
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10-07-2010, 05:34 PM | #44 |
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Had my first unplanned exit just a few hours ago. I'm sore, got a nice hematoma forming on my hip, a little bit of road rash, but I walked away and the bike's only got scratches on front fender, mirror, brake fluid box, brake, footpeg and exhaust.
Was making a tight hairpin turn on what's *supposed* to be a one-way road up a little mountain/big hill. Right in the bendiest part of that turn I met a car who'd decided to use the ascending road to descend (there are two separate roads- one up, one down; I was going up). I grabbed a fistful of front brake while still turning and lowsided. Was only going 15-20mph max, and was wearing a helmet, jacket, boots so it's really not bad, just enough to put a little fear in me- which will make me pay attention better next time I'm out. I wanted to be mad at the drivers coming down the wrong direction on a wet and slippery, leafy one lane road. But really- I wasn't paying as close attention as I could have and I grabbed that fistful of brake without righting myself first. It could have been a deer, or a kid walking down that path instead of a car going wrong way, and I think the result would have been the same- I still would have lowsided. It's a great wake up call that no matter how attentive you think you're being, that one instant can change everything. To add insult to injury, my bike's been having problems starting (??need carb cleaner/change plugs??? will post in another section of forum if I can't troubleshoot it out) and so I had to pop it into first to get it started again to get home. Embarrassing in front of the two ladies I'd just skidded out in front of! |
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10-07-2010, 08:39 PM | #45 | |
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The starting problem could be partly due to an aging battery too. A push start actually works better in 2nd or even 3rd gear; less back tire sliding.
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10-07-2010, 10:36 PM | #46 |
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Glad you are relatively unscathed and up and about. Things could certainly have been a lot worse overall. Sadly some folks think a one way roadway only applies to others.
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10-12-2010, 03:28 PM | #47 |
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Glad to hear you are ok sneaker. And I am impressed with your ability to overcome the natural tendency to simply get angry at the other driver, and instead see what your part in it was and what you can take away from the situation. Kudos to you for that, and glad you are ok : )
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