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Also remember that the bike is more stable at speed then it is going slower.

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LOL….. sorry… at least I didn’t say something about it being a small world after all or ask how the Andy Griffith theme song went!

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Not really have to the internett search route…….. topic then bestbeginner etc.

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You got forum mail

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Trials….you were looking for your tag line…… your last sentence is priceless… and if you don’t use it consider it stolen.

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e or f…. first three require them knowing what the heck your talking about. Except maybe A…in which case…. eh even I had to read it twice….maybe I am just tired.

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See I am soo glad there are folks like you guys here to contemplate such things as this. Me…. eh I just intend to enjoy the ride and when I don’t get to I watch the fireworks from debates about theories I will pretend to understand. LOL….. I am more a trial and error type…. if it worked …great! If it didn’t…. oh well time to find something new to try to get the results. Or practice more.

Sometimes I worry though …. way to much reading and thinking and analyzing…… not enough riding!

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Heres the thing. That 950 will do more then plenty that you will ever need it to do and also keep a decent MPG. One thing about the bigger cruisers especially our foreign models is lose effeciency on highway runs. I have the Vulcan 900. I can still eek out near 50 MPG…..if I ride conservatively. Normal riding about 40 + MPG. There is no real gain you will have over the 950 with a bigger bike. You will still be able to go 2 up. Travel extended distances and same accessory options….. also normally same cargo options until you get into full dressers.

Average higher CC motors get an advertised 42 and lower. How many times do you get advertised mileage? Some will most don’t.

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Not 100% accurate……..but close. Had to do with speed and light weight . But the movement came from World War vets wanting more speed. The idea was from designs from across the pond ( meaning Europe). They found that just removing or cutting (bobbing) the fenders the bikes felt lighter……then progressed quickly into removing anything that wasn’t necessary.

In the war the idea was a necessity for traversing the rocky terrain of the front lines.

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You need to call and ask once you have the bike. Clarify with them what you want looked at. If your state has inspection requirements annually they could be confusing the request. A safety inspection rarely will include anything mechanical that will require dis assymbly of anything. Likely they will check lights, belt/chain tension, clutch and brake cable adjustments, visible fluid levels and battery strength, also tire wear. They might actually be generous enough to go on a test ride to check for obvious noises from the engine, tranny and bearings. If you want them to dig deeper you will need to clarify that. Chances are they will tell you about their major services package. Don’t be shy about clarifying what you want done and what you expect to have looked at.

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I can understand the idea behind it. It gives them a chance to get control of the coordination in gears, throttle and other things without having to be concerned with balance. As far as steering your right they are worlds apart. But if you eliminate parts of the confusion piece by piece and simplify it one step at a time it can make the process easier.

With a 4 Wheeler the steering is very direct but to get more effect not only are you directing it like you would steer a car but in some cases you will need to toss your weight around on turns to gain the needed traction and weight distribution. However if the 4 Wheeler is a manual then the process of going is very similar.

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Well…. I find this a bit interesting. Though I would like to see anyone be able to take up motorcycling and be able to enjoy it, the cold reality is it is not for everyone. If you really want to acquire the skill, keep trying. Though at this point I would really push for a piece of advice from up above. Get you a dirt bike and find some local trails to learn on. However I think it is more intelligent of you and very honest of you to recognize your current level of progress and pull back away from it for the time being.

I wonder though if any one has explained the simplicity of the set up of a motorcycle…. things on the left = forward progress….things on the right = stoppage. The only thing that throws that a touch is the throttle. Reason being its more clumsy to try and pull a clutch lever and twist the throttle at the same time. Not that it couldn’t be done….heck some do it on hill starts with the front brake and throttle. But for repetition it’s not practical.

You keep saying you grabbed too much front brake. Are you getting frazzled enough to forget about the rear brake? Or maybe read too much about sport bike riders using front brakes only…. or heck maybe even misinterpreting the amount that the front brakes do to think its the only clear option of usage?
How much time did the MSF instructors spend with you to identify what you were doing to help correct it? Was braking your only issue?

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For the MSF check local Harley dealers and see if they have the riders edge course. It does require a bit more money as with most things HD……but usually they have week day and week end classes.

As far as picking up a bike. Learn how to do it correctly and almost any adult can do it. In our MSF course I watched a 5 foot nothing lady get a fully laden Valkyrie back up after being shown how.

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get a written slip from the trans dept stating whatever law it is and carry it with you. May not keep you from being pulled, but will prevent a ticket.

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Sit on everything you can plant your arse on and keep in mind doing so your still a new rider.

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