MyBB Motorcycle Owners Thread (2nd gear)

Redline231 said:
please keep us posted! I have been eyeing the exact same exhaust ... think this looks the best of all the after market pipes
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I'll do that!

Covid and Putin seemed to have slowed down production - they are made to order and currently the are on at least 20 work days turn around time, then still the shipping down to us. I has been a month and a half's wait so far
 
SlinkyMike said:
LOL they are right!

Do you not cover the brake lever with a finger or two? It was drilled into me by my dad and my brother that one must always do this.
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Not when I'm alone in my late, with cars far away, I don't cover the front brake, I do cover the rear as soon as I see something iffy, think I do about 85% rear braking.
 
ArmatageShanks said:
Not when I'm alone in my late, with cars far away, I don't cover the front brake, I do cover the rear as soon as I see something iffy, think I do about 85% rear braking.
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Oof. Maybe work on switching that around, I use the front brake 80% of the time or more. Most riders I know do.
notayoba said:
That's less than ideal. The rear can't brake nearly as hard as the front.
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That's why.
 
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SlinkyMike said:
Oof. Maybe work on switching that around, I use the front brake 80% of the time or more. Most riders I know do.
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My GS is a bit divey hence the preference, obviously that's only the case for mild braking, I don't do much heavy braking because I lumber around slowly, for corners and such I just leave the throttle early enough and don't end up even braking at all, lekker chillas.
 
ArmatageShanks said:
My GS is a bit divey hence the preference, obviously that's only the case for mild braking, I don't do much heavy braking because I lumber around slowly, for corners and such I just leave the throttle early enough and don't end up even braking at all, lekker chillas.
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Progressive braking is the key. Apply slight pressure to first load the fork and stabilize matters, and then increase braking force as the weight shifts forward. All done in about half a second. It will save your ass in an emergency situation.

With that front fork loaded you can basically brake as hard as you want, until the rear lifts.
 
notayoba said:
Progressive braking is the key. Apply slight pressure to first load the fork and stabilize matters, and then increase braking force as the weight shifts forward. All done in about half a second. It will save your ass in an emergency situation.

With that front fork loaded you can basically brake as hard as you want, until the rear lifts.
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True, luckily the abs has saved me once when I just grabbed it.
 
ArmatageShanks said:
My GS is a bit divey hence the preference, obviously that's only the case for mild braking, I don't do much heavy braking because I lumber around slowly, for corners and such I just leave the throttle early enough and don't end up even braking at all, lekker chillas.
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I'm of the opinion that it's best to be able to ride well at your limit, whatever that is.
You can be as chillas as you like but there will come a moment when a Karen in a Range Rover creates a situation that you need to get yourself out of. That's when you want some capacity on hand to ride harder.

notayoba said:
Progressive braking is the key. Apply slight pressure to first load the fork and stabilize matters, and then increase braking force as the weight shifts forward. All done in about half a second. It will save your ass in an emergency situation.

With that front fork loaded you can basically brake as hard as you want, until the rear lifts.
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This is excellent advice. A Twist of the wrist covers stuff like this quite well. IIRC there is a version out there without the 'storyline', it's worth a watch. There may be a more modern video that's better but I am not aware of it.
 
Adenoid Hynkel said:
Test drove a few bikes and pulled the trigger on a rally pro.

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You do know that you're only supposed to take these bikes to mugg and bean right?

On a serious note, I do love that triple exhaust, but I worry about the old triumph reputation for reliability. Be interested in a long term review. What do you plan on using it for? How much do you ride?
 
GhostSixFour said:
You do know that you're only supposed to take these bikes to mugg and bean right?

On a serious note, I do love that triple exhaust, but I worry about the old triumph reputation for reliability. Be interested in a long term review. What do you plan on using it for? How much do you ride?
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It's very nimble. Feels a lot lighter than what it is. However, i sold her again as the vibes have gotten to me. The engine feels great but the bike has to much vibes at higher rpm which made the ride rather uncomfortable on longer trips. Common issue on the new triple. Settled for a African twin for now. So far loving it, different league imho.
 
Adenoid Hynkel said:
It's very nimble. Feels a lot lighter than what it is. However, i sold her again as the vibes have gotten to me. The engine feels great but the bike has to much vibes at higher rpm which made the ride rather uncomfortable on longer trips. Common issue on the new triple. Settled for a African twin for now. So far loving it, different league imho.
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AT smoother than a triple? Well slap me silly with a snoek. Didn't see that coming. Just get the Ducati Desert X and be done with it. :)
 
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