Don't want to hijack this thread but, you are a wise man speaking from experience. We have a annual almost week long fishing tournament put on by a local group. The tournament is a good thing and supports many charities. I quit fishing the week before, the week of, and the week after. If it floats--- they put it in the water. If they bought it on the way down --they put it in the water. I enjoy the weeks off from fishing and I get entertained. One of my favorite places to hang out during that time is a Bait shop, grocery store, beer joint and boat ramp all rolled into one with picnic tables over looking the boat ramp. It is an evening of entertainment.

 

Summed up nicely Paniolo. So there you have it. I simply thought it was my imagination that I seemed to be seeing more and more lately but after reading the multitude of posts it would seem to be a wide spread epidemic. I certainly know as Harley enthusiasts we care very deeply about the look and feel of our rides. I wonder why it is that we should not have the same concern for ourselves in our riding habits. That is the only point I am trying to make.

 

Looked to me like the Buell rider had his feet DOWN trying to stop the bike, tiny wisps of smoke puffing off the soles. Clearly an experienced rider as he had a backup plan to stop and hit the wall which was very effective. Videos like this remind me how much I learn from listening and watching.

 

Did you ever watch a movie that was really bad, start to finish? About 3/4 way through, you know it's not gonna get any better, but you think to yourself "I've already spent an hour and a half, might as well spend the other 30 minutes, maybe it will get better" And then it doesn't.

Ya, this thread was like that for me.

 

yuppies

 

I agree with Navypt too. Folks who can't handle their bikes tend to need that crutch. I find that the sooner I get my feet up, the easier it is to ride the bike slowly.

Course, you can ride like you want to, its your bike

Bubba

 

I hover my feet before a stop just because I do. I can handle my bike just fine, I just do it I guess.

 

I suppose NEXT will be no foot draggin when we're spinnin donuts . When will it ever end?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgUfH1OYptM

 

I don't mean to be an a-hole but what difference does it make how anyone else rides? Why can't some people just mind their own business?

But.... he he he, I hate it when riders come to a stop light or stop sign and pull in the clutch and apply the brakes and coast to a stop. They should downshift.

 

Are those assless chaps? It just burns my stool to see men who can't afford a full *** set of chaps. It only costs a few more dollars to cover your featureless high-waisted Wranglers! All leather or all denim. Where are the "real" bikers?

Damned foot police! What's next? Fingerless glove wearers?!

Thanks, I feel better now.