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Old 08-25-2013 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by nevada72
...........from our own perspective, which is often flawed. Kinda like comparing the handling dynamics of a 275 lb dirtbike vs those of a 1000 lb streetbike.

Mark of an experienced rider? Hospital bills?
Please tell what inputs you apply to a dirt bike that will not work a touring bike?
 
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Old 08-25-2013 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Misterpfg
Its the unknown that gets you and u need to think of what could happen not what happens 99% of the time.
How to you life your life if you are always worried about the unknown? How do you get on a bike, if you are do worried about the unknown?

In a past life I flew high performance jets for the AF, you train and train for problems, but you can never control the unknown.
 
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Old 08-25-2013 | 04:21 PM
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he must think the harley is harder to ride because the throttle is much more predictable than a cr 250 that revs to about 14000rpm and can launch you on your ***. Or the harley is harder to balance with its low center of gravity compared to the top heavy cr 250, Or maybe its harder to ride because all the controls are to big, like 6inch wide pegs and extra wide brake pedals as compared to the micro sized controls on the cr250, Or maybe its so hard to put the bike on the kick stand as opposed to lifting the rear up on a box for the cr.
 
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Old 08-25-2013 | 04:31 PM
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You obviously are young. Ive broken bones and ripped unmentionables. I have a half of my calf muscle gone from racing junior semis back in the day. My other leg and foot are held together by pins ill ne on meds the rest of my life. I dont need to explain how to ride a dirt bike it all comes naturally but when u get older you get alittle more cautious
 
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Old 08-25-2013 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Markk9
How to you life your life if you are always worried about the unknown? How do you get on a bike, if you are do worried about the unknown?

In a past life I flew high performance jets for the AF, you train and train for problems, but you can never control the unknown.
I have my wife on the back and two kids at home waiting on me. Wait till you have a serious accident that you never come back from and then get back with me
 
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Old 08-25-2013 | 04:36 PM
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Seen guys talk the same stuff all my life pulling wheelies hauling round corners indies etc, they always get hurt. You know how i kbow im one of them
 
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Old 08-25-2013 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by xracer110
Dirt bikes are HARDER to ride!!!
Try doing what you described with any Harley and then tell me dirt bikes are harder to ride!

But, I get your point. I would say we ride dirt bikes hard, which takes more skill than negotiating a 1000 lb cruiser through the neighborhood.
 
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Old 08-25-2013 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Misterpfg
.......Wait till you have a serious accident that you never come back from and then get back with me

How's he gonna get back with you if he never comes back from a serious accident?
 
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Old 08-25-2013 | 04:40 PM
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Physically come back. Acting like you know what ur doin and ur a pro is a bad omen trust me
 
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Old 08-25-2013 | 04:43 PM
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I would like to c u ride ur harley like a dirt bike for one. Just entertainment
 


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