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Old 03-14-2008 | 03:23 PM
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With spring right around the corner and a long layoff from ridin' coming to an end,I'm wondering If most of you practice any slow speed exercises,quick stops and basically just sharpen your skill level during the newriding season.
 
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Old 03-14-2008 | 03:34 PM
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Nope. Just get on it and ride the sumbish
 
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Old 03-14-2008 | 03:34 PM
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Yes, I plan to head to the local high school parking lot for some practice moves as soon as the weather breaks and work hours allow. It certainly won't hurt anything....knock on wood.
 
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Old 03-14-2008 | 03:35 PM
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Nope, I have been riding for many years and even had about a year with no bike. First time I got on one again it was like I just rode one yesterday!!
 
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Old 03-14-2008 | 03:38 PM
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big parking lot near by love to practice u-turns and figure eights slow speed balance no clutch or brake.never hurts to stay sharp even at 39.
 
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Old 03-14-2008 | 04:36 PM
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I think you are smart to practice, especially on these bigger bikes. Going staight and fast is the easy part. Good column in Hogtales this month on slow speed riding.
 
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Old 03-14-2008 | 05:06 PM
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When did the last riding season end ?
 
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Old 03-14-2008 | 05:17 PM
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Yep, already have been to the local parking lot. Also 3 of us have signed up for the Experienced Rider safety course on 5/4/08. Money well spent in my opinion. All of us tend to pick up bad riding habits sometimes.
 
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Old 03-14-2008 | 05:30 PM
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Always practice. Got the Ride Like A Pro video and set up the exercises in a local parking lot.

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With spring right around the corner and a long layoff from ridin' coming to an end,I'm wondering If most of you practice any slow speed exercises,quick stops and basically just sharpen your skill level during the new riding season.
 
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Old 03-14-2008 | 06:26 PM
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My brother in law and I take the experienced rider course every spring. It's fun, good practice, and we usually learn somehting new. But generally, I feel confident without it.
 
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