just asking the experts
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07-05-2006, 09:49 AM
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Sorry for all my questions,last one though,was talking to friends,they are saying that when riding my new bike,that I have to to remember the steering rules,push to the right,and the bike turns right and the same for the left,is this electriglide going to be hard to learn how to ride? Thanks for all the answers,you all are great.
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07-05-2006, 11:37 AM
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RE: just asking the experts
Pushing might not be the right term. Balance is the key. Lean to the left bike naturally goes left and right grip moves forward. Dont fight it or push it, just go with it naturally. Safety training for riders or lots of relaxed training and practice.
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07-05-2006, 11:40 AM
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Taking the MSF course would best answer this question. Yes, if you push right, you go right and if you push left, you go left. Leaning the bike with your body gives you a slower reaction with the bike than pushing the grips. I suggest taking the MSF course to get all these nifty little tricks.
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07-05-2006, 01:36 PM
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RE: just asking the experts
Take the MSF course.
It will give you the tools you need for long term success!
As for the steering - in 99.9% of people it comes natural when you are on the bike - you really do not think about it so much as you just DO.
It is a hoot!
It will give you the tools you need for long term success!
As for the steering - in 99.9% of people it comes natural when you are on the bike - you really do not think about it so much as you just DO.
It is a hoot!
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07-05-2006, 04:44 PM
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RE: just asking the experts
Looks like you have already been given some advice. When I have been going down the highway, I have applied a little pressure to the left or the right of my bars and I have gone in that direction. When I got my Harley, they had a pamphlet in it that told of little things to do while riding to watch out for and also to make it easier on the rider to handle their bike. Some of the stuff that I read was kind of interesting. They are also right about taking the MSF course, it will answer most if not all of your questions. Good luck and enjoy the ride.
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07-05-2006, 05:37 PM
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OK, I don't want to sound rude, but you need to take the MSF course.
You have just bought a lot of bike, and it will not react to poor inputs the way a sport bike will. Things you can get away with on a light bike, you can not on this. If you want this thing to handle, you need to learn how to counter-steer and you need to learn proper braking (both brakes count on this heavy puppy).
The course is not bad, it was even fun. You will learn a lot, and it will save your hide.
If not for yourself, do it for your family, your parents, your chrome, something... Just do it.
And Welcome from Northern California!
You have just bought a lot of bike, and it will not react to poor inputs the way a sport bike will. Things you can get away with on a light bike, you can not on this. If you want this thing to handle, you need to learn how to counter-steer and you need to learn proper braking (both brakes count on this heavy puppy).
The course is not bad, it was even fun. You will learn a lot, and it will save your hide.
If not for yourself, do it for your family, your parents, your chrome, something... Just do it.
And Welcome from Northern California!
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