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Re: Dropped the 'Liner
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It all happened so quickly, whatever i did to avoid getting hurt was pure instinct. I don't even remember what I did, but I must have hopped off before she went down. I don't even have any bruises or soreness today. It really just slid down from under me.
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Re: Dropped the 'Liner
Alan, did you read Proficient Motorcycling ?? He gives a lot of info on the front end geometry and what happens at various speeds.
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Re: Dropped the 'Liner
Yeah, I read it. Also read his followup, "Street Strategies?" But it was eight months ago. Might be time to read it again.
I took a closer look at the spot I went down when I cam in today. There's a little loose gravel, and it's been coated at some point with some kind of asphalt paint, which might have contributed to the slide. At the end of the day, I think I probably over braked on instinct. Riding the GZ and the Liner together will probably take some adjustments that I haven't made yet to the "autopilot" The Strat has gigantic dual front disks and tremendous stopping power (given it's weight) compared to the GZ. I think I would have been fine on the GZ. I'll have to learn the rear brake skills you mentioned and become more proficient at switching between the heavy and light bikes.
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