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by clutch
Tue Mar 25, 2014 11:37 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Solo or Two-up?
Replies: 98
Views: 60920

Re: Solo or Two-up?

My husband prefers it when I ride two-up with him. We did this for years until one day, that he decided to race his friend while riding two-up. We were on twisty mountain roads (on a Harley Street Glide, not made for twisty mountain roads!), in excess of 100 MPH, with front wheel wobbling, through b...
by clutch
Tue Mar 25, 2014 2:12 am
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: Overcoming fear after a crash?
Replies: 53
Views: 60204

Re: Overcoming fear after a crash?

Hi, I'm the original poster on this thread. I just wanted to say that since making that post, I'm riding again and having a blast! I've even upgraded bikes a few times since the crash, currently riding a Harley Davidson Street Glide. I'm considering switching to a Sport Touring style bike (Kawasaki ...
by clutch
Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:24 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: braking practice
Replies: 18
Views: 10495

Just a question -- but do anti-lock brakes come into play here? A BMW friend of mine borrowed another friend's Ducati. (My friend's BMW has ABS, but the Ducati did not.) While screaming around a curve at 90mph, he saw a cop shooting radar. He panicked and slammed on the front brake. The front tire l...
by clutch
Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:09 am
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: In need of help re: jacket
Replies: 12
Views: 10634

For the MSF class I just took, they required that you wear a boot that covers your ankle bones, and it could not have a heel taller than 1 inch. They also required long pants made of a sturdy material (denim, textile -- no sweat pants), a long-sleeved shirt, gloves, and at least a 3/4 helmet. I agre...
by clutch
Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:58 am
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: Other Women Acutally RIDE?
Replies: 43
Views: 28314

How eye-opening to hear what all you different women have experienced, and have to say, about riding pillion vs. riding in front. Please speak up ladies, I'm really interested in what you think about getting on the back, or taking the reins from the front! Me, I only want to get on the back if I pl...
by clutch
Sun Oct 05, 2008 12:28 pm
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: Overcoming fear after a crash?
Replies: 53
Views: 60204

Were you wearing gear when you crashed? How do you think that effects how badly you were injured? It certainly sounds like your determination is there, you've just got to take baby steps to regain your confidence. Remember to keep your practices short (the stress/adrenaline will wear you out much m...
by clutch
Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:26 am
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: Overcoming fear after a crash?
Replies: 53
Views: 60204

Thank you all so much! It really helps to know that I'm not crazy or inferior for being scared. When I asked some guys about the fear, they treated me like I was stupid. So I'm really glad this ladies forum is here. I will try your parking lot suggestion today. (Although I have this ridiculous tempt...
by clutch
Sat Oct 04, 2008 11:21 am
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: Overcoming fear after a crash?
Replies: 53
Views: 60204

Overcoming fear after a crash?

Hi, Ladies I'm new here. I'm so glad to find this place! My fiance has been riding for about 20 years. I've been riding as a passenger for 2 years. He surprised me and got a Honda Rebel 250. I completed the MSF beginners course in June so I could start riding. On my first trek outside of the neighbo...