Noel
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Posts: 9 Joined: Wed Nov 10, 2004 12:10 amSex: MaleLocation: Australia, Maroubra(Sydney)
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by Noel Tue Mar 15, 2005 6:42 am
Hey experienced bikers...how do you get the motorcyle to stay upright?
big bore
HarleyDuc
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by HarleyDuc Tue Mar 15, 2005 7:55 am
... stalagmite? ... though if motorcycle remains upright for more than four hours...
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XJRJohn
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by XJRJohn Tue Mar 15, 2005 8:32 am
stabilisers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!xjrjohn
biking isnt a matter of life or death,its far more important(bill shankley,well almost)
poppygene
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by poppygene Tue Mar 15, 2005 9:03 am
Not a problem... bikes are more floppy when they're stopped, so just keep the wheels spinnin'!
Let me get this straight... it's one down and four up, right?
Ladymx
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by Ladymx Tue Mar 15, 2005 9:22 am
Both feet down on the stop, but in the most part if you keep moving there is no problem. Just keep the shinny side up when your moving.
JJ
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by JJ Tue Mar 15, 2005 1:58 pm
HarleyDuc wrote: ... stalagmite? ... though if motorcycle remains upright for more than four hours...
If more than 4 hours I'm a happy man!
jj
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BuzZz
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Posts: 4726 Joined: Sat Mar 20, 2004 12:02 amReal Name: Never Used HereSex: MaleYears Riding: 47My Motorcycle: makes my 'nads tingleLocation: Buttfluck Nowhere, Manitoba
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by BuzZz Tue Mar 15, 2005 6:37 pm
The faster you go, the more upright and stable a bike will be, due to the gyroscopic effect from the wheels and engine. When stopped, I use my legs and feet or the kickstand.
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vector18
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by vector18 Fri Mar 18, 2005 4:14 pm
get on bike, push in clutch,put in gear,twist throttle,let go of clutch,and hold the F*ck ON!!
madmax
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by madmax Fri Mar 18, 2005 4:36 pm
HarleyDuc wrote: ... stalagmite? ... though if motorcycle remains upright for more than four hours...
My ol bike is a lot like me, ir runs outta gas long before that 4 hours are up.
Live it like you mean it, this ain't no dress rehearsal!
the_first_lonewolf
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Posts: 54 Joined: Sat Dec 25, 2004 5:18 pmSex: MaleYears Riding: 44My Motorcycle: 2006/Harley-Davidson/RoadkingLocation: Inuvik, NWT
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by the_first_lonewolf Mon Mar 21, 2005 2:54 pm
I see many good suggestions....just don't try training wheels...they are murder on the turns!
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