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I know MSF is all so important and stuff but I think starting on a small bike is more important. first things first, I will say this as nice as I can but you screwed yourself up the butt by buying that bike. I did not even have to think about "throttle control" around curves because my bike is so weak. I got to take things easy and learn the fast way. I'm still learning the curves and balance on my light, not-so-powerful bike and I would hate to try learn that on a such a heavy and powerful bike. I never have to worry about about poppin accidental wheelies in traffic jams or anything like that.

jamie wrote:outside of sudbury on

holy crap, finally someone remotely near me. Im in Timmins, actually, going to be moving to Sudbury most likely. depends if/when I get my job.

Sev wrote: Oh, and you don't lean on a bike, you induce lean through the handlebars.

You can do that too
Way back when I was riding on my XL100 as a kid I used to like coasting down from speed in top gear with my hands off of the handlebars and steering the bike from side to side. If you have ever had a heavier someone on the back who suddenly leaned to one side you would also feel the bike steer dramatically. I still feel most comfortable steering more with my body position and weighting the pegs when I'm riding at moderate speeds or above.
So yes, I lean on a bike....

High_Side wrote:

Sev wrote: Oh, and you don't lean on a bike, you induce lean through the handlebars.

You can do that too
Way back when I was riding on my XL100 as a kid I used to like coasting down from speed in top gear with my hands off of the handlebars and steering the bike from side to side. If you have ever had a heavier someone on the back who suddenly leaned to one side you would also feel the bike steer dramatically. I still feel most comfortable steering more with my body position and weighting the pegs when I'm riding at moderate speeds or above.
So yes, I lean on a bike....

Maybe I should have said "shouldn't", I sure as hell wouldn't want to navigate a right hand turn at the lights without using the handlebars.

Sev wrote:

High_Side wrote:

Sev wrote: Oh, and you don't lean on a bike, you induce lean through the handlebars.

You can do that too
Way back when I was riding on my XL100 as a kid I used to like coasting down from speed in top gear with my hands off of the handlebars and steering the bike from side to side. If you have ever had a heavier someone on the back who suddenly leaned to one side you would also feel the bike steer dramatically. I still feel most comfortable steering more with my body position and weighting the pegs when I'm riding at moderate speeds or above.
So yes, I lean on a bike....

I sure as hell wouldn't want to navigate a right hand turn at the lights without using the handlebars.

Never said that you should.

Gummiente wrote:

jamie wrote:true but the bike is only as fast as you let it.. il take my time and learn how to drive it i drove a cr 500 for years as long as you respect them..

Jamie, meet MotoF150. You two should get along famously.

+1000

Sev wrote:

High_Side wrote:

Sev wrote: Oh, and you don't lean on a bike, you induce lean through the handlebars.

You can do that too
Way back when I was riding on my XL100 as a kid I used to like coasting down from speed in top gear with my hands off of the handlebars and steering the bike from side to side. If you have ever had a heavier someone on the back who suddenly leaned to one side you would also feel the bike steer dramatically. I still feel most comfortable steering more with my body position and weighting the pegs when I'm riding at moderate speeds or above.
So yes, I lean on a bike....

Maybe I should have said "shouldn't", I sure as hell wouldn't want to navigate a right hand turn at the lights without using the handlebars.

.. weather you push the handlebar or lean, the same thing happens.. its not like you lean and the handlebars stay straight cause you didnt consciously steer with them..

or maybe i misread.. so tired.. damn 3rd shift bullshit

you ever drive 144 with your bike..

I havent yet, I plan to this summer though.