Re: Tips on Shifting Gears

 .p.jm@see_my_sig_for_address.com writes:


I have been studying things like motorcycle dynamics, the contents of
the PA motorcycle handbook, MSF BRC Rider's Manual, PA traffic laws
specific to motorcycles, riding techniques, and things of that
nature.  In no case did any mention of a 1% club come up.

I have not been studying clubs and other organizations devoted to
motorcycles.  Your mention of 1% was the first I've heard of it.

The primary reason I am subscribed to rec.motorcycles is to learn from
others, so now that I have heard of it (from you), it isn't really
valid to say I'm not doing my homework.

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2006 Honda 599 Hornet (CB600F) x 2 Crash & Slider
It's OK.  You only broke your leg in three places.  Walk it off.

 .p.jm@see_my_sig_for_address.com writes:


Would an IED made from TNT, Amonium Nitrate + Diesel fuel work better
for you?

Semtex is hard to get too.

If only it was as easy as in the movie Heat.

I was actually considering a sledge hammer.

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1998 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
2006 Honda 599 Hornet (CB600F) x 2 Crash & Slider
It's OK.  You only broke your leg in three places.  Walk it off.

 wrote:


    Giving the range of choices, I'd feel most comfortable seeing
you with a sledge hammer :-)


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 David Steuber wrote this on Sun, 23 Apr 2006 20:36:23 -0400.  My reply
is below.


Yes, you, too, can learn something new every day.  Just logon to:

    http://en.wikipedia.org

The article you want is "Bikers."  

Note: This doesn't count as research because Wikipedia isn't a
scholarly source.  However, you may find some diverting links there.

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.. Chuck Rhode, Sheboygan, WI, USA
.. 1979 Honda Goldwing GL1000 (Geraldine)
.. 1978 Honda Goldwing GL1000 (Fenris)
.. 45F. Wind ENE 5 mph. Clear.

 It has been a few days since I created this post and I have come back
to read all of the comments. I must say I was hoping to have some more
advice but looks like some people just like to create friction and
battles with others instead of adding some constructive criticism.  For
all of those that have posted tips and have minded their manners when
posting comments, I thank you.  For the rest of you, hey, I have just
as dirty as a mouth as you, but I do not feel that this is the proper
place to use it.  If you came hear attempting to give me some good
advise then I will at least thank you for your efforts.
Just to give everyone an update about my progress, this weekend was a
wet one where I live. It did dry up enough on Sunday to go out riding
with my father.  I showed him everything I have taught myself over the
last week and asked him what else I need to know.  I was surprised and
happy to hear him say that I had it all down and was doing very well.
He couldn't think of anything else that he could teach me, everything
else will need to be taught through experience and like you all said,
more practice.  He took me out for a little ride around the town and
made me try a few roads that I was nervous about.  I did a great job.
I do have my timing down now when it comes to letting out the clutch
after stopping.  I no longer stall out the bike. I also don't take too
long at stop signs or lights anymore.  You were all right in saying
that I will pick it up pretty quickly.  I can't believe how easy it was
to learn the gears.  I have made it up to forth so far.  I don't plan
on doing any highway driving this year, I want to get a lot of practice
under my belt before I even attempt that one.  I am not even going to
ride into work, which is about a 25min ride in the city, until after I
take and pass the MSF course.  I know I still need to practice my turns
and angles, I am sure the bike will do more then I expect as far as the
angle goes in a turn, however I am not quite ready to learn what it
won't do, LOL.
Oh, yeah.... I already dropped the bike, I kinda feel better that I got
it over with too.  That was really weighing on my mind.  I was pulling
into my driveway after a short ride.  I pulled to the left side of my
driveway, on that side there is a difference in height between the
blacktop and the grass.  I went to put my foot down on the blacktop
(which is higher then the grass) and I didn't realize that I was too
close to the grass and my foot went further down then I expected to
reach the grass.  I already had one foot on the ground but couldn't
hold up the bike long enough to catch my balance so down it went.
Luckily I didn't fall down with it.  It landed in the grass so no
scratches on it.  It just leaked some gas and I had a flooded engine.
All is okay now. I am glad I decided to buy a bike and I am learning
all that I can.  It is fun!
Thanks guys!