LOOKING FOR PPL TO RIDE
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Re: LOOKING FOR PPL TO RIDE
I am not really sure where you are going with this question. Are you saying that you need to put down a specific foot in order to know how to ride and operate a bike properly? I mean... I was unaware that one side of the bike weighs more than the other. I guess personally I put down my right because I am putting the bike in neutral with my left. Not sure... maybe that means that I can't ride?!?!?!?
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Re: LOOKING FOR PPL TO RIDE
Maybe he was just trying to test his riding safety knowledge of what they teach in the MSF course...or proper riding habits...don't know.
But I can't really remember what the correct answer for that question is. I think it's supposed to be the left foot first because you have to keep the right foot on the rear brake? Kind of like if you were in a hard braking situation and had to make sure you came to a complete stop without falling over.
But I can't really remember what the correct answer for that question is. I think it's supposed to be the left foot first because you have to keep the right foot on the rear brake? Kind of like if you were in a hard braking situation and had to make sure you came to a complete stop without falling over.
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Re: LOOKING FOR PPL TO RIDE
Maybe he was just trying to test his riding safety knowledge of what they teach in the MSF course...or proper riding habits...don't know.
But I can't really remember what the correct answer for that question is. I think it's supposed to be the left foot first because you have to keep the right foot on the rear brake? Kind of like if you were in a hard braking situation and had to make sure you came to a complete stop without falling over.
But I can't really remember what the correct answer for that question is. I think it's supposed to be the left foot first because you have to keep the right foot on the rear brake? Kind of like if you were in a hard braking situation and had to make sure you came to a complete stop without falling over.
but not really a big issue too me
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Re: LOOKING FOR PPL TO RIDE
I am not really sure where you are going with this question. Are you saying that you need to put down a specific foot in order to know how to ride and operate a bike properly? I mean... I was unaware that one side of the bike weighs more than the other. I guess personally I put down my right because I am putting the bike in neutral with my left. Not sure... maybe that means that I can't ride?!?!?!?
Maybe he was just trying to test his riding safety knowledge of what they teach in the MSF course...or proper riding habits...don't know.
But I can't really remember what the correct answer for that question is. I think it's supposed to be the left foot first because you have to keep the right foot on the rear brake? Kind of like if you were in a hard braking situation and had to make sure you came to a complete stop without falling over.
But I can't really remember what the correct answer for that question is. I think it's supposed to be the left foot first because you have to keep the right foot on the rear brake? Kind of like if you were in a hard braking situation and had to make sure you came to a complete stop without falling over.
Yes I was seeing if he knew the basics. I was being a smartass to his "i know how to ride".
You should be putting your left foot down first being the right is on the brake. Even I remember that from a course I took almost 13 years ago and I can't remember shit.
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Re: LOOKING FOR PPL TO RIDE
I ride a very HEAVY bike I bring it down to a creep with both brakes then put both feet out, I see alotta Busa boys do the same once that sucker even starts to tip it's a don't deal trying to hold up 450lbs is hard.
On a side note when I ride lighter bikes, I can put my left foot down and support the whole bike and myself with my right foot still on the brake cause of the weight difference.
On a side note when I ride lighter bikes, I can put my left foot down and support the whole bike and myself with my right foot still on the brake cause of the weight difference.
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Re: LOOKING FOR PPL TO RIDE
I over use my front brake I guess. I have never taken my either of my feet off the pegs if I wasn't going slow enough to stop the bike with the front brake.
Of coarse.. if you ask DMV... you are supposed to use the clutch to shift, do 55 on the interstate and obey all other traffic laws. Including sitting at a light until it changes... even if its 3am and your bike is not heavy enough to set off the sensor! Like the exit ramp for Rosemont Rd.
Of coarse.. if you ask DMV... you are supposed to use the clutch to shift, do 55 on the interstate and obey all other traffic laws. Including sitting at a light until it changes... even if its 3am and your bike is not heavy enough to set off the sensor! Like the exit ramp for Rosemont Rd.