Front brake vs. rear brake

[Trip]

Can't believe no one called me on it yet.

It's impossible for me not to use the rear brake on the GS. The brakes are linked, so even though I use front only, I am still using the rear. It's only linked front to rear though, so in dirt I can use just rear.

[Cruzergirl]

Originally Posted by Trip

Can't believe no one called me on it yet.

It's impossible for me not to use the rear brake on the GS. The brakes are linked, so even though I use front only, I am still using the rear. It's only linked front to rear though, so in dirt I can use just rear.

Oh, too be just a bit taller. That would be my bike. BMWs rule


But, the Victory will do, for now...

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Cruzergirl

Oh, too be just a bit taller. That would be my bike. BMWs rule

The 800 and 650 twins are nice too. They make a shorter 1200GS with a short seat that's completely OEM. Have you sat on one of those?

[Cruzergirl]

Originally Posted by Trip

The 800 and 650 twins are nice too. They make a shorter 1200GS with a short seat that's completely OEM. Have you sat on one of those?

Nope. Never figured they were even an option for me.

The nearest dealer is in Tallahassee (3 hrs away).


Might have to stop by next time I run home to see the parents...

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by Cruzergirl

Oh, too be just a bit taller. That would be my bike. BMWs rule

I wish I was baller, I wish I was taller....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHkj804LCl0

I can't explain how to ride in the rain, anymore than I can explain French Kissing. It's just one of those things you pick up on your own.

Anyway, stop freaking out. It's water, not monkey pox.

My best advice? Wiggle.

Riders get so caught up in staying "stable", that they very often forget to wiggle, just to see how is feels. Go out in the rain, and wiggle around a bit. It's easy, just give the bars enough of a shake to break things loose a little bit.

See? That wasn't so bad now was it? Well done! That's my brave girl! (Ok, that was a little creepy, my bad).

Right, now that you have mastered the mini-wiggle, go for the medium wiggle, with just a touch of brake. Don't go crazy. Brakes are like Brylcreem, a little dab will do ya.

Crap. Now I have explain what Brylcreem is. Heavy sigh.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRcRIbExrfg

I have no idea where I'm going now. This whole thing started about riding in the rain, and somehow I got sidetracked by the stuff my Dad used to put in his hair.

To make matters worse, it just occurred to me that Alvin and the Chipmunks could totally do a cover of Foreigner's "Hot Blooded", and nobody would notice.

So, to sum up, wiggle with hair creem and chipmunks, and you'll be fine.

Oh, almost forgot. Drop about 5 psi on your tires if you're going to be in the rain for a while. Think of it like the difference between FMP's and Crocs.

JC

[Captain Morgan]

Didn't know you rode a Vic. I'm planning on buying a Vegas sometime soon. Will end up picking up a used one, though, as I don't see the point in buying new since they don't seem to hold value all that well. How do you like the feel of the front brake? I've heard it can be an issue, at least with the Vegas since it has such a large front tire. Is the Kingpin a lot different? Is the front too soft, or does it stop the bike well?

[Cruzergirl]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

I wish I was baller, I wish I was taller....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHkj804LCl0

I can't explain how to ride in the rain, anymore than I can explain French Kissing. It's just one of those things you pick up on your own.

Anyway, stop freaking out. It's water, not monkey pox.

My best advice? Wiggle.

Riders get so caught up in staying "stable", that they very often forget to wiggle, just to see how is feels. Go out in the rain, and wiggle around a bit. It's easy, just give the bars enough of a shake to break things loose a little bit.

See? That wasn't so bad now was it? Well done! That's my brave girl! (Ok, that was a little creepy, my bad).

Right, now that you have mastered the mini-wiggle, go for the medium wiggle, with just a touch of brake. Don't go crazy. Brakes are like Brylcreem, a little dab will do ya.

Crap. Now I have explain what Brylcreem is. Heavy sigh.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRcRIbExrfg

I have no idea where I'm going now. This whole thing started about riding in the rain, and somehow I got sidetracked by the stuff my Dad used to put in his hair.

To make matters worse, it just occurred to me that Alvin and the Chipmunks could totally do a cover of Foreigner's "Hot Blooded", and nobody would notice.

So, to sum up, wiggle with hair creem and chipmunks, and you'll be fine.

Oh, almost forgot. Drop about 5 psi on your tires if you're going to be in the rain for a while. Think of it like the difference between FMP's and Crocs.

JC

Damn, I almost spit coffee into the keyboard. I will try the "wiggle" technique. And I will also quite whining. And, yeah, that was a bit creepy coming from MrJ.