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Originally Posted by VaFish
@ Triple Jim
Funny you should mention me, as I sit here nursing bruised ribs and shattered ego from my crash last week where my Harley failed in the hard braking and avoidance maneuver.  (and laughing hurts)
And I have witnessed one crash with a long time Harley rider who just jammed on the rear brake and lost control. |
This is where an experienced rider can give you lessons that a training course can't. Rochester, N.Y. A beautiful sunny day. A guy and his gal bombing through the countryside on a Harley Sportster. Came over the top of a blind knoll to discover a tractor and manure spreader traveling about 5 M.P.H. No time to even pray. He died and she was horribly injured.
Careful approaching a blind knoll in the road. Want to stay alive on a freeway? NEVER pass on the right and never get stuck between two cars - keep passing. Remember the front brake applies at least 70% of your stopping power - don't be afraid of it. Learn to use it
Bill