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Old June 3rd, 2018, 07:07 PM   #58
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I'll keep practicing using it then. The bike does have ABS.

The shifting into first right before coming to a stop so you can get away if you need to makes sense. In my car, the point that I shift into first is right around when it is just settling to a stop. that way if the light changes before I've stopped all the way, I can just keep it in second and go. I guess I'll have to play around with it a little bit and see what feels best for me.

I think the amazing muscle memory growth can probably be contributed (at least a little) to my years of experience driving stick and riding horses. Knowing how to drive stick in a car helps with learning it on the bike, and a lot of what you are taught when riding horses applies to the bike as well. Look where you want to go, keep your upper body relaxed (keep the good posture, though!) while gripping with your legs and using your core. Main difference is instead of the "heels down toes up" mantra that was slammed into my head throughout my horseback riding years is now the opposite.
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