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April 1st, 2013, 04:13 PM | #122 |
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It's certainly possible. Not because the sides aren't broken in, but because the profile is so warped that the bike would feel quite strange at a particular lean angle, to the point of having more limited traction.
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April 1st, 2013, 04:23 PM | #123 |
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April 1st, 2013, 05:11 PM | #124 |
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I don't wanna kick a rider when they're down but how many more f*cking threads before people realize a motorcycle is not a car where you can just sorta start going and learning by yourself? Sure there's people who do it but why take the friggin risk?
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April 1st, 2013, 05:15 PM | #125 |
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I was really good in practice (did figure 8's like they were nothing) but when we finally got tested, I did poor on everything; still passed but I was the first one to go for each test, did not get to practice much before hand.
Anyways, I have been wondering. Here is my rear tire "end quote" The BRC is a means to give you the tools to go practice even more. And the last exercise before skills eval WAS your practice on 3 of the 4 tests. Most RC's I teach with like to choose one of the most consistent & skilled riders to go first, so take that as a compliment! And GET NEW TIRES! |
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April 1st, 2013, 05:17 PM | #126 | |
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I guess the previous owner just never rode it properly. He obviously put on a lot of miles; he said he would visit his son (about 3 hours back and forth) in another town so I guess that would explain why just the centers are worn down (high way miles).
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April 8th, 2013, 10:57 PM | #127 |
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Question, so i dont have to make a new thread. I cleaned my chain last night after riding with wd-40 got it nice and clean. Waited a bit and sprayed some motul chain lube on it; its nice and sticky. let it dry over night and checked it today (havent taken it for a ride yet) and there is black sticky gunk everywhere. Some dripped off the chain onto the floor, but it is all over the sprocket and chain. Maybe I sprayed too much? When I rotate the wheel I can hear it sticking and squishing. Is it supposed to be like this or do I need to clean it off and spray again and somehow do something different?
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April 8th, 2013, 11:06 PM | #128 |
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never clean chain with wd40.
Use something else |
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April 9th, 2013, 04:24 AM | #129 |
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I think you applied too much lube, and it absorbed a bunch of the old grease that was on the chain.
Clean it off with kerosene, then atf then apply a light coat of chain lube. Any extra will "fly off", so there's no need or advantage to overapply it.
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April 9th, 2013, 04:58 AM | #130 | |
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April 9th, 2013, 05:30 AM | #131 |
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Glad you're okay as well. I did almost the exact same thing. About 3-4 months after buying mine i panicked and grabbed the front brake too hard. Was only going about 15-20mph. Ended up scraping up the right side, losing the blinker, and snapping the rear brake bracket in two. Bike started up fine but i was pissed. Now I'm on my 6th summer with the bike. Haven't even had a close call since. Learn from your own mistakes. One of the best ways to learn unfortunately. Right next to learning from other peoples mistakes. And yes i just noticed this thread lol
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April 9th, 2013, 06:00 AM | #132 |
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Another tip, since your a new rider: if some cager decides to slam on their brakes in front of you, DO NOT slam on your foot brake lol( yes, I did this, and it was my first(and hopefully last wreck of mine lol ) it made my rear end swing out from under me and did about 4-500$ in damage lol
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April 9th, 2013, 08:42 PM | #133 | |
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April 9th, 2013, 08:59 PM | #134 |
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Yea, it's normal if you like to use a lot of lube. (queue up the jokes on that one, hahahahha)
I am not sure what brand your using but I get this stuff. I can be generous and not have to deal with too much cleanup after the ride. Hmmm... o ring chains are sealed when in good shape. Your not really lubing the chain to oil the links, your really extending the life of the chain via a protective layer against the elements. Preventing rust and so on.... So only put enough on to coat it, any more than that just ends up on your wheels. lol
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April 9th, 2013, 09:16 PM | #135 |
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I am using motul chain lube
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