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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-07-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,511
Posted By Andrew011
Motorcycles are too expensive compared to cars...

Motorcycles are too expensive compared to cars (usability/price ratio). I guess that is why younger people prefer cars, more practical value for the money.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-23-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,945
Posted By Andrew011
Problem solved:...

Problem solved: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sfxdPWBPc8 :)
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-12-2012, 01:30 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 18,044
Posted By Andrew011
I can not completely agree with this. Cornering...

I can not completely agree with this. Cornering speed is not the common goal for all 3 riders (we are not trying to level them in a racing like situation). Also, there are more factors that determine...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-10-2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 18,044
Posted By Andrew011
@ ibafran First, for the scope of this...

@ ibafran

First, for the scope of this message, what I mean by "trail braking" is: "slowly releasing the brakes until we can see the exit".
Also. pushing to the limits is always risky on the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-07-2012, 04:44 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 18,044
Posted By Andrew011
Ofcourse, It goes without saying. :nod More...

Ofcourse, It goes without saying. :nod

More than once I was surprised by an oncoming car stepping in my lane in a corner even though my speed was low enough for me to stop before sight distance....
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-06-2012, 01:02 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 18,044
Posted By Andrew011
On public roads there is an element of possible...

On public roads there is an element of possible surprise in the corner (wherever you can't see the road far enough ahead). I find it easier to react in these situations if trail braking, it is easier...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-02-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 18,044
Posted By Andrew011
@ crofrog I crashed several times fooling on...

@ crofrog

I crashed several times fooling on a cross track with street tires (small supermoto), and found out how it feels to loose the front. Scary, it finishes in a split second. It absolutely...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-02-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 18,044
Posted By Andrew011
I understand now, thanks.

I understand now, thanks.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-02-2012, 11:10 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 18,044
Posted By Andrew011
@ TheWall I understand why some instructors...

@ TheWall

I understand why some instructors don't want to teach trail braking. I think it is because there is always a percent of students which tend to use brakes in the ON-OFF manner (stabbing...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-01-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 18,044
Posted By Andrew011
I am glad I found this topic because it confirmed...

I am glad I found this topic because it confirmed and explained something that bothered me for a while.

When I bought my first bike, I used trail braking instinctively: braking before the turn and...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-12-2012, 02:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,439
Posted By Andrew011
Thank you. This is a very, very usefull...

Thank you. This is a very, very usefull information.
It means that "splitting" a GS in a dealers shop costs 800 EUR, so this is the base price for all clutch/transmission related work. Plus,...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-11-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,439
Posted By Andrew011
Thanks for the answer. :thumb GS seams like...

Thanks for the answer. :thumb

GS seams like a motorcycle that fits my demands: 2 up long distances, comfort, commuting, sometimes a dirt road if necessary. But, buying a used bike is a calculated...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-10-2012, 01:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,439
Posted By Andrew011
I was considering 1150GS as my next bike, but...

I was considering 1150GS as my next bike, but after reading this thread I am afraid that some expensive repairs could sneak if I don't check the bike properly. :-(

Is there a way to check whether...
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