john asks:
> > planning on doing some parking lot figure 8's but what else should i do
> > to protect my stupid monkey butt self????????
Braking exercises. Get up to 10-15 mph, brake as hard as you can. Learn the limit
of traction on the front. If it has ABS, learn what that feels like. Up the speed and
do it some more. You want to gain confidence in your right hand being able to hold
the front wheel on the limit of traction. If it's sliding a little, you're there. If not keep trying.
On that thing, you may want to do the same exercises with the rear. It may not transfer
enough weight to the front to make the rear brake useless and if that's true, learn to use
what it's got.
TTr you can use for practice too. Get going 10-15 and lock up the front but stay on the gas.
Ride it around that way with the front sliding. In 2" snow it's easy. Will let you learn what a sliding
front feels like and how to keep riding (instead of falling) while it's sliding.
On another note, you might get a bandana and a Harley tattoo to protect you from a real
Harley guy.
Go fast. Take chances.
Mike S.