Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: 1st Ride!

Author: Tom Halchuk

Date: Mar 9, 2005, 1:20 PM

Post ID: 1718518161



This is an age old tip I keep in mind.

Keep the rubber side down.

Do what ever it takes to help you do that. MSF, track days, etc.

T
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Hale" <ray.-@sfcc.edu>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 4:15 PM
Subject: RE: 1st Ride!


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Was this way here a few years ago, also. The poorly maintained bikes,
along with some sketchy advice from instructors and two people got hurt
and the local classes were shut down for a while.

I see nothing wrong with us talking to list members or our local friends
or even total strangers about riding tips and styles. The idea is to
introduce riders, new or not, to a variety of info so they can choose
for themselves. I have nothing against the formal MSF classes and
recommend them. But there are other sources for info, including each
other. Let's not be afraid to express ourselves.
Ray


paul-@comcast.net wrote:
 The MSF course I took had bikes with worse brakes than my Loop. They
have poorly maintained bikes most of the time.

Paul

-------------- Original message --------------

 
 Am I supposed to brake with the hand grip, the foot brake or both? I
am
 
 
 sure they will tell me the end of April in my motorcycle class, but
why
 
 
 not
ask now.

Keep in mind though that the MSF course is oriented towards
motorcycles that actually have brakes. The old loopframe models have
poor brakes at best so you use whatever means at your disposal to stop
the beasties including downshifting and dragging your feet.

Jim



pax sine tedio
73 Eldo "19"

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