Occurrence, duration and volume of "
the sound(TM)" is inversely proportional to the fuel-amount inside the tank... ;-)
You need to mention that, really? Isn't that embedded in the muscle-memory...QUOTE]
ST1100Y, you'd be surprised! My sister rode for years never touching front brake as far as stopping, even tho I explained the reasoning. Muscle memory is exactly why I have no use for ABS on a scoot. 50yrs. of riding, with a huge majority of that being sanctioned moto-x, along with yrs. of extreme trail riding and hill climbing, I want TOTAL control of front being seperate from rear of bike. That being said, braking and quick manuvers from muscle memory alone can make a bike do some amazing things in a panic reaction quick situation........if you ALREADY know what to expect in advance. As I'm sure YOU know, total directional control can be done with brakes also.....but only if seperately controlled, and knowing prcisely what amount of pressure to apply and when. Now, no longer 'bullet proof', and takes WAY longer to heal, I ride accordingly avoiding those situations. But, if necessary, not as good as I once was, but bettin' I'm as good once as I ever was if it meant savin' my butt
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BTW, after my sister FINIALLY attended a riding class, she FINIALLY learned that the FRONT brake IS the main brake. Guess it had to come from an 'official' authority, not here brother
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Back on subject to Dean's original questioning, when he gets to my place, I'll have a look-see JUST to make sure all is well, and also double check his charging voltage. He's eating up some miles somewhere in 'Toto' land bout now, and I'm sure it's hotter than hades and I'm sure staying hydraded it priority, not any funny noises from bike
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