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Doc Moose
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« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2009, 08:14:05 PM » |
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It'd be interesting to see how the guy on the HD behind him did. Wonder if the HD is as agile.
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« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2009, 08:17:50 PM » |
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I hate the fact that I wouldn't remember the way to go on a course like that! Those guys are "at one" with their bikes!  |
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« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2009, 08:49:09 PM » |
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It'd be interesting to see how the guy on the HD behind him did. Wonder if the HD is as agile.
I'm guessing the same or better. The ST has a little more oomph in accelleration but the FL series bikes are the most agile big bike I know of. Makes my Valk std feel like a pig on a skateboard  |
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« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2009, 09:25:12 AM » |
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Wouldn't matter what bike I was on I could not do that. I really need to work on my skills. Everytime I see something like this I think wow, I can't believe you can do that on a motorcycle. I've went to a WingDing in Springfield Missouri and saw a few drill teams perform on their Goldwings and was absolutely amazed. Are there any Valkyrie drill teams out there that would like to perform at some of our gatherings this year?
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« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2009, 09:48:47 AM » |
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I am a good rider but not that good. H  :cooldude:ats off to that officer |
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« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2009, 10:16:18 AM » |
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I had a 2006 ST for 1.5 years , sold it and bought a Valk.
I loved hated my ST , more love than hate .
Too top heavy , I dropped it twice going 1mph .
Very very smooth and good power , I think the Valk may have more .
I would not own one again , a ST .
What that cop did was amazing , I couldn't do that on a bicycle
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« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2009, 10:58:39 AM » |
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Go to "Ride :cooldude:LikeAPro.com". Get the dvd and practice. I can't quite do all those tricks yet but I'm getting better. The other problem is that the Valk won't turn nearly as tight a radius.
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« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2009, 02:41:10 PM » |
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http://ridemyown.com/articles/riding/BTB-artofthelean.shtmlMy words - anyone can achieve that level of competence with practise. The guy in the video didn't just wake up one morning with the skill. He's lucky enough to not have to use his personal civilian bike for practise. Anytime my bike falls over it's my fault. The bike can't make a decision to fall over without my input. It has absolutely nothing to do with the bikes center of gravity and everything to do with rider ability and comfort at slow speed. Flame suit on.
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« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2009, 03:05:44 PM » |
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http://ridemyown.com/articles/riding/BTB-artofthelean.shtmlMy words - anyone can achieve that level of competence with practise. The guy in the video didn't just wake up one morning with the skill. He's lucky enough to not have to use his personal civilian bike for practise. Anytime my bike falls over it's my fault. The bike can't make a decision to fall over without my input. It has absolutely nothing to do with the bikes center of gravity and everything to do with rider ability and comfort at slow speed. Flame suit on. I completely agree (except for bikes with very little steering lock). I do a lot of that stuff on my Valk for competitions and demonstrations. My biggest problem is the saddlebags stick out further/lower on the Valk. You really can ground the pegs at 3 mph if you're comfortable. The Fat Lady is a great dance partner. |
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« Reply #10 on: March 14, 2009, 10:37:14 PM » |
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It takes lots of hours of practice. You quit practicing and all those skills go away also. You do retain the knowledge of how to do it, but without practice you can't be proficient. That is the reason motor officers have to recertify their riding skills yearly........ |
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« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2009, 03:27:58 AM » |
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That is amazing. I have been trying to get into an advanced riders course but it seems so hard to find one.
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