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Dropped it!

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by Sir Rat, Apr 28, 2013.

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  1. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    That really bugs me when I see a guy dragging his feet when taking off or riding through a parking lot. I've been known to yell at a few to get there Dammmm feet up. Can't ride without dragging your feet then time to put the bike away and take a riding class. :gah:
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    Another secret to making tight turns is riding the back brake and slipping the clutch at the same time. Do NOT use front brake! The video on picking up a dropped bike is good.
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yep, very true :)
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    Geez FLHT......I see your current temp there is 68f. Here, it's snowing like crazy (8" already in an hour) and the temp is maybe 20.

    Post some more sunny day-ride photos for me OK? I'm getting depressed again and looking at the bottle of whiskey on the shelf.
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  6. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    How is this one

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    Long as you ain't lookin' to get the gun outta the drawer LOL. :rolleyes:
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  8. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yea that's called cabin fever :D

    Going to be in the high 70's and low 80's for the next few days :D :D

    Bet the boys in the south are even warmer.
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    The rear brake and riding the friction zone are part of the
    teachings from those videos, the Ride like a Pro series is very
    good the teacher is a former FL State Police Motorman and Instructor
    who started a business doing this for non police riders after he retired.

    So you get the benefit of motorman training.

    I've seen these guys U-turn a HD on Mainstreet during bike week
    they are very good.
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  10. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I wonder, With today's political correctness if a woperson (women) is a motor officer are they going to be called motor maids instead of motormen. :roflmao:
    Sorry, couldn't help it. :D
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    Thanks for the pic. Your's are always great.

    We got 14" yesterday and today it's supposed to get up to 40f. Woohoo!
    Guns are still in the drawer Josh, but every now and then you have to pull them out for hug.
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    motorboat'er... :D:D:p:p
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  13. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Shoot were warmer then HRK, 76 and that's by the Clackamas river. Picture is looking down towards Carver and the Clackamas River. The bridge is gonna get replaced and I live just above it to the right.

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    Darn! Bet my old company will be involved with the bridge. Would have liked the trip there.
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Don't know who is doing it, got caught on the temp bridge going and coming this morning with construction. They got some really tuff looks flagger girls out there today :eek:
    Looks like that right now except for the bridge. Pic was taken in the parking lot of the Stone Cliff Inn
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    Does to bridge have exposed steel deck? Usually they have to pit a thin epoxy and stone surface. We wouldn't be known to the public. Just products being used.
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  17. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Can't tell yet as they are pouring to giant forms with rebar sticking out all over.:D
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    I meant Temporary bridge??? But concrete has chemicals in it that we supply.
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  19. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Hmm have to see if I can get a pic of it for you.
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    No that's ok. Just curious. If its my epoxy and stone you def don't want to fall on it. It will tear your flesh bad. Very sharp 1/8 in stone.
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    Temp bridge will be made by either Acrow or Mabey (may bay) Johnson. Design goes back to WWII. British design for tanks and troops.
    I miss that job. Sniff sniff.
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