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Comment on The “Lay ‘Er Down” Myth by motorman10647

motorman10647 — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:37:46 +0000

Locking up your brakes means you. Need to practice your braking skills most do not n the outcome has consequences

Comment on The “Lay ‘Er Down” Myth by motorman10647

motorman10647 — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:34:05 +0000

Most motorcyclist do not practice braking , let alone Threshold Braking, Braken n Escape or Collision Avoidance. Training at the entry level leaves a lot to be desired.
If you routinely travel at speeds 40,50,60 + mph then you ought to be VERY Proficient at emergency braking , most are NOT. Not slowing in traffic, I mean emergency stopping !. If you do not practice that skill set ( in a controlled environment then you seriously lack that skill set.
As far as laying it down, as a last resort and only as a last resort , you are going to hit what ever it is, the technique would be to shed as much speed as you can prior to executing this maneuver
the operator has been trained in the steps of doing this, with the goal of putting the motor in between you n the object your about to strike, letting the motor, suspension etc absorb what hopefully is minimal impact. This is a last ditch effort when all else has failed and performed by a trained professional. ( not for the faint of heart) Is it a debateable move , ? Maybe , but it does work. Folks who ride for a living have different needs , train often , than the average weekend rider .
As far as ABS , dont use ABS as your crutch to please yourself as an end all be all to safe operation, it is NOT

Comment on About by Ron lisxheid

Ron lisxheid — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 16:48:13 +0000

Hi – I am the newsletter editor for the St. Croix Valley Riders in MN/WI (www.scvr.org) –
I saw your article about the Lay er down Myth and would like permission to reprint it in
our January (1st quarter 2017) newsletter – let me know if that is okay and how you want
me to acknowledge the source – Thanks!! Ron

Comment on Arrive And Ride In Florida by Going Tropical: Driving In Puerto Rico - Right Foot Down

Going Tropical: Driving In Puerto Rico - Right Foot Down — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 16:14:09 +0000

[…] this trip, I looked into possibly renting a motorcycle for a day. I enjoyed riding a Harley-Davidson Street Glide in Florida one January, and as riding season winds down in my native New England for the year, I figured one last romp […]

Comment on Why Motorcycle Meets Are WAY Better Than Car Meets by Justin Hughes

Justin Hughes — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 19:29:26 +0000

I’ve enjoyed the Northeast Moto Society meets in Milford, NH. They don’t care what you ride, new or old, and everyone’s interested in everyone else’s stuff.

Comment on Why Motorcycle Meets Are WAY Better Than Car Meets by Jason Macierowski

Jason Macierowski — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 18:47:01 +0000

Maybe it’s a Canadian motorcycling thing?

I know the one bike night thing they have every Wed. in my city (Worcester, MA) is 90% Harleys and they just stick to themselves and act, well, like stereotypical Harley dudes I guess.

Been to a one-off benefit for someone that was an impromptu bike show and that was cool but mostly a loose group of friends already.

Dunno. I need to go check out more bike meet-ups though.

Comment on The Newbie Survives A Non-Sportbike Track Day by New Daily Driver, Or Used Beater? - Right Foot Down

New Daily Driver, Or Used Beater? - Right Foot Down — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 21:07:16 +0000

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Comment on Kids Love Motorcycles by ElanaR

ElanaR — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:02:32 +0000

My kids love their bike rides with you. I suspect you will be forced to bikenap them this weekend.

Comment on Riding A Motorcycle Is Not Horrifying by Jason Macierowski

Jason Macierowski — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 23:34:38 +0000

1: I wonder what Josh would say about about the Roaddocs – a riding club of EMS professionals? Even more so than the Red Knights, these people know the risks and are happily alive and pursuing something they love and helping others:
http://www.emsroaddocs.com/

2: I feel kind of dirty (and not just from the humidity) for reading that article. It’s only point was as a scare tactic to keep people (and one person specifically) from riding. Clickbait. I wonder if Josh would write an article on say, all the dangers of a pregnancy from death to post-partum depression and everything between to scare someone away from having a child.

Sorry Josh, but anyone willing to accept the risks of motorcycling is probably already aware of things that can happen, heck, just google image search “motorcycle flip flops”.

Josh, your article comes across like a stranger saying “you’ll never get a job with a tattoo” or something similarly judgemental.

Comment on Have You Signed Up For a Track Day Yet? by What Works In A Car Works On A Bike, Sort Of - Right Foot Down

What Works In A Car Works On A Bike, Sort Of - Right Foot Down — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 16:25:12 +0000

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Comment on The Newbie Survives A Non-Sportbike Track Day by What Works In A Car Works On A Bike, Sort Of - Right Foot Down

What Works In A Car Works On A Bike, Sort Of - Right Foot Down — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 16:24:56 +0000

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Comment on The “Lay ‘Er Down” Myth by Justin Hughes of Right Foot Down and Right Wrist Twist - Right Foot Down

Justin Hughes of Right Foot Down and Right Wrist Twist - Right Foot Down — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:16:08 +0000

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Comment on When Car Designers Build A Motorcycle – Honda PC800 by Justin Hughes of Right Foot Down and Right Wrist Twist - Right Foot Down

Justin Hughes of Right Foot Down and Right Wrist Twist - Right Foot Down — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:15:53 +0000

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Comment on The “Lay ‘Er Down” Myth by The “Lay ‘Er Down” Myth - Speed and Engines

The “Lay ‘Er Down” Myth - Speed and Engines — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 23:27:18 +0000

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Comment on The Cabot Trail And The Bay Of Fundy by WandererRob

WandererRob — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 21:10:51 +0000

Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. I really enjoyed this. Nova Scotia has long been on my to do list independent of riding. My grandfather was born in New Glasgow and raised in Halifax. I still have distant family in the area. Now that the Ceilidh Trail and Cabot Trail are on my radar, you’ve just bumped this way up the list.

I think I need to plan a road trip for next season!