Minimizing risk, maximizing enjoyment

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Minimizing risk, maximizing enjoyment

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fatbat
5 years ago

I don't know if this is a safety issue for other Harley riders but you need to be alert when chicks are throwing their underpants at you

paulybronco
5 years ago

Quoting fatbat on 06 Mar 2019 02:41 AM
I don't know if this is a safety issue for other Harley riders but you need to be alert when chicks are throwing their underpants at you

LOL

paulybronco
5 years ago

Or at least some liposuction.....

tussuck
5 years ago

Buy a 883 Low like me. ANY angle other than vertical scraps the pipes etc....great way to ride within limts.

Wideglider
5 years ago

Quote source removed.
James, you mean "hear, hear".

paulybronco
5 years ago

Quoting Wideglider on 06 Mar 2019 09:42 AM
James, you mean "hear, hear".

LOL

Wideglider
5 years ago

Ha Ha, all good!

Smitthy
5 years ago

Quoting leachy on 04 Mar 2019 05:31 AM
In 25 years of riding I have been part of or seen two people die on the side of the road. In both cases it was completely their own fault, in both cases they were just going way to fast.

Yup, every crash that I have witnessed or had myself was due to being a clown..I also have never had to lay it down. Its happened so fast I was on my ass before I could blink.

Oz Dan
5 years ago

Unlike some, I think this is a great topic and congrats for having a think about different aspects of both enjoying and staying safe on your new bike......it must be with you now, are you excited?
I had thought I read you mention mindfulness. Can’t find that reference now, but I think it’s a key component in riding safely and getting maximum enjoyment. Being very much in the now, being aware of the present.....getting your 6th sense active....and assuming everyone hasn’t seen you, it all helps. Minimise risk, maximise enjoyment.

Anyway, it’s good to read a thoughtful thread here. Show us the King when you can, ride safe and take care Moss.

Baloffski
5 years ago

And .. that would BA 2+.

Moss
5 years ago

Quoting Oz Dan on 08 Mar 2019 09:33 PM
Unlike some, I think this is a great topic and congrats for having a think about different aspects of both enjoying and staying safe on your new bike......it must be with you now, are you excited?
I had thought I read you mention mindfulness. Can’t find that reference now, but I think it’s a key component in riding safely and getting maximum enjoyment. Being very much in the now, being aware of the present.....getting your 6th sense active....and assuming everyone hasn’t seen you, it all helps. Minimise risk, maximise enjoyment.

Anyway, it’s good to read a thoughtful thread here. Show us the King when you can, ride safe and take care Moss.

Cheers Dan. I've learned a stack from reading through this forum some threads as far back as 08. What an asset this community is. I got some great advice from this thread too. In particular the "rolling death" description of B-doubles. I notice them all the time now.
Yes my RK is home :) awaiting Vicroads appointment for registration on the 15th. I take it out twice a day down to the local carpark, and practice low speed maneuvers and turning circle work. It's a beast. That front wheel just keeps rolling in on the lean. Not something I'm used to. Even the SG I hired for the day didn't want to wrestle that much. It's that full size wheel and bigger radius. It loves a straight line, and sits up quick smart when you roll it on. It is a pure bred Highway bike. The Sydney trip in three weeks will be fun. . I'm getting some gear for it , new seat, tall boy handle bars, highway pegs, air wing rails for the saddlebags with led brake lights, and luggage rack. I also need the floorboards moved forward and a longer brake lever.

Not an hour goes by that I don't open the garage door and just look at her. After Ive locked up the house at night and put the dog out, I go the garage one last time before bed.
I don't think I'll ever be without her. Even the missus has taken a shine to her :) Her sisters are giving her grief, because their husbands are starting to talk about bikes.
I'll post a photo when the new gear is on.
Thanks for the feedback Dan.

Oz Dan
5 years ago

Quoting Oz Dan on 08 Mar 2019 09:33 PM
Unlike some, I think this is a great topic and congrats for having a think about different aspects of both enjoying and staying safe on your new bike......it must be with you now, are you excited?
I had thought I read you mention mindfulness. Can’t find that reference now, but I think it’s a key component in riding safely and getting maximum enjoyment. Being very much in the now, being aware of the present.....getting your 6th sense active....and assuming everyone hasn’t seen you, it all helps. Minimise risk, maximise enjoyment.

Anyway, it’s good to read a thoughtful thread here. Show us the King when you can, ride safe and take care Moss.

Quoting Moss on 09 Mar 2019 04:24 AM
Cheers Dan. I've learned a stack from reading through this forum some threads as far back as 08. What an asset this community is. I got some great advice from this thread too. In particular the "rolling death" description of B-doubles. I notice them all the time now.
Yes my RK is home :) awaiting Vicroads appointment for registration on the 15th. I take it out twice a day down to the local carpark, and practice low speed maneuvers and turning circle work. It's a beast. That front wheel just keeps rolling in on the lean. Not something I'm used to. Even the SG I hired for the day didn't want to wrestle that much. It's that full size wheel and bigger radius. It loves a straight line, and sits up quick smart when you roll it on. It is a pure bred Highway bike. The Sydney trip in three weeks will be fun. . I'm getting some gear for it , new seat, tall boy handle bars, highway pegs, air wing rails for the saddlebags with led brake lights, and luggage rack. I also need the floorboards moved forward and a longer brake lever.

Not an hour goes by that I don't open the garage door and just look at her. After Ive locked up the house at night and put the dog out, I go the garage one last time before bed.
I don't think I'll ever be without her. Even the missus has taken a shine to her :) Her sisters are giving her grief, because their husbands are starting to talk about bikes.
I'll post a photo when the new gear is on.
Thanks for the feedback Dan.

That is so good Moss. I admit I too, sneak down to the shed to look at my King........even been known to take a few stubbies down there to enhance the experience lol......Looking forward to the pics man, take care.
PS - the Kings came with two different front wheels - the stock laced wheel is 16 inch, the stock impeller is 17 inches.......I have the latter, and find it handles everything very well, sure it’s a bit slower steering than other bikes maybe but there again, I’m used to it.

Timmy
5 years ago

You put the dog out?!?!?!
The dog should stay in the house overnight :D You need it in the bed with ya !!!

Baloffski
5 years ago

Moss read ya jazz, like where your head is and also Motorcycles are like horses, addictive, temperamental, expensive.
But so rewarding.
Always said for, coming up to 50 years, motorcycling. (Err) cheap transport, ...sure...!

Moss
5 years ago

Quoting Timmy on 09 Mar 2019 05:23 AM
You put the dog out?!?!?!
The dog should stay in the house overnight :D You need it in the bed with ya !!!

I'm not taking the bait. lol

Moss
5 years ago

Quoting Baloffski on 09 Mar 2019 07:18 AM
Moss read ya jazz, like where your head is and also Motorcycles are like horses, addictive, temperamental, expensive.
But so rewarding.
Always said for, coming up to 50 years, motorcycling. (Err) cheap transport, ...sure...!

+1

brucefxdl
5 years ago

yes,your right...do it all the time

Humbug
5 years ago

Quoting brucefxdl on 09 Mar 2019 01:08 PM
yes,your right...do it all the time

Yep

rkr
5 years ago

Quoting brucefxdl on 09 Mar 2019 01:08 PM
yes,your right...do it all the time

Quoting Humbug on 09 Mar 2019 11:14 PM
Yep

Looking at the bike always puts a smile on my dial. I also find it very relaxing cleaning & polishing it etc.

bloodog
5 years ago

Quoting brucefxdl on 09 Mar 2019 01:08 PM
yes,your right...do it all the time

Quoting Humbug on 09 Mar 2019 11:14 PM
Yep

Quoting rkr on 10 Mar 2019 01:34 AM
Looking at the bike always puts a smile on my dial. I also find it very relaxing cleaning & polishing it etc.

yep

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Minimizing risk, maximizing enjoyment

Minimizing risk, maximizing enjoyment

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Baloffski

Moss

Oz Dan

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