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Old 09-30-2008, 08:23 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by Trip View Post
no thanks, I will pass, how's the arm?
It's getting better very slowly. I've got months of therapy still ahead. I had a goal of being able to ride out to the EOSB but I don't think I'll be able to work the throttle and brake by then.

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Originally Posted by smileyman View Post
You really should practice locking the rear brake too. I panic stopped for a University bus that suddenly pulled over and THEN hit its lights last week. My rear brake locked the tire and sent me into a severe fish tail that I ultimately had to release all brake pressure and overun into the oncoming lane.
Use the front brake instead. Pull until the rear becomes light.
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