So I've been riding for a week now

[i2iSTUDIOS]

Originally Posted by goof2

It is your own decision, but I didn't ride with a passenger for the first year or so. I still only do it rarely. Some people on here refuse to take one. Beyond the additional responsibility, it messes with the dynamics of the bike a lot. Even Kate Moss will increase your gross vehicle weight by about 15%. If you still aren't comfortable with getting on the brakes hard or slower speed leaning you might want to hold off on carrying passengers for a while.

It certainly was different. I don't know how much we'll be doing it but practice makes perfect.

Originally Posted by Trip

My advice is just ride with (knowledgable) people and talk to them. Try to convince them to let you be leader so they can see where you need help and you can ride at your pace.

My friend has a Yahmaha Sport Tourer said he'd like to go for a ride.

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Want to learn something good?

Throw far as far as you can that can of fix a flat! NEVER use that shit on your bike!!! or even anything that goes faster than 8mph. I've used the greeen slime stuff on a mower and its good! A MOWER!

Put the FI concentrate in your car gas tank. Never buy again. You especially dont need that shit under the bike seat! BAD BAD IDEA

When you want to buy a good FI cleaner... buy Seafoam (search it here).

Here are my thoughts. The fix-a-flat is there if I am stranded and want to get home. It's better than getting stranded.

The FI concentrate is Cheveron Techron, the same stuff that comes from the cheveron fuel pumps. I've had great luck with cleaning the injectors when using that in previous vehicles. This bike has 11,900 miles on it, I'll be doing plugs, oil, brakes, as soon as she get's put up for the winter. I'll be using seafoam in my direct injection car later.

I rode the bike just now at 46 degrees, I took it easy on the turns and let the tires warm up. It'll be just a bit cooler in the morning so that will be interesting.

[Gas Man]

Dont get stranded. Call AAA. Don't have that. Join AMA and get their towing services. DO NOT USE THAT STUFF!

[NeonspeedRT]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Dont get stranded. Call AAA. Don't have that. Join AMA and get their towing services. DO NOT USE THAT STUFF!

I agree. That stuff causes more problems then it's worth. In case of a flat, have a cell phone and a friend with a truck or trailer. AAA, AMA, HRCA (Honda Riders club) and many other groups also offer free towing and roadside assistance for bikers. Stay away from the green stuff.

Also listen to Gas man. He knows his shit about building, maintaining, and working on bikes. The same stuff that will work great in a car doesn't always work great on a motorcycle. Don't find out the hard way what works and doesn't.

[HokieDNA01]

I have a plug kit that I keep with me and some cartridges for reinflating. What are your thoughts on those? I also have AMA road side assistance

[Trip]

BMWMOA members book ftmfw.

[NeonspeedRT]

Originally Posted by HokieDNA01

I have a plug kit that I keep with me and some cartridges for reinflating. What are your thoughts on those? I also have AMA road side assistance

Nothing wrong with that at all. It's nothing something I would ride on long term. But to get me home in a pinch, sure why not. Just remember you put a plug in the tire and replace the tire as soon as you can.

[shmike]

Congrats on your first week!

1. AAA does not offer roadside assistance to bikes unless you have motorcycle(and RV) coverage.

2. A plugged tire won't last longer than an unplugged tire. It doesn't have a shorter lifespan either.

3. Practice is a good thing. When did that become debatable?

[RACER X]

Originally Posted by azoomm

"emergency" is extremely difficult to create when you are the one knowing and choosing where to create the incident to practice.

I put it equal to learning how to ride a bicycle with clips...

i'd equate it to learning to ride vs clips only. noobs on clips usually only fall over at stops, and sometimes starting vs learning to ride.

sure seat time is important, but he needs to get the emergancy stuff practiced so that if while out on the road, and an emergancy sit. appears he's practiced vs the emergancy BEING the practice.


Good Job OP

practice practice practice

get a tennis ball, cut it in 1/2, throw those down as a braking marker. start practicing your emergancy braking, gradually going faster and faster and applying more braking force.......

ease and squeeze vs GRAB!

[Gas Man]

Originally Posted by NeonspeedRT

I agree. That stuff causes more problems then it's worth. In case of a flat, have a cell phone and a friend with a truck or trailer. AAA, AMA, HRCA (Honda Riders club) and many other groups also offer free towing and roadside assistance for bikers. Stay away from the green stuff.

Also listen to Gas man. He knows his shit about building, maintaining, and working on bikes. The same stuff that will work great in a car doesn't always work great on a motorcycle. Don't find out the hard way what works and doesn't.

I don't think I've ever worked on a bike...

http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=782

[the chi]

The guys are right, FAF is bad stuff for bikes. For cars its a whole different ball game. Get a plug kit. Smaller, easier to carry around, less messy and will get your butt home if needed. I always carry one and someone always needs it (usually for a car), never had to use it myself.

Something else good to carry, zip ties!! (And you cant go wrong with bandaids either )