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Old 10-02-2011, 10:50 AM   #1
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Great pics man! I meant to ask earlier how things went when you caught back up with Mr. Sunshine on his goldwing after we split-up!? Was he just as happy to see you the second time around? If I had another piston, I would have passed him!
I dont think its that hard to pass on the klr, but all passing maneuvers need to be planned and executed in advance of when you actually want to do it. For example, if you are passing someone after a long sweeper, give some space between you and the bike you are passing before the curve like 50 or so feet. then accelerate through the corner as hard as possible and start to pass while exiting the corner, when you also happen to have maximum visibility. Doing it this way will also allow you to suggest to the KLR that it might be time to slow down if there is a vehicle in the oncoming traffic lane.
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Old 10-02-2011, 03:09 PM   #2
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Trip, where do I submit my "End to End" story for the BRP?
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Old 10-02-2011, 03:16 PM   #3
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Whatever,Stoner is a bitch! O.J. Simpson has TWO fucked knees and a severe hang nail on his left index finger but he still managed to kill two younger adults,sprint 200 feet to his car (wearing very expensive,yet uncomfortable Italian shoes) and make his get a way!!!
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Old 10-02-2011, 08:15 PM   #4
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Old 10-02-2011, 08:46 PM   #5
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Currently, the second story on there is from the couple on that green BMW that stayed at Little Switz while we were there.
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Old 10-02-2011, 05:20 PM   #6
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Don't get me wrong, I could have passed him anytime I wanted IF I wanted to go screaming by him! The parkway isn't somewhere I want to be strafing other riders! Especially with a personalized tag like mine! Had it been the Gap, I would have passed him immediately but, not on the parkway.


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I dont think its that hard to pass on the klr, but all passing maneuvers need to be planned and executed in advance of when you actually want to do it. For example, if you are passing someone after a long sweeper, give some space between you and the bike you are passing before the curve like 50 or so feet. then accelerate through the corner as hard as possible and start to pass while exiting the corner, when you also happen to have maximum visibility. Doing it this way will also allow you to suggest to the KLR that it might be time to slow down if there is a vehicle in the oncoming traffic lane.
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