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shnkrmn

shnkrmn

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Laughing Grass said:
They're 20" wheels, aren't motorcycles 16"?

The first ride I did it was really squirrelly. What I figured out is my partner put the handlebars too far forward so my elbows were locked out. I was also gripping too hard and not relaxed. After just over 80km on it I'm feeling more comfortable.
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I am thinking back to youthful experiences on minibikes versus motorcycles. It was practically mandatory to wipe out on minis. The short wheelbase probably also contributes to instability. I am just extrapolating from those experiences.

Glad you figured your machine out. Your description of your first ride had me going nonononono. I lost a fair amount of skin growing up.
 
Laughing Grass

Laughing Grass

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shnkrmn said:
I am thinking back to youthful experiences on minibikes versus motorcycles. It was practically mandatory to wipe out on minis. The short wheelbase probably also contributes to instability. I am just extrapolating from those experiences.

Glad you figured your machine out. Your description of your first ride had me going nonononono. I lost a fair amount of skin growing up.
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One of us took a spill on Monday on the streetcar tracks and lost a bit of skin on her elbow. :oops:
 
Laughing Grass

Laughing Grass

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raratt said:
Chico had railroad tracks running down the middle of the road. I hit them when it was drizzling rain and my front tire slipped but caught again after I went over them. Took awhile to get the seat out of my ass.
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Train tracks? Lol that's crazy... the streetcar tracks are level with the road surface at least. I've had a few run ins with them over the years.

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manfredo

manfredo

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Laughing Grass said:
Train tracks? Lol that's crazy... the streetcar tracks are level with the road surface at least. I've had a few run ins with them over the years.

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That looks treacherous!! Be careful!!! We might have to get you some knee and elbow pads, and a full leather suit.

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Those old steel deck bridges are scary on 2 wheels also.

I'll stick to my back roads, thank you!! Bears and German Shepherds are bad enough to deal with!
 
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