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Baggermike
| | Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 11:47 pm: | 
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Rainman what are you doing with the stock exhaust,
I am looking to buy one next month if I can find one.
Mike |
Xnoahx
| | Posted on Friday, March 21, 2008 - 12:32 pm: |
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exhaust gunking up the wheel? They would stay clean if the exhaust wasn't there? |
Dtx
| | Posted on Friday, March 21, 2008 - 07:02 pm: |
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What's up with Buell's and their funky exhaust pipe exits? On the XB's it blows right on your ankle at a stop sign, and now the 1125R has the exhaust pointing directly at the rear brake line and disc.
Why don't they just point that thing out at a 45 degree angle and call it good?
Plus, it looks cooler. Nearly every aftermarket exhaust manufacturer for Buells point them outwards and to the rear (45 degrees).
(Message edited by dtx on March 21, 2008) |
Two_buells
| | Posted on Friday, March 21, 2008 - 07:48 pm: |
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ok here is the scoop on the rear brakes.
Gran Prix style rear brake or Trail Braking:
Trail braking is a motorcycle riding and driving technique where the brakes are used beyond the entrance to a turn and are gradually released up to the point of apex.
In applying this technique, motorcycle riders approach turns applying both front and rear brakes to reduce speed. As they enter the turn, they partially release the brakes, as to keep only partial brakes throughout the turn. This will give more traction as the front tire is forced into the pavement.
This technique is commonly used when racing, but can enhance control and add more evasive options for street riders making it very worthwhile to learn or at least understand.
this is the reason for a weak rear brake, easier to trail brake |
Baggermike
| | Posted on Friday, March 21, 2008 - 08:07 pm: |
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two buells I now understand trail breaking,
I want to go to school to learn how to ride like this and wondering if down shifting hard with the buells vacuum slipper clutch would work the same,
I am just trying to get this stuff in my head for when I go to school and was thinking no clutch, no rear brake, and hold on like my life depends on it, and try to be smooth.
Mike |
Cmonkey
| | Posted on Friday, March 21, 2008 - 09:13 pm: |
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Mike, don't worry about filling up your brain before you get to the class.
In the Keith Code class, we weren't even allowed to use the brakes till about the 3rd or 4th session!
Just keep keep an open mind, and the coaches will help you out.
If you do want to fill your brain, check out Keith's articles on his web site.
Here's one to think about: http://forums.superbikeschool.com/index.php?showto pic=258
dave |
Baggermike
| | Posted on Friday, March 21, 2008 - 09:30 pm: |
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Thanks Dave I will check it out and also plan on his dvd.
Mike |
Baggermike
| | Posted on Friday, March 21, 2008 - 09:43 pm: |
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WOW I knew more than I thought and after reading all that info I am doing what is right which surprised me,
must be from the old days of motorcross racing that I can hardly remember do to a head injury,
I think it would be good for my son and I to do this,
I only hope nothing happens this season to ruin it.
Mike |
Citified
| | Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2008 - 12:18 am: |
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yes the wheel still gets dirty but there are corrosives in exhaust gasses that could wreck the finish. |
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