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bowlesj
May 27th, 2006, 1:12 pm
Well the bike is finally to it's new home in NC. Here are some first impressions.

My riding skills will be rehoned to a previous state. Yipppy!!!

The LT brakes are not as excellent as I had originally thought. With the real need to haul down for the many curves in this area, there is definitely some quick fading and any turn entry bumps cause the antilock to engage as the suspension unloads. Just feels odd right now.

The cage drivers will keep you on your toes. I even had a furniture semi run all the way into my lane, oncoming. as he went wide. Like I said, keeps you on your toes.

Regardless, the only problem is the too short of a ride to work.:)

We are going to try and make it up to Columbus for Howards tech session in June. Just not sure of our schedule right now.

lnowell
May 30th, 2006, 11:19 am
Just a heads up for you. A North Augusta, SC rider said he was pulled over in North Carolina for passing (more than one) car at one time. He said he was riding on a two lane H/W in front of a NC county deputy when they came up on two very slow cars - which my friend passed in a passing zone - while never exceeding the speed limit. The deputy pulled him over and told him of the law and warned him that a State Trooper would have given him a ticket.

messenger13
May 30th, 2006, 11:27 am
We are going to try and make it up to Columbus for Howards tech session in June. Just not sure of our schedule right now.Would love to meet ya there John. Congrats on the move, and ride safely.

tarheel_rider
May 30th, 2006, 11:36 am
Welcome to NC :) You are going to have lots of fun riding in that area :D We head that way just to ride the roads. In fact, I'll be in Asheville this weekend for no reason except to ride. Cheers,

meese
May 31st, 2006, 1:01 am
. . . he was pulled over in North Carolina for passing (more than one) car at one time.Are you kidding? I think my record is nine, but busted for two? No way.

messenger13
May 31st, 2006, 1:04 am
I passed three on Deal's Gap. :D
But that's Tennessee, now isn't it? Whew! Safe! :D

rixchard
May 31st, 2006, 8:12 am
I got a warning ifor that very same thing on the way back from CCR last year. Who knew?