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Most of civilian course size is 24 feet. Average modern bike turns around 20 feet. Police course turns at 18 feet.

Hope you guys will have some great time. I am stuck without a bike. The paint shop is taking their sweet time to do my bike. Jim

Congrats. I always thought that kawi kz1000p had really good ergo for turning, but that went out the door after getting FJRer. Initially, the handle bars were too far down for short guy like me, but after having the Heli bar, everything changed. I can turn FJRer much easiler than old Kawi or...

UPDATE INFORMATION INVITATION TO ALL SO CAL Riders. On June 23rd Saturday, LAPD Newton division is holding 3rd Richardo Lizarraga Memorial Ride. Officer Lizarraga was a good partner of mine and he died in line of duty while saving his partner and citizens of LA. I am currently building a...

Just look for really simple used honda shadow 250. They are simple and easy to adopt to everyday ride. I will post next private lesson dates soon. My bike need minor service to get healthy again. Jim

First of all, I have no connection with MSF what so ever. I am a rider."Period" I believe in good riding technique to better my everyday riding experience. Well if you live in out of no where town and no traffics, you don't need slow riding techniques. However, most of my riding buddies and I...

Jill I am 5'06" with 29" inseam. I am shorter than average American male. So this is what I do. I seat closer to the gas tank and adjust my body position. I turn my head and look ahead. Not looking down. #1 problem of FJR owner. = I am afraid to drop my bike. Answer Go buy a very used Honda...

NO FRONT BRAKE. Do Not touch that front brake level what so ever. Slow riding = Never use your front brake. Use the Front brake only when your wheel is pointing straight forward. Jim P.S Let me clarify for the people who just jumped onto this thread. We are talking about very slow speed...

Well I helped a friend of mine with slow riding techniques. He just bought a used Electra Glide with lots of chrome works and was scared to make tight turns. He did not want to drop that expensive bike. So he called me to help him with the slow riding techniques. So we used my good old Kawasaki...

Things to share with fellow members here. No one is hurt - No police report. No License - Police report. 1. Get witness first - name , add, tel, statement 2. Get ASSHOLE's acutal license, insurance paper and registration in your hand then get his tel numbers. 3. Copy all the information...

Be nice Richard. :P my mother in law is still at home. :yahoo: Jim

Be nice or I will bring my mother in law! We wil discuss the return trip on Saturday. Jim

YES we are driving up. My motorcycle is still stuck at the paint shop. It won't be ready until next Wednesday. :angry2: So I am driving upthere with Hal in wife's BMW CAR! :P Well, at least I will have a nicer co pilot who actual knows the direction of where we going. We will drive up...

No not yet. Just watch the video Honey!

Damn, they are charging me arm and leg and still not getting the job right. Now they are telling me next wednesday. Well I will be driving my BMW CAR :angry: to the rodeo with Hal. This sucks. Well at least Hal won't be nagging like my usual co pilot while I drive :yahoo: .

Oh No. My brand new paint job :( I guess, I will leave Saturday to avoid the rain. Anyone willing to ride with us on Friday? Group ride is always safer than two. :P

Same story. Slipped on oil patch. Slight scuff on the edge of the mirror. Rubber strip and slider. It worked well other and my pride.

I am planning to return on Saturday night or early Sunday Morning. I have to return to the work by 4pm. (Valley Area)

Ok it is official. I got the Friday off. So Kaitsdad and I will leave on Friday. I will call him to confirm the ride and stay for Friday night. We will probably take 101FWY for the ride. Anyone else going with us from Socal? Jim

Guess what, Moreno valley police department already had their FJR1300A police bike in service. Okay, mine will 2nd bike in the nation. I am still working on getting the Friday off. Anyone else going to the rodeo? Jim