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  • Last Login: January 25, 2014
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  • Scweeeker replied to a topic in the forum Lady Bikers:
    June 4, 2012
    back after 20 yr hiatus
    Hello all.........I'm just getting back into riding last year. I had an 883 Sportster but just traded up to a Heritage Classis.  I am fairly comfortable with this bike, stopping, turning etc.  The unforseen problem is those LEFT...  moreHello all.........I'm just getting back into riding last year. I had an 883 Sportster but just traded up to a Heritage Classis.  I am fairly comfortable with this bike, stopping, turning etc.  The unforseen problem is those LEFT slooooow sweeping turns at higher speeds. Think highway here 65-75 mph.  I had a scare last month exiting the highway (group ride) I was told I didn't look through the turn and i came perilously close to the edge.  I also didn't slow down and downshift upon exiting..........counter steering went out the window....YOU get the idea. But I am taking it slow and steady.  I need to go out and practice on some less traveled roads and PLP doing lefts with a lean.  I for some reason just don't like leaning to far into lefts.  Rights are cool..perhaps its the camber of the road. Any suggestions or anyone else have problems with lefts? Thanks in advance and ride safe and ride often scweeeker  less
  • Scweeeker posted a topic in the forum Lady Bikers:
    June 4, 2012
    back after 20 yr hiatus
    Hello all.........I'm just getting back into riding last year. I had an 883 Sportster but just traded up to a Heritage Classis.  I am fairly comfortable with this bike, stopping, turning etc.  The unforseen problem is those LEFT...  moreHello all.........I'm just getting back into riding last year. I had an 883 Sportster but just traded up to a Heritage Classis.  I am fairly comfortable with this bike, stopping, turning etc.  The unforseen problem is those LEFT slooooow sweeping turns at higher speeds. Think highway here 65-75 mph.  I had a scare last month exiting the highway (group ride) I was told I didn't look through the turn and i came perilously close to the edge.  I also didn't slow down and downshift upon exiting..........counter steering went out the window....YOU get the idea. But I am taking it slow and steady.  I need to go out and practice on some less traveled roads and PLP doing lefts with a lean.  I for some reason just don't like leaning to far into lefts.  Rights are cool..perhaps its the camber of the road. Any suggestions or anyone else have problems with lefts? Thanks in advance and ride safe and ride often scweeeker  less
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  • First Name Char
  • Birthday May 29, 1959
  • Gender Female
  • State DELAWARE
  • Zip 19808

Riding Info

  • Type of Rider (Passenger) Weekend Warrior
  • Primary Bike Type Cruiser
  • Ride My Own Bike Yes
  • Rallys & Biker Events Local Events Only
  • My Primary Bike Harley Heritage Classic 2005

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  • Occupation Postal
  • Hobbies Stained glass, golf, enjoying conversation w/glass of vino
  • Music Classic R&R
  • Message Just a quick intro.....
    Hi all...I just upgraded to Heritage from 883 and am still getting use to bigger bike. I joined local HOG Chapter to find folks to ride with seeing my significant other doesn't . I know I need to get out there and put more miles under my seat. Any words of encouragement to a new rider after 20 yr. hiatus is welcome
    Ride safe and RIDE with a smile!!!

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  • Scweeeker
    Posted in the topic back after 20 yr hiatus in the forum Lady Bikers
    June 4, 2012 12:06 PM PDT
    Thanks and I forgot to mention I have signed up for Riders Course offered by DMV. I agree that this is NOT something to put off. I also just met a wonderful woman in the HOG local chapter who has agreed to mentor me. She has been riding for 35 yrs and was an Advanced Rider Instructor but due to cancer does not ride distance any more.
    In the meantime I have watched RideLikeAPro DVD, read books and checking out websites.
    BTW Blacktop.... We had 6 bikes in the group and I was riding 3rd, they did slow when they realized I was out of my comfort zone, although theydid take a road with higher speed limit.
    I need to remember to ride my own ride, I like the advice TAKE a CLASS, and it's good to know there are great folks out here willing to help...
    Thanks ALL....
    Slow and steady for this newbie.
  • Scweeeker
    Posted in the topic back after 20 yr hiatus in the forum Lady Bikers
    June 4, 2012 6:49 AM PDT
    Hello all.........I'm just getting back into riding last year. I had an 883 Sportster but just traded up to a Heritage Classis.  I am fairly comfortable with this bike, stopping, turning etc.  The unforseen problem is those LEFT slooooow sweeping turns at higher speeds. Think highway here 65-75 mph.  I had a scare last month exiting the highway (group ride) I was told I didn't look through the turn and i came perilously close to the edge.  I also didn't slow down and downshift upon exiting..........counter steering went out the window....YOU get the idea.

    But I am taking it slow and steady.  I need to go out and practice on some less traveled roads and PLP doing lefts with a lean.  I for some reason just don't like leaning to far into lefts.  Rights are cool..perhaps its the camber of the road.
    Any suggestions or anyone else have problems with lefts?

    Thanks in advance
    and ride safe and ride often
    scweeeker
  • Scweeeker
    Posted in the topic Welcome New Members in the forum New Members
    June 4, 2012 6:06 AM PDT
    quick intro from delaware.........hi y'all........just started riding again and looking some websites to hone my skills...I figure the best place to start is asking people who ride my questions and or comments on my new experiences....
    Ride safe and ride often....
  • Scweeeker
    Posted in the topic Actor -> Show/Movie -> Actor in the forum Forum Games
    June 3, 2012 12:14 PM PDT
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