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    Quote Originally Posted by Oscar View Post
    I think that giving this this advise to squids is verging on criminally negligent...
    I totally agree.
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    I haven't read all the replies (boo hiss they say) and don't have an opinion except:

    when you are changing lanes to execute the manoeuvre do you check to make sure no one is passing you on that piece of corner?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Usarka View Post
    I haven't read all the replies (boo hiss they say) and don't have an opinion except:

    when you are changing lanes to execute the manoeuvre do you check to make sure no one is passing you on that piece of corner?
    I for one wouldn't even think of straight lining unless I'm the only vehicle in sitght - front, rear and sides.
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    I said once I say it again I ride cause I like the corners... errrr why would I want to stright line???


    I not see the logic...

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    Quote Originally Posted by NighthawkNZ View Post
    I said once I say it again I ride cause I like the corners... errrr why would I want to stright line???


    I not see the logic...
    That's the right answer!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by swbarnett View Post
    I for one wouldn't even think of straight lining unless I'm the only vehicle in sitght - front, rear and sides.
    My 2-cents (like you care)

    Straight roads can be good...cruising along, day-dreaming, dwelling on life..bike on auto-pilot...time to admire the scenery that's not just the nearest 100 metres or so of tar-seal..time to focus on scents, scenery, nature..
    Yes, a long straight road CAN be fun.
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    Quote Originally Posted by scumdog View Post
    My 2-cents (like you care)

    Straight roads can be good...cruising along, day-dreaming, dwelling on life..bike on auto-pilot...time to admire the scenery that's not just the nearest 100 metres or so of tar-seal..time to focus on scents, scenery, nature..
    Yes, a long straight road CAN be fun.
    True, on the right bike.
    The Darmah so-so, 888 bad!
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    Quote Originally Posted by scumdog View Post
    Yes, a long straight road CAN be fun.
    what are you smoking/drinking... must be some good shit... oh and can I have some....

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    Quote Originally Posted by NighthawkNZ View Post
    what are you smoking/drinking... must be some good shit... oh and can I have some....
    Soooo, you've never put your feet up on the highway pegs, tightened the throttle screw and laid-back and just wafted along with no worries???

    PS: Ya need a cruiser (a Harley would be good) an open-face helmet, fingerless gloves plus a few tassles on the bike to get the REAL atmosphere...
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    Quote Originally Posted by scumdog View Post
    Soooo, you've never put your feet up on the highway pegs, tightened the throttle screw and laid-back and just wafted along with no worries???

    PS: Ya need a cruiser (a Harley would be good) an open-face helmet, fingerless gloves plus a few tassles on the bike to get the REAL atmosphere...
    Back to the tassels...always the tassels!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by scumdog View Post
    Soooo, you've never put your feet up on the highway pegs, tightened the throttle screw and laid-back and just wafted along with no worries???

    PS: Ya need a cruiser (a Harley would be good) an open-face helmet, fingerless gloves plus a few tassles on the bike to get the REAL atmosphere...
    I'm not old enough yeeeeetttt... couple more months...




    actually I did try your highway pegs... and when I came to change back to the standard pegs I couldn't find someone had moved them forward...

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    Quote Originally Posted by NighthawkNZ View Post
    I'm not old enough yeeeeetttt... couple more months...




    actually I did try your highway pegs... and when I came to change back to the standard pegs I couldn't find someone had moved them forward...
    Practice Grasshopper, practice...

    Normally I anticipate the need for using the 'middle' pegs..and it pays off too!!

    As it was your first ride I can forgive you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by scumdog View Post
    My 2-cents (like you care)

    Straight roads can be good...cruising along, day-dreaming, dwelling on life..bike on auto-pilot...time to admire the scenery that's not just the nearest 100 metres or so of tar-seal..time to focus on scents, scenery, nature..
    Yes, a long straight road CAN be fun.
    Very true. It very much depends on the mood. And the bike. Haven't been doing much straight-lining in the past couple of years. Although the past week I've been using my wife's bike. The 600 Hornet is quite a rush after the GN. If only I'd been a bit more cautious with my pennies...
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    Quote Originally Posted by swbarnett View Post
    Very true. It very much depends on the mood. And the bike. Haven't been doing much straight-lining in the past couple of years. Although the past week I've been using my wife's bike. The 600 Hornet is quite a rush after the GN. If only I'd been a bit more cautious with my pennies...
    Glad SOMEBODY sees where I'm coming from...,
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    Quote Originally Posted by scumdog View Post
    As it was your first ride I can forgive you.

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