ka5ysy
2011 R1200RT
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Who woulda thought that my first post ever on this forum would result in 39+ responses in just three days! Gotta love it. Oh yeah, and I've learned a little too.
If you REALLY want a post-count, ask an OIL question...
I believe you were the person who mentioned the importance of practicing straight line stops, swerving, and stopping in curves. Since there seem to be a number of MSF instructors on this thread, just wondered how you now teach this difficult skill - at least difficult in the real world of 2-lane curvy roads.
As for daily warm-up practice I have a little routine leaving my neighborhood;
I'm curious what techniques you all use.
My first post so pls bear with me, this may sound kind of basic to seasoned BMW riders...This past August I bought a 2012 R1200RT after almost 30 years since selling my last bike, a Honda 750 Sabre. I love the RT and feel pretty comfortable with it to this point but recognize the need to go back thru a riding class to renew some lost skills (had a class scheduled but had to cancel due to business travel. Rescheduled for mid-January). This question is about the best practice for the bike's brake system. They are impressive to say the least, but the technical and anecdotal stuff I've read about the partially integrated ABS system seems contradictory at times. I have always been a proponent of lots of front brake and judicious use of rear brake during both routine and "aggressive" braking. But if I read the technical info correctly, on the RT you get maximized front and rear braking using only the front brake lever. In fact I've noticed at times that when I initiate braking with the front lever and then get on the rear pedal, the pedal seems to pulse as though the ABS is kicking in. I'm curious what techniques you all use.