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BMW's Too top heavy for older riders?
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Just to keep this thread off track, Einstein's theory say the faster you go the more your mass increases.
pglaves
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My G310GS will go 90. But it is true the red ones go faster. Voni's will go 91. Disclaimer: straight and level; I-90 in Montana; 10 and 11 over the 80 mph speed limit; loaded with camping gear.
Not very top heavy at all.
.....and the younger you get. Of course, one requires a K bike to get up to speed.
And we all know that mass is different than weight. i.e. On the moon the weight of an object is less than on earth while its mass remains the same. Maybe older riders should ride on the moon?
.....and the younger you get. Of course, one requires a K bike to get up to speed.
And we all know that mass is different than weight. i.e. On the moon the weight of an object is less than on earth while its mass remains the same. Maybe older riders should ride on the moon?
I went to a weighty Mass last Sunday
akbeemer
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With the past dozen or so posts I'm finally getting some value out of this thread. What took you guys so long?
Been in my neighborhood black hole. Things get immensely heavy and time stops in there.
pglaves
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Funny that this is mentioned. There is a place, about ten miles from our house which is one of several locations where NASA folks practiced with the Rover before taking it to the moon. Locals still call it Moon Valley.
pglaves
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I'm 72 and traded my F6B for MY R1200RT. I have no idea what my point is, but this entire thread is getting pointless-so let's just pile on! Can a thread be top heavy for older readers?
"Getting pointless"....? That happened a long time ago.
Seeing as you've dropped your bike, twice, at low water crossings, I would respectfully suggest you stay away from low water crossings.
That near Hunt outside Kerrville ??
Was that crossing a little slick? I imagine the green stuff gets slick. Not sure I would have even tried it and I ride in snow once in a while!
Trying to place it as am familiar with 99.9% of slip-n-slides in area...vertically and a few horizontally challenged crossings
I was out early one spring and running up the interstate. I hit an underpass doing 90 MPH on the throttle. I discovered frost/ice on the roadway under the shadow of the bridge and the motorcycle confirmed it by the engine racing as the back tire spun. Lucky for me it was quick and over before I could respond. The next underpass I figured pulling in the clutch and coasting through was a good idea!
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