'81 Gs850 on dirt roads

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  • Tom R
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    #16
    And as always, stay loose with your grip.... and also, use your rear brake.
    Last edited by Tom R; 09-12-2019, 05:55 PM.
    -1980 GS1100 LT
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    • LAB3
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      #17
      Hands off the front brake!
      2001 Kawasaki Voyager XII (Current bike)
      1982 GS450txz (former bike)

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      • Burque73
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        #18
        Roger

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        • bwringer
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          #19
          As I once found out on a rented Harley (nothing parties like a rental!), cruisers are surprisingly capable and stable on loose surfaces.

          Obviously, there are limitations due to weight and ground clearance, and there are certain potential issues with belt drive and rocks, but this is one area where cruiser geometry and "old-skool" tire treads work unexpectedly well.
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