Larry that graphic is true but we all know its not possible. I was riding on a road in Arkansas last week that would have taken me 3 years to make five miles obeying that graphic.
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Larry that graphic is true but we all know its not possible. I was riding on a road in Arkansas last week that would have taken me 3 years to make five miles obeying that graphic.
I wish they were that easy. Our snakes run parallel with direction of travel. That's an exit hole squeezer.
I might have damaged my seat a little in Arkansas. 90 degree corners , tar snake overload and 97 degree heat. It was a pucker-fest.
Oh I understand completely, and only proffered that graphic as general info for people that may not have encountered bad tar snakes or know a good way to approach them when possible.
Definitely not possible when you encounter ones like below
http://www.easterndeafbikers.org/images/tar_snake.jpg
http://thumbwave.com/dl650/images/tarsnakes.jpg
http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/...roadrash69.jpg
I rode on 129 to 75 from Cleveland to Murphy NC. the road was full of Tar Snakes, because Florida is so Flat and Straight, never experienced the feeling that I did , 96 degrees and winding roads, I've been across US on my Harley but even accelerating in a straight line the F6B wanted to brake the rear tire lose, lots of power small foot print, just have to behave , and enjoy the mountains ! Ride Safe , Ride Often...........so ready to retire, 6 more Months !
My F6B seems more susceptible to tar snakes than my two old Valkyries. The tar can be downright scary on the F6B, but only an irritation on the Valkyries. Maybe that wide (150) front tire on the Valk minimizes the effect. I run Avon Cobras on the Valkyries, and have thought about trying them on the F6B.
Without a doubt, this bike is the worst of any I've ever ridden. I guess it's an unlucky combination of wheelbase, rake, weight and tire....