tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post8337681132872612132..comments2024-01-30T22:53:34.269-08:00Comments on Musings of an Intrepid Commuter: irondadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-60146178301395339892009-07-30T18:11:50.100-07:002009-07-30T18:11:50.100-07:00I just reread your post and it explains everything...I just reread your post and it explains everything. It is a technique I didn't realize I use with the Vespa when making U-turns. Just sort of fell into it I guess.<br /><br />With the Triumph I tried it a bit on the Penn DOT driver testing track. I was basically turning in a tight circle with the clutch in the friction zone, rear brake applied so that I could (sort of) control the speed and power. I did clockwise and counter clockwise but never felt real comfortable with the maneuver. I would have to practice more.<br /><br />And I absolutely could not make a U-Turn on the country roads here but they are narrower than the standard state roads. I could U-turn there but again it was in an unpracticed manner.<br /><br />Practice doesn't make perfect I guess but it does make better.<br /><br />I'll be practicing more tomorrow with a big tall bike of the Frogwing sort that Gary Charpentier liked to ride.<br /><br />Thanks again for the explanation. I can't imagine why more people don't take advantage of the Maniac!<br /><br />Steve Williams<br /><a href="http://vespalx150.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Scooter in the Sticks</a>Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-25203989288319532892009-07-30T13:22:17.680-07:002009-07-30T13:22:17.680-07:00Irondad:
Actually I really thought that you were ...<b>Irondad:</b><br /><br />Actually I really thought that you were turning over a new leaf <em>(so to speak)</em>. The picture of you watering the flowers. I thought you had discovered the Macro capabilities of your new camera. Next step would be to replace those rides into the twisties and replace them with a garden & park tours of Oregon<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">bobskoot: wet coast scootin</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-87261185529818726382009-07-30T09:45:00.557-07:002009-07-30T09:45:00.557-07:00Dear IronDad (Dan):
This piece wasn't too at ...Dear IronDad (Dan):<br /><br />This piece wasn't too at all, and thoroughly explained a lot to me. I regret I am a classic case of "A little knowledge is dangerous." I have aspired to become a mediocre rider and have not overr achieved that goal.<br /><br />Would it be possible to have someone, preferably a squad of police, take a picture of yiu sniffing these flowers? <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack "reep" Toad<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-55908587790529897272009-07-29T21:06:23.367-07:002009-07-29T21:06:23.367-07:00By the way, about the flower photos. I know you w...By the way, about the flower photos. I know you were trying to make a joke of it but most of us about the Web know you really do probably like photographing flowers, kittens, old fisherman and sunsets. You're a good listener and you like to keep a clean house.<br /><br />You can keep that Road Warrior designation in your banner but your readers know better. Why else would we feel all warm and fuzzy after reading your posts?<br /><br />Jack Riepe can expand on this more insightfully than I...<br /><br />Steve Williams<br /><a href="http://vespalx150.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Scooter in the Sticks</a>Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-52171959587798259952009-07-29T21:03:16.505-07:002009-07-29T21:03:16.505-07:00This is great information. Unfortunately I'm ...This is great information. Unfortunately I'm too tired to absorb it right now. I will review more carefully tomorrow.<br /><br />I did get that I don't want to be trail braking on the street. Looking forward to that post too.<br /><br />As always, you seem to have the answers. Do you do mechanical and psychological questions too??<br /><br />Steve Williams<br /><a href="http://vespalx150.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Scooter in the Sticks</a>Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-83541954701768683642009-07-29T20:52:48.103-07:002009-07-29T20:52:48.103-07:00Ok were was this post last year
when I spent hours...Ok were was this post last year<br />when I spent hours in parking lots working it out for my self : )<br /><br />I can do the slow cone weave with just the throttle its very tricky on a scooter <br /> Dragging some rear brake is a heck of a lot easier an less nerve racking. : )<br /><br />Old fDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09703180425994041085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-38280801837897933352009-07-29T18:34:11.880-07:002009-07-29T18:34:11.880-07:00"You could do the same thing with the throttl..."You could do the same thing with the throttle but it's almost impossible to control the power smoothly. Engine torque is a killer of smooth control inputs at very low speeds"<br /><br />Meh! Hold clutch in friction zone, modulate throttle. Hold throttle steady, modulate friction zone. As long as I'm using the friction zone, the power delivery is smooth.Dean Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312658128426614145noreply@blogger.com