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pidjones
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Posted: Wed Jan 9th, 2008 12:39 am | 1st Post |
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This past fall the wife and I had the great pleasure of joining a group of primarily 1800 riders at the Traxxion barbecue known as "Wingstock" in Woodstcok, GA. One of the attractions this year was a series of demos and discussions by Trialsman. I have had these linked on the GL1800riders site for some time, but thought perhaps some might like them over here, too.
Moving the GL1800 without power:
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Picking up a Dropped GL1800 (with demo - ouch!):
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Placing the GL1800 on the center stand:
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Riding the GL1800 on gravel roads:
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Discussion of Slow Speed Tight Turns:
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Slow Speed Tight Turn Demos (may not be suitable for younger audiences):
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Sure wish I'd caught the wheelie!
Enjoy!
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retiredintime
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Posted: Wed Jan 9th, 2008 01:22 am | 2nd Post |
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Wow! Very good videos. Thanks for posting them here...  
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wexman
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Posted: Wed Jan 9th, 2008 09:28 am | 3rd Post |
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I moved this here to this forum as I thought it was something worth having here as many times people have asked about a lot of the things shown here ,,
Thank you PIDJONES good thread ,Ciaran
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Bernieswing
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Posted: Wed Jan 9th, 2008 11:05 am | 4th Post |
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Good move wexman. 
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wingnut
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Posted: Wed Jan 9th, 2008 09:54 pm | 5th Post |
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| Yes I agree, very interesting.
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Big E
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Posted: Thu Jan 10th, 2008 01:21 am | 6th Post |
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Thanks for sharing, those are good videos to watch.
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Longboater
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Posted: Thu Jan 10th, 2008 07:45 pm | 7th Post |
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Many thx for the safety videos and this is a good spot for them.
You might want to check out the Ride Like a Pro from Jerry Palladino, as the moderator indicated. This tutorial is well done and very helpful for reviewing too.
http://www.ridelikeapro.com
Longboater,
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jp
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Posted: Thu Jan 10th, 2008 08:19 pm | 8th Post |
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Hi i just wanted to THANK you on the right way to bring my goldwing back up from
a fall i was lucky i had another person with me on the day ii droped it but now looking at your viedo on how to bring it back up i feel alot more safe about it
(hope it doesent happen again) but thank-you i just learned something new
this is a GREAT fourm to learn from jp
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pidjones
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Posted: Fri Jan 11th, 2008 11:21 pm | 9th Post |
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The thanks all go to Paul for his excellent discussion and demos. I do regret not getting the demonstration wheelie on video. He promises to not only repeat, but discuss the practice of "getting the big girl up on her hind legs" this year. I plan to video and post them, too. Something that I did not record was a tutorial for the co-riders by Max, owner of Traxxion and an ex-racer. He talked to the co-riders about the duties of a co-rider in an emergency braking situation. Afterwards, he took any that wanted out on the shop 1800 for demonstrations. I think about six took him up on it. My wife did, and said that she was surprised at how fast Max could stop the bike with her on behind. I promise to get video of his tutorial this year, too.
BTW, I have "Ride the Dragon Like a Pro". Some great instruction on mountain road riding on it. The actual Dragon videos were done by the Yellow Wolf. There is even a bonus interview of Rick and a segment of a "spirited" run that he did on it.
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Redwing
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Posted: Sun Jan 13th, 2008 02:50 pm | 10th Post |
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Good Stuff and on the correct forum. 

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chdeshm
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Posted: Tue Jan 15th, 2008 08:10 pm | 11th Post |
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Very good clips and usefull info
I would like to add to the lifting of a dropped bike , A simple bungy cord wrapped around the brake lever will stop that front tire from rolling when you lift 
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nightwizard40
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Posted: Wed Jan 16th, 2008 02:30 am | 12th Post |
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Very good video's. I still cringe when I watch him drop his bike over!
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badass
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Posted: Wed Jan 16th, 2008 04:46 pm | 13th Post |
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| Nice video's thanks for sharing!!
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John Davis Jr.
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Posted: Tue Jan 22nd, 2008 11:04 pm | 14th Post |
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Thanks for a great post , I just got back into riding after a 10 year unwanted sabbatical. This has been a great refresher course.
Your Friend,
John D.
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murray
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Posted: Tue Mar 18th, 2008 10:50 pm | 15th Post |
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| WOW thanks for this info. I just bought a 1988 GL1500 . I have always owned street and trail bike and i have to learn alot about larger bike skills.
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Flyone
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Posted: Fri Mar 28th, 2008 06:31 pm | 16th Post |
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Good Stuff pidjones! Thanks for sharing!! 
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Popeye
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Posted: Mon Jul 28th, 2008 09:20 pm | 17th Post |
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| Thanks pidjones, Great info + refreshers.
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Mill Rat
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Posted: Tue Jul 29th, 2008 04:03 am | 18th Post |
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Thanks I Learn a lot, I save video's for my practice. I had hard time turning around on small roads, will practice in parking lot. Lee
Great Videos this need a Bump or two
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wingflipper
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Posted: Tue Aug 5th, 2008 04:54 pm | 19th Post |
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| Super, this post is greatly appreciated!
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sarge1957
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Posted: Tue Aug 5th, 2008 09:42 pm | 20th Post |
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| Thanks! I am a new Goldwing rider and tips like these sure help.
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