IslandRoad
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It doesn't vibrate, it purrs!
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The Kiewa Valley, Australia
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My daughter (27 yrs) showed an interest in the bike. I encouraged her to have a go. The first lesson, two weeks ago, was first gear up and own the street ... she's a natural! I couldn't get the bike back off her.
Second lesson was today. We went down to the local industrial estate to practice second gear and slow-turning.
She nailed it! Then she got a bit cocky, came in hot for a slow-turn, and lost the bike. I don't care about the bike (well I do!) but I thought it fell on her leg!! ... scared the hell out of me!!! She was fine. I was busy trying to get the bike off her leg, while she was standing next to me saying "Dad, I'm fine!"
There's a fine line between encouraging her to have a go (assertive riding), and being cautious. I erred toward assertiveness. I'm proud of her, and it was a learning experience for us both, but man, it scared the hell out of me!!! ... seeing my daughter, and the bike, spinning around on their side on the grass!!
The daughter came out unscathed ... the bike, well, a busted rear drive pulley.
Parts on the bike can be replaced. I'm so happy my daughter didn't get hurt.
For what it's worth, she's keen to get back on the bike, once I replace the rear drive pulley.
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S40, 2014, Dyna, Raptor, 52.5/152.5, spacer mod, sea level, cat-eye LED tail light, bullet style halogen turn signals, 'Superbars' with custom 40mm risers, modified stock seat, Metzeler tyres.
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