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Old 07-26-2005, 10:32 AM   #16
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Lana I am willing to conduct private lessons at my house if u would like

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Old 07-26-2005, 10:33 AM   #17
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Old 07-26-2005, 02:17 PM   #18
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480lbs & Im like 130.... not to use the double standard card or anything but usually females have less upper body strength than males do. I guess Ill just keep practicing
My ZX-6E is 487 lbs wet (429 lbs dry weight). I am 5'3" and 110 lbs (sometimes I am up at 115 lbs). I can u-turn my E. I just had to practice until I felt more comfy with it. Getting a different bike or anything else isn't going to really help. A u-turn is a u-turn is a u-turn and until you get it down by practicing it....then you won't ever be able to safely do it.

Don't get me wrong, u-turns are not my favorite thing to do. If you practice, you will be fine.

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Old 07-26-2005, 02:19 PM   #19
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My ZX-6E is 487 lbs wet (429 lbs dry weight). I am 5'3" and 110 lbs (sometimes I am up at 115 lbs). I can u-turn my E. I just had to practice until I felt more comfy with it. Getting a different bike or anything else isn't going to really help. A u-turn is a u-turn is a u-turn and until you get it down by practicing it....then you won't ever be able to safely do it.
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Old 07-26-2005, 02:37 PM   #20
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My ZX-6E is 487 lbs wet (429 lbs dry weight). I am 5'3" and 110 lbs (sometimes I am up at 115 lbs). I can u-turn my E. I just had to practice until I felt more comfy with it. Getting a different bike or anything else isn't going to really help. A u-turn is a u-turn is a u-turn and until you get it down by practicing it....then you won't ever be able to safely do it.

Don't get me wrong, u-turns are not my favorite thing to do. If you practice, you will be fine.

Right on Abi

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Old 07-26-2005, 02:38 PM   #21
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My ZX-6E is 487 lbs wet (429 lbs dry weight). I am 5'3" and 110 lbs (sometimes I am up at 115 lbs). I can u-turn my E. I just had to practice until I felt more comfy with it. Getting a different bike or anything else isn't going to really help. A u-turn is a u-turn is a u-turn and until you get it down by practicing it....then you won't ever be able to safely do it.

Don't get me wrong, u-turns are not my favorite thing to do. If you practice, you will be fine.

U ride the hell out of your bike though
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Old 07-26-2005, 02:42 PM   #22
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Old 07-26-2005, 02:47 PM   #23
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If anyone needs me- Ill be in the parking lot practicing U turns.



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Old 07-26-2005, 02:52 PM   #24
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Unless you're bench pressing it, a lighter bike isn't going to make that much of a difference.
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Old 07-26-2005, 03:03 PM   #25
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If anyone needs me- Ill be in the parking lot practicing U turns.



Thanks :wave2:
That's what I'm talking about!!!

Just don't get mad at yourself and remember to keep breathing!!!
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Old 07-26-2005, 03:09 PM   #26
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That's what I'm talking about!!!

Just don't get mad at yourself and remember to keep breathing!!!

Im gonna put on a full suit in case I fall
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Old 07-26-2005, 03:14 PM   #27
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Im gonna put on a full suit in case I fall
You will be fine...take your time and be confident in your abilities.
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Old 07-26-2005, 05:08 PM   #28
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Yea, 430lbs is really heavy

Ralph, watch out for people running into you AGAIN at VIR this weekend :omg:

Well i was the one that had to walk the bike back to her parking spot in new hope by holding the front end.

So at that time it felt heavier than mine. :cries:
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Ralph, watch out for people running into you AGAIN at VIR this weekend :omg:
HA! You'll have to catch me first!!!
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Old 07-26-2005, 09:20 PM   #30
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