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afishinado
Mar 02, 2014Explorer II
randy328 wrote:
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We walk them up, engine running in first gear, nice and steady, appropriate use of clutch to go slow and smooth, usually (but not always) with a spotter at the tail. Coming down, we back them slowly down the ramp, engine off, first gear, and use the clutch to smoothly control the descent - not the front brake, which most people try to do - the front brake won't hold a heavy bike on the ramp material.
I just learned something.. Makes total sense. I never had a issue on the utility trailer with expanded metal ramp, but the toy hauler's ramp is another story entirely I'm sure!
I thank you, my wife thanks you, and I'm sure our two Harleys thank you too!
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