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Old 08-25-2005, 01:08 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Just got my C50 this past April and have had the best time riding. However I did have close call recently near my office going around a semi. While going around, a pickup in the other lane decided to backup down the street to get a parking spot. The gapped closed quicker than anticipated and I wasn't going to make it. Good thing those brakes work so well, had 10 feet to spare. Anyhow got back to my office and could see the skid mark left over. Interested in hearing about any other close calls that others have had.

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Old 08-25-2005, 01:17 PM   #2 (permalink)
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That's a long skid mark. Glad you came out alright. Did you use mostly front brake?
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Old 08-25-2005, 03:15 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Thanks for that. Yep, that was almost all front brake.
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BTW welcome Mike.
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