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I love them! I find them especially helpful on really "bumpy" roads or when being pummeled by the wind. When I first started riding, I really found those conditions unnerving. But now, I just "dig" my knees into the pads, "lighten up" my grip on the bars (and consequently keep my elbows bent and shoulders relaxed) and let the bike "do its thang." It's amazing how stable the ride feels. Plus, while agree with bmetz99 about countersteering--it's the right method for zipping through the twisties--I still find that grabbing the pads with my knees helps me to feel the bike better and subsequently ride with more control.
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BIR#171 / NTBF#155
'07 black (checkered) thruxton
(Mods: SB Sport Dominators, -ABox, 145/42 jets, 2 1/2 turns, -AI, Hyde steering damper, Works Street Trackers, Pirelli Sport Demons, Monza cap, Napoleon bar end mirrors, heritage badges)
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