"…you realize that most obstacles arent as bad as you originally thought.
and
..Im starting to zero in my skills and realize what my bike can and can not do."
Exactly. I’m finding that I routinely underestimate my bikes abilities. As far as my own, who knows- just applying intuition and hoping it is correct.
"Or just use your left hand to clear the spiderweb"
-LOL yea I was, but I quickly/reflexively put it on the bar to both steer and (over)brake.
I switched the brakes over anyways last night and hoses actually move more freely not crossing infront of the steering head) Can’t be any worse, right? I mean is there and intrinsic reason for left front/right rear??