Well, there's the problem right there. You're not actually supposed to ride one of those things.
You're supposed to just park it in front of the bar so everyone can stare at it while you're inside.
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H-D kills off more models ?
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Well, there's the problem right there. You're not actually supposed to ride one of those things.
You're supposed to just park it in front of the bar so everyone can stare at it while you're inside.
met a buddy a few days ago at Tims plaza to pickup some crash protection bits for the XR that he ordered for me (instagram influencer, nice discounts).
after we caught up he's like, how about coffee and points to Tim. I asked him; how about mcdonalds just up the street? thankfully he was game, hate that sewer sludge they've been peddling at Tims since they lost the arabica bean contract.
Havent you listened to the marketing? Robusta is where it's at bruh. More caffeine. Pretty much the coffee equivalent of OE.
I concur on the sewer sludge at Tims.
Surprised he didn't insist on Tims regardless though, being an "influencer" and all. Not much instaworthy motorcycle stuff going on at the McD's parking lots compared to Tims.
his instagram work is all motorcycle related and the associated suppliers/businesses.
#s1000rrgram
Except the older bikes that were faster I suppose.
Edit: having said that I do like the v rod very much
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Mad Mike
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11.09 for the Vmax. List of fastest production motorcycles by acceleration - Wikipedia
Not a Harley on that list???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
There is a Buell.
For 2001 it was the Yamaha FZ1.
But it had to be the V-Rod??????????????????????????????????????????
Because Roadghost said so..................................
The V-Rods look nice. Try picking one up off it's side. Stopped on my way home from work to help a chic that lowsided hers on Conc. 7.
OMFG!
Got home, walked in the door, and went straight for the percs.
OMFG!
Got home, walked in the door, and went straight for the percs.
Did you use the proper backwards method, or did you brute-force it?
Once you learn the method of standing with your back to the bike and inching it up method it's drastically easier. I saw a 150 pound soaking wet lady pickup a full dresser Harley that way, amazing even herself. Ditto a friend with a Goldwing.
That's where bags help to keep the bike up a bit. If it is completely flat with the rubber off the ground, there is no cheating the first part. Sure it is still better to be backwards, but you need to squat up to 50% of the bike weight to get the rubber before you can start pushing backwards. Two people help as even if one cant lift, they can push down on the wheels to help.
Fair argument, but either way, the technique matters. Most people just grab the handlebars and try to brute force things. Once you learn the backwards method, waaaay easier. In the case of a fully turtled bike, yeah, probably still going to need at least 1 more person versus being able to do it alone. Not sure if a Dyna turtles when it goes down though, couldn't find any pictures online, but from what I see between the exhaust on one side and the engine casing on the other side I'm thinking it wouldn't go full turtle.
bigpoppa
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depends...on a lot of bikes you got nothing to grab on the rear, not sure if the footpegs will work
Drop a bike in slick mud or any other slippery surface and you're not doing the back-your-butt-up-against-seat method.
Otherwise you'll end up slapping your butt back straight down in the mud.
Even gravel presents a challenging surface for traction if it's loose and deep enough.
Edit: but then again, this is a Harley thread, so chances are, you'll be picking the bike up on the paved surface of a Timmie's parking lot. Carry on.
Otherwise you'll end up slapping your butt back straight down in the mud.
Even gravel presents a challenging surface for traction if it's loose and deep enough.
Edit: but then again, this is a Harley thread, so chances are, you'll be picking the bike up on the paved surface of a Timmie's parking lot. Carry on.
I know how to pick up a bike. The two blown out discs in my lower back aren't too fussy about doing **** like that. Leave her to her own devices and hope someone else stops vs. get her upright and on her way then deal with the aftermath later. Helping is the default setting.
And those things don't look that heavy. I was shocked when I Googled the specs.
I didn't mention she wound up on the shoulder in the gravel.
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Mad Mike
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I did that maneuver the first time I went to Dover. This well made older gal sets her stand in a muddy grass area, her stand sunk in about 1 second and down she goes with her bike.
Hero Mike to the rescue!
Got the bike half way up and both my feet slipped in the mud. Splat on my ass in the mud with the bike back down.
BigEvilDoer
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Back in 2019 some guy/wife decided dumping their Extra-Super-Ultra-Wowser-Glide-Bagger leaving the Deal's Gap gas station heading towards the Dragon...
For anyone that's been there, you'll know it's an off-camber hill. Guy went to put both feet down like pretty much all HD riders do, and kablammo. Bike went down. Of course, since it's a pretty sharp off camber, the wheels were higher than anything else on the bike. Took 4 strapping lads to flip the thing back upright without rotating it 180 degrees whilst lying on the ground (which would have resulted in scratching the custom paint job and engine casings etc)...
There are generally 2 accepted ways of picking up a bike. The back to the back, lift it with the legs, and the turn handlebars, lift a little, slip your leg in under the saddle a bit, lift a little more, scooch it up again a little, repeat. Really depends on your physical size. I've never needed to use the back to the bike method at the track, but then again, I've never owned a 3 ton bagger before... *shudder*
Mad Mike
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I've never crashed a bike, but I have dumped a few when moving them or slipping when I stopped. I tipped my GL1500 after putting my foot down on a patch of ice - fortunately GL designers must have known they might get tipped, they are fully protected so no damage (except to ego - it happened at the office and there were about 20 people watching me park).
I knew the technique but hoped I never needed to use it. It's surprisingly easy, everyone should learn how to do it with a heavy.
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