Bike feels like it wants to keep tipping over.
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Bike feels like it wants to keep tipping over.
Hello, I could use some advice. I have been riding big bikes for a very long time and I bought a new 2015 Ultra Classic about a month ago. I took the "test ride" and she felt just fine. After I got her home and started riding more and more I started having the feeling that the bike wants to tip over either to the right or left at higher speeds (45-60). It doesn't matter if there is a cross wind or no wind, so I changed seats to a lower one and changed the rear shocks to 12 inch. Nothing has helped so it went back to the dealer to see if there was any problems with suspension, tracking and tires. They brought it back and told me nothing was wrong with it. The tires are new as well. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks, Joe
Thanks, Joe
Last edited by scanner70; Apr 28, 2016 at 12:20 PM. Reason: forgot to say thanks
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It doesn't take much turbulence to upset the flow around the batwing fairing. If you are not used to it it can be a bit disconcerting at first. Move your focus point well down the road and go with the flow.
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Problems,Problems. This is probably your first Harley Ultra.Need to keep additional weight low in saddle bags and keep heavier articles out of tour pack. Keep on riding it and you will get used to it
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Thanks guys, I forgot to mention that I had the tour pak removed after the first few weeks thinking that would help, but it didn't. Your right I don't think I am used to the fairing up front. But I will keep riding and adjust the air in the rear tire.
Thanks again for your advice.
Thanks again for your advice.
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yep I know what you mean we bought a SGS wasn't ready for the difference between a wind shield and the bat wing its getting better , give yourself a adjustment period , wind drove me crazy at first , keep the shiny side up .
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Spread your feet out on the footpath some. Maybe you are too compact and it's making the bike feel wide??
I have my highway pegs set so my heels are on floorboards and toes on pegs.. Comfy and stable feeling
Big change from my lowrider
I have my highway pegs set so my heels are on floorboards and toes on pegs.. Comfy and stable feeling
Big change from my lowrider
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Your getting into your own head I'm thinking. It can happen. Especially with a new bike that's a departure from what you are used to.
But I can tell you this, you would have to really try to get your bike to tip over at 45-60 MPH. The gyroscopic effect of the wheels wants to keep that bike upright.
Get some more miles on the bike and my guess is you'll start feeling more comfortable.
If you're new to the touring line and a batwing in particular - tip - stay off that front brake at low speeds.
You've got a great bike - enjoy it!
But I can tell you this, you would have to really try to get your bike to tip over at 45-60 MPH. The gyroscopic effect of the wheels wants to keep that bike upright.
Get some more miles on the bike and my guess is you'll start feeling more comfortable.
If you're new to the touring line and a batwing in particular - tip - stay off that front brake at low speeds.
You've got a great bike - enjoy it!