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Nov 16, 2015 | 01:35 AM

#31

YammyDrummer

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Originally Posted by PanHeadRich

Just a lot heavier. But be sure to lean back as far as you can, that seems to be the key for me.

Had about an hour to goof off today. Tried a dozen times or more. *** end kept braking loose leaving about a 6ft strip of rubber. It's been pretty chilly lately, and today only got to mid 50s. Thinking I'm either not getting far enough back in the saddle, or the pavement/tire is too cold. Also tried rolling along at around 15-25 mph and dropping the clutch. That got the same result I've always had...she just launches without pulling the front end up.

Nov 16, 2015 | 01:52 AM

#32

Jeezy

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From: Vallejo, CA

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Originally Posted by YammyDrummer

Don't just dump the clutch, try to slip it instead and kind of ease it out. You have to find the sweet spot, just keep messing around and you'll start to get it. Also 15-25 is too fast, gotta start slow. Likke literally 5 mph, or leaving a stop sign or stoplight.

Nov 16, 2015 | 02:20 AM

#33

YammyDrummer

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Originally Posted by Jeezy

Thanks for the feedback. I'm hoping we have good weather next weekend. I'll have more time than I did today, and will mess around with clutch control more vs just dumping it.

Nov 16, 2015 | 03:05 AM

#34

Nikolaiownz

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How rough is practicing wheelies on the clutch?

i would **** my self if i got my front wheel up... i have massive respect for you guys... i love watching harley doing wheelies!

Nov 16, 2015 | 07:05 AM

#35

vdop

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Originally Posted by YammyDrummer

Pretty common issues to have when starting out. Too slow spins the tire, too fast just takes off. There's a sweet spot in between there, the less power the bike has the smaller the sweet spot is. Also as you're finding it's definitely harder to hook it up on cold roads, but can be done, maybe try letting a little air out of the tire. Definitely helps to transfer your weight back in the seat as you snap the clutch to get some weight to the tire, especially for lighter guys. Also can mess with rear shock settings, too stiff won't allow compression and weight transfer, too soft can compress too fast then quickly rebound and unload rear tire and spin.

Nov 16, 2015 | 08:10 AM

#36

mmeist

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heyooo

Nov 16, 2015 | 08:16 AM

#37

mmeist

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Originally Posted by mmeist

12" WCTB Slingshots
Zippers Performance chain conversion
12.5" progressive 444 shocks
le pera seat
s&s intake
bassani road rage
fuel controller

adding the following over the winter;

P&P Heads+ re-honed cylinders
topline fork tubes
progressive heavy duty fork springs
speed merchant fork adjusters
barnet low profile lock up clutch
works tracker 13.5"shocks
big bear choppers dyna motor mount
GLOSS BLACK PAINT

Nov 16, 2015 | 08:19 AM

#38

mmeist

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Originally Posted by YammyDrummer

Thanks for the feedback. I'm hoping we have good weather next weekend. I'll have more time than I did today, and will mess around with clutch control more vs just dumping it.

try a michelin commander 2. I had a hard time hooking up also (i weigh 145lbs) After I swapped out my pirelli night dragon it hooked up everywhere, no more drifting though