Ultra falls over
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I have dropped the ultra a few times. I put tru-track on and the handling characteristics at stopping speed where increased 10 fold. Havent dropped it since. The bike is sloppy and doesnt react the way it should from the MoCo.
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ORIGINAL: bigwhite
This is embarassing, I have recently purchased a '96 ultra and every once in a while when I stop (nervously) that darn bike will start to lean to left and down she goes., I have checked tires, and have recently owned a BSA and intruder in my life, I am in pretty good shape for 57, 6'- 185lbs. It is always to the left, and I am alone....................maybe I am too frikkin old, thanks
This is embarassing, I have recently purchased a '96 ultra and every once in a while when I stop (nervously) that darn bike will start to lean to left and down she goes., I have checked tires, and have recently owned a BSA and intruder in my life, I am in pretty good shape for 57, 6'- 185lbs. It is always to the left, and I am alone....................maybe I am too frikkin old, thanks
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ORIGINAL: bigwhite
I was definetly using front brake when I last dropped it, if a person turns into the fall, will it keep bike up, I am looking for any answers and appreciate all mature replies.
I was definetly using front brake when I last dropped it, if a person turns into the fall, will it keep bike up, I am looking for any answers and appreciate all mature replies.
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ORIGINAL: firemankrug
Nothing wrong with a good toot every now and then.
ORIGINAL: zukeeper
do you toot ??
do you toot ??
^^^Nice...
I always practice balancing my bike every chance I get... like stoplights. If you see one coming just try not to let your feethit the ground before you REALLY have too, You'll have to "wobble" the handlebars a little though if you get really slow. This will make you feel better at slower speeds.
Other than that stay off the front brake so much, I don't think it's your strenght, just more of your riding style.