So I can flat foot a 855 lb bike, or tip toe a 564 lb bike. That’s a nearly 300 lb difference...
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If you are ever on Gravel, then feet flat on the ground is important. Last summer when I was up in the Yukon & Alaska, in the construction zones, i very much appreciated being able to put my feet flat, especially considering the weight I was packing.
I got rid of my BMW GS1150 because it was tippytoe for me.
I got rid of my BMW GS1150 because it was tippytoe for me.
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Just something to think about. If you've ever been to Sturgis and experienced their stop and go, stop and go, stop and go traffic like I have, you'll appreciate the flat footed position much more than you'd like the tippy toe thing, but that's just my opinion.
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For me the lower the center of gravity, the more comfortable the ride, to a point. When I 1st got my new bike (1972 FL Shriners model) I reinstalled the factory "Buddy Seat" on the bike. I could still stand flat footed because I have long legs anyway but wasn't comfortable leaning through curves and corners. Bought a police style solo seat and it rides like a different MC. Back to "scraping the floor boards" on occasion without feeling like i've gone to far. Still have the pogo center post installed. Like riding on a cloud.
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It's helpful to be more then flat foot if that is all you have. My buddy who is about 5'9" dropped a Roadking 3 times simple by barely being able to flat foot. Twice in drive way dips and in the yard around his building.
A low Fatboy made all the difference. I am 6'3" and have enough spread but still have had to catch it on slick roads and such even with my outriggers. If all you have is toes, it's just a matter of time and when 800 lbs gets over to the balance point of around 200-300 on you, even then is hard to ****** back....
A low Fatboy made all the difference. I am 6'3" and have enough spread but still have had to catch it on slick roads and such even with my outriggers. If all you have is toes, it's just a matter of time and when 800 lbs gets over to the balance point of around 200-300 on you, even then is hard to ****** back....
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