Riding tips for speeds of 70mph plus
#11
07-19-2018, 02:43 PM
Don't ride with a death grip, relax your hands, it takes some of the vibration out and you will be more comfortable. Always look where you are wanting to go and you will automatically steer in that direction. Do not fixate on one thing, like a pot hole, you will more than likely steer right into it. Look more out in front of you while riding. Just a few tips that help out. Vibration could be from tire cupping, out of balance. A wobble could be from loose head bearings.
#12
07-19-2018, 02:56 PM
Road Master
70 mph vibration...
Vibration could be from tire cupping, out of balance. A wobble could be from loose head bearings.
2-3 degree's ...
#13
07-19-2018, 02:58 PM
What I did to progress with highway speeds was as follows...
Started out being very comfortable in neighborhoods, 25mph or so.
Next I went to public roads 35 to 45mph.
Then I started running this two lane road which was a 50mph zone and cruised it at 55mph.
Next step I found a highway by my house with a 65mph speed zone, and got comfortable there.
Once I got comfortable with 65, 65 to 70 to 75 all feels the same
Started out being very comfortable in neighborhoods, 25mph or so.
Next I went to public roads 35 to 45mph.
Then I started running this two lane road which was a 50mph zone and cruised it at 55mph.
Next step I found a highway by my house with a 65mph speed zone, and got comfortable there.
Once I got comfortable with 65, 65 to 70 to 75 all feels the same
#14
07-19-2018, 03:07 PM
Cruiser
#15
07-19-2018, 03:08 PM
#16
07-19-2018, 03:08 PM
Cruiser
#17
07-19-2018, 03:08 PM
Supporter
Never ever EVER EVER try to play "keep up" beyond your skill and comfort level. Ride your ride, as stated above, and if this guy is truly your FRIEND, he'll slow down and let you catch up. What he did is a douche move... my guess is your friend hasn't been riding long either.
I had a 2002 Softail Deuce for a while. Two points:
1) A windshield/fairing goes a LOOOOONG way to much more comfy high speeds. Even a small-ish one.
2) Once you get more comfortable riding, the speed will come. Right now, you're terrified, and probably white-knuckling the grips, trying to pinch the gas tank with your knees.... your entire body is screaming in terror. That makes every vibration feel like a bone shaker. Once you get more comfortable, you'll relax, and that won't happen so much. I could ride that Deuce 85 MPH all day long (and have). But not when I had a whole two weeks under my belt.
My first bike was a little Honda 750. I live in a suburban area that, at the time, was on the border or rural area. Within 10 minutes, I was on the winding two-lanes. It was probably a month or better before I was comfortable doing 60 unless the road was arrow straight.
Nothing wrong with the bike. Just get some more miles under your belt - at YOUR pace.
That is a damn nice looking 'Busa!
I had a 2002 Softail Deuce for a while. Two points:
1) A windshield/fairing goes a LOOOOONG way to much more comfy high speeds. Even a small-ish one.
2) Once you get more comfortable riding, the speed will come. Right now, you're terrified, and probably white-knuckling the grips, trying to pinch the gas tank with your knees.... your entire body is screaming in terror. That makes every vibration feel like a bone shaker. Once you get more comfortable, you'll relax, and that won't happen so much. I could ride that Deuce 85 MPH all day long (and have). But not when I had a whole two weeks under my belt.
My first bike was a little Honda 750. I live in a suburban area that, at the time, was on the border or rural area. Within 10 minutes, I was on the winding two-lanes. It was probably a month or better before I was comfortable doing 60 unless the road was arrow straight.
Nothing wrong with the bike. Just get some more miles under your belt - at YOUR pace.
That is a damn nice looking 'Busa!
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#18
07-19-2018, 03:12 PM
Ultimate HDF Member
#20
07-19-2018, 03:13 PM
Moderator
Not sure what tips you are looking for. The only difference between 70MPH and 30MPH is more wind and more noise. Other than that, the bike will handle the same. You obviously need to give yourself more space and more time to react to things around you but as far as how the bike handles and operates, it's no different.. Everything will work the same. As for me, I don't prefer speeds above 70 on my Dyna. Too much wind blast without the windshield and way too much buffeting with the shield. Everyone has their own preferences. Just always remember that you don't need to prove anything. Don't fixate on speed or numbers. Just ride your own ride the way you want to and enjoy it. Above all, steer clear of the herd mentality and poserish Johnny Bravo stuff. In the end, nobody really cares how fast or slow you prefer to go so dont fall into that trap.