Hypothetical question for joining a group
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 305
Likes: 104
From: Nebraska
This actually happened to me. At 60 mph ,on the interstate, the left riser bolt broke off.This allowed the handle bars to pivot without moving the trees/forks. I was in a long sweeper when this happened. I slowly rolled off the throttle. At the same time I reached down and grabbed the top of the left fork tube. I done shifted without using the clutch,slowing onto the shoulder, with the rear brake. At about 2-3mph, I hit the kill switch and put my feet down. It was a bit unnerving.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,234
Likes: 462
From: Arizona
This actually happened to me. At 60 mph ,on the interstate, the left riser bolt broke off.This allowed the handle bars to pivot without moving the trees/forks. I was in a long sweeper when this happened. I slowly rolled off the throttle. At the same time I reached down and grabbed the top of the left fork tube. I done shifted without using the clutch,slowing onto the shoulder, with the rear brake. At about 2-3mph, I hit the kill switch and put my feet down. It was a bit unnerving.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 2,062
Likes: 4
From: Boca Raton, FL
so this is my answer:
lucky for me I drive a bike with a bat wing and can steer by grabbing the mirrors/fairing and using the rear brake to stop.
so all you guys with road glides, not ONLY are they FUGLY, they are not functional should your handlebars snap off or come lose
oh yeah I also agree with the "**** my pants" answers
lucky for me I drive a bike with a bat wing and can steer by grabbing the mirrors/fairing and using the rear brake to stop.
so all you guys with road glides, not ONLY are they FUGLY, they are not functional should your handlebars snap off or come lose
oh yeah I also agree with the "**** my pants" answers
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 35,506
Likes: 27
From: Calgary eh
so this is my answer:
lucky for me I drive a bike with a bat wing and can steer by grabbing the mirrors/fairing and using the rear brake to stop.
so all you guys with road glides, not ONLY are they FUGLY, they are not functional should your handlebars snap off or come lose
oh yeah I also agree with the "**** my pants" answers
lucky for me I drive a bike with a bat wing and can steer by grabbing the mirrors/fairing and using the rear brake to stop.
so all you guys with road glides, not ONLY are they FUGLY, they are not functional should your handlebars snap off or come lose
oh yeah I also agree with the "**** my pants" answers
- Can't see around corners at night because the light doesn't turn with the bars
- Can't steer if the handle bars break off on the highway.
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