Breakout Handling
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Breakout Handling
Hi there,
I'm very very close to buy a breakout. Got a Fat Boy Lo and a Street Glide before. Sold both and I would like the Breakout. I really like the look, but one little thing is really bothering me. I read so often, that the curve-handling is pretty poor. I also read, that putting on some new Metzeler tires changes it about 80%.
I also want a bike to ride, not only for show purpose
How are your experiences with it?
How different ist it for example to a fat boy lo?
thanks for any advice
ride safe
I'm very very close to buy a breakout. Got a Fat Boy Lo and a Street Glide before. Sold both and I would like the Breakout. I really like the look, but one little thing is really bothering me. I read so often, that the curve-handling is pretty poor. I also read, that putting on some new Metzeler tires changes it about 80%.
I also want a bike to ride, not only for show purpose
How are your experiences with it?
How different ist it for example to a fat boy lo?
thanks for any advice
ride safe
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Because it's snow here where I live. No chance for a testride. I rode one a year ago but just for half an hour. Also had the feeling, that she doesn't like to bend, but that was only a half an hour and easy test ride.
I'm asking because I got a great offer right now *
I really wish I could test ride it but this won't be possible for the next 3 months.
I'm asking because I got a great offer right now *
I really wish I could test ride it but this won't be possible for the next 3 months.
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They handle fine, but the handling takes a little getting used to, just like anything with a rear tire that wide. Limited cornering clearance will be the constraint, not anything odd about the handling.
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Welcome to the crew!
I agree with warp factor on this one, been though I RIDE the breakouts older brother, the rocker. Same idea and frame, tire setup.
I have had mine for six years and put on 45k.
Getting used to a new motorcycle takes a couple thousand miles...kind of like a new horse or female relationship...you have to ride them for a while, learn their how they handle, etc...LOL.
My rocker now rides like a dream and I would never get rid of it...but, I think you need to tween them a bit so the both of you are insynch. Mine is lowered in back 1.5 inches with progressive springs, New progressive spring kit in front also made a HUGE POSITIVE change only 90 bucks, stage one intake mufflers and cobra tuner with o2 sensors.
Once you ride it for a while, I'll bet we could not wipe the smile off your face...LOL.
Ride safe.
I agree with warp factor on this one, been though I RIDE the breakouts older brother, the rocker. Same idea and frame, tire setup.
I have had mine for six years and put on 45k.
Getting used to a new motorcycle takes a couple thousand miles...kind of like a new horse or female relationship...you have to ride them for a while, learn their how they handle, etc...LOL.
My rocker now rides like a dream and I would never get rid of it...but, I think you need to tween them a bit so the both of you are insynch. Mine is lowered in back 1.5 inches with progressive springs, New progressive spring kit in front also made a HUGE POSITIVE change only 90 bucks, stage one intake mufflers and cobra tuner with o2 sensors.
Once you ride it for a while, I'll bet we could not wipe the smile off your face...LOL.
Ride safe.
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Welcome to the crew!
I agree with warp factor on this one, been though I RIDE the breakouts older brother, the rocker. Same idea and frame, tire setup.
I have had mine for six years and put on 45k.
Getting used to a new motorcycle takes a couple thousand miles...kind of like a new horse or female relationship...you have to ride them for a while, learn their how they handle, etc...LOL.
My rocker now rides like a dream and I would never get rid of it...but, I think you need to tween them a bit so the both of you are insynch. Mine is lowered in back 1.5 inches with progressive springs, New progressive spring kit in front also made a HUGE POSITIVE change only 90 bucks, stage one intake mufflers and cobra tuner with o2 sensors.
Once you ride it for a while, I'll bet we could not wipe the smile off your face...LOL.
Ride safe.
I agree with warp factor on this one, been though I RIDE the breakouts older brother, the rocker. Same idea and frame, tire setup.
I have had mine for six years and put on 45k.
Getting used to a new motorcycle takes a couple thousand miles...kind of like a new horse or female relationship...you have to ride them for a while, learn their how they handle, etc...LOL.
My rocker now rides like a dream and I would never get rid of it...but, I think you need to tween them a bit so the both of you are insynch. Mine is lowered in back 1.5 inches with progressive springs, New progressive spring kit in front also made a HUGE POSITIVE change only 90 bucks, stage one intake mufflers and cobra tuner with o2 sensors.
Once you ride it for a while, I'll bet we could not wipe the smile off your face...LOL.
Ride safe.
I also was very satisfied with my fat boy lo. hope it's a little similar.
best regards
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i feel the bike handles fantastic! it limitation is lean angle. you having had the fatboy lo i believe the lean angle on both bikes is the same. i would definitely ride it first but i will tell you the bike is very confident, it handles great! as a matter of fact it handles so well you will want to throw it in more and then you will scrape the pegs. i scraped my pegs constantly the first 2 weeks, after that you get used to it.
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If you rode one a year ago and didn't like the way it felt, why do you think a good deal is going to make it handle better?
Now if you really want something that handles well in the bends, start looking into naked sport bikes. It opens up a whole different world of riding style that is more challenging.
Now if you really want something that handles well in the bends, start looking into naked sport bikes. It opens up a whole different world of riding style that is more challenging.
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If you rode one a year ago and didn't like the way it felt, why do you think a good deal is going to make it handle better?
Now if you really want something that handles well in the bends, start looking into naked sport bikes. It opens up a whole different world of riding style that is more challenging.
Now if you really want something that handles well in the bends, start looking into naked sport bikes. It opens up a whole different world of riding style that is more challenging.
