Aggressive handling
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Anyone have any tricks up their sleeves for making the Deuce handle better at high speed? I have Progressive suspension, Metzler tires and a fork brace on the way. I'm still dragging frame and primary cover. The only thing I can think of is taller wheels and tires to get more lean. Anybody have any other ideas or thoughts? And no, slowing down is not an option.
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RE: Aggressive handling
Brian, I looked into the V-rod (actually liked the nightrod), but looking at their stats, they have no more lean angle than the Dyna or the Softtails. And I absolutley love the Deuce, better than any bike I've owned. I do have a BMW and it handles well enough. I just want more out of my favorite bike. How's that song go? I want it all, and I want it now!
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Just thought I'd share. I find that it's hard to judge the worth of suggestions without knowing how the poster rides. Just to support my claim of aggressive handling, I've attached a photo of my primary case. Anyway, I just got back from my first ride with the new fork brace. I feel very confident in telling anyone who cares that these things do work. Took nearly all the wobble out of peg dragging turns at speed (60-70 MPH). There's a series of 4 90 degree turns near my house, posted at 30 MPH. I was able to enter them at between 60 and 65, and did a quick check of the speedo coming out, at 75. I'm very pleased, and hope that might help anyone else who's curious about the brace.
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Not knowing your riding style and experience, but have you tried applying a little bit of pressure to the handlebar located at the inside of your turn? \\; this is a racer technique, but I find it can give you turn with less lean.
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