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Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 107
Likes: 2
From: Gilroy, California
Ok so I have only been ridin about a month and have put 150 miles on the bike.
Question on getting more comfortable with higher speeds. Yesterday I was crusin around and noticed that I feel most comfortable between 45-55 mph. When I go 60mph the handling feels pretty strained or maybe I am tensing up.. Is it the bike? is it too much wind ???
Question on getting more comfortable with higher speeds. Yesterday I was crusin around and noticed that I feel most comfortable between 45-55 mph. When I go 60mph the handling feels pretty strained or maybe I am tensing up.. Is it the bike? is it too much wind ???
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 447
Likes: 1
From: St. Louis
No handling issues at higher speeds. Maybe you are tensing up or just experiencing wind movement. You'll get used to that. I have been to 115 mph and had no handling issues with my Sporty. The Sportster model is the most nimble and easy handling bikes in the Harley line. That being said, and Electra Glide with it's extra weight and windshield likely does not blow around as much. (just guessing, never rode one)
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,096
Likes: 10
From: Woodbridge VA.
Relax, Relax Relax ----easier said than done sometimes. Whenever safe to do so just try to shake out your hands, open your hands & flex your fingers. Some times just readjusting your hands on your grips when you feel tense will help because you're tightening your grip without noticing. Try to not ride beyond your experience/skills/nerve and just enjoy the ride. Find a friend or group to ride with as that sometimes will give you more confidence as you watch the lines other riders take and usually you'll feel safer as well (safety in numbers)
Again welcome to the madness that is riding and have fun.
Again welcome to the madness that is riding and have fun.
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