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Feb 19, 2010 | 06:20 PM

#11

Grammaton

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Originally Posted by JackAce

I feel that I have to slow down to a dangerously slow speed in traffic to make a 90degree turn without scraping the crap out of my foot pegs on this Iron.

No such thing as "dangerously slow speed" unless you're cutting people off. It's not a sport bike - it sits four inches off the ground - it's going to scrape in corners.

Feb 19, 2010 | 06:30 PM

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JackAce

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i don't know if its just the people around where i live but turning into my neighborhood off of the main road (no stop light or stop sign to slow traffic down) if i slow down too much people barrel up on my **** and i'm afraid of getting plowed into. i'm just a little paranoid because i've been in a couple of bad accidents in the past that were the fault of aggressive cagers so i like to keep the flow of traffic going as much as i can and get the hell out of their way.

not trying to make this into a sportbike guys i'm just a little concerned about the lean angle and wanted to know if there was a solution that didn't involve scraping up the pipes or anything. i appreciate all of your input

Feb 19, 2010 | 06:33 PM

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veritas.archangel

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Originally Posted by boohoo

see if there is anyway to put the xr rear sets on
I would lift the back end and try and lower the front in the triple trees if you can

But then it's not an Iron. If you're gonna do that, buy an xr.

Feb 19, 2010 | 06:38 PM

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BLACK BAGGER

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i think fast switch backs and harley spell buell. Not sure if this is your sign mabe chang your riding form anyway good luck......

Feb 19, 2010 | 07:21 PM

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boohoo

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Originally Posted by veritas.archangel

But then it's not an Iron. If you're gonna do that, buy an xr.

true words there! I was just trying to help

Feb 19, 2010 | 08:22 PM

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deepsea

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slow down in the turns. It gives everyone a chance to look at your bike as you rumble by.

Feb 19, 2010 | 08:53 PM

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veritas.archangel

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Slow down and re-evaluate why you bought the Iron in the first place. Canyon carving probably wasn't it. It was probably more about being seen and heard.

Feb 19, 2010 | 09:15 PM

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I transformed my 05 Screaming Eagle Electra Glide into a GL1800 and still have that problem; but I do get through the twisties much faster especially with Race-Tech front and rear.

Last edited by Chazzman; Feb 19, 2010 at 09:17 PM.