swerving on a bagger
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Cruiser
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swerving on a bagger
I used to own a Yamaha 650 custom and could swerve at speed(45 mph or better)with no problem. When I try it on my street glide I am unable to do it. I pick out a manhole cover a short distance ahead of me and I am unable to avoid it on the street glide, something I could do easily on the Yamaha.
It's not a big deal I was just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience.
It's not a big deal I was just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: SLO Calif.
RE: swerving on a bagger
I can easily do the swerve/avoidance drill on my RKC. This seems like something that the bike should be able to do. Tire pressure would need to be up to proper levels, and on a larger bike like this, more countersteering effort is going to be needed. I am interested in hearing what other SG riders have to say.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Shorewood IL
RE: swerving on a bagger
I just got done watching the Ride like a Pro video and those folks seem to ride those baggers like sport bikes. No problems swerving at cruising speed or at a crawl. Pretty awsome video actually.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Plano, Texas
RE: swerving on a bagger
You just aren't pushing the bars hard enough. Your SG ways around 800 pounds dry. Your 650 was probably half that. Do the counter steering avoidance manuver, it'll go!!!
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Road Warrior
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From: Lancaster, PA
RE: swerving on a bagger
If you want to go right push on the right hand grip with your palm. Trust me, I know you're saying he is crazy but just try it. Once you get comfortable doing it you can really push on it hard and really lay em over. It how the road racers do it.You'll be amazed at how fast you can swerve around things.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Indiana
RE: swerving on a bagger
I took the ride like a pro class from Jerry last December. They can do anything they want to do believe me.
I am building up enough nerve to scrape the boards but I am not there yet. I have found no problem how ever swerving to miss manholes or chuck holes. I do look far enough ahead though to give myself room. I also think I must shift my weight in the seat some also. Keep at it, I keep telling myself if Mary Ann in Ride like a pro IV can do that stuff so can I.
I only wish.
I am building up enough nerve to scrape the boards but I am not there yet. I have found no problem how ever swerving to miss manholes or chuck holes. I do look far enough ahead though to give myself room. I also think I must shift my weight in the seat some also. Keep at it, I keep telling myself if Mary Ann in Ride like a pro IV can do that stuff so can I.
I only wish.
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RE: swerving on a bagger
Your bike is capable of making very quick and precise movements such as swerving to avoid obsticles on the road, cornering through the twisties at speed and any othersituation where you need the skills to be totally in control and not just riding along where ever theyour bike wants to go.The skill you need to learn is called counter steering. You cannot control your bike and make it go where you want it to by leaning or trying to force it with your body movements. I highly recommend taking a riding course where they teach counter steering and the other skills you will need before you really hurt yourself because if you can't control your bike to miss a man hole cover it's only a matter of time before disaster strikes. The fact that you were able to control the other bike you spoke of only means you were lucky. Sorry if this sounds harsh but we are talking life and death skills.
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Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: SLO Calif.
RE: swerving on a bagger
Here is a link on countersteering.
http://www.sportrider.com/ride/146_9...nter_steering/
The Ride Like a Pro video is great. You can learn a lot just by watching.
http://www.sportrider.com/ride/146_9...nter_steering/
The Ride Like a Pro video is great. You can learn a lot just by watching.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Lancaster, PA
RE: swerving on a bagger
ORIGINAL: cowboyglide
Your bike is capable of making very quick and precise movements such as swerving to avoid obsticles on the road, cornering through the twisties at speed and any othersituation where you need the skills to be totally in control and not just riding along where ever theyour bike wants to go.The skill you need to learn is called counter steering. You cannot control your bike and make it go where you want it to by leaning or trying to force it with your body movements. I highly recommend taking a riding course where they teach counter steering and the other skills you will need before you really hurt yourself because if you can't control your bike to miss a man hole cover it's only a matter of time before disaster strikes. The fact that you were able to control the other bike you spoke of only means you were lucky. Sorry if this sounds harsh but we are talking life and death skills.
Your bike is capable of making very quick and precise movements such as swerving to avoid obsticles on the road, cornering through the twisties at speed and any othersituation where you need the skills to be totally in control and not just riding along where ever theyour bike wants to go.The skill you need to learn is called counter steering. You cannot control your bike and make it go where you want it to by leaning or trying to force it with your body movements. I highly recommend taking a riding course where they teach counter steering and the other skills you will need before you really hurt yourself because if you can't control your bike to miss a man hole cover it's only a matter of time before disaster strikes. The fact that you were able to control the other bike you spoke of only means you were lucky. Sorry if this sounds harsh but we are talking life and death skills.
