You know the old saying...There are two kinds of riders. Those that have fallen off their bike and those that will. I had my turn 20 years ago and hopefully don't get a repeat on my Ultra. I've driven metrics for 40 years and one thing I love about the Ultra is it's handling. I've not felt the dumping issue with the front brake. I've been a 2 brake user since I began riding and only use the front brake alone when in stop and go traffic situations. After 2 Goldwings my Ultra is a keeper.
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Good luck in future.

 

If you want to stop that 820 pound "lumbering beast" you better start learning how AND WHEN to use the front brake. I have a Classic which is only about 20 pounds lighter and I'm impressed with slow speed handling(this is my first Harley and first bike in over 25 years). I use my front brake regularly but not always. The wife and I have ridden our bike to Deals Gap, BRP, many local runs on our crooked *** roads around here and so far, no problems. I ride within my skill limits and I can already tell there have been a lot of improvements. Enjoy that behemoth...that's what we're doing!

 

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An RCH is a term for measurement.If spelled out correctly ,it would be censored!Kind like a Nats ***.

 

I am glad that you have mentioned your problems, when coming to a slow stop I have always used my front break for stopping. Not anymore, I myself have come close to laying mine down and by luck was able to bring it back to center of course I think I dropped a nutt doing it. This is my first harley and I am glad that I have bought it would not give it up for nothing but I am still learning. I have close to 4k miles on mine and so far I am keeping it off the ground. I think that I will purchase the DVD and take a look at it, it sure can't hurt.
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Take Care
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Man all these posts and NOone has hit the nail on the head!!!&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; USE THE FRONT BRAKE!! it is 70% of your stoppin power! Your going down cause you have the front end slightly turned while your stopping.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; and it only has to be very slightly turned from centered the last few feet and the weight will shift to the turned side and if your not ready down you go!.&nbsp\\;
&nbsp\\;you can practically lock the front end up and not drop the bike if you have the bike straight up with yur weight centered and the front end pointing straight ahead!!!
&nbsp\\; your sportbike was in the 400lb range and you could hold the stoped weight of the bike going over cause it was so light.&nbsp\\;But the&nbsp\\;800lbs ElectraGlides&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; are unforgivin the slightest turn of the bars and she will throw her heavy weitht towards the ground..
&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; in emergency stops in a&nbsp\\;curve, &nbsp\\;you straighten up the bike straighten up the bars and nearly lock that thing down.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; the KEY is to get the bike straightened up before stoppin!!&nbsp\\;

 

While you are practicing, get the detachable tour pack option added.&nbsp\\; It will remove some of the weight and top heavy effect while cruising in town.&nbsp\\; Safe riding!

 

man, last thing I would call my Ultra is top heavy. Are you sure you own a Harley? Sounds like some one slipped some HD badges on your Yamaha....

my Ultra handles like a dream. best handling big bike I have been on in 40 years of riding two wheels.

 

The other thing you have to keep in mind is when to put your foot down at a stop. On a lighter bike you can put your foot down when you are almost stopped and actually finish the stop with your foot. These bikes (especially two up) have too much inertia for that! You end up with your calf wedged up under the passenger board, lurching to a stop. Not very smooth! You have to be at a complete stop before that foot touches, especially if your shoes don't slide.&nbsp\\; But I have to say this is the easiest, smoothest, most confidence inspiring low speed platform I've ever ridden.

 

This is the best post ive seen in a while. It really made me laugh!! Sorry beaucoup dinky dow but the replys are as humerous as your leg getting burned!!!!

 

You bought a Harley Davidson. Best two wheels money can buy.
it will satisfy your every desire once you hit your comfort zone.
ENJOY