Having trouble coming to a smooth stop

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Sep 28, 2008 | 02:11 PM

#11

ironhead3fan

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Never ever realized that anyone ever had any problems getting their bikes stopped.

Sep 28, 2008 | 02:21 PM

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harley-jones

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Originally Posted by ironhead3fan

Never ever realized that anyone ever had any problems getting their bikes stopped.

Not a problem getting stopped, but a problem getting stopped smooth and straight

Sep 28, 2008 | 02:32 PM

#13

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Quote:

Originally Posted by harley-jones

Not a problem getting stopped, but a problem getting stopped smooth and straight

LMAO ... yep stopping the SOB is easy ..... but doing it with class takes practice

Sep 28, 2008 | 02:36 PM

#14

WillieC

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I use the back brake to come to a full stop

I use the back brake to come to a full stop and I hold up the bike with my other foot while holding the foot brake with my other.

Sep 28, 2008 | 02:40 PM

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Garemlin

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Happens to me from time to time. Guess I'm gonna pay more attention to how I am stopping and what I am doing when it happens. Never happened at all on my Road Glide so I am sure it has to do with the added weight of the fairing on the bars.

Sep 28, 2008 | 02:56 PM

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BillinNY

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Man, I had the exact same problem when I first got my Standard. Here's what I did to correct the problem; As others have said, come to a final stop using your rear brake. Keep your head up with eyes looking forward; I scoot forward in the saddle a bit also, especially riding 2 up, and don't creep up to a stop. Make up your mind where you want to stop the bike, ride to that point, stick your left foot out and plant it when you stop.
-Bill-

Sep 28, 2008 | 03:29 PM

#17

RjCapp

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I know exactly what you are experiencing. I have an 08 SG. I would yell at the wife all the time thinking it was her moving around.

Along with all of the good suggestions mentioned and upgrade the soft a$$ stock suspension diving and fighting you..

Last edited by RjCapp; Sep 29, 2008 at 11:33 AM.

Sep 28, 2008 | 03:54 PM

#18

Nitzo

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From: Daytona Beach

Great thread. After 40 years of riding I thought I could do it all. Well, stopping this thing " smoothly" has proved to be a challange. I also got the Ride Like A Pro video and it has helped a bunch. I plan on taking his class in Oct. So, we shall see.

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Sep 28, 2008 | 03:56 PM

#19

oldbagr

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From: Redmond, WA

This is a very timely post as I am just going out to practice graceful stopping on my '08 Ultra. I will definitely practice using only the rear break for the last few feet. Great thread.