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Jun 13, 2010 | 12:38 PM

#11

chaswood

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From: NORTH

u have to us ur back brake only just before u stop. also make sure u have ur bags loaded with more weight on the right bag because the primary hangs off the left side and that seems to help balance the bike out. also 4 me until i did my wheel alignment my balanceing before i would stop was very unstable....

Jun 13, 2010 | 12:56 PM

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Hairy1

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From: Adirondacks Mtns NY/Daytona Beach FL

My first touring model FLHX ---riding 40 yrs. two up is not the same stop as with my lowrider and fatboy. Now I see why and don't feel it is just me!

Jun 13, 2010 | 02:43 PM

#13

sh57

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From: north carolina

using the front brake while coming to a stop or in slow speed manuvers,IMO is the kiss of death. I found this out very soon after I started riding baggers.

Jun 13, 2010 | 03:03 PM

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harley0711

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From: Prescott, AZ

1996 - Fatboy - 2000 to 2004 Wide Glide - 2004 to present - FLHTCI = I am 5'6" and ride two up 98% of the time - fully loaded.. right now on a 7K + ride - CA to DC - MA then back to CA.

If I can learn - anyone can. Lots of advice above. Look FORWARD when stopping - avoid front brake - two feet down.. IF you practice left foot down - that includes a lean to the left - this will sooner or later bite you in the ***..

practice and enjoy...

BTW - bike is stock height.. Corbin Seat

Jun 13, 2010 | 03:16 PM

#15

BLKBAGGER

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From: El Cajon Ca.

Do you guys use the rear brake at slow speeds? When doing slow speed stuff ride the rear brake just a tad bit while slipping the clutch. The bike will remain upright a lot easier.

Jun 13, 2010 | 03:23 PM

#16

babyray

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From: Sierra Nevadas

Yea, Ive owned a Heritage and a Fatboy with both lowered 2". My E Glide is also lowewed 2" with progressive shocks. Lowering it helped but I dont think you sit "in" the bike like you do a softail. You got to admit they handle better than a softail though.

Jun 13, 2010 | 03:27 PM

#17

tinker1

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From: Colorado

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seminolebagger

With the tour pack and fairing, the center of gravity is higher. I felt the same thing when I went from my Road King to the Ultra. Just ride it, you will get used to it and won't notice the difference.

+1

Add to this that your Fat Boy has a lower seat height.

I rode a Heritage for years, and eventually traded her in for my eGlide. The seat height on my eGlide is much higher, so it feels more "tippy" when I'm stopped at a light.

The front end geometry also differs - so that might contribute to some of what you are feeling when riding at low speeds.

ALSO - with the fairing and the tour pack, you have more sail in the wind. So if there's wind you'll feel the difference.

Jun 13, 2010 | 04:35 PM

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DC2009EGUC

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From: San Diego

Just a couple of comments here regarding physical differences between both model:

I too came from a 2003 Heritage Softail Classic.

- 700+lbs Softail vs 900+ibs Ultra
- 25" seat height vs 30"

Have 7K miles on my 09 Utra and I have learned to make a full stop with my left foot using front brakes only, it can be done. I believe the technique is anticipating and correctly reading the road surface ahead and looking eyes straight ahead and "squaring" the handlebars. You can do it and over and over and I am 150lbs , 5' 8", 32 inseam.

Making those dreaded u-turns are still sometimes more scary than full stop one foot down. "Clutch friction zone" plus rear brake only, and head and eyes to where you want to go will get you there in no time.

In any case, full stops can be done with one left foot only with practice...

-DC