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Jul 14, 2010 | 10:35 AM

#31

gmc

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Make sure your shocks are inflated to proper pressure for two up and solo riding.

Jul 14, 2010 | 08:27 PM

#32

Fathead2003

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I was all over the place at stops when two up until I started using the rear brake.

Jul 14, 2010 | 08:49 PM

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davessworks

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No doubt. I have Fatboy and Limited. Just very different beasts

Dec 20, 2010 | 02:42 AM

#34

SSG BOB

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so what you are saying is stop with back brake with left foot down is the proper technique, then put both feet down while stopped? I just went from a low rider to the ultra classic. only rode it home from dealer and dropped it at a stop sign, not sure what happened, just went down before I knew it.....

Dec 20, 2010 | 02:49 AM

#35

emwolb

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From: eastern oklahoma

think about how much higher you're sitting on the glide vs the fatboy. it's just your center of gravity is much higher. you'll get used to it.

Dec 20, 2010 | 05:53 AM

#36

xkvator

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my .02

i think everyone touched on something that contributes to this...

i had an EG std...went to an Ultra and noticed this from time to time...maybe it was the way i had the bags loaded...maybe the braking

changed the seat to a Sundowner...more comfortable, but my feet were never 100% on the ground...
in Pa, they tar & chip the roads toward the eng of summer...1A gravel is 1/8 to 1/4" dia...put my foot down on some of the loose stuff on a hill, and set it down on the crash bar...
back to stock seat...

of course, there's never an issue with my Crossbones with the Brawler seat...

i traded my 06 Ultra for an 11 Limited...dont get that feeling at stops...

maybe its the way im sittin on the bike...new seat on the 11 is more comfortable to me...

Dec 20, 2010 | 06:01 AM

#37

grbrown

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gmc

Make sure your shocks are inflated to proper pressure for two up and solo riding.

....and the tyres are properly inflated. I reckon the owners manual is too light on the extra air when riding 2-up and fully loaded, especially in the rear tyre. When we are on tour I use 6psi extra both ends in my Avon Venoms on my 1990 FLHS, to deal with the extra weight at the rear, and weight transfer onto the front under braking.

Dec 20, 2010 | 06:05 AM

#38

MNPGRider

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SSG BOB

It's not so much as what's proper, but what works for you. Make sure you start and stop in a completely straight line until you get used to it. The way the front end is designed it will come around on you really fast, and with the top heaviness of the bike, you can lose your balance quickly. Also, watch out for strong crosswinds when stopping....you have a lot of surface exposed from the side.

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Dec 20, 2010 | 06:10 AM

#39

TORQUEY

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Never rode an FLH, but I noticed that my FatBoy is INCREDIBLY well balanced. I took a Riders' Safety course and they had brand new Kawie 100's that you could practically carry under your arm. To me they were so unstable that I had trouble around the tight cone portion of the course. I could negotiate the same sections with ease on my brand new, 700+ pound FLSTF, with which I was hardly even familiar...my 1st Harley and my 1st road bike! It just seemed so much easier to ride than that 150 pound toy!