2010 Ultra Classic balance problem
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: 46th State, USA
I agree. I rode Goldwings for 32 years and had the same thing to get use to on my first Harley.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
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From: Topeka, KS
I've got an Road King and an Ultra. The Ultra is more "tippy" at slow speeds than the RK is because of all the weight up high. What everybody else said about practice, time and advanced rider course.
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Highland Village, Texas
I bought the "Ride Like a Pro" DVDs before I even bought my bike.
Laugh if you want, I saw these guys at the Illinois State Rally and was impressed. The excercises on the dvd helped me tremenodously. Doing the slow turn/manuever stuff was the hardest part of learning to ride a bike that weighs that much.
Laugh if you want, I saw these guys at the Illinois State Rally and was impressed. The excercises on the dvd helped me tremenodously. Doing the slow turn/manuever stuff was the hardest part of learning to ride a bike that weighs that much.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Redmond, WA
You need to get the "Ride Like a Pro" DVD at ridelikeapro.com. It will reinforce everything recommended in this thread with actual video demonstrations. Watch the DVD and then practice, practice, practice. Also, remember that the front brake is not your friend in slow speed manuevers; when going slow you should only use the front brake when the front wheel is facing forward.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: East Tennessee
Hang a danger "do not operate tag" on the front brake lever. Practice & practice and you will know when to remove danger tag. It sounds simple but that front brake is a thriller until you master it.
I just returned from the Dragon today and met 7 emergency vehicles on their way in with lights on and siren screaming. Something big going on.
I just returned from the Dragon today and met 7 emergency vehicles on their way in with lights on and siren screaming. Something big going on.
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Pirmasens Germany
Hello Members- First post here. I just purchased my first Harley 2010 Ultra Classic, and I have to say I love it. The jap crap I have had int he past just won't compare. But to raise the question, I am having problems with balance at low speeds to stopping, and have done the tip over a couple of times. I have never experienced this before on any other bike. I was wondering if changing the handle bars would have an effect on the stability at slow speeds. From my experience with this beautiful machine, this is the only flaw I can see at this time. If anyone has some great knowledge to correct this, please advise. Thanks in Advance.
Kenny
Kenny
I have seen alot of guys dump those Ultra Classics in parking lots especially with their women on back. The crash bars have always caught the bikes so far and only did light cosmetic damage to the chrome. I think it is just a top heavy bike and you have to be prepared.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
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Wow, Im glad to see this post.
Ive been riding for 30+ years and just purchased an Ultra. Ive also noticed stopping the bike is more difficult than usual. 850 lbs plus two riders is a lot of weight. For me, putting more force on the back brake seemed to help a lot.
Ive been riding for 30+ years and just purchased an Ultra. Ive also noticed stopping the bike is more difficult than usual. 850 lbs plus two riders is a lot of weight. For me, putting more force on the back brake seemed to help a lot.