New Ultra owner
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RE: New Ultra owner
My primary suggestion is don't try to push it anywhere - these things are heavy and when they start to go - they go unless your very strong.
Ride it into the garage - don't try to push it. Stay away from gravel, sand or anything slikery. Like I said - when these puppies start falling - about all you can do is cushion the blow.
Good luck - and you'll probably drop it a couple of times while getting use to it. It happens - that is why they have engine guards.
Ride it into the garage - don't try to push it. Stay away from gravel, sand or anything slikery. Like I said - when these puppies start falling - about all you can do is cushion the blow.
Good luck - and you'll probably drop it a couple of times while getting use to it. It happens - that is why they have engine guards.
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From: Airdrie, AB
RE: New Ultra owner
Hey guys thanks for all the tips you really made me feel welcome. I did order the video, ride like a pro IV so I should have that in a few days. They deliver the bike tommorrow I will start out REALLY slow and do my damndest not to drop it. BUT assuming that I do accidentaly lay it on its side is it possible for one person to pick it up? How would I go about doing that? Thanks again.
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RE: New Ultra owner
grooveman, the Ride Like a Pro IV video has examples of people picking their baggers
up after a drop. To illustrate that it's not that difficult, they have a smallish woman
pick the bike up. It's all about leverage and balance.
up after a drop. To illustrate that it's not that difficult, they have a smallish woman
pick the bike up. It's all about leverage and balance.
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I was a bit shocked as to how nimble these bikes are. I rode a kawasaki vulcan nomad - about the same engine size and weight. I thought that bike handled well until I got on my ultra. When I test rode them a few weeks ago, I road a BMW, Honda and Ultra. The BMW was hands down the quickest, the honda felt like a civic, the ultra was just fun and full of power.
Been riding many years, but only a few days on the Ultra. Only advise it to take it slow, stay out of the rain and leave the passangers home until you are comfortable.
Rick
Been riding many years, but only a few days on the Ultra. Only advise it to take it slow, stay out of the rain and leave the passangers home until you are comfortable.
Rick
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