had to back up today....
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Road Captain
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From: Houston
It's just like dirtbikes but we forget this...get off the bike and roll it back while standing next to. I promise you it works. It's just odd for a couple times to get used that much weight leaning on you.
I used to be guilty of this too until I saw the salesmen at the bike dealer do it day in and out.
I used to be guilty of this too until I saw the salesmen at the bike dealer do it day in and out.
The salesman also showed me that I can grab the bike from the front by the handlebars and push it back...it seemed to work but again, I'm still a bit unsure of how the bike reacts and didn't want to drop it.
Just takes some time to figure it all out.
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From: Port Orange, Fl
that's what I ended up doing - takes some getting used to because I was afraid it would go over on the opposite side. Also, when I had to roll it up on the dolly and engage the chocks, I couldn't get enough levarage to do it.
The salesman also showed me that I can grab the bike from the front by the handlebars and push it back...it seemed to work but again, I'm still a bit unsure of how the bike reacts and didn't want to drop it.
Just takes some time to figure it all out.
The salesman also showed me that I can grab the bike from the front by the handlebars and push it back...it seemed to work but again, I'm still a bit unsure of how the bike reacts and didn't want to drop it.
Just takes some time to figure it all out.
I could do that fairly easy with sportbikes but not this 800lb pig...if it got tilted by some obstruction it's going down.
oh and I had no idea they made a reverse kit for harleys..no idea at all.
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oh and I had no idea they made a reverse kit for harleys..no idea at all.[/quote]
Really you didnt know? hmmm learn something new every day. but that reverse gear be a good idea let the engine do the work for you. and in my oppion it one of those add on that can be taken of down the road to put the stock back in or even leave it in it with increase your value of the bike and it will pay for it self when you dont have to worry about droping the bike because it leaning on against you. just my .02 cents
Really you didnt know? hmmm learn something new every day. but that reverse gear be a good idea let the engine do the work for you. and in my oppion it one of those add on that can be taken of down the road to put the stock back in or even leave it in it with increase your value of the bike and it will pay for it self when you dont have to worry about droping the bike because it leaning on against you. just my .02 cents
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Road Captain
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...if this was indoors, I'd have one. This is on an outdoor patio in a house I'm renting so I don't want to spend too much money on it. I just can't bring myself to buy a house in Commiefornia. When I buy my house it will have a 3-car garage and I won't be having this problem.
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Similar height and inseam here. Have an 09 street glide and when I want to back up, I release the adjustable back rest so that it comes all the way forward. That gives me just enough leverage to back the bike up.
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Road Captain
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From: Houston
I think I'm also going to get some furniture pads and wrap them around the crash bars next time I try to get it up on the dolly - if it goes over...probably won't hurt.
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I feel your pain every time I pull into my driveway and I have to turn it around. If you don't have a riders back rest then you might want to get one. You at least will have something to apply pressure to as you try to back your bike up. I have learned real fast how to use my legs and to push against the back rest will move a 900 pound bike a lot. I'm 5'8" and barely 30" inseam and my Electra Glide is stock suspension and I can not flat foot it. But I now have muscles where I never knew I had them because of this bike! I'd like to get a reverse, but the back rest option was much less costly and also makes you think twice and to observe where you place your bike. Learning how to maneuver in tight spaces is also a big help. Recommend "Ride Like a Pro" DVD if you haven't seen it.
Good Luck.
Good Luck.