Front wheel question?

[BEEMERDOG]

Ok how do you keeep the front wheel on the ground when riding two up. I am serious... I have been riding bikes most of my life, starting young with dirt bikes then Harleys for more years than I care to mention. I purchased a 2009 LT in june and did not need that much bike for my type of riding. I then got the 2008 RT I absolutley love the bike. Most of my time is spent commuting and solo weekend rides and occasionally with the wife. I only have about 1000 miles on the RT and know I will get more comfortable with lifting the front wheel on acceleration. Half gas in second with the spousel unit on back, just trying to keep up with the group and all she wanted to do is stand up. Now I have no problem with that, but after years on both road kings and ultras this was a new experience the the better half. I know the asc would help but I do not have that option. Actually glad I don't as the LT had it, and that with the ABS and the hooked together brakes was just more technology than this old man could handle... Have I mentioned how much I love riding this bike? So any Harley guys reading this STOP THINKING ABOUT IT just go buy an RT and start enjoying riding in total comfort, silence and speed...

Cheers
David

[marcopolo]

I've got an '06 RT and have ridden many miles (California and back, for example) with my wife on the back and have never lifted the front wheel. Have you adjusted the suspension for two-up when she's with you?

[BEEMERDOG]

Yep sure did , have the ESA, had the two little helmets showing and tried all three sport, normal and comfort modes. It was really interesting as on her first ride the bike felt a little sloppy, the I remembered to set the ESA to Passenger mode. It instantly felt as if she had gotten off the bike. Neat stuff...

[soffiler]

This is really simple. Get some control over your right hand. This is NOT a problem that is somehow endemic to the design of the bike. Dare I ask how much your wife weighs? Nah.

[BEEMERDOG]

This is really simple. Get some control over your right hand. This is NOT a problem that is somehow endemic to the design of the bike. Dare I ask how much your wife weighs? Nah.



Sure you may ask. I weigh about 220 and the ball and chain weighs in at at about 130 or so she says...LOL I do not think this is a problem at all. Nor do i think it its is a problem with the design, i was simply having a little fun, and I guess expressing my complete enjoyment of this motorcycle. I must admit that I am easily amused... I do find it odd though that some have not experienced this. Did I say how much fun this bike is to ride?:D I am going to have to dig way back to my dirt bike days and see how far I can wheelie this thing. I don't think I will do it with her on board though as the lump on my old balding head is not very attractive...

[soffiler]

Sure you may ask. I weigh about 220 and the ball and chain weighs in at at about 130 or so she says...LOL I do not think this is a problem at all. Nor do i think it its is a problem with the design, i was simply having a little fun, and I guess expressing my complete enjoyment of this motorcycle. I must admit that I am easily amused... I do find it odd though that some have not experienced this. Did I say how much fun this bike is to ride?:D I am going to have to dig way back to my dirt bike days and see how far I can wheelie this thing. I don't think I will do it with her on board though as the lump on my old balding head is not very attractive...


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Yeah, the hexheads have a great powerband! The front end of my GS gets "spontaneously light" expecially in 2nd when I am enthusiastic with the throttle. BUT that does not happen with my wife (also about 130lb) on pillion. My riding style is markedly different with a passenger. I think perhaps that's why you don't hear people talking much about it...