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Title: Nearly dumpped the Sportster... Post by Serowbot on 01/27/14 at 08:27:59 I hit a sand/gravel patch while taking off at the crossroads in Sonoita... Once the rear wheel let loose, the revs when way up, and the bike went sidewards on me... 575lbs takes a lot more muscle to bring back than our little Savage... Luckily the patch wasn't too big,.. so I got across it... Kinda embarrassing though... :-[... If it ever happens to you... stay calm, throttle steady, don't over-correct, and hope ... Hope nobody saw it... ;D... I'm gonna' try to show the torquemonster a bit more respect... |
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Title: Re: Nearly dumpped the Sportster... Post by Pine on 01/27/14 at 08:55:35 glad you came through unscathed! |
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Title: Re: Nearly dumpped the Sportster... Post by gerald.hughes on 01/27/14 at 20:00:21 I saw it. I saw it. Thought that he was just showing off. |
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Title: Re: Nearly dumpped the Sportster... Post by MMRanch on 01/27/14 at 21:42:59 SB You got the 1200 modle ? I realize the 883 will do it too , just not as quick as the 1200 will. I've had both. I know what you mean about that extra weight ! I droped mine in wet grass once (Ground was soft too) , and once that weight get out of control there ain't much ya can do . I'm not afraid of the S-40 at all , but keep a close eye on the Sportster ... and wonder how in the heck do those fellers on those 800 lbs bikes keep from trading em in ? :-? |
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Title: Re: Nearly dumpped the Sportster... Post by Serowbot on 01/27/14 at 22:57:49 This is just an 883... (plenty for me)... I'm definitely gonna' be watching it more closely... ...but... it's really willing to jump off the line... What I like about the Savage is you can freely use the power it has... like a perfect balance... You can only get into enough trouble that you can still get out of it... I'm glad Jerry thought I was showing off... (he was riding right behind me)... (maybe I didn't look as dumb as I felt)... ...but I bet I did... ;D... |
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Title: Re: Nearly dumpped the Sportster... Post by raydawg on 01/28/14 at 03:49:24 Last winter a ice ptrch was in the road leading up to the ferry, it was on a downhill approach in a slight curve..... I almost went over slowly, but was able to plant both feet, tho skiing , and lift her back under me....finished the "controlled" slip to a dry spot and onto the toll booth, 3 Harley's went down behind me. Had to be the weight..... Not riding this winter if it stays below 34 for any length of time.... |
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Title: Re: Nearly dumpped the Sportster... Post by ToesNose on 01/28/14 at 06:23:21 Never worry about anyone seeing, just worry about keeping yourself safe. Who cares if you look like a fool as long as you come out unscathed ;) Glad you are both alright. Do the newer Sporties have better weight distribution? The only one I've ever ridden was a 79' iron lung 1000cc and it was top heavy IMO. |
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Title: Re: Nearly dumpped the Sportster... Post by Serowbot on 01/28/14 at 08:30:14 4E757F695475697F1A0 wrote:
The aluminum heads of the EVO engine supposedly helped,.. but I rode an 03/04' and it still felt top heavy to me... This newer 12' model is a Superlow... and it has a wider, flatter, 4.5g tank that sits lower in the frame. This, combined with 18/17" wheel combo, and low profile tires makes it much less top heavy then older models... a new frame that contains rubber engine mounting may help too,.. although ground clearance suffers... Clutch pull is much easier too, (don't know why)... All in all, it feels very un-Harley... while keeping the sound and power... I imagine it feels most like a Triumph America... Smoother and more refined than other Hogs... The only reminder that yer' on a Harley the hard clunking shifts... Smooth and positive,.. but you do still stomp it pretty hard and get the loud clunk sound... ;D... |
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