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I need some advice on handling this beast from experienced rocket riders...
so I just got my rocket yesterday and took a slow stroll around town. Comparing to my last two bikes (1976 honda GL1000 and 1996 VMAX), I found myself having to "push" the handlebar back to straight when finishing a turn in low speed. in other words, the steering is quite heavy and feeling like I am trying to steer a texas longhorn, but my ego feels just as big. (see figure 1 for illustration)
I stand only 5'7" and weigh 170 lbs, which make me look like a little kid on the rocket, so a few modification is needed... I have ordered a progressive 430 11.5mm to lower the back and a custom corbin seat to lower the seating height.
Here are my questions...
1. Do I need to lower the front as well? My uneducated guess is that if I lower only the back, would it move the center of gravity backward so the steering is a bit easier for me?
2. Rivco sells a handlebar riser, that "replaces the stock risers and will bring the handlebars up 1” and back 2” - would this help with my ride? I mean, the corbin lowers the seating height, would a raised handlebar further reduce my ability to handle the bike? any one care to share their experience?
3. How about replacing the stock handlebar? has anyone tried a particular handlebar that improves handling the rocket for short riders?
I will greatly appreciate any advice or recommendation~
bdpq
so I just got my rocket yesterday and took a slow stroll around town. Comparing to my last two bikes (1976 honda GL1000 and 1996 VMAX), I found myself having to "push" the handlebar back to straight when finishing a turn in low speed. in other words, the steering is quite heavy and feeling like I am trying to steer a texas longhorn, but my ego feels just as big. (see figure 1 for illustration)
I stand only 5'7" and weigh 170 lbs, which make me look like a little kid on the rocket, so a few modification is needed... I have ordered a progressive 430 11.5mm to lower the back and a custom corbin seat to lower the seating height.
Here are my questions...
1. Do I need to lower the front as well? My uneducated guess is that if I lower only the back, would it move the center of gravity backward so the steering is a bit easier for me?
2. Rivco sells a handlebar riser, that "replaces the stock risers and will bring the handlebars up 1” and back 2” - would this help with my ride? I mean, the corbin lowers the seating height, would a raised handlebar further reduce my ability to handle the bike? any one care to share their experience?
3. How about replacing the stock handlebar? has anyone tried a particular handlebar that improves handling the rocket for short riders?
I will greatly appreciate any advice or recommendation~
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