barbagris
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GoldWing!
1olbull
Riding Motor Since 1950
GoldWing!
They handle very well, but tis Grandpa & Grandma's motor - not mine! Perhaps in 10 years or so when I need to slow down and carry a wheelchair . . .
barbagris
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In 10 years they'll all be 'lectric.They handle very well, but tis Grandpa & Grandma's motor - not mine! Perhaps in 10 years or so when I need to slow down and carry a wheelchair . . .
breeze
Living Legend
if they are whats all us oilfield trash going to do ?hopefully retired by then will be 72 then
Wajhi
.060 Over
Do you even recommend this if the handle feels too heavy with stock size? I am due to change the tires, my first time and my goal is to make it more enjoyable ride in the city and turns....right now it is very stable and comfortable on the freeways but as soon I enter small cities, the handle feels too heavy and tiring.....any advice will be appreciated???
MartyCA
.020 Over
After installing Thunderbike t-bars, I felt the effort needed to push the bike over was reduced big time. The stock bars felt mostly comfortable to me, but awkward when turning. The t-bars seem to put the leverage right where its needed to lean the bike. Then I just installed some custom nitron shocks, built slightly longer at 330mm. I'm still on the stock Metzlers but theyve got a bald spot down the center and need to be replaced asap (3400 miles total). The little bit of increase in height drastically changed the ease in which it leans over. It feels MUCH lighter mini the turns, even while running a tire with a flat spot. I can already feel the increase in the rear height while sitting on it, and I haven't even installed my Excedra max rear. I'm sort of worried that the height/angle may be a little too much after both the shock length increase and tire height increase. If I were to go with a lower profile front tire, the rake angle would be changed even more drastically. I guess I'm saying, it may be a good idea to go 1 step at a time, rather than changing both tire sizes at once and not knowing what the end result is going to be. If you aren't already running the exedra max, i would give that tire a shot. That small increase in height alone may be enough to sharpen up the handling to your liking. I do realize that raising the rear even slightly is not an option for everyone, as some may struggle to get their feet flat on the ground as-is.
RockOn
Turbocharged
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I need to look into T-bars as well, seems to me others have experienced better handling with them, like you. I have no problem with my Classic bars other than the effort required to get the bike to lean over and stay over in curves. With my Harley Ultra Classic there seems to be no effort required in curves and turns whatsoever compared to my Rocket. For me, there is substantial effort required to steer the Rocket. Maybe not noticeable by young whipper-snappers but to me in my 70's I notice it plenty.
1olbull
Riding Motor Since 1950
Do what you wish; however, the trail produced by the ½" lift of the Exedra Max and the ½" lowering of the 150/70R17 Road5 or a 140/75R17 combined with even 13" rear shockies produces better handling. I and @Claviger (runs 13" shocks) and other fast riders have tried all the combinations. This is the best found so far.
scot in exile
Living Legend
them Goldwings worst bike ever made, slow and handle like s**tThey handle very well, but tis Grandpa & Grandma's motor - not mine! Perhaps in 10 years or so when I need to slow down and carry a wheelchair . . .
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