Outdated Suspension Design
#31
06-28-2015, 08:00 AM
#32
06-28-2015, 08:02 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
#33
06-28-2015, 08:14 AM
Grand HDF Member
How, pray tell, would Harley make a touring bike with longer travel? And still make it rideable for those under 6-5?
It's a f*&$%ing street bike for Chrisakes. You don't need 6 inches of travel. And if you have Ohlins you're either made of glass or your shocks are set up wrong for your weight.
Honest to God....it seems like the threads lately are the biggest collection of whine-fests I have yet to see. My seat is too slippery. My transmission whines. My bike is bumpy.
Arghhh! These are motorcycles we're talking about!
Good Lord people. Sell the bikes and buy a Lazy Boy!
It's a f*&$%ing street bike for Chrisakes. You don't need 6 inches of travel. And if you have Ohlins you're either made of glass or your shocks are set up wrong for your weight.
Honest to God....it seems like the threads lately are the biggest collection of whine-fests I have yet to see. My seat is too slippery. My transmission whines. My bike is bumpy.
Arghhh! These are motorcycles we're talking about!
Good Lord people. Sell the bikes and buy a Lazy Boy!
#35
06-28-2015, 09:03 AM
How, pray tell, would Harley make a touring bike with longer travel? And still make it rideable for those under 6-5?
It's a f*&$%ing street bike for Chrisakes. You don't need 6 inches of travel. And if you have Ohlins you're either made of glass or your shocks are set up wrong for your weight.
Honest to God....it seems like the threads lately are the biggest collection of whine-fests I have yet to see. My seat is too slippery. My transmission whines. My bike is bumpy.
Arghhh! These are motorcycles we're talking about!
Good Lord people. Sell the bikes and buy a Lazy Boy!
It's a f*&$%ing street bike for Chrisakes. You don't need 6 inches of travel. And if you have Ohlins you're either made of glass or your shocks are set up wrong for your weight.
Honest to God....it seems like the threads lately are the biggest collection of whine-fests I have yet to see. My seat is too slippery. My transmission whines. My bike is bumpy.
Arghhh! These are motorcycles we're talking about!
Good Lord people. Sell the bikes and buy a Lazy Boy!
#36
06-28-2015, 11:23 AM
How, pray tell, would Harley make a touring bike with longer travel? And still make it rideable for those under 6-5?
It's a f*&$%ing street bike for Chrisakes. You don't need 6 inches of travel. And if you have Ohlins you're either made of glass or your shocks are set up wrong for your weight.
Honest to God....it seems like the threads lately are the biggest collection of whine-fests I have yet to see. My seat is too slippery. My transmission whines. My bike is bumpy.
Arghhh! These are motorcycles we're talking about!
Good Lord people. Sell the bikes and buy a Lazy Boy!
It's a f*&$%ing street bike for Chrisakes. You don't need 6 inches of travel. And if you have Ohlins you're either made of glass or your shocks are set up wrong for your weight.
Honest to God....it seems like the threads lately are the biggest collection of whine-fests I have yet to see. My seat is too slippery. My transmission whines. My bike is bumpy.
Arghhh! These are motorcycles we're talking about!
Good Lord people. Sell the bikes and buy a Lazy Boy!
#37
06-28-2015, 11:28 AM
How, pray tell, would Harley make a touring bike with longer travel? And still make it rideable for those under 6-5?
It's a f*&$%ing street bike for Chrisakes. You don't need 6 inches of travel. And if you have Ohlins you're either made of glass or your shocks are set up wrong for your weight.
Honest to God....it seems like the threads lately are the biggest collection of whine-fests I have yet to see. My seat is too slippery. My transmission whines. My bike is bumpy.
Arghhh! These are motorcycles we're talking about!
Good Lord people. Sell the bikes and buy a Lazy Boy!
It's a f*&$%ing street bike for Chrisakes. You don't need 6 inches of travel. And if you have Ohlins you're either made of glass or your shocks are set up wrong for your weight.
Honest to God....it seems like the threads lately are the biggest collection of whine-fests I have yet to see. My seat is too slippery. My transmission whines. My bike is bumpy.
Arghhh! These are motorcycles we're talking about!
Good Lord people. Sell the bikes and buy a Lazy Boy!
ditto+ mine rides great also. 
Would not trade for a beemer for a multitude of reasons.
#39
06-28-2015, 03:49 PM
Outstanding HDF Member
A great solution for a jarring ride is the Hammock suspension seat. Takes away most of those spine tingling jolts.
When the suspension bottoms out, the Hammock provides an additional measure of cushioning. Great system.
As others have pointed out, the way to a smoother ride is longer travel, however that puts you higher up in the air. Ever seen the desert racers. They need a milk crate to get on and off their bikes : >)
Many people unhappy with Harley are perhaps guilty of riding them outside their design envelope. Rushmore's are cruisers, designed to cross continents on superhighways or enjoying the scenery on modern back country roads. They do not do well on dirt, gravel, tar snakes, broken pavement. They are not designed for racing nor travel at super high speeds. Going around corners 20 miles or more over the posted speed will not show them at their best.
Harleys look fantastic, carry one or two people and their luggage long distances with great pace and grace. They provide reasonable power, fuel economy and range. Have great service facilities in tons of locations. There is a culture that has developed around the brand that appeals to a tremendous number of people...but not everybody.
When the suspension bottoms out, the Hammock provides an additional measure of cushioning. Great system.
As others have pointed out, the way to a smoother ride is longer travel, however that puts you higher up in the air. Ever seen the desert racers. They need a milk crate to get on and off their bikes : >)
Many people unhappy with Harley are perhaps guilty of riding them outside their design envelope. Rushmore's are cruisers, designed to cross continents on superhighways or enjoying the scenery on modern back country roads. They do not do well on dirt, gravel, tar snakes, broken pavement. They are not designed for racing nor travel at super high speeds. Going around corners 20 miles or more over the posted speed will not show them at their best.
Harleys look fantastic, carry one or two people and their luggage long distances with great pace and grace. They provide reasonable power, fuel economy and range. Have great service facilities in tons of locations. There is a culture that has developed around the brand that appeals to a tremendous number of people...but not everybody.
#40
06-28-2015, 06:37 PM
I agree whole heartedly.
If a man wants it to be more than it is, whatever that is, go buy the brand that will do it.
An Ultra or Limited will never be a GoldWing...
But...
A GoldWing will NEVER be an Ultra or a Limited.
If you want super smooth and quiet, DO NOT GO TO THE HARLEY DEALER...
Just sayin.