Do I need a Fork Brace?
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Do I need a Fork Brace?
I have a 2015 Ultra Low. At slow speeds (under 10 mph) i noticed the front end feels loosie-goosie and very unstable. This may be normal but it just doesn't feel right. If you shake the handle bars back and forth At slow speeds the steering feels loose, flexy, and unresponsive. This makes parking lot maneuvers kind of stressful. I understand slow speed handling dynamics, but I don't recall any of my previous bikes feeling quite like this. If it is normal it is going to take some getting used to. At speeds over 20-25 mph it feels good and solid, no complaints. I am fairly sure this is normal, but I was wandering if anyone else notices this, and do they make a fork brace that would give the front end a little more confidence at slow speeds?
CJ
CJ
#2
its a big bike. its gonna be all " loosy goose at low speeds. try dragging the rear brake a little. of course I wouldnt need to say that if you understood low speed maneuvering on big bike. maybe take it to a parking lot and practice at low speed. hell maybe watch some motorman palidino vids. but its not the bike its you. plus fork braces are only used on race bikes normally
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Thanks mainboon, direct and to the point, I appreciate that. Yea, I bought the handling videos after watching their demo at bike week. That has helped a lot. I am just starting to feel older (65) and I think part of the problem is i seem to be losing some of my riding skills. Now that I am retired I hope to start riding more and that should improve my skills a bit. We're going to Sturgis this year and I am hoping after a 3000 mile trip to be more comfortable handling a "big bike". Thanks again!
CJ
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