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Old 06-13-2011, 05:36 PM
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New Harley rider,last bike 1100 Honda Sabre,picked up a 2009 Ulrta Classic,dropped it twice on the way home,coming to a stop.Never dropped Honda once ,both drops on level ground.Is there that much difference between the bikes or am I doing something wrong?
 
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ya need longer legs..
 
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Are you having balance problems or could the bike too tall for you ?
 
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Originally Posted by Donlocke65
New Harley rider,last bike 1100 Honda Sabre,picked up a 2009 Ulrta Classic,dropped it twice on the way home,coming to a stop.Never dropped Honda once ,both drops on level ground.Is there that much difference between the bikes or am I doing something wrong?
Yeah, I'm afraid I am going to vote for 'doing something wrong'.
Sorry.
 
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Quote> Is there that much difference between the bikes or am I doing something wrong?
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i guess he forgot theres more metal then plastic on a harley..
 
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Couple hundred lbs., height & leverage. Are you doing anything different w/the HD, as far as starting & stopping???
 
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