I'm doing the unthinkable....Going back in time
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09-05-2009, 07:48 PM
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09-05-2009, 08:00 PM
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Monstermile,
Sounds like you are a candidate for a trike, lol. Seriously, you oughta rent one for a weekend and try it. You wouldn't even have to worry about putting your feet down. My buddy has a bad knee, and everytime he stops and the bike leans to that side of his body, he drops it. Sounds like you are in a similar situation.
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Sounds like you are a candidate for a trike, lol. Seriously, you oughta rent one for a weekend and try it. You wouldn't even have to worry about putting your feet down. My buddy has a bad knee, and everytime he stops and the bike leans to that side of his body, he drops it. Sounds like you are in a similar situation.
Regards,
...just saying..
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09-05-2009, 08:14 PM
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#24
09-05-2009, 08:58 PM
Not to hijack this thread too much, but did your buddy ever look into total knee replacement? I did it this past winter and it is better than an 09 Ultra upgrade to me! I wish I had of done it years earlier. No more pain, lot's of strong knee. I'll be skiing in the off season.
...just saying..
...just saying..
didn't make me any taller but i still ride my 09 street glide even though it's probably a little to big for me . but the new knees seem to hold up just fine .ride safe
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09-05-2009, 09:04 PM
Can't disagree with ya there. At the time I wasn't willing to do some of the things to get rid of buffeting and make winter riding more comfortable. Like I said in my op my attitude has changed since then. Mainly about lowers which apparently cure alot of the buffeting. The RG was a great handling bike as is the whole 09 touring line. I am going backwards but I do not want to give up the great handling that I am used to.
ezriderpgh: The frame is actually wider at the area under the seat. If you are taller you may not notice it. My feet are firmly planted on the ground on the previous frame even in sneakers. On the 09 my feet barely touch flat ground in my tallest boots. It is my particular body structure. Not evenyone has this problem. I am one that does. It could be cured with real low suspension and a paper thin seat. But no point in owning a touring rig if I gotta do that.
Clint: I've seen rodeo's set-up as well as a few others. Dunno if I would go full on Ultra style, but a tour pak will be there in the future. Hadn't put much thought into another RG. Thought about giving it another shot when I first decided to jump to an 09 but passed. Never disliked them at all and have always thought it was the best handling touring bike out there. This one just happened to be at the right place at the right time for my particular situation. Win, win situation. Oh and enjoy those Bubs. Glad my review helped in your decision.
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#26
09-05-2009, 09:06 PM
Not to hyjack the hyjack of the hyjack but that's a great idea. Knee replacements that offer a 2 inch overall height benefit. I figure you could get the stock knee mechanism and Soos could make the extentions..
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09-05-2009, 09:14 PM
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Can't disagree with ya there. At the time I wasn't willing to do some of the things to get rid of buffeting and make winter riding more comfortable. Like I said in my op my attitude has changed since then. Mainly about lowers which apparently cure alot of the buffeting. The RG was a great handling bike as is the whole 09 touring line. I am going backwards but I do not want to give up the great handling that I am used to.
ezriderpgh: The frame is actually wider at the area under the seat. If you are taller you may not notice it. My feet are firmly planted on the ground on the previous frame even in sneakers. On the 09 my feet barely touch flat ground in my tallest boots. It is my particular body structure. Not evenyone has this problem. I am one that does. It could be cured with real low suspension and a paper thin seat. But no point in owning a touring rig if I gotta do that.
Clint: I've seen rodeo's set-up as well as a few others. Dunno if I would go full on Ultra style, but a tour pak will be there in the future. Hadn't put much thought into another RG. Thought about giving it another shot when I first decided to jump to an 09 but passed. Never disliked them at all and have always thought it was the best handling touring bike out there. This one just happened to be at the right place at the right time for my particular situation. Win, win situation. Oh and enjoy those Bubs. Glad my review helped in your decision.
ezriderpgh: The frame is actually wider at the area under the seat. If you are taller you may not notice it. My feet are firmly planted on the ground on the previous frame even in sneakers. On the 09 my feet barely touch flat ground in my tallest boots. It is my particular body structure. Not evenyone has this problem. I am one that does. It could be cured with real low suspension and a paper thin seat. But no point in owning a touring rig if I gotta do that.
Clint: I've seen rodeo's set-up as well as a few others. Dunno if I would go full on Ultra style, but a tour pak will be there in the future. Hadn't put much thought into another RG. Thought about giving it another shot when I first decided to jump to an 09 but passed. Never disliked them at all and have always thought it was the best handling touring bike out there. This one just happened to be at the right place at the right time for my particular situation. Win, win situation. Oh and enjoy those Bubs. Glad my review helped in your decision.
So have you closed the deal? When do you pick it up?
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09-05-2009, 10:08 PM
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09-05-2009, 10:12 PM
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