Just bought a 2013 ultra CVO. Was riding a 01 softtail. Quite a bit of difference in learning how to drive this ill handing machine compared to my softtail but well worth it on the longer rides.
Just bought a 2013 ultra CVO. Was riding a 01 softtail. Quite a bit of difference in learning how to drive this ill handing machine compared to my softtail but well worth it on the longer rides.
Just relax into it and let it flow - it'll soon seem to improve!
Traded my 09 Low rider for a 14 SGS 3 weeks ago and I love it. I did not give anything up as far as ride ability. I have put 1800 miles on in that time after work and weekends. What a GREAT RIDE,wish I had jumped to Touring much sooner!!!!!!!!!
As a previous rice burner rider, I was happy with the reliability of the bike but out-grew the bike as I became older and the lack of weight of the bike made me grow weary of every crack and bump in the road.
This spring I started looking for a nice $10,000 bike I could putt around on....
After testing a Gold Wing and a Victory Cross Country, it became apparent that $10K wasn't going to cut it. My buddy had a Street Glide and I liked the lines and it was no more expensive (used) than a Victory. $10K became $12K, which became $15K. Settled on a 2011 with less than 6000 miles on it, in mint condition and lots of extras. Now, with new tires, wheels, stereo, cams, fuel management, shocks and chrome what-nots, the bike is all mine and rides fast enough, all while being very comfortable.
Could I have bought a new bike? Yep. But then the $25K+ would then be way over $30K!!!! Now, bike week starts Wednesday... Just ride.
Tips for riding your (new to you) Glides and Ultras
Originally Posted by landlords2
Just bought a 2013 ultra CVO. Was riding a 01 softtail. Quite a bit of difference in learning how to drive this ill handing machine compared to my softtail but well worth it on the longer rides.
One thing that I found helps is something I learned from watching police motorcycle training videos. In order to make it less likely to dump your bike in slow maneuvers such as u-turns is to slightly ride the rear brake at the same time you are using the gas. Practice it, it works. Another thing to remember is that your bike has weight high and far back behind the rear wheel axis (your tour pak). When throwing things in for a casual ride or even when packing for a tour, put the heavy stuff in the saddlebags rather than the tour pak. Get air in your rear suspension to cant the bike (and therefore a bit of it's weight), forward. I find 35lbs works well for me and my 2009 and I'm not a heavy guy. Anticipate stopped traffic ahead and approach slowly so you you don't have to come to a stop but are still rolling when the light changes. Be aware of where heavy truck and bus traffic have made dipped grooves in the asphalt and don't cross right over them (Eg. in front of some bus stops). Cornering at speed on your big CVO shouldn't be a problem but practice your counter-steering (that practice comes in real handy if you enter a curve a little too fast).
Last edited by Iron_Horseman_Calgary; 09-18-2015 at 01:17 AM.
09-13-2015, 10:59 PM
Count me in on first time touring scooter
