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How do people ride 800 lbs. bikes?
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blacklightning
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That will be my next 2 wheeler, unless I get another m109. Those 2nd. Gen. Vmax's are bullet proof. And what is there no to like about 200 HP in a bike.Big bikes lean very well
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ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Have had experience with Yamaha Venture Touring, Kawasaki Voyager Touring, and Kawasaki Vulcan 2000cc. They all fit that big 900# category and all with engines over 1000cc.
Thousands of miles and never dropped any of them. Most were very road worthy once you got them going.
Pushing backwards uphill--yes--not fun at all.
With my bad hip it became dangerous (IMO) to keep riding them and risk the leg giving out and causing a fall.
Spyder keeps me riding still.
Thousands of miles and never dropped any of them. Most were very road worthy once you got them going.
Pushing backwards uphill--yes--not fun at all.
With my bad hip it became dangerous (IMO) to keep riding them and risk the leg giving out and causing a fall.
Spyder keeps me riding still.
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blacklightning
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That would be me!
blacklightning
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Lamonster, I must say, that is the only bike that really intimidates me. I would love to try a triked version, but as for the 2 wheeled version, that has me a little fearful:yikes:.
And to take it on the Dragon would be a no no.
And to take it on the Dragon would be a no no.
bluestratos
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Try riding a 1100 lb 83 venture royal with a 28" inseam. It had carefully designed crash bars that prevent the bike from damage if I dropped it, which I did on many occasions. Backing up hill in a parking lot was a real bear so I learned quickly not to do that, lol. Still loved the bike but if I had it today I would install the auto training wheels.
Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
If you don't get into the secondaries it's pretty much like and other fast cruiser. When you do open up all four barrels it's like being shot out of a cannon. The most hp I've had between my legs is 600 hp and that was a rush I'll never forget. nojoke:yikes:
Bob Denman
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How tough was it; to NOT spin the rear tire on a launch? :dontknow:
Rogue Hawk
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My Honda was a sports touring bike, more on the sport side, and had a high center of gravity and clip on handlebars. When I needed to do a tight right turn at slow speed, it would veer way wide, often into oncoming traffic. That is the reason I got rid of it. But I wonder now if it was just me. I am used to riding bikes that are 150 lbs lighter. I ask because I am thinking about getting a Ninja ZX14 or 1000. The ZX is 600 lbs., the 100 is 500lbs. I don't want to get it if I am going to have the same problem turning it. Any suggestions?
This is what I had...
http://www.cycleworld.com/2012/01/30/honda-vfr1200f-dct-long-term-test-wrap-up/
This is what I had...
http://www.cycleworld.com/2012/01/30/honda-vfr1200f-dct-long-term-test-wrap-up/
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
I did, and I lived (27" inseam). Those were in the days when I could tippy toe and still hold the machine up. Spouse rode as passenger almost all the time--so there was an additional 150# or so added to the mix.
My first big touring bike (84 Venture) and I really loved it. :yes:
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blacklightning
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I had a zx14, and it does take a lot of room to turn it around. I had 2" lowering links on mine in the rear, and with a 34" inseam, it still was a bit difficult. This bike weighed around 600 lbs wet also. But once you get it pointed in the direction that you wanted to go, it was a real rush.:yes: The zzr1200 that I owned was also a hoot to ride. The corbin bags made it a great sport tourer.
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Bfromla
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Well before i got spyder i had a road star 1700. ( big bike for some, not my big butt) & the HD V-rod (way too young&too fast!) but the ride is EZ. & enough size you dont get beat by turbulence from big trucks. The solid rim on v-rod acted like wind sail was big dislike for me.
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Lew L
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My Honda Valkyrie is no light weight. Know this------NEVER nose into a parking space, NEVER.
There are even a few folks on the V-Max site that have asked how to put a V- Max( 600 lbs.) on its center stand!!!!! It's easy.
Handeling a heavy bike is all technique.
Kaos
My Honda Valkyrie is no light weight. Know this------NEVER nose into a parking space, NEVER.
There are even a few folks on the V-Max site that have asked how to put a V- Max( 600 lbs.) on its center stand!!!!! It's easy.
Handeling a heavy bike is all technique.Kaos
Bob Denman
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There are even a few folks on the V-Max site that have asked how to put a V- Max( 600 lbs.) on its center stand!!!!! It's easy.
Kaos
:agree: When you're dancing with a Bear; you've GOT to know the steps! :thumbup:
Sam Mac
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Yazz
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It's easy.
Kaos
:agree: One thing I'm hearing about riding heavy bikes, is backing them up, uphill. Found out early on that you don't have to. You park your bike so you're backing up downhill, then put it in first gear. You have your hand brake to slow things down going downhill.
Didn't have a 800 lb. bike, but a 600 lb. one...
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