12-24-2016, 05:23 AM
Wise decision Ulvetanna.
Although I try not to be influenced by the folks who always crave for larger and larger motorcycles, I did give in and tried out a few 1400cc to 1800cc cruisers (750 - 800+ lbs). Things went fine for a whole day demo rides. But it took only one distraction at a stop at a traffic light where there’s a drop-off on the right side, the 800lbs bike leaned slowly over to the right and continued its course. I was able to slow it down on its course but was not strong enough to get it back up right. Fortunately, only a few scratch on the pipe but nothing serious. Two other demo-riders helped me to get it back up. If I was by myself ...
After that demo day, I was confirmed that I should never buy a motorcycle that I can not physically handle the weight. From there on, I look at my 470lbs "small" bike with fresh eyes and no longer consider the big heavy ones.
Although I try not to be influenced by the folks who always crave for larger and larger motorcycles, I did give in and tried out a few 1400cc to 1800cc cruisers (750 - 800+ lbs). Things went fine for a whole day demo rides. But it took only one distraction at a stop at a traffic light where there’s a drop-off on the right side, the 800lbs bike leaned slowly over to the right and continued its course. I was able to slow it down on its course but was not strong enough to get it back up right. Fortunately, only a few scratch on the pipe but nothing serious. Two other demo-riders helped me to get it back up. If I was by myself ...
After that demo day, I was confirmed that I should never buy a motorcycle that I can not physically handle the weight. From there on, I look at my 470lbs "small" bike with fresh eyes and no longer consider the big heavy ones.