ACE50 Posted September 12, 2011 Share #1 Posted September 12, 2011 Left work and got on it up to 4th and 50-60 MPH and remembered I didn't strap my helmet. Just took my hands off and let her coast while I did the quick strap, kept missing slot. When she slowed down, I'm guessing around 35, she started something like a tank slap. Scared the heck out of me when I grabed the controls to accel out of it. I'm guessing in 4th the engine started to lug a little to start it??? Anyway, don't try this at home boys and girls, I'm a professional - idiot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC89Venture Posted September 12, 2011 Share #2 Posted September 12, 2011 My 89 did it. Scary feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted September 12, 2011 Share #3 Posted September 12, 2011 Yup, same thing happened on my 86 at a slightly lower speed. Sure does get your attention. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted September 12, 2011 Share #4 Posted September 12, 2011 I left the house the other day, knew I forgot something, well, a mile and half down the road I realized it was my helmet. Back to the house... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted September 12, 2011 Share #5 Posted September 12, 2011 That's why we have cruise control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted September 12, 2011 Share #6 Posted September 12, 2011 A while back someone sued Harley because the steering wobbled and they lost control and crashed, BAD, when riding with no hands on the handle bar. I can't let go with both hands, my 88 will make a left turn right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Venturous Posted September 12, 2011 Share #7 Posted September 12, 2011 No hands off riding on my 86. My CBR and FZ1 anywhere between 130mph to about 10mph there was no problem. Used to stand on the seat with the CBR doing an iron cross with idle turned up and could lean and steer and everything. I assumed the venture would be more stable then the other 2 bikes? Head bearing feel real good and tires in good balance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted September 12, 2011 Share #8 Posted September 12, 2011 Used to stand on the seat with the CBR doing an iron cross with idle turned up and could lean and steer and everything. My brother had over a hundred stitches from doing this when it didn't work one time. Don't know if he did it anymore after that. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted September 12, 2011 Share #9 Posted September 12, 2011 I used to run up the Drag Strip and ride back down standing up on the seat so all the girls could cheer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyHorse Posted September 12, 2011 Share #10 Posted September 12, 2011 That s how Indian Larry died doing a holy man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryZ Posted September 13, 2011 Share #11 Posted September 13, 2011 My beast did this same thing a couple of days ago. Never had the problem before. Ride without hands on the bars all the time. I'm trying to figure out what has changed that could cause this . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthandy Posted September 13, 2011 Share #12 Posted September 13, 2011 My beast did this same thing a couple of days ago. Never had the problem before. Ride without hands on the bars all the time. I'm trying to figure out what has changed that could cause this . . . Tire wear? Steering head bearing wear? All the beer went to one side of the stomach? Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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