csj
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I used to be a wolfboy, but I'm alright NOOOOOWWWW
Peterborough Ontario Canada
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« on: September 13, 2015, 04:51:01 PM » |
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So, you go for a hundred mile ride on your Valkyrie, then you get home, and right away,
get into your cage and go for a short drive. Wow you say, that is so smooth.
What then would you do to an 800 lb bike to give it the ride of a vehicle?
I mean, what things, both practical and theoretical, would you try to make a
motorcycle have the ride of a car?
If possible, I'll try some of 'em.
All ideas welcome.
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A guy called me a Ba$tard, I said in my case it's an accident
of birth, in your case you're a self made man.
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Bighead
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« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2015, 04:53:07 PM » |
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Get back in the car and drive it some more .
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BonS
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« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2015, 05:00:27 PM » |
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A car tire and aftermarket shocks made a huge difference on my Interstate.
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Gideon
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« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2015, 05:18:31 PM » |
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Convert it to a Trike  |
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But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
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WintrSol
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« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2015, 05:27:44 PM » |
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I guess it depends on what car you're comparing it to. My Valkyrie is lots smoother than my car - I can feel the painted lines on the road in my car.  |
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98 Honda Valkyrie GL1500CT Tourer
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Tfrank59
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'98 Tourer
Western Washington
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« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2015, 08:38:13 PM » |
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Yeah, I don't know what kind of cage you have, but my Valkyrie on power delivery, cornering and braking is as smooth as any car i've driven. Bumps however are another matter. There, I think suspension and tires are the things to get dialed in for a smoother ride on a Valkyrie.
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-Tom
Keep the rubber side down. USMC '78-'84
'98 Valkyrie, ‘02 VTX 1800, '96 Royal Star, '06 Drifter, '09 Bonneville, '10 KTM 530, '04 XR 650, '76 Bultaco, '81 CR 450, '78 GS 750...
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MarkT
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« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2015, 11:13:43 PM » |
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Progressive 416 Air shocks, Progressive springs in front, Dbl darkside with front tire being bias so it's run at lower pressure, back car tire run at 32#. The bike has a cushier ride than any of my cages.
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hubcapsc
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South Carolina
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« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2015, 04:28:41 AM » |
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Low air pressure on balloon tires might give you a soft ride,
but not a sports-car ride... an acorn makes coffee fly out of
my cup in the Mini, but I wouldn't want to turn it into
a squishy ride...
-Mike
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