Odd description

[AwesomeDad]

So had my bike described as top heavy but only in the front. Now it's been years since I owned a Valk and I recall it being top heavy, and I've had a few others that way. But it was evenly distributed too heaviness. So I'm curious if it was just their lack of experience with the bike or is something a miss?

JJ

[hubcapsc]

With the 1500 it is easier (smoother) for me to leave out of
my long bumpy gravel road in 2nd rather than in 1st... maybe
that is what they mean?

-Mike

[Jess from VA]

Having ridden a bunch of top heavy V twins, the Valk is not top heavy.

However it is heavy.  For instance, I can't even come close to lifting it off the ground.

I can lift it up from a tip over, but I'd rather not.  

[gordonv]

Top heavy? Not at all, unless my wife and myself along with the trunk being full, is it near top heavy. It is actually bottom heavy with that horizontal engine.

I found this bike to be the same as my Shadow. Without any experience, I drove my Shadow to my first test drive at a dealer on a Valkyrie, got on the Valk, once around the parking lot, and then asked for the Wife to jump on, and went around for 5 min at slow speed. No issues.

However it is heavy.  For instance, I can't even come close to lifting it off the ground.

I can lift it up from a tip over, but I'd rather not. 

? I was confused. If it's on the ground, I take it you mean the wheels are in the air? Couldn't you just step on them, and tilt the bike over, as if it had just tipped over. Then now you can right it the proper way.

[WintrSol]

Maybe they meant the Interstate is top heavy at the front, as in the extra weight of the fairing makes it turn to the tilt more readily when parked. I can park my Tourer with the wheel pointed straight ahead, and it doesn't turn in unless I want it to; can the same be said for the Interstate?

[AwesomeDad]

Maybe they meant the Interstate is top heavy at the front, as in the extra weight of the fairing makes it turn to the tilt more readily when parked. I can park my Tourer with the wheel pointed straight ahead, and it doesn't turn in unless I want it to; can the same be said for the Interstate?

No it was my standard, the mechanic had to turn it around and ride into the shop...

JJ

[The emperor has no clothes]

Maybe they meant the Interstate is top heavy at the front, as in the extra weight of the fairing makes it turn to the tilt more readily when parked. I can park my Tourer with the wheel pointed straight ahead, and it doesn't turn in unless I want it to; can the same be said for the Interstate?

No it was my standard, the mechanic had to turn it around and ride into the shop...

JJ

heavy ? Yes, top heavy ? No

[WintrSol]

Maybe they meant the Interstate is top heavy at the front, as in the extra weight of the fairing makes it turn to the tilt more readily when parked. I can park my Tourer with the wheel pointed straight ahead, and it doesn't turn in unless I want it to; can the same be said for the Interstate?

No it was my standard, the mechanic had to turn it around and ride into the shop...

JJ

In that case, I'm with the others: heavy, definitely, but on top? Not really.

[ridingron]

Maybe they meant the Interstate is top heavy at the front, as in the extra weight of the fairing makes it turn to the tilt more readily when parked. I can park my Tourer with the wheel pointed straight ahead, and it doesn't turn in unless I want it to; can the same be said for the Interstate?   

My I'state can be parked with the wheel straight, turned left or turned right without turning in.

[Willow]

No it was my standard, the mechanic had to turn it around and ride into the shop... 

Get another mechanic.  Quickly.

[WintrSol]

Maybe they meant the Interstate is top heavy at the front, as in the extra weight of the fairing makes it turn to the tilt more readily when parked. I can park my Tourer with the wheel pointed straight ahead, and it doesn't turn in unless I want it to; can the same be said for the Interstate?   

My I'state can be parked with the wheel straight, turned left or turned right without turning in.

Figured as much, given the size of the front tire. Now I know.