The Big Dog curse

[knothead]

I have been on the bike for about 30 miles so far two lane twisty roads . The toughest thing so far have been the turns. Any tips on making turns easier? its very different from regular bikes.

Well the one thing is speed to me and got to look threw the turn instead of looking in the turn...another words look where u wanting to go ahead of u within a certain distance and not a few feet in front of u....and u cant steer it like a normal bike it will shift weight really fast because of the raked front end...all n all u got to get some seat time and a feel for it....relax and enjoy

 

[Mickeetwo]

I have been on the bike for about 30 miles so far two lane twisty roads . The toughest thing so far have been the turns. Any tips on making turns easier? its very different from regular bikes.

It takes a little to get used to it, it will get easier. Counter steer is the key, Also if I can be on the gas going into a curve my dog feels like its glued to the ground. Take it easy for the first couple hundred miles and get comfortable. It'll come to you

 

[Mickeetwo]

Well the one thing is speed to me and got to look threw the turn instead of looking in the turn...another words look where u wanting to go ahead of u within a certain distance and not a few feet in front of u....and u cant steer it like a normal bike it will shift weight really fast because of the raked front end...all n all u got to get some seat time and a feel for it....relax and enjoy

Very good info on looking threw the turn. Most people just look directly in front of themselves. Look where you want to go, the bike will follow

 

[knothead]

It takes a little to get used to it, it will get easier. Counter steer is the key, Also if I can be on the gas going into a curve my dog feels like its glued to the ground. Take it easy for the first couple hundred miles and get comfortable. It'll come to you

I do agree with everything u said...good advice

 

[pknowles]

If you really want to see just how important looking ahead is, ust sign up for a high performance driving course. Your instructor will constantly reinforce looking ahead. It's amazing how much better you do and it makes you a lot more comfortable.

It would be interesting to know how many member have caught themselves going into a tern only to find themselves running out of real estate on the exit. for the most part, looking ahead eliminates most of this.

 

[bigkelk9]

I have been on the bike for about 30 miles so far two lane twisty roads . The toughest thing so far have been the turns. Any tips on making turns easier? its very different from regular bikes.

So here’s the deal, sorry for who I am about to offend, but going on these trips to Kansas you get on rides with a lot of guys who don’t ride much and aren’t experienced on these style bikes and the biggest mistakes they all make is going to slow on twists and turns of the road. Don’t be afraid to lean that bad boy and give it some gas! You will be surprised at how well she handles. If ur riding in a group and you become adjusted to the bike and know it well, you are better off following behind in in the very front because it can become rather dangerous fairly quick. Good luck brother

 

[bigkelk9]

Oh yeah and one thing they teach you in class is to look ahead on curves, as in look into the curve ahead not the road directly in front of you. Like mentioned by Paul.

 

[bruce]

Thanks, I knew about the foot extensions. I'm only 6 ft tall but I have size 14 feet and it doesn't match up well. I was thinking about the floor boards that some of the other guys have tried and said it works well. My foot is either resting on the brake or my heel is to far back hitting the exhaust.

from the pictures it does look like it has a push up seat like someone else said, the padding in the back of the seat is double the regular seat, I am short 5'6" and with push up seat bike fits me perfect. post on here maybe someone has a regular seat for you.

 

[Ernie12]

Thanks guys for the tips. Believe me I know the best thing you can do is to look where you want to go and the bike will go there. I don't really have a problem when cruising down the road and going around curves. The tough part for me is when stopped and then making a right turn the bike seems to want to float out to a wider turn than I want to make. I guess its just going to take some practice with this front end. It is a blast.

 

[knothead]

Thanks guys for the tips. Believe I know the best thing you can do is to look where you want to go and the bike will go there. I don't really have a problem when cruising down the road and going around curves. The tough part for me is when stopped and then making a right turn the bike seems to want to float out to a wider turn than I want to make. I guess its just going to take some practice with this front end. It is a blast.

Honestly we all had the same troubles....u r exactly right just going to take some seat time and it will all come together...i hope u have a blast on it

 

[woodbutcher]

Thanks guys for the tips. Believe I know the best thing you can do is to look where you want to go and the bike will go there. I don't really have a problem when cruising down the road and going around curves. The tough part for me is when stopped and then making a right turn the bike seems to want to float out to a wider turn than I want to make. I guess its just going to take some practice with this front end. It is a blast.

easiest way to counteract that situation is to hang your ass off the opposite side of the seat as counter-balance. will help cut 10/15 feet off the turn radius.

 

[Reddickracing]

Nice bike! Looks like one of those once in a lifetime finds. Ride the shit out of it!

 

[SB03chopper]

Great looking bike, and glad you own it . Take your time it will come to you.

 

[c.c.rider]

Looking good.

 

[Nukeranger]

Like Kel says above........Lean that bike over. That’s the biggest difference I noticed from my other bikes. It’s not that I don’t lean my other bikes over but my Dog does better if you just lean it over like you’re not afraid.

 

[Ernie12]

Like Kel says above........Lean that bike over. That’s the biggest difference I noticed from my other bikes. It’s not that I don’t lean my other bikes over but my Dog does better if you just lean it over like you’re not afraid.

Thats what I am finding out its a little more lean than my other bike.

 

[Rottweiler]

Nice find. Great looking bike.
Yes it does take a while to get use to the slow turns. It will get easier with time. Enjoy

 

[Minuteman]

Great find and with low mileage sounds like a real steal to boot. Like the guys said earlier look into the turn not the road in front of the front wheel and the bike will do the rest. Most of us have scraped the pipes or the pegs as you will also notice that with the wide rear wheel will just roll nicely through the turns.

 

[Ernie12]

Its amazing how they roll through the turns. These K9's are a blast

 

[Brent Herridge]

It will take some getting used to, but it's a great handling bike. Parking lots are still no fun, but once you get to 3rd gear it's heaven on wheels.

I can't keep up with some sport bike buddies, but I can easily keep up with others, and still some other guys are miles behind me. It is funny how much variance you see.

If you've ridden with others before you know Kel is right - it's way easier to follow a fast rider than to be a fast leader.

Congrats on a beautiful find !!