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Hi everyone,
Wanted to write and get some feedback from long term owners of the LT.
So I've been riding the bike for about 2 weeks now.
Last monday night was the first time I dropped it. Had to stop at a stop sign on a steep hill, I think I was in the wrong gear, started to slide backwards & it fell on the left side. A guy stopped & jumped out of his car (he used to own an LT) & helped me lift the bike & get going.
Then tuesday I had my driving test at the DMV, it was raining. Tried to take the test, the circle the CA DMV asks you to turn the bike within is too small (in my opinion), the bike takes up 95% of the circle. Maybe it is me but I just don't see how such a bike can turn in such a small circle, I tried & the bike slipped & fell again.
No damage was done.
Today I did a freeway ride, it was raining a bit then just cold.
The windshield gets fogged up so I had to keep it down (to see better), which defeats the reason for the windshield.
Is there a way to keep the windshield unfogged (so I can see thru it when it is fully raised)?
The tires are inflated but I seem to feel every bump in the road and it made me feel vulnerable.
When I was in my 20's and rode my Kawasaki 550LTD (no windshield), often without a helmet at 95 mph, I didn't feel so afraid or worried. It was a big bike but nothing compared to the LT. I could lift the Kawasaki by myself.
In a way the size of the LT is an advantage because it is easier for cars to see you, but it constantly remind me how big and heavy this bike is and that I might lose it at anytime.
I assume these feelings will change as I ride it more ?
Also as far as making U turns with this bike....I notice that my U turns are HUGE in radius.
I am afraid of turning the handle bars all the way to the Left or to the Right that I will drop the bike with such an extreme turn. And advice on this or a technique ?
Thanks for any feedback or help.
Wanted to write and get some feedback from long term owners of the LT.
So I've been riding the bike for about 2 weeks now.
Last monday night was the first time I dropped it. Had to stop at a stop sign on a steep hill, I think I was in the wrong gear, started to slide backwards & it fell on the left side. A guy stopped & jumped out of his car (he used to own an LT) & helped me lift the bike & get going.
Then tuesday I had my driving test at the DMV, it was raining. Tried to take the test, the circle the CA DMV asks you to turn the bike within is too small (in my opinion), the bike takes up 95% of the circle. Maybe it is me but I just don't see how such a bike can turn in such a small circle, I tried & the bike slipped & fell again.
No damage was done.
Today I did a freeway ride, it was raining a bit then just cold.
The windshield gets fogged up so I had to keep it down (to see better), which defeats the reason for the windshield.
Is there a way to keep the windshield unfogged (so I can see thru it when it is fully raised)?
The tires are inflated but I seem to feel every bump in the road and it made me feel vulnerable.
When I was in my 20's and rode my Kawasaki 550LTD (no windshield), often without a helmet at 95 mph, I didn't feel so afraid or worried. It was a big bike but nothing compared to the LT. I could lift the Kawasaki by myself.
In a way the size of the LT is an advantage because it is easier for cars to see you, but it constantly remind me how big and heavy this bike is and that I might lose it at anytime.
I assume these feelings will change as I ride it more ?
Also as far as making U turns with this bike....I notice that my U turns are HUGE in radius.
I am afraid of turning the handle bars all the way to the Left or to the Right that I will drop the bike with such an extreme turn. And advice on this or a technique ?
Thanks for any feedback or help.