Thread: What 2 wheeled (3 if you have a Spyder) toy do you have?

Originally Posted by LowRanger

The unfortunate thing about that is,it isn't a Heritage.It is a 100th anniversary RoadKing.Which means that it is on a Dyna chassis and not a softail chassis like a Heritage.This picture has been around for a few years now.I have seen the video footage,and the lowside was caused by the rider taking his left hand off the bars and the left footboard touching the road and causing the rider to lose control of the bike.And yes,he did pick it up and ride away,albeit with a bit less skin and flesh.

And riding a Harley is a bit like owning a LandRover,it is only when you have ridden/driven it,that you can appreciate it !!!!

Wayne

no, I'm sure the unfortunate thing is the guy falling off, my mis identification of the model pales in comparison. Although the position of the shockies is probably the most significant difference between the two anyway.But as a person of knowledge on the subject perhaps you can enlighten me on the following, as my FXRS sport is a distant memory.
Panhead
Shovelhead
Evo or Blockhead
then we went to the 1450 which was called what?? And what are the ensuing engines called?

and I think Viper said it best to Maverick,,

"you're ego's writing cheques your body cant cash"

I dont think his hand off the bars had much to do with it,,
(though it explains his mental state pretty well)
once he touches down it unloads the front and thats all she wrote,, maybe some kevlar boots, titanium skidplates and a strong leg might have picked it up,, but then there was the barrier on the other side of the road,, which he probably hit anyway,,,

pity about the bike,,

Originally Posted by Redback

Looking at the photo, it is a front end lose due to casing out, it can happen to any bike, this is rider error in my opinion, not the bike.

What does that mean, Baz? I'm not familiar with the term.

its when the engine casing is the lowest point when lent over,,on most its the pegs that are lowest,, some footpegs have Hero tabs to let you know you're close,, and is the reason pegs pivot,,

Ahh. Understood.

I've never had a bike that would touch the engine cases to the ground - unless it was on its side.

I'm sure Crump can explain it all much better than me,,

I like to WATCH hero's,,,


late edit--

so Crumpy,, what touches down first on a 850 Lemans?
the soggy tits or the handlebar end mirrors?

Originally Posted by p38arover

Ahh. I've never had a bike that would touch the engine cases to the ground - unless it was on its side.

Early Boxer BMWs do it, you can wear the tappet cover away

I suppose that was the fault of the long travel suspension compressing?