Today I rode my new 08 for hours no big problems. To be honest though, I had to be very careful when going from a stop, entering into a sharp right turn. Left turns didn't seem as challanging.
Remember I'm use to sport, sport/tour bikes. You're almost on the front wheel. The GW is quite a bit different you sit way back. On slow turns coming off a stop I didn't feel as comfortable. I'm just not use to her yet. The wheel base is the other big differance .
Then my wife came home and finally got on the bike. She weighs about 150 lbs. I really wasn't ready for the change in balance. We did okay, in that the ride went well. However there is a big learning curve for me. Her being on the back magnified my inexpierance in slow sharp turns. Again this was not an issue on the Connie.
so instead of a long ride we went to a boat landing and practiced turns. For an hour we did nothing but turns. Look I just love this bike. I'll feel better when i get the seat modified, ( both feet full on ground) and my body adjust to the muscle groups that will now be used. Practice, practice, practice!!!
Remember I'm use to sport, sport/tour bikes. You're almost on the front wheel. The GW is quite a bit different you sit way back. On slow turns coming off a stop I didn't feel as comfortable. I'm just not use to her yet. The wheel base is the other big differance .
Then my wife came home and finally got on the bike. She weighs about 150 lbs. I really wasn't ready for the change in balance. We did okay, in that the ride went well. However there is a big learning curve for me. Her being on the back magnified my inexpierance in slow sharp turns. Again this was not an issue on the Connie.
so instead of a long ride we went to a boat landing and practiced turns. For an hour we did nothing but turns. Look I just love this bike. I'll feel better when i get the seat modified, ( both feet full on ground) and my body adjust to the muscle groups that will now be used. Practice, practice, practice!!!