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Date  :  14/12/2011 Posts  :  393 Location  :  Totton, Hampshire, United Kingdom Posted : 13 Apr 2012 - 19:34   Post title : It's actually quite comfy being a pillion   This is me riding pillion at 40mph on an airfield near Hemel Hempstead during an i2imca advanced riding course this week, just showing how stable the Thunderbird is (but then you already knew that).  Author  Post     Linkdog  Thor Reg. Date  :  10/02/2011 Posts  :  2,949 Location  :  Groveland, FL., United States Posted : 13 Apr 2012 - 20:41   Post title : Re: It's actually quite comfy being a pillion (Re: shagrat57)   I'll take your word on it.   Never drink from a cow with one udder! 2010 1600 Blue&White ( of course ) Long TORS and HP filter.  Author  Post     woody  Chaac Reg. Date  :  10/07/2010 Posts  :  874 Location  :  goulburn, nsw, Australia Posted : 13 Apr 2012 - 21:12   Post title : Re: It's actually quite comfy being a pillion (Re: shagrat57)   where's your boyfriend gone. woody   Woody Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.  Author  Post     shagrat57  Set Reg. Date  :  14/12/2011 Posts  :  393 Location  :  Totton, Hampshire, United Kingdom Posted : 13 Apr 2012 - 21:37   Post title : Re: It's actually quite comfy being a pillion (Re: woody)   Rear wheel just starting to lose a little grip as the power is applied out of a corner, but surprisingly it felt very controllable.  Author  Post     Leethal  Zeus Reg. Date  :  24/01/2011 Posts  :  6,486 Location  :  Australia Posted : 13 Apr 2012 - 22:54   Post title : Re: It's actually quite comfy being a pillion (Re: shagrat57)   Shags was this(pillion ride) part of the course or did you lose the toss? Your rear tyre almost looks like a CT.   Experience is something you get just after you needed it 1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps. Post edited by Leethal on 13 Apr 2012 - 22:55  Author  Post     RedBird2010  Chaac Reg. Date  :  11/10/2010 Posts  :  666 Location  :  Spokane Valley, Washington, United States Posted : 13 Apr 2012 - 23:29   Post title : Re: It's actually quite comfy being a pillion (Re: Linkdog)   Linkdog wrote: I'll take your word on it. Same here   Rick 2010 Thunderbird SE 1600 "Harley-Davidson; the worlds' most efficient method of turning gasoline into noise without the harmful side effect of horsepower." "The wilderness holds answers to questions man has not yet learned to ask"  Author  Post     FTL40  Jupiter Reg. Date  :  13/10/2009 Posts  :  1,122 Location  :  massachusetts, United States Posted : 14 Apr 2012 - 04:16   Post title : Re: It's actually quite comfy being a pillion (Re: RedBird2010)   you have some big balls. pics are great but a video would be priceless   2010 tbird 1700 silver (fastest color) BC exhaust, BC airbox removal  Author  Post     davetac1  Thunderbird Reg. Date  :  06/09/2010 Posts  :  8,379 Location  :  Haverhill, Ma., United States Posted : 14 Apr 2012 - 05:24   Post title : Re: It's actually quite comfy being a pillion (Re: FTL40)   Hey FTL,I sent ya a PM.Check it out and let me know. Dave!!!  Author  Post     shagrat57  Set Reg. Date  :  14/12/2011 Posts  :  393 Location  :  Totton, Hampshire, United Kingdom Posted : 14 Apr 2012 - 06:19   Post title : Re: It's actually quite comfy being a pillion (Re: Leethal)   Leethal wrote: Shags was this(pillion ride) part of the course or did you lose the toss? Your rear tyre almost looks like a CT. (That's because I'm a fat bastard) The instructor was allowing us to prove to ourselves the inherent stability of the bike and it's very surprising just what you can do and the bike stays stable (as long as you don't play with the bars). I can see now just how these stunt riders stand on the seat (maybe I'll try that next time)  Author  Post     zolti  Thor Reg. Date  :  23/03/2010 Posts  :  3,127 Location  :  newcastle , United Kingdom Posted : 14 Apr 2012 - 08:17   Post title : Re: It's actually quite comfy being a pillion (Re: shagrat57)   how did you keep the speed constant? throttle lock?, neutral? good pic next its sitting facing rear and pillion or wearing studded boots and you hanging off the sissy bar, sparking your way along the runway.  Author  Post     Sam77  Set Reg. Date  :  03/10/2009 Posts  :  469 Location  :  Finland Posted : 14 Apr 2012 - 10:05   Post title : Re: It's actually quite comfy being a pillion (Re: shagrat57)   shagrat57 wrote: Rear wheel just starting to lose a little grip as the power is applied out of a corner, but surprisingly it felt very controllable. One of the best things about this bike. You can really feel it loosing grip but there's no drama when it does, it just slides smoothly and maybe kicks a little when straightened   A train station is where the train stops. A bus station is where the bus stops. On my desk, I have a work station...  Author  Post     shagrat57  Set Reg. Date  :  14/12/2011 Posts  :  393 Location  :  Totton, Hampshire, United Kingdom Posted : 14 Apr 2012 - 10:53   Post title : Re: It's actually quite comfy being a pillion (Re: zolti)   zolti wrote: how did you keep the speed constant? throttle lock?, neutral? I used a Go Cruise (from eBay) - so simple to fit and to use.  Author  Post     lockey  Set Reg. Date  :  07/10/2011 Posts  :  189 Location  :  lyme regis, dorset, United Kingdom Posted : 22 Apr 2012 - 15:55   Post title : Re: !   !   Post edited by lockey on 22 Apr 2012 - 15:58  Author  Post     TBRider  Chaac Reg. Date  :  21/10/2011 Posts  :  834 Location  :  Foothills, The Mountains, United States Posted : 23 Apr 2012 - 04:52   Post title : Re: ! (Re: lockey)   Nice an ROV!

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