[Ken]

Its got to be the aerodynamics of the bike from front on. I was experimenting by tail gating (with enough room for emergency stops) a semi yesterday, and even my body was being blown around quite markedly. The bike must have a very turbulent frontal aspect. I agree, it's the most unsteady ride Iv'e ever had out of five Harleys and other bikes as well.
Just get use to it is all I can suggest.

Best wishes.

Ken.

 

[Ken]

No, slip streaming isn't my riding style. As mentioned, I was experimenting with turbulance from trucks.
You learn quickly in my part of Australia not to ride / drive where you can't see the road ahead. Dead Kangaroos make for quite a speed bump, and we have road kill everywhere!

 

[Ken]

G'day Vrodjohn.
Re the fork brace, I am familiar with them, and don't see how it could make a difference with the buffeting effect.
The V Rod has some of the beefiest forks you will ever find, and I'm sure its ridgid enough for normal riding styles, ie non racing.
I still reckon it's the bikes styling.

G'day Okie, yep, Kangaroos and Wallabies are some of the most brainless animals you will find, once you put a light on them. They will head for the headlight more times than not.
Where I live (a small coastal community in the bush) we have around 8 "Mobs" of Roos. o you have to be carefull.
They are bloody cute though, and quite use to the traffic. You can pass by them slowly from arount 5 feet!

Best wishes fellas.

Ken.

 

[Ken]

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