On a recent trip with everything loaded full-up and my wife on the pillion, I noticed that the bike seemed REALLY prone to wobbles caused by buffetting and turbulence set up by tractor-trailer rigs on the Pennsylvania Turnpike (a bad place to go on a bike). Out in the narrow valleys and tight s-turns of Cambria County it felt like Godzilla had the bike by the grabrails and was trying to throw it down on its side. I found that by whacking her open and acheiving 90+ mph, the ride actually got smoother and we got way out ahead of the offending trucks. The rear shock is getting pretty krappy, though, and that might have been a big factor here.
David Davenport <
davenport-d@...> wrote: After riding my 96' now for 8years and always having the panniers and Top box on, I agree with Kens conclusions largely. I don't ride really fast often, but have on several occasions toped the 100 mile mark with no noticeable wiggles, in fact the machine has always been very stable at high speeds. I suspect the wind at the time, or possible tire condition would have a greater affect then pannier / topbox . Just my 2 cents worth. Ride Safe!
Dave 96' 1200 " Merlot Red" 97 Thunderbird Classic.
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