I found out what it takes to get a wheel up

[mishapman]

My dad's in town so I took him for a spin on the RTS. I discovered what it takes to get a front wheel up with him aboard.

I'm not used to having 200+ pounds riding pillion. I stiffened up the rear suspension. Front shocks are already preloaded to the max as I go 230-250 pounds depending on proximity of my military PT test. I loaded a couple extra psi in the front tires as well. I jet around a corner at an intersection at my normal speed and whoop the inside wheel was UP. No nanny. No nothing. I about pooed myself.

I'm kind of glad it happened to keep me honest. I was starting to get a little overly trusting on it.

Anyone else lift a wheel on an RTS yet? If so, how'd ya do it? And did the nanny tattle on ya?

[Bob Denman]

If I EVER lifted a wheel with the Missus riding out back you'd be reading my obituary online that very same day...
So what did your Dad think about the acrobatic display??

[mishapman]

I heard a big "OH SHIFT" from the back, which was almost apropo given nearly that same condition in my pants.

I was extra leary on freeway, sitting forward and leaning hard into the curves, while navigaing the curves at lower than posted speeds.

[SpydeRider2010]

Mishapman, which branch of the service? and taking a PT test should have you pumped up enough to muscle some tight turns.

[Bob Denman]

...So I'm hoping that he agreed to keep it a secret between the big boys...

[mishapman]

I'm in the Air Force. Twenty years down...three to go!

[SpydeRider2010]

thanks for your service Brother. I did 17 active in the Army; then pulled the plug and went civilian for 8 more. now I'm enjoying retirement, and working my butt off. life is good...

[TicketBait]

Originally Posted by mishapman

My dad's in town so I took him for a spin on the RTS. I discovered what it takes to get a front wheel up with him aboard.

I'm not used to having 200+ pounds riding pillion. I stiffened up the rear suspension. Front shocks are already preloaded to the max as I go 230-250 pounds depending on proximity of my military PT test. I loaded a couple extra psi in the front tires as well. I jet around a corner at an intersection at my normal speed and whoop the inside wheel was UP. No nanny. No nothing. I about pooed myself.

I'm kind of glad it happened to keep me honest. I was starting to get a little overly trusting on it.

Anyone else lift a wheel on an RTS yet? If so, how'd ya do it? And did the nanny tattle on ya?

Happened for the first time yesterday. I was on the bike by myself and was making a left hand turn in an intersection, the car in front of me was taking it so slow, I decided at the last second to maneuver around the outside since there were 3 lanes to go in to. and as I made the quick sharper left with a little acceleration my left tire went up about 4-5 inches and I felt I was balancing the bike on the right tire, oh my , well it lasted probably a half second that felt like 3 seconds I rode a tad bit safer home. Oh and my nanny didn't feel like it kicked in but I am sure it did.

[dndfindley]

Originally Posted by mishapman

I'm in the Air Force. Twenty years down...three to go!

Air Force? Oh, I'm sorry. I guess you wanted to find out if you would like the military so you joined a semi-military group to get something of a feel for it. Just kidding I spent almost 22 years in the Army. Loved it. The only reason I retired when I did was because I had been stationed in Maryville, Tennessee for 7 years (recruiter) and Maryville was more "home" than my hometown in Alabama. The Army was about to give me a multi-man station in Appleton, WI and I don't like the cold. I had more than 20 under my belt so the wife and I decided that I would call it quits and we'd retire in Maryville. We're still here 21 years later. David

[mishapman]

Hahaha... I tried to go in the Army, but was rejected. Apparently I passed my ASVABs and was considered overqualified for the Army.

Seriously though, I have nothing but respect for the Army. I was stationed at Landstuhl for three years and left a little piece of my heart with every Soldier, Sailor, Marine, and Airmen that passed through my OR on their way home from the wars. I've taken care of more heroes than anyone should have a right to. Best...and toughest...job I've ever had. I'm blessed to have experienced it, but for the sakes of the heroes and their families, just wish it wasn't so damn much experience.

You Roll Tide or War Eagle Alabama? Did a couple years in Montgomery before coming to Vegas.

Dnd thanks for your service. Glad retirement's treatin' ya well.