Rear Wheel Squawk

[YukonRog]

Climbing on and off my Harley is getting to be a chore sometimes as well and long periods in the seat as well.

The worst for me is backing both of them out of the garage. My wife rides too. But it kills my knees! I started packing our 10yr old grandson and since he's still learning he readjusted and turned to see where Grandma was as I was coming to a stop on an angled road. About went down. We had a talk....LOL!
And I'm only good for 2 hrs a day, for anything!

 

[OR VietVet]

The worst for me is backing both of them out of the garage. My wife rides too. But it kills my knees! I started packing our 10yr old grandson and since he's still learning he readjusted and turned to see where Grandma was as I was coming to a stop on an angled road. About went down. We had a talk....LOL!
And I'm only good for 2 hrs a day, for anything!

Every lady that was ever on my bike with me was given a talk before our first ride. I told them how dangerous it was to shift quickly and to lean away when I was leaned over in a curve or turn. When they were novices about riding on the back I could still feel a bit of opposite lean at times but slowly but surely they learned and were a pleasure to be with. Next thing you know, they were good enough to get me a can of Coke or beer out of one of the saddle bags with ice in it. If they got really brave and we were riding in a group and next to another rider they would be doing this with the next door girl:

 

[YukonRog]

Oh trust me we had that talk several times already, including the one before we even started. But he's ADD so I kinda have to keep reminding him. I pulled over one day because I heard a strange sound I thought was coming from my bike. Turns out he was making "motorcycle sounds" inside his full face helmet. Had to laugh about that one but then we had the talk again. LOL!