Ron,
Out of curiosity - have you tried adjusting the rear suspension -
making it stiffer?
I had the same problem with my GS-1000 - fighting traffic I went
from a very heavy brake application to very heavy throttle to accelerate
ahead of traffic coming behind me. Unfortunately, with my GF riding two up
- we found out how easily the 1000 can wheelie in first gear.
With just me riding, I have yet to wheelie the 1000 - but I'm sure
I could if I wanted to.
Thanks for the words of advice!
-Joey
On Sat, May 5, 2012 at 10:27 PM, Pastor Ron <[email protected]> wrote:
> Joey, Yes I have, it is the weight in the back. My son who weighs about
> 70 lbs was on it and I was in first gear, popped it just a little, and it
> went up. He never realized it, but I did. I had just gotten it. I was
> talking to the first owner today for the first time and he said it happened
> to him and his girlfriend, when they were on the open road, and he had
> punched it. She never realized it either, but he was shaken. He told me he
> rode it hard though and she liked to go fast. Also I have read that the
> police in CA use them and the weight of all their radio stuff and gear in
> the rear makes them “unstable” at high speeds. The one you were looking at
> was a 1100. They don’t have as much power, so I don’t know if they have
> the same risk. This is new to me too. I rode it pretty hard as a singe
> rider and had no problems with the front end. My first thought was it is
> an insane amount of power, and you have to remember that when riding. It
> is not a beginner bike. I don’t think my wife with ride with me very much
> anyway. ****
>
> Ron****
>
> ** **
> ------------------------------
>
> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:
> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Joey Kelley
> *Sent:* Saturday, May 05, 2012 8:39 PM
>
> *To:* [email protected]
> *Subject:* Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ST 1100 - Need opinions
> ****
>
> ** **
>
> Ron,****
>
> Have you gone two-up on one? Wondering how my GF would feel about
> being behind - the finances have not yet presented themselves for us to get
> her either a bike or the MSF course.****
>
> -Joey****
>
> On Sat, May 5, 2012 at 8:58 PM, Pastor Ron <[email protected]> wrote:****
>
> Joey, that’s exactly right. Get an ST. It is the best possible for both
> worlds. And howls like a Honda! One you ride one you’ll know what I mean.
> ****
>
> Ron****
>
> ****
> ------------------------------
>
> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:
> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Pastor Ron
> *Sent:* Saturday, May 05, 2012 7:55 PM****
>
>
> *To:* [email protected]
> *Subject:* RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] ST 1100 - Need opinions****
>
> ****
>
> Just read your last post. I have a 29” inseam, and I can handle it well.
> I called the first owner of my bike today, the one before the guy who sold
> it to me. He was really nice and said he would send me his Corbin seat for
> free. He said it was made lower because he is a short guy. You can
> always add that, but you probably will not need it. When you stop at lights
> you will need for feet down because of the added weight. It is not like a
> NH when it comes to weight. ****
>
> Ron****
>
> ****
> ------------------------------
>
> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:
> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Pastor Ron
> *Sent:* Saturday, May 05, 2012 7:49 PM
> *To:* [email protected]
> *Subject:* RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] ST 1100 - Need opinions****
>
> ****
>
> Also another thought, that I love my adjustable windshield. I am not sure
> your budget; but to me IT’S worth the extra bucks. When I put it up on the
> open road, it stops the wind whistle and some head rain. I also added a
> trunk which I am not sure it that is possible on that bike. On the down
> side, I know the front wheel goes up easily on my ST1300 if there is a
> passenger on the back and you punch it. Of course condition is everything.
> Working on them is certainly different from the NH. The fairing at least
> for me a newbie ST owner is a hassle. ****
>
> But when you on the open road, it’s worth it. ****
>
> Ron****
>
> ****
> ------------------------------
>
> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:
> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Pastor Ron
> *Sent:* Saturday, May 05, 2012 6:18 PM
> *To:* [email protected]
> *Subject:* RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] ST 1100 - Need opinions****
>
> ****
>
> The ST looks nice! I paid a lot more than that for my 2005 ST1300. The
> price is good. One thing I am not really sure about is the color of the
> faring. I have seen that color on the replacement fairings on EBAY. And I
> have not seen it on the new ones. But then again I have not seen all that
> there are out there. I would check and make sure the bike is not damaged
> underneath the bike. I don’t know if you can do that. I would also check
> out the front shocks were they were recently worked on. I am not saying I
> would not buy it, but I would check those things out. ****
>
> Ron****
>
> ****
> ------------------------------
>
> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:
> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Paul
> *Sent:* Saturday, May 05, 2012 6:00 PM
> *To:* [email protected]
> *Subject:* Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ST 1100 - Need opinions****
>
> ****
>
> *Seems like a fair price to me! Honestly, I think you would love an
> ST1100 or 1300.*****
>
> *
> *****
>
> ****
>
> Paul LeBoutillier ****
>
> ******
>
> *www.hondanighthawks.net*****
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> ****
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> On Sat, May 5, 2012 at 2:10 PM, Joey Kelley <[email protected]> wrote:***
> *
>
> All,
> Found this on CL - called the owner - waiting to hear back, going
> to go see the bike when I get a call.
> So - price - condition - whats it worth etc etc?
> http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/2997768643.html
> Thanks guys!
> -Joey
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