I wouldn't say that his bike can't do "it", it's his skills that can't match the bike right now. I know instructors on goldwings that will run circles around even me on my duc, and I teach with a state motor cop (MD) that is an AMAZING rider. I am hoping his skills will eventually get better now that he's on a bike that will allow some progression. The HD only scraped parts when attempting anything close to cornering.
Only time will tell.
I've seen that video - crazy huh?? Put on the magnesium jock before he went out riding, huh??
I completely agree with everything said (and demonstrated). And, yes, in the hands of a pro, those big old touring bikes can really haul ass. I still maintain that given riders
with similar skills, the Duc is going to get through the twisties faster, just because of its lighter and more nimble design.
But, yeah, there's a definite learning curve with those big beemers. Once you realize what it can do (anything), the sky's the limit! My feeling with the bf's beemer was that while it was certainly capable of anything, it's weight and handling made it more unforgiving that the smaller, lighter duc. I felt that I had to be absolutely perfect with my lines, which in turn made me more cautious, and slow. I bet that given time and practice your man won't be "ketchup" any more....
