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[rickster7753 16]

Any motorcycle riders out there? I was sleeved in March. I've lost 105lbs. I'm experiencing something I never thought would happen. The center of gravity has change when I ride my bike. It's a wonderful thing when I'm riding solo but when I have my girlfriend on the back (she weighs about 160lbs) I have a lot of problems holding the bike up going around slow turns and coming to a stop. I'm an experienced rider with 50 years of motorcycling under my belt so it's not a case of the newbies.

I'm not complaining mind you. I'll take the weight loss over a little instability anytime. I'm just a bit surprised of this one change in my life I never expected.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

That's exactly what happens when a woman gets pregnant/gives birth. It's amazing how many things are affected by the shift in your weight and your balance. Be careful!! You will find your center again.

[Recycled 2,182]

Rickster,

I have ridden for over 45 years too. I was heavy very young and did in fact lose weight several times. During the times when I was normal size I did notice it was harder to maintain balance and maintain control over the bike. (mine have always been heavy Harleys). During and advanced riding school taught by biker Leo's, I was taught how to use the bike's momentum in literally throwing the bike from one side to the other in quick responsive changes. With practice it became very easy and second nature. You actually let the bike's weight do the work. When I gained weight again I became less capable of doing that with control and reverted to using my own weight to stabilize the bike. So, I feel ya. Give it time and practice with some advanced techniques and it will improve. Also, ya might give the GF some new instructions on passenger etiquette, as in.....your thinner now so she should get her arms around you so you both move as one. Good luck. .