Originally Posted by
ColonelSanders
As someone who tips the scales at over 350 pounds, I think a Disk Trucker could very much be in my future and that I will love it, but so many people who have them claim that when unladen, the ride isn't bad, but somewhat "dead".
Still, good to hear that a lightweight like yourself still likes the ride, and one doesn't need to be a tank to enjoy it.
I'm only 140 lbs, the Trucker's long wheelbase & fork rake give the comfiest ride of any steel touring bike I've tried, unladen or loaded. I'm not sure how luggage weight improves the ride of any bike. OTOH it took some time to get used to the Trucker's slower cornering. Initially I used 1.5" tires & front end bounced too much on fast bumpy descents, felt like I was following the bike vs controlling it. Switching to 2.0" tires helps keep the front wheel planted on fast bumpy descents & handling feels confident.