Is a 2008 heavier than 2002? I think YES!!

[BLUR]

I'd make sure it's in neutral. If my wimpy self can move a 5000 lb truck pushing it, you should be able to move a bike 1/10th the weight.

 

[theshnizzle]

I'd make sure it's in neutral. If my wimpy self can move a 5000 lb truck pushing it, you should be able to move a bike 1/10th the weight.

Oh, you mean I have to put it into neutral before I push it????? : OMG, I didn't know.....Thanks......

 

[MikeSomething]

Oh, you mean I have to put it into neutral before I push it????? : OMG, I didn't know.....Thanks......

Another secret is, you can have it in gear, just hold the clutch in to move it around...

 

[BLUR]

Well, it has to be something blatantly obvious why you can't move the bike. Otherwise, you need to quit being a personal trainer if you can't move something with wheels on it.

 

[theshnizzle]

Don't be pi**ed, sweetie, I am just teasing you. :kiss:

 

[02spool]

I agree,until I got the exhaust The bike was much more effort to hoist up on the rear stand.
Even after exhaust the gen 2 is still harder.The grab rail on the 02 does make it easier though.
Just pushing them around though, I can feel a diff.
No complaints here though,that weight is what makes the bike such a wonderful tourer and all around bike!

 

[jdsbusa]

Oh, you mean I have to put it into neutral before I push it????? : OMG, I didn't know.....Thanks......

I think he was being serious, the bike has less friction in neutral in that in gear with the clutch pulled in. Try it on your Gen 1 and you'll see what we're talking about.

 

[84Ninja]

the whole exhuast on a gen 2 weighs over 50 lbs. That cant help anything.

That's not going to be good for anyone