1997 super glide
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1997 super glide
I am looking for a first bike and found a good deal on a 97 super glide. I just rode for the first time last weekend at the Harley riding class. Think I will manage? I should mention I am 5'9" 220 ish.
Harley is in my blood. Dad did poker runs all the time and went to sturgis every year when I was a kid. I NEED. A Harley!
Harley is in my blood. Dad did poker runs all the time and went to sturgis every year when I was a kid. I NEED. A Harley!
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From: Galt's Gulch - MI
First off, welcome to the asylum 
This is a great place to hang around...
Will you manage? That will depend entirely on you. I hold what has proven to be the minority opinion on this forum that the best motorcyclists have started out on smaller, lower displacement motorcycles and learned proper riding techniques. They developed their skillset and experience and then moved up to larger heavier displacement bikes.
Motorcycling isn't at all instinct, rather it's a learned skill; you ride on your technique and those that never develop proper riding techniques never become very proficient motorcyclists. Many of our instincts, termed 'survival reactions' can actually work against you on a motorcycle; understanding the correct techniques and developing the skill to used them is the art of motorcycling.
If you're willing to invest the time in understanding and practicing that art of motorcycling the Super Glide may be the right bike for you. If you believe ownership connotates ability that Super Glide may be at times a hand full, especially riding in curves or at slow speeds.
Read the works of Lee Parks, Keith Code, Ken Condon, Nick Ienatsch, and Jerry Palladino; practice those techniques, never be afraid to take more riding courses and continue to improve yourself. The most important upgrade you can do for your new bike is to upgrade you
Have fun, you're starting a great adventure!
This is a great place to hang around...Will you manage? That will depend entirely on you. I hold what has proven to be the minority opinion on this forum that the best motorcyclists have started out on smaller, lower displacement motorcycles and learned proper riding techniques. They developed their skillset and experience and then moved up to larger heavier displacement bikes.
Motorcycling isn't at all instinct, rather it's a learned skill; you ride on your technique and those that never develop proper riding techniques never become very proficient motorcyclists. Many of our instincts, termed 'survival reactions' can actually work against you on a motorcycle; understanding the correct techniques and developing the skill to used them is the art of motorcycling.
If you're willing to invest the time in understanding and practicing that art of motorcycling the Super Glide may be the right bike for you. If you believe ownership connotates ability that Super Glide may be at times a hand full, especially riding in curves or at slow speeds.
Read the works of Lee Parks, Keith Code, Ken Condon, Nick Ienatsch, and Jerry Palladino; practice those techniques, never be afraid to take more riding courses and continue to improve yourself. The most important upgrade you can do for your new bike is to upgrade you
Have fun, you're starting a great adventure!
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Joined: Sep 2020
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From: Lafayette, LA
You're off to a good start with the Harley riding class, I was away from bikes for a long time and the first time back in the saddle was a bit intimidating so I stuck to riding around my neighborhood and only on back streets until I felt comfortable enough to get in heavier traffic. My first Harley was a Super Glide so you chose wisely. I learned a lot watching You Tube videos but there is no substitute for saddle time. Good luck!
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Not uncommon at all...
This forum is full of "one and done" posts, and posters who do not post a follow up when they ask for help.
This forum is full of "one and done" posts, and posters who do not post a follow up when they ask for help.
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