Tell me everything about this '92 SuperGlide Custom...
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Road Warrior
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RE: Tell me everything about this '92 SuperGlide Custom...
And by the way, my plan is to get some time on the bike with friends in parking lots and on backstreets this year before the weather gets bad. Then I'll try to sign up for one of the first safety courses next Spring. I wish I could get into a course right now, but they're all full for the rest of the year. I picked a bad time to experiment with this. 
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RE: Tell me everything about this '92 SuperGlide Custom...
ORIGINAL: fr21555
I've never seen an FXDC with those bars as stock though, almost all of the early Dynas had buckhorn style bars. Consider yourself ahead of the game, as the buckhorns are some of the most uncomfortable H-D ever used, and they usd them for years.
I've never seen an FXDC with those bars as stock though, almost all of the early Dynas had buckhorn style bars. Consider yourself ahead of the game, as the buckhorns are some of the most uncomfortable H-D ever used, and they usd them for years.
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RE: Tell me everything about this '92 SuperGlide Custom...
No disrespect intended, I just hated them on my Sporty, later on the Dyna and was happy to lose them. They gave me a bad wrist pain due to the angle they place your hands at.
ORIGINAL: DYNAmite92
interestingly, for my size,shape and riding style, I find the buckhorn handle bars the most comfortable
ORIGINAL: fr21555
I've never seen an FXDC with those bars as stock though, almost all of the early Dynas had buckhorn style bars. Consider yourself ahead of the game, as the buckhorns are some of the most uncomfortable H-D ever used, and they usd them for years.
I've never seen an FXDC with those bars as stock though, almost all of the early Dynas had buckhorn style bars. Consider yourself ahead of the game, as the buckhorns are some of the most uncomfortable H-D ever used, and they usd them for years.
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RE: Tell me everything about this '92 SuperGlide Custom...
Urghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... HURRY UP! I'm told the bike will either be delivered this evening or tomorrow. I'm ready to climb on that sucker! I haven't been able to sleep lately, because I'm thinking about riding so much.
So yeah, no lessons and I've never owned a bike. I am going to hop on that thing 10 minutes after they deliver it, though, and head around the block a few times, then down to a huge parking lot 3 blocks away to "learn" how to ride. Probably by myself at first. I do have a few friends that ride, but I have a feeling they'll only come over to show me stuff every-so-often. I'm not willing to wait, so I'm doing it myself.
Even though this is the first time I've ever ridden a REAL bike, I think I'll be fine. I just have to get past the initial jitters. One thing that sucks is that I have a pretty steep concrete driveway. I'll walk the bike down while sitting on it and riding the hand brake. I'm not really scared of doing that, as I'll go real slow. Now going back up the driveway to get her in the garage does scare me a little. lol...
Wish me luck! I'll report back for sure to let everyone know the stupid things I do my first time out.
And don't worry, I will be SUPER careful. I'm "smart" when it comes to this stuff and I won't try to ride beyond my abilities (or lack thereof.) I respect it. I JUST CAN'T WAIT!
So yeah, no lessons and I've never owned a bike. I am going to hop on that thing 10 minutes after they deliver it, though, and head around the block a few times, then down to a huge parking lot 3 blocks away to "learn" how to ride. Probably by myself at first. I do have a few friends that ride, but I have a feeling they'll only come over to show me stuff every-so-often. I'm not willing to wait, so I'm doing it myself.
Even though this is the first time I've ever ridden a REAL bike, I think I'll be fine. I just have to get past the initial jitters. One thing that sucks is that I have a pretty steep concrete driveway. I'll walk the bike down while sitting on it and riding the hand brake. I'm not really scared of doing that, as I'll go real slow. Now going back up the driveway to get her in the garage does scare me a little. lol...
Wish me luck! I'll report back for sure to let everyone know the stupid things I do my first time out.
And don't worry, I will be SUPER careful. I'm "smart" when it comes to this stuff and I won't try to ride beyond my abilities (or lack thereof.) I respect it. I JUST CAN'T WAIT!
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And guys, I know this isn't the same thing at all. But I drove manual transmission cars/trucks my first 10 years of driving, so I know how to work a clutch. I also grew up on a three wheeler, dune buggy, Honda scooter (go ahead and laugh, but it got me all over town during high school!!!), etc... I rode a small dirt bike a few times, but not enough to say I'm experienced on it. I guess my point I can work a clutch in general and I've done a little bit more than just driving a car, so I'm good to start out real nice and slow.
I was also really into doing tricks on a bicycle when that first got real big in the early '80s. Was pretty good at it. It may take me a few minutes to get comfortable on 2 wheels again, but I'm not too worried.
I was also really into doing tricks on a bicycle when that first got real big in the early '80s. Was pretty good at it. It may take me a few minutes to get comfortable on 2 wheels again, but I'm not too worried.
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ORIGINAL: SgtThump
Okay, I am worried a little. Come on and give me a pep talk and don't try to scare me.
Okay, I am worried a little. Come on and give me a pep talk and don't try to scare me.
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ORIGINAL: billnourse
Get a copy of the video"Ride Like a Pro IV" and watch it a couple of times, then go and pratice what they taught you. Learn how to ride right, and don't be in a big hurry. You have the rest of your life to be riding, don't rush things and tear up your bike, or worse yet, yourself.
Bill
Get a copy of the video"Ride Like a Pro IV" and watch it a couple of times, then go and pratice what they taught you. Learn how to ride right, and don't be in a big hurry. You have the rest of your life to be riding, don't rush things and tear up your bike, or worse yet, yourself.
Bill
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RE: Tell me everything about this '92 SuperGlide Custom...
Sounds like to know how to feather a clutch and maintain your balance- that's something anyway. Best thing to do is remember to respect the bike's weight and power, be extra aware of the idiots riding in cars..they are out to kill you. They don't know how to ride and therefore don't understand what it takes to run the gauntlet of stupidity a biker deals with just to stay alive on the bike.
Use your signals, although it's not a guarantee drivers will be paying any attention. If you see a white hair and a pair of hands on a wheel in front of you, back off and let them go. Watch out for minivan moms talking on a cell phone or teenagers in one of those imported jellybean cars they drive. Those types tend to tailgate you- just pull over to the side and let them fly by.
Once you get some feel for the bike's weight under power, find a safe place to practice panic stops. Get up to about 30 mph and see how fast you can safely bring the bike to a full stop. Sometimes you won't have time to downshift through all the gears either.
We put our kid brother on a 1996 police Electra Glide as his first solo ride and he managed. Our thinking was he'd respect the weight and power of the bike and resist any "hot dog" moves. He did fine and eventually went to safety course route. He's never regretted learning the right way to ride and has been on a bike of his own now for about 8 years.
Ride safe and watch out for those cagers!
Use your signals, although it's not a guarantee drivers will be paying any attention. If you see a white hair and a pair of hands on a wheel in front of you, back off and let them go. Watch out for minivan moms talking on a cell phone or teenagers in one of those imported jellybean cars they drive. Those types tend to tailgate you- just pull over to the side and let them fly by.
Once you get some feel for the bike's weight under power, find a safe place to practice panic stops. Get up to about 30 mph and see how fast you can safely bring the bike to a full stop. Sometimes you won't have time to downshift through all the gears either.
We put our kid brother on a 1996 police Electra Glide as his first solo ride and he managed. Our thinking was he'd respect the weight and power of the bike and resist any "hot dog" moves. He did fine and eventually went to safety course route. He's never regretted learning the right way to ride and has been on a bike of his own now for about 8 years.
Ride safe and watch out for those cagers!
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RE: Tell me everything about this '92 SuperGlide Custom...
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Sounds like to know how to feather a clutch and maintain your balance- that's something anyway. Best thing to do is remember to respect the bike's weight and power, be extra aware of the idiots riding in cars..they are out to kill you. They don't know how to ride and therefore don't understand what it takes to run the gauntlet of stupidity a biker deals with just to stay alive on the bike.
Use your signals, although it's not a guarantee drivers will be paying any attention. If you see a white hair and a pair of hands on a wheel in front of you, back off and let them go. Watch out for minivan moms talking on a cell phone or teenagers in one of those imported jellybean cars they drive. Those types tend to tailgate you- just pull over to the side and let them fly by.
Once you get some feel for the bike's weight under power, find a safe place to practice panic stops. Get up to about 30 mph and see how fast you can safely bring the bike to a full stop. Sometimes you won't have time to downshift through all the gears either.
We put our kid brother on a 1996 police Electra Glide as his first solo ride and he managed. Our thinking was he'd respect the weight and power of the bike and resist any "hot dog" moves. He did fine and eventually went to safety course route. He's never regretted learning the right way to ride and has been on a bike of his own now for about 8 years.
Ride safe and watch out for those cagers!
Sounds like to know how to feather a clutch and maintain your balance- that's something anyway. Best thing to do is remember to respect the bike's weight and power, be extra aware of the idiots riding in cars..they are out to kill you. They don't know how to ride and therefore don't understand what it takes to run the gauntlet of stupidity a biker deals with just to stay alive on the bike.
Use your signals, although it's not a guarantee drivers will be paying any attention. If you see a white hair and a pair of hands on a wheel in front of you, back off and let them go. Watch out for minivan moms talking on a cell phone or teenagers in one of those imported jellybean cars they drive. Those types tend to tailgate you- just pull over to the side and let them fly by.
Once you get some feel for the bike's weight under power, find a safe place to practice panic stops. Get up to about 30 mph and see how fast you can safely bring the bike to a full stop. Sometimes you won't have time to downshift through all the gears either.
We put our kid brother on a 1996 police Electra Glide as his first solo ride and he managed. Our thinking was he'd respect the weight and power of the bike and resist any "hot dog" moves. He did fine and eventually went to safety course route. He's never regretted learning the right way to ride and has been on a bike of his own now for about 8 years.
Ride safe and watch out for those cagers!
Chris