First impressions of my new Harley
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Tourer
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From: Washington State
First impressions of my new Harley
The weather in the PNW was clear yesterday, albeit cold but a good excuse to put a few miles on her. This is my first Harley and am amazed at the torque that the big twin produces. I can see this is going to be a love affair; I get that "damn cool" feeling when looking down at that big black tank and chrome console. I like everything about this bike cept the seat, I have to do something about that soon, probably a cushy solo, my 50 year old back needs all the help it can get. I'm p!ssed at myself, that I didn't buy a Harley earlier, havent been on a bike with a motor in nearly 30 years, realizing just how much I've missed.
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Congrats man...I know the feeling too. I finally got my first Harley at 56, been riding off and on over 40 years all metric bikes. I was pleasantly surprised how well my Street Bob performs and handles. All it really needs is better/firmer fork springs.
My only regret is that I waited so long to finally get Harley.
Enjoy your new ride.
My only regret is that I waited so long to finally get Harley.
Enjoy your new ride.
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From: Upstate, SC
The weather in the PNW was clear yesterday, albeit cold but a good excuse to put a few miles on her. This is my first Harley and am amazed at the torque that the big twin produces. I can see this is going to be a love affair; I get that "damn cool" feeling when looking down at that big black tank and chrome console. I like everything about this bike cept the seat, I have to do something about that soon, probably a cushy solo, my 50 year old back needs all the help it can get. I'm p!ssed at myself, that I didn't buy a Harley earlier, havent been on a bike with a motor in nearly 30 years, realizing just how much I've missed.
Regarding the seat, you might want to send it to Mean City and let them work their magic on it. The Wide Glide seat I got for my bike is going to them next week for the full memory foam makeover.
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Was going to buy the Iron, what a cool bike, I gave into peer pressure from a few buddys that said to get the big twin, I didnt fit the smaller bike really well anyhow.
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I'll keep an eye out for you today, I'm over in GH but plan on getting a good to go sticker and coming east.
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some good riding in the harbor, we do a ride out to silverdale on the backroads.