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I will try to post some pics when I get it home and clean it up a bit.(and figure out how to post on this forum)
The former owner had cancer and the bike has been in storage for about a year. I will need to change the fluids etc. before I get to ride it much.
What are some of the things I need to be aware of on this particular bike?
Pete
The former owner had cancer and the bike has been in storage for about a year. I will need to change the fluids etc. before I get to ride it much.
What are some of the things I need to be aware of on this particular bike?
Pete
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From: Ventura, CA (So Cal)
As most Harley owners will tell you, you need to watch out for the "Crack ******" when you pull into a gas station late at night. They always want to go for a ride. "yuck"...
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Harleys are a funny thing. I used to resent them alot, just thought they were dated, etc. But when I wanted a street bike for communting over 100 miles a day, my favored Jap brand HONDA had nothing that tickled my fancy. I kept looking at the Dyna models and finally with spousal approval went shopping. First dealer's inventory was sucky, and I was not impressed, felt pressed to make a sale. I left. Waited about a month, still deciding. Went to Seattle Harley Davidson in Lynnwood Washington. Man oh man. Nice dealer ship and nice folks too, answered all of my questions and made recommendations. I decided on a 2007 Dyna Super glide custom in cobalt blue. Took it home next day in the back of my truck, neighbor helped me unload and I saddled up for a break in ride. I fell in love with it within the first mile. never had I rode a bike that not only sounded so nice, but felt .... so smooth so steady yet so POWERFUL, I put 150 miles on it that afternoon on the backroads of whidbey island. It now has 15K on it.
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From: Granbury, Texas
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From: USA
Another thing: You can buy most HD factory parts 20% off on line from Zanotti HD in Pa. (just google them) you will need a part number to use their on line system but they are pretty good.
Look here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-...sQ5fLiterature
Hope this helps, ride safe and hang around here because you can learn quite a bit about your new bike. KB
Last edited by KBFXDLI; Mar 28, 2009 at 12:29 AM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: The South
Welcome Pete! Well the first thing you want to do if you plan on doing any maintenance or modifications yourself is go buy a factory service manual for your year and model. Don't get an aftermarket one get a factory HD one. Look on ebay first as someone may be selling an old used one cheap.
Another thing: You can buy most HD factory parts 20% off on line from Zanotti HD in Pa. (just google them) you will need a part number to use their on line system but they are pretty good.
Look here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-...sQ5fLiterature
Hope this helps, ride safe and hang around here because you can learn quite a bit about your new bike. KB
Another thing: You can buy most HD factory parts 20% off on line from Zanotti HD in Pa. (just google them) you will need a part number to use their on line system but they are pretty good.
Look here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-...sQ5fLiterature
Hope this helps, ride safe and hang around here because you can learn quite a bit about your new bike. KB
+1... Best advise so far. Congratz on the fine ride, you'll love her. All the best Bob