New harley owner
Build a shed out by the road to keep it in? Just a thought.... 
But seriously I feel you, I have a 400 ft long gravel drive. Pain in the *** and forget about keeping the bike clean if we have had any rain in the last week....
But seriously I feel you, I have a 400 ft long gravel drive. Pain in the *** and forget about keeping the bike clean if we have had any rain in the last week....
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Congrats on the new bike!
Since 99% of your riding is on paved roads, you want the best tires for those conditions, not the 1/4 mile driveway. Most coust effective solution is probably to add some gravel and have it rolled.
One of my friends I ride with has a house in upstate NY, and he has a long gravel driveway. Once you get used to it, shouldn't be a big problem. Keep it at a nice speed, keep your head up and don't grab the front brake.
Since 99% of your riding is on paved roads, you want the best tires for those conditions, not the 1/4 mile driveway. Most coust effective solution is probably to add some gravel and have it rolled.
One of my friends I ride with has a house in upstate NY, and he has a long gravel driveway. Once you get used to it, shouldn't be a big problem. Keep it at a nice speed, keep your head up and don't grab the front brake.
Last edited by bigdaddy33; Apr 4, 2011 at 11:05 AM.
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ya im gonna be taking the harley class soon i just need to work out my schedule which is going to be a ***** since im lucky if i get a day off, but they did offer me a free class when i bought the bike. I did manage to get the bike up and down the drive today with no problem although being on a hill its a pretty good workout with all the ruts an sand. Riding this bike is great, i was cruisin down these back roads and everytime im out riding there's this big group of turkeys walking around the side of the road. Those crazy birds arent even scared they just sat there and looked at me. Time to get some louder pipes, or a shotgun lol
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ya im gonna be taking the harley class soon i just need to work out my schedule which is going to be a ***** since im lucky if i get a day off, but they did offer me a free class when i bought the bike. I did manage to get the bike up and down the drive today with no problem although being on a hill its a pretty good workout with all the ruts an sand. Riding this bike is great, i was cruisin down these back roads and everytime im out riding there's this big group of turkeys walking around the side of the road. Those crazy birds arent even scared they just sat there and looked at me. Time to get some louder pipes, or a shotgun lol
it might sound like I'm busting your *****, but I'm honestly curious :
what possessed you to get a new harley for your first bike? specially the bike you got considering where you live?
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definetly take advantage of the class. it just might save your life or the life of another rider you might crash in front of ....
it might sound like I'm busting your *****, but I'm honestly curious :
what possessed you to get a new harley for your first bike? specially the bike you got considering where you live?
it might sound like I'm busting your *****, but I'm honestly curious :
what possessed you to get a new harley for your first bike? specially the bike you got considering where you live?
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Joined: Jul 2009
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Somebody buy this man a beer! Spend a little more time in the friction zone. You really shouldn't be breaking your rear tire loose. You'll have fun in the class, and you'll learn a lot. Save your money, your tires are fine. 