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From: Texas
New Owner
New Super Glide Custom owner here. I purchased the bike on March 26 and accepted delivery on April 1. Had a back rest and windscreen added as well as a set of V&H Staggered Big Shots along with the air intake and EFI map patch for air/fuel ratio. The mapping will be confirmed on a dyno once the break in period is over.
Its been long time since owning a bike. First bike was a little two stroke Yamaha 100 that I had in 1971. I owned a 73 Yamaha TX 500 in the late 70’s while in college. It was a real beater that was not in good condition when purchased but was reliable.
Needless to say that this is a huge jump in bikes from 30 something years ago. I was ready to purchase a bike about 10 years ago from a friend of the family, but he had a wreck and I decided that that was not the time. Finally, as an empty nester I decided to pull the trigger.
As info, I am headed to the local Rider’s Edge classes this weekend just to get a feel for riding again under a watchful eye and in a controlled space. I spend 1800-2000 miles annually on human powered cycles so I have a great sense of balance; just not the power. I think the RE class will be a great investment in time.
I did take the bike out after delivery and both weekend days. I have to say that the Dyna has a lot more torque than I was expecting and my feel for the clutch; well needs some more experience. Fortunately, I live in an area near Houston where I can get out on new streets with no traffic and practice skills. Again, not the preferred way of riding then taking class… I am a lot more comfortable on the bike today than I was last Friday.
Its been long time since owning a bike. First bike was a little two stroke Yamaha 100 that I had in 1971. I owned a 73 Yamaha TX 500 in the late 70’s while in college. It was a real beater that was not in good condition when purchased but was reliable.
Needless to say that this is a huge jump in bikes from 30 something years ago. I was ready to purchase a bike about 10 years ago from a friend of the family, but he had a wreck and I decided that that was not the time. Finally, as an empty nester I decided to pull the trigger.
As info, I am headed to the local Rider’s Edge classes this weekend just to get a feel for riding again under a watchful eye and in a controlled space. I spend 1800-2000 miles annually on human powered cycles so I have a great sense of balance; just not the power. I think the RE class will be a great investment in time.
I did take the bike out after delivery and both weekend days. I have to say that the Dyna has a lot more torque than I was expecting and my feel for the clutch; well needs some more experience. Fortunately, I live in an area near Houston where I can get out on new streets with no traffic and practice skills. Again, not the preferred way of riding then taking class… I am a lot more comfortable on the bike today than I was last Friday.
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