Pulled the trigger on my first Harley!
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Tulsa, OK
Pulled the trigger on my first Harley!
Been wanting one for a while now, and finally decided on a 2011 Wide Glide and I love it!
My bike is in the middle, and the other 2 belong to my brother and our buddy. We went on a nice 4.5hr trip around town and some country roads and I had a blast. I haven't been on a bike in a long time, and I jumped head first back into it. I feel very comfortable on it, and the bike rides really well.
It currently has some V&H Slip-Ons installed, but I worked out a deal with the dealership to have the V&H Sideshots (Black), intake, & stage 1 mapping all done. So when the parts come in that will all be installed as well.
I have a question about footware for you guys: I'm not into the big bulky boots or care about brand name much either. I've currently just been riding in some shoes the past few days. I'd like to try to be safe though, and would like to get a pair of decent boots, and wanted some opinions/suggestions from you all. Just some comfortable, wear everyday boots.
I appreciate this forum and the wealth of knowledge on here, and look forward to being a member for a long long time.
thanks,
John
My bike is in the middle, and the other 2 belong to my brother and our buddy. We went on a nice 4.5hr trip around town and some country roads and I had a blast. I haven't been on a bike in a long time, and I jumped head first back into it. I feel very comfortable on it, and the bike rides really well.
It currently has some V&H Slip-Ons installed, but I worked out a deal with the dealership to have the V&H Sideshots (Black), intake, & stage 1 mapping all done. So when the parts come in that will all be installed as well.
I have a question about footware for you guys: I'm not into the big bulky boots or care about brand name much either. I've currently just been riding in some shoes the past few days. I'd like to try to be safe though, and would like to get a pair of decent boots, and wanted some opinions/suggestions from you all. Just some comfortable, wear everyday boots.
I appreciate this forum and the wealth of knowledge on here, and look forward to being a member for a long long time.
thanks,
John
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From: Missouri
Congrats on the WG!
As far as footwear, your on your own, i wear boots or sneakers dont make no matter to me, mostly boots. just go find some comfortable boots if thats what you want. I will add that i got a pair of Harley boots as a gift, i threw my others aside for one reason and one reason only, they have laces, but they zip up the inside, extremely easy to put on and take off, i like that.
As far as footwear, your on your own, i wear boots or sneakers dont make no matter to me, mostly boots. just go find some comfortable boots if thats what you want. I will add that i got a pair of Harley boots as a gift, i threw my others aside for one reason and one reason only, they have laces, but they zip up the inside, extremely easy to put on and take off, i like that.
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Vermont
I'm in the same boat. New 2011 Wg. Haven't had a bike in 20yrs. My first HD and loven it. I've just been wearing some work boots. I find the sole hangs well on the pegs. Plus I've draged my heal in the corners a couple of times.
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From: Southern Oregon
congrats on your bike, enjoy!
boots: the HD riddick is as comfortable as any footwear I have ever worn. its a lace up but also has a zipper on one side that makes for a quick off and on, also has a zipper vent (I have never bothered using). my favorite riding boot but not waterproof. they are made by wolverine.
boots: the HD riddick is as comfortable as any footwear I have ever worn. its a lace up but also has a zipper on one side that makes for a quick off and on, also has a zipper vent (I have never bothered using). my favorite riding boot but not waterproof. they are made by wolverine.
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I use the HD Jarrett boots #D95330 made by wolverine extremely comfortable all day boot with the addition of Gore-Tex. You can get them on eBay for real cheap too since they are last year model.