Getting First Harley...
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,618
Likes: 117
From: ARIZONA
Just as an aside, believe you can convert the single front disc brakes on the wide glide to dual front disc brakes. Might make you more at home with duals up front. My Fat Bob has spoiled me; I wouldnt be able to ride another bike unless it had dual front discs. =)
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
From: San Diego
I went through a long search for saddlebags. I ended up ordering some bags from leather pros. I just was not happy with the look or function of anything else I saw out there. The bags should be in any day now (was hoping for today actually) I will post a few pics and my first response if you would like.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,088
Likes: 2
From: Mo
I was in the same boat, was a sport bike rider! Need for very fast speeds!! I'm not saying I wouldn't get another sport bike, but I love my Harley! Time to chill out on that speedf **** , to dangerous now!
As stated im new to the HD scene too, but from what ive gathered reading other posts, the stage 1 is a combination of Aftermarket Air Filter system, exhaust, and efi tuner.
me too! lol i do all my sport bike riding on track ONLY now (avatar) and the Harley on the streets!
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 5,120
Likes: 17
From: Indiana
It's not all of that. It's a ECM download not tuner and they do something with the stock air cleaner. I think they just remove the black plastic piece on the back of the ac with a new backplate and filter. I skipped it and went with a power commander air cleaner and exhaust. And most on here do!!
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: southeast Missouri
I went through a long search for saddlebags. I ended up ordering some bags from leather pros. I just was not happy with the look or function of anything else I saw out there. The bags should be in any day now (was hoping for today actually) I will post a few pics and my first response if you would like.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 5,120
Likes: 17
From: Indiana
Just hit search above and type in quick release, quick release bags...etc. There's a lot of great info on this site. I went with viking bags myself with the universal kit. I needed to buy different bolts but the price is great and the bags work great. They also sell a quick detach set up, which I haven't invested in yet because I don't see my bags coming off anytime soon.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: southeast Missouri
Well, picked her up today. Road about 160 miles. Just curious... The first 50 miles or so felt very smooth... But then it got to seem like I felt every little bump in the road in the handle bars the last 100 miles... Is this normal after the bike starts to wear in, or should I be concerned...? I road on the interstate and state ahighways. Thanks for all the advice everyone, also threw up a couple of new images from tonights ride...
Last edited by shadowknight; Apr 18, 2014 at 01:00 AM.