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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 09:00 AM
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Default Rookie's first time on a bagger.

So they took you out for a 19 mile ride on the RK, basically around the block. When you get the chance take one out for a 50-100 mile ride. You will have a chance to settle in and really see what it is all about. Not sure if dealers do that though.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by rufasim
I ride my FLHX in Boston stop and go traffic every day during the summer. Pain in the ***? yes, but when I get out of the traffic and hit an open road, so worth having it. I"m sure it would be easier if I was on a smaller bike but I don't have the money to own two or the space to store another bike.
80+% of my riding is in Philly. I couldn't justify having two bikes or riding a RK daily in these conditions .
 
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