Opinion needed
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,051
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From: Between Chicago & Milwaukee
RE: Opinion needed
It's perfectly normal to ask to test ride a bike before actually making a purchase.Make sure to test ride one of the dealer's bikesfirst before signing on the dotted line.
Riding a Deluxe from the dealer will tell you a lot about the bike and your skill level...
Riding a Deluxe from the dealer will tell you a lot about the bike and your skill level...
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,707
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From: O'Fallon, IL
RE: Opinion needed
I was in your same situation last weekend. I took the MSF course which was my first time riding.I purchased my bike from a friend at work, he lives 25 miles from me. I was nervous for the first half a block then itjust feltnatural. He offered to ride with me/ or chase vehicle in his truck, but I did it solo. I saw ride it, but only you know for yourself.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2005
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RE: Opinion needed
If you feel confident after the Course ride it ,
don't be surprised if you don't want to go right home
these bikes are very addictive just be sure you stop from time to time toadmire your new Prize 
don't be surprised if you don't want to go right home
these bikes are very addictive just be sure you stop from time to time toadmire your new Prize
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 514
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RE: Opinion needed
I had 100 miles to the dealer and cause I had to have a ride there I just took the truck and loaded the UC and brought it home only to find I could not get it off by myself.. Had to get a lot of help.. Darn that thing is heavy.. But I was/and am the only one that has ridden it... Except the tech that serviced it.. If you want to ride it home then take a little time to ride around the dealership to get used to it. You will do fine just take it easy and enjoy the first time on it.. Congrats...
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,911
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From: South Fla.
RE: Opinion needed
Ride it that's why you bought it. If your scared to ride now what will change once you get it home? If you die atleast you will go doing something you enjoy. Oh, BTW wait till nobodys watching you leave, that will make it easyer, that way if you fall on your *** you wont feel "as" stupid.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,208
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From: West Richland WA
RE: Opinion needed
If you got OK roads and not too much traffic on the back roads, get a ride to the dealer and ride it home. Easier to get used to at 50 or 60 than it is at30, MPH that is, not age. Buy something shiny with your $275.
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