Ride it, or sell it back to the dealer?
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Ride it, or sell it back to the dealer?
Okay, so I decided one day that I would really, really enjoy doing something other than riding Bi*#H. I went through the rider safety course, got my license, brought my new 883 home---where it has sat for the past three months.
I'm a certified diver, and can skipper a 40' sailing vessell, but EVERY time I get on my bike, I break out in a cold sweat, shake and just can't think straight.
Have received tons of advice: Sell it. If you're that afraid of it, get rid of it before you hurt/kill youself and "don't be a dope". Just get on it and ride. You're never going to be comfortable with it unless you take it off the stand.
So, would appreciate anyone's/everyone's advice.
Thank you.
I'm a certified diver, and can skipper a 40' sailing vessell, but EVERY time I get on my bike, I break out in a cold sweat, shake and just can't think straight.
Have received tons of advice: Sell it. If you're that afraid of it, get rid of it before you hurt/kill youself and "don't be a dope". Just get on it and ride. You're never going to be comfortable with it unless you take it off the stand.
So, would appreciate anyone's/everyone's advice.
Thank you.
Last edited by Dawn883; Jul 22, 2009 at 04:41 PM.
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Ok, here goes. Sell it. If you're that afraid of it, get rid of it before you hurt/kill youself and "don't be a dope". Just get on it and ride. You're never going to be comfortable with it unless you drive the it!
I don't know what more you want. I would suggest you take the MSF course, but you already have. I would suggest you get on it and ride more, but you've already heard that.
I don't know what more you want. I would suggest you take the MSF course, but you already have. I would suggest you get on it and ride more, but you've already heard that.
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make a deal with your self try and put 100 miles on the bike than make your decision.Just take your time and ride your on pace. Where are you located?
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Ride it to the nearest Harley shop every Saturday,you will be on par with about half of the internet riders.
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Get out somewhere with it (even if you have to trailer it) and ride without any traffic for a couple of hours. Get a feel for the bike and how it handles. If after that you're still frightened to death, get rid of it! It's that simple.
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Okay, so I decided one day that I would really, really enjoy doing something other than riding Bi*#H. I went through the rider safety course, got my license, brought my new 883 home---where it has sat for the past three months.
I'm a certified diver, and can skipper a 40' sailing vessell, but EVERY time I get on my bike, I break out in a cold sweat, shake and just can't think straight.
Have received tons of advice: Sell it. If you're that afraid of it, get rid of it before you hurt/kill youself and "don't be a dope". Just get on it and ride. You're never going to be comfortable with it unless you take it off the stand.
So, would appreciate anyone's/everyone's advice.
Thank you.
I'm a certified diver, and can skipper a 40' sailing vessell, but EVERY time I get on my bike, I break out in a cold sweat, shake and just can't think straight.
Have received tons of advice: Sell it. If you're that afraid of it, get rid of it before you hurt/kill youself and "don't be a dope". Just get on it and ride. You're never going to be comfortable with it unless you take it off the stand.
So, would appreciate anyone's/everyone's advice.
Thank you.
Good luck.