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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 03:17 PM
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I put money down on a 2011 Softail Deluxe!



This is the first bike I've ever owned, so I'm going to take it easy and really get to know it in parking lots and neighborhoods first! I waited until I was in my 30s to do this so I'd respect the bike and the road!
 
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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nice bike. keep it vertical and moving forward.
 
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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You're going to love it, have a 2010 Softail just got it 4 weeks ago after not riding for 35 years. Just take it easy and you will do just fine!
 
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Certainteed
nice bike. keep it vertical and moving forward.
Thats the plan!
 
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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great looking bike does your husband ride a h.d.
 
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 03:59 PM
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Got a Sporty now but will upgrade one day - nice scoot.
 
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 04:10 PM
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sweet lookin scooter. Ride safe and enjoy!
 
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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Congrats, really nice bike! The biggest thing you'll notice with that as your first bike is when going slow and turning, she'll want to fall over so don't pull the clutch or let off the throttle or you'll drop it... ask me how I know!

Did you take MSF or Rider's Edge?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Nicky Pass
I put money down on a 2011 Softail Deluxe!

This is the first bike I've ever owned, so I'm going to take it easy and really get to know it in parking lots and neighborhoods first! I waited until I was in my 30s to do this so I'd respect the bike and the road!

WOW that's a nice ride, don't take this the wrong way but that's the wrong first bike. You should have bought a cheap metric and learn on it first, think how you will feel when you drop that new baby of yours...its going to happen.


Be safe brother
 
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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That's the exact model and color I want, except for the year. I'd rather have something pre-EFI. I'm not real excited about bikes that require a computer to fix.
 



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