What to do First?
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What to do First?
I will probably be picking up my bike from the dealership sometime next week, I am wondering if there is anything that i should do first, Such as waxing it and any type of protectant sealant for the metals? I never have waxed any vehicle and wouldnt even know where to begin so any help would be greatly appeciated
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RE: What to do First?
That's about the first thing I did. Not only because I wanted to clean the baby, but it gave me a chance to see and check everything while I was at it. Go over where all the switches were, make sure I was familiar with the ride itself, find anything loose--that sort of thing. Sort of a time to bond with the new ride. After that, I rode it. Then I put new pipes on it and be going downhill ever since. 
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RE: What to do First?
Maybe hold off doing any mods till you've had it awhile. If you wait awhilethe more certain you will be of changes you want to make. Making a change on my or someone elses recommendation might be something you regret in the future.
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RE: What to do First?
Yeah, I agree with Whaap. I wasn't suggesting you go out and get new pipes right away. Wax on, Wax off. And ride it to learn. Spend some time looking at what people do to their rides and then decide what makes sense to you and your wallet. That's the thing about having a motorcycle. You can customize it any way you want, but customizing can cost some serious money. Make sure you're sure you want to do it.
Wax on, Wax off. And ride it to learn. Spend some time looking at what people do to their rides and then decide what makes sense to you and your wallet. That's the thing about having a motorcycle. You can customize it any way you want, but customizing can cost some serious money. Make sure you're sure you want to do it.
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RE: What to do First?
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I will probably be picking up my bike from the dealership sometime next week, I am wondering if there is anything that i should do first
I will probably be picking up my bike from the dealership sometime next week, I am wondering if there is anything that i should do first
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RE: What to do First?
Ride it baby, ride it. I went throught he phase where the motorcycle was a throne to be worshipped. Now, I've seen the light. It's a motorcycle, meant to be ridden.
I do not say to abuse the machine but unless you hvae a bike show contender, ride the thing. If you want to put a coat of way on shiny things, that's cool -and good for it. I have been through a bunch of them for may years and many, many miles. Now, I've got a denim black Street Bob - I ride the thing like I stole it.
Enjoy, be safe and ride!
I do not say to abuse the machine but unless you hvae a bike show contender, ride the thing. If you want to put a coat of way on shiny things, that's cool -and good for it. I have been through a bunch of them for may years and many, many miles. Now, I've got a denim black Street Bob - I ride the thing like I stole it.
Enjoy, be safe and ride!
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RE: What to do First?
Id watch the X-games reruns,, then go out and try to imatate Travis Pastrannas "Back Flip" on motorcycle
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RE: What to do First?
First thing that all new Harley owners should do is one of two things...hide your wallet where you will never find it, or...go get another loan for all the mods that you will end up doing anyway.
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