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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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My first Sportster. I got it last friday after waiting two weeks for the dealer to put the accessories on it. I was climbing the walls!.

Ive riden Honda's, but this is my first harley. Ive put just alittle over 100 miles on it. Its great!

I have one question. My drive way is kind of steep, so when I pulled into the drive way I gave it some gas (steep slope) and forgot my clutch was in and hit very high rpm's by reving it up out of gear. I know this is a no-no, but I am still adjusting to the higher first gear as compared to my "Ole Shadow". Did I damage the Bike? I hope not.

By the way Hi Guys and glad to been the forum. Oh yea its a xL 1200L 07
 
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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Congrats, Welcome from the middle of a cornfield. Nah, your bike will be fine, I wouldn't make a habit it out of it though.
 
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Congrats on the new bike, you didn't hurt it. Welcome to the forum.


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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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Thanks guys. This forum looks to answer alot of "Newbie questions".



Note: Nice bikes in your Pic's
 
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