First Harley
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If this is not your first bike, but just your first Harley, you will notice a big difference in the transmission. This is normal. First off don't be shy shifting from neutral to first. It will engage with a loud clunk. This is normal. Also don't try to ease it into gear. It will just grind. No need to stomp on it but reach out with the left foot and push it like you mean it. It takes one or two times and you will get the feel for it.
I rode a neighbors KLR650 a couple months after I got my sportster, and was never sure when it was in gear, there was that much difference. Also the sportster shifter, and all other Harleys, seem to travel farther than many bikes I have owned.
You better be used to using the front brake, because the rear brake on my sportster was all but useless. Just do not use the front brake when doing slow speed turns. That usually causes owies.
Look for leaks, should be zero on a '17,(My '07 had zero) and make sure clutch engages and disengages normally. Look for aftermarket add ons that were done poorly. If from a dealer, try to find out if it has aftermarket tuning or factory, if private party, the same. If PP, see if they have the tuner and if it goes with the bike. I did not sell mine with the bike, but it will be used on my Ultra.
I rode a neighbors KLR650 a couple months after I got my sportster, and was never sure when it was in gear, there was that much difference. Also the sportster shifter, and all other Harleys, seem to travel farther than many bikes I have owned.
You better be used to using the front brake, because the rear brake on my sportster was all but useless. Just do not use the front brake when doing slow speed turns. That usually causes owies.
Look for leaks, should be zero on a '17,(My '07 had zero) and make sure clutch engages and disengages normally. Look for aftermarket add ons that were done poorly. If from a dealer, try to find out if it has aftermarket tuning or factory, if private party, the same. If PP, see if they have the tuner and if it goes with the bike. I did not sell mine with the bike, but it will be used on my Ultra.
Oh thanks man.
sorry for my misunderstanding ...
what is '17? what is PP?
What is aftermarket tuning of factory? is that like maintenance history ?
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Of the above, '17 is simply a short way of writing 2017, and '07 is short for 2007. PP? - not sure! An aftermarket tune is a modification to the engine electronics and fuel injection, which alters the performance of the engine from the stock factory settings. If that is done by a dealer then it may be entered on the bike's maintenance history.
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Hi Fadi from the UK.
Of the above, '17 is simply a short way of writing 2017, and '07 is short for 2007. PP? - not sure! An aftermarket tune is a modification to the engine electronics and fuel injection, which alters the performance of the engine from the stock factory settings. If that is done by a dealer then it may be entered on the bike's maintenance history.
Of the above, '17 is simply a short way of writing 2017, and '07 is short for 2007. PP? - not sure! An aftermarket tune is a modification to the engine electronics and fuel injection, which alters the performance of the engine from the stock factory settings. If that is done by a dealer then it may be entered on the bike's maintenance history.
Thanks Brother ...
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I had some riding here and there, but never had my own bike.
I consider myself as a new rider.
I did a big research about Harley Davidson bikes (which is my dream since I was born), and considering my budget this what I can offer myself at the moment.
It's a dream come true for me.
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Yup they answered for me. 17= 2017 and PP = Private Party, in other words not a dealer selling the bike
Good to make our dreams come true when ever we can. You will love the sportster. They are raw and rugged. Harley doesn't try to make them refined to the point of boredom.
Good to make our dreams come true when ever we can. You will love the sportster. They are raw and rugged. Harley doesn't try to make them refined to the point of boredom.
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From: NOVA
this is going to be the first bike ever.
I had some riding here and there, but never had my own bike.
I consider myself as a new rider.
I did a big research about Harley Davidson bikes (which is my dream since I was born), and considering my budget this what I can offer myself at the moment.
It's a dream come true for me.
I had some riding here and there, but never had my own bike.
I consider myself as a new rider.
I did a big research about Harley Davidson bikes (which is my dream since I was born), and considering my budget this what I can offer myself at the moment.
It's a dream come true for me.