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I purchased a 2012 Forty Eight yesterday and couldnt be happier with my purchase. I must be honest, I've never rode a motorcycle before (even a dirt bike, sales people laughed at me)... Im taking the motorcycle safety course on the 28-29th of April, so until the she will sit in my garage . Pics below... excited to be a part of this forum!
hot bike!
~ congrats, and welcome to the board-
very smart to take the class before riding. i know its tough to see the bike in your garage and not ride it... but that is absolutely the right thing to do. you will have plenty of great riding time once you have the background.
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