just ridden my first harley
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just ridden my first harley
Hi all. New member here, first post.
I was a previously a sport bike rider (not one of the crazy ones). And I've been test riding all kinds of bikes this past summer trying to decide what my next bike was going to be. I'm tired of my *** and my back hurting, and that's only after test riding a bike for 30 minutes.
One of the bikes I tested was the Suzuki GSXR 1000. It was alot of fun, cornered great, lots of power, but it was too much power. More suited for the track. Ever since I started driving commercially, first with semi, then eventually to Greyhound bus, I started to see all the crap on the road, with what people would do with these machines. I get my kicks around 140 km (about 85mph) to 160 km (100mph)so I don't need stupid amounts of power.
I never originally liked to ride cruiser style bikes, but as I progressively went from sport to sport touring, suddenly my wife expressed an interest in coming along and since sport and sport touring was unlikely a comfortable way for the two of us to travel, I eventually ended up at touring.
Thus I tried a 2006 Road Glide. Although it was my first time riding a 800 lbs motorcycle, I loved every second of it. I was impressed with power and tourque that was at my disposel without having to shift gears much, and the fact that it had a really good quality stereo in it (the same kind of stereo that you find in BMW cars).
Congrats, you have another person converted to harley. And I'm only 26.
Now that you have read my long winded story. If I was to go with adding the stage II big bore kit, a couple of supper trapps with a power commander and custom mapping, would the power differance be like night a day? I did look at the harley website's dyno chart for the big bore and it looked immpressive.
I've been looking a this site for the last few weeks, and it seems that people like the road glides.
Thanks for the help.
Brett
Vancouver BC Canada
I was a previously a sport bike rider (not one of the crazy ones). And I've been test riding all kinds of bikes this past summer trying to decide what my next bike was going to be. I'm tired of my *** and my back hurting, and that's only after test riding a bike for 30 minutes.
One of the bikes I tested was the Suzuki GSXR 1000. It was alot of fun, cornered great, lots of power, but it was too much power. More suited for the track. Ever since I started driving commercially, first with semi, then eventually to Greyhound bus, I started to see all the crap on the road, with what people would do with these machines. I get my kicks around 140 km (about 85mph) to 160 km (100mph)so I don't need stupid amounts of power.
I never originally liked to ride cruiser style bikes, but as I progressively went from sport to sport touring, suddenly my wife expressed an interest in coming along and since sport and sport touring was unlikely a comfortable way for the two of us to travel, I eventually ended up at touring.
Thus I tried a 2006 Road Glide. Although it was my first time riding a 800 lbs motorcycle, I loved every second of it. I was impressed with power and tourque that was at my disposel without having to shift gears much, and the fact that it had a really good quality stereo in it (the same kind of stereo that you find in BMW cars).
Congrats, you have another person converted to harley. And I'm only 26.
Now that you have read my long winded story. If I was to go with adding the stage II big bore kit, a couple of supper trapps with a power commander and custom mapping, would the power differance be like night a day? I did look at the harley website's dyno chart for the big bore and it looked immpressive.
I've been looking a this site for the last few weeks, and it seems that people like the road glides.
Thanks for the help.
Brett
Vancouver BC Canada
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From: Arizona
RE: just ridden my first harley
Cool, another convert...
I'm waiting on an '06 Road Glide in Black Pearl myself, ETA 11/11. Can't wait, but I'll never part with my '97 Softail. Can't advise on the big bore kit as I'm only going to do minor performance mods.
I'm waiting on an '06 Road Glide in Black Pearl myself, ETA 11/11. Can't wait, but I'll never part with my '97 Softail. Can't advise on the big bore kit as I'm only going to do minor performance mods.
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From: NEW LENOX, IL
RE: just ridden my first harley
Coming from the sportbike I feel the same way. I've still got my 954RR, but I love riding the Harley ALOT more. I can actually view the scenery instead of watching out for the curves and such.
I'm sure you will like the Harley and I'm hoping to do the BB Kit over winter or next year. Just a heads up I would go with the SERT instead of the PCIII.
Make sure to post up some pics when ya get it.
I'm sure you will like the Harley and I'm hoping to do the BB Kit over winter or next year. Just a heads up I would go with the SERT instead of the PCIII.
Make sure to post up some pics when ya get it.
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RE: just ridden my first harley
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Now that you have read my long winded story. If I was to go with adding the stage II big bore kit, a couple of supper trapps with a power commander and custom mapping, would the power differance be like night a day? I did look at the harley website's dyno chart for the big bore and it looked immpressive.
I've been looking a this site for the last few weeks, and it seems that people like the road glides.
Thanks for the help.
Brett
Vancouver BC Canada
Now that you have read my long winded story. If I was to go with adding the stage II big bore kit, a couple of supper trapps with a power commander and custom mapping, would the power differance be like night a day? I did look at the harley website's dyno chart for the big bore and it looked immpressive.
I've been looking a this site for the last few weeks, and it seems that people like the road glides.
Thanks for the help.
Brett
Vancouver BC Canada
The 95 Stage II, pipes and tuner made a huge difference on my bike. I was disappointed with the stock performance, but very pleased with how it runs now.
Steve
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From: Gig Harbor, WA
RE: just ridden my first harley
I was told by the dealer not to wast my money on the race tuner, that the map they install after the big bore stage 2 would work just fine. Do you think I should reconsider?
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RE: just ridden my first harley
ORIGINAL: SubZer0
I was told by the dealer not to wast my money on the race tuner, that the map they install after the big bore stage 2 would work just fine. Do you think I should reconsider?
I was told by the dealer not to wast my money on the race tuner, that the map they install after the big bore stage 2 would work just fine. Do you think I should reconsider?
Steve
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From: Chelsea, AL
RE: just ridden my first harley
I'm with Steve on the big bore kit. Even though I didn't have it when it was stock, I have more than enough power now. The Harley flash still comes from the same EPA standards as stock so it will still be a bit lean If you do the stage II kit, get a PowerCommander or a race tuner or something to adjust the fuel. You can bypass the expense of the Harley flash if you go with the PowerCommander and by all means get it dynoed. I just got mine dyno tuned and the smoothness and power were impressive. I'm a very happy camper now!
Note: It takes a lot to impress my wife, and after the dyno she told me that she loved the way the bike runs and sounds now.
Note: It takes a lot to impress my wife, and after the dyno she told me that she loved the way the bike runs and sounds now.
RE: just ridden my first harley
You will love the 95 kit. Go with the Race Tuner instead of the PCIII. A little more expensive but worth every penny. I love the power (especially at about 3000 rpms). Make sure your dealer knows what they are doing when tuning the bike. You really need to have it dyno'd.
Terry
Terry