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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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Hi all,

I am french (Paris)ANDsince one week a brand new owner of a Roadking classic 2002.
I'm 32 years old, and that's my first harley.
That's was one of my dream, and that's really great to realize your dreams.

that's only one week, I have it, and still I am not at my ease to drive it, I was wondering, how many time it took you to know your bike ?

My first impression is :
The design of the bike is even nicer than what I thought
I love the engine
the bike is really big for our traffic jam other (passing the lines is difficult ...)
AndI am really looking for making a 1-2 days trip in the country side where the bike will show the real caractere.

I will post some pics as soon as I will understand how to do it :-)


 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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Viva la Harley!
Congratulations on your purchase and ride safe!
 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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I started riding when I was 5, so getting used to a big bike was not a problem.

Congrats on the King though - enjoy!!
 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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Bonjour, monseur ParisRKC.

 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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Congrats on the proper choice of a MC and model. You need to put some miles on it in the countryside before you get bumped by one of those little mini cooper looking cars in Paris. I have spent time in Paris, get out of there to practice and get some miles under your belt, then you will realise how nimble that big bike is. I will be over there again in Feb.

Oh and welcome to the forum.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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Paris Texas?
Lets Ride sometime[sm=icon_rock.gif]
 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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Thanks

I am looking for the week end , and cross the finger for good weather, I really want to discover it on country side, now !

 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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You have some great road in France, enjoy the bike within one month you will feel more confident I am sure.

Take the ride from Paris to Le Mans next weekend (they have a dealer there I think) ...you know if makes sense!

Welcome to our family.

 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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Congratulations, ParisRKC! ~~ In no time, your bike won't feel quite so big. Have a great time.
 
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