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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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First ride on my new Ultra. Had it since the end of January...finally able to get out



Not sure if the picture will work...still learning

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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Picture worked fine. We're suppose to get another couple of inches of snow today. We just got some rain and washed all the salt away. I hope this is the last of it and I'll be able to break out the bike soon.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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ORIGINAL: Proboscis

First ride on my new Ultra...
Very cool! As suggested above, you'll certainly want to wash off ALL salt residue...you don't want to know how quickly damaging that stuff can be!

Enjoy!!!
 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Hi Dave... Welcome from Michigan
Enjoy the new ride, I also am waiting for weather to break here in SE Michigan, A good couple of rains and some warmer weather is just around the corner I am sure of it! Ride safe!!

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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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ORIGINAL: Proboscis

First ride on my new Ultra.

[IMG]local://upfiles/51814/74AD8D199C01411EB87F10BCE9B5A565.jpg[/IMG]

Very Cool brother...

Snow will be gone before you know it - and you'll be able to wear some of the 'new' off of that thing.


Shame about the Ford tho...Alas, Not everyone can have a Harley AND a Chevy.
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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Congrats on the new Ultra! 12 -15 inches of snow today in Milwaukee. New Ultra gets picked up next Saturday. What's the chance of it all melting by then??????????
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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Did u get the snow tire option???
 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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Proboscis: Congrats on your new UC! How was your shake down ride?
 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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first impression...WOW!!!
I used to have a Suzuki. Now it actually feels like something is under me. Felt like riding on a cloud ....very smooth. I always wanted a Harley...glad I finally made it. Well worth the wait.
I'm going to take some of your guys advice and wash it first thing in the morning. Probably go out for one more ride tomorrow too...
Would like to wash it tonight...but the Leaf game is on.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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Congrats. I almost got a EC but went with the SG. Both are really nice anyway
 
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