First HD...First Ride...First Impression
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First HD...First Ride...First Impression
So, one last day of nice weather here in MN before a cold front comes in for the next week - was getting bummed I haven't been able to take my bike out during this past week of beautiful weather - have been waiting for my title and plates (had my credit union handle the transfer). Well, lucky me! It all came in the mail today. So, I put on the plate and took her for a ride...my "new-to-me" 2000 Road King Classic!
FIRST IMPRESSION: First thing I noticed was the smooth response of the engine....later I felt the idle-shake I've heard all about...teeth rattling....cool though...so far. The ergonomics of the bike were great - the bars are higher than stock and I'm sitting on a very comfortable Sundowner Solo - hope it stays comfy on long hauls! One thing I need to do is extend the rear brake pedal forward - it's a little cramped - I assume this can be done. I will likely get the floorboard extenders too - right foot was not quite "on". All in all, I loved it! I even extended my ride blowing right past my street for a little while longer.
Thought I was in trouble though - tried installing the digital guard dog....Click....spark! Whisp of smoke from battery....I'll detail in another post....
FIRST IMPRESSION: First thing I noticed was the smooth response of the engine....later I felt the idle-shake I've heard all about...teeth rattling....cool though...so far. The ergonomics of the bike were great - the bars are higher than stock and I'm sitting on a very comfortable Sundowner Solo - hope it stays comfy on long hauls! One thing I need to do is extend the rear brake pedal forward - it's a little cramped - I assume this can be done. I will likely get the floorboard extenders too - right foot was not quite "on". All in all, I loved it! I even extended my ride blowing right past my street for a little while longer.
Thought I was in trouble though - tried installing the digital guard dog....Click....spark! Whisp of smoke from battery....I'll detail in another post....
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Yeah, it's sharp looking bike. I can't find the pics on my computer but I made a photo album in my profile some time ago...check it out.
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Do yourself a favor before going out and buying the (expensive) extended brake pedal -- Put the (cheap) floorboard outward extenders on first and try it for a few miles...
I'm somewhat of a sasquatch myself - extended the pedal on my old RK (It was... It was lots of money, whatever it was).
Had the same issue on my SG and I planned on getting another extended pedal - but first, I got the (Soos?) extenders put on and the brake pedal suddenly seemed fine (probably because I could suddenly put my giant rear paw anywhere I wanted).
Do yourself a favor before going out and buying the (expensive) extended brake pedal -- Put the (cheap) floorboard outward extenders on first and try it for a few miles...
I'm somewhat of a sasquatch myself - extended the pedal on my old RK (It was... It was lots of money, whatever it was).
Had the same issue on my SG and I planned on getting another extended pedal - but first, I got the (Soos?) extenders put on and the brake pedal suddenly seemed fine (probably because I could suddenly put my giant rear paw anywhere I wanted).