Harley Davidson Forums

Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

I feel good for 50

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 13, 2011 | 09:55 PM
Share
  #11  
Raiderdave's Avatar
Raiderdave
Novice
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
From: Bay area ca
Default
Have fun
 
Reply
0
Old May 17, 2011 | 09:48 AM
Share
  #12  
Ole T Sport's Avatar
Ole T Sport
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 454
Likes: 1
From: Micawber, Manitoba
Default
. Having fun, bringing the Limited home.
Wife is a bit leary. Says front tire is off the ground too much.
 
Reply
0
Old May 17, 2011 | 12:05 PM
Share
  #13  
LadyDeluxe's Avatar
LadyDeluxe
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,249
Likes: 3
From: SE Wisconsin
Default
Congratulations on the new Limited, awesome bike. I hope your wife feels better after all her surgerys. Now go out there, ride safe and enjoy the journey
 
Reply
0
Old May 17, 2011 | 03:42 PM
Share
  #14  
TheSinistral's Avatar
TheSinistral
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 434
Likes: 0
From: DFW
Default
I have a feeling Ole T Sport has it figured out... I'm jealous.

Rock on! 50 more!
 
Reply
0
Old May 17, 2011 | 03:49 PM
Share
  #15  
cromagnon's Avatar
cromagnon
Grand HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,067
Likes: 60
From: Chesterfield, VA
Default
Good for you ... you would just grow old if you did not have the harley.

I know, at 54 I'm living like a kid!
 
Reply
0
Old May 17, 2011 | 05:37 PM
Share
  #16  
zfdtruckman's Avatar
zfdtruckman
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 128
Likes: 1
From: NE Illinois
Default
I know exactly your feeling. I'm 57 and retired disabled from the Fire Department. I rode bikes since I was in 8th grade. Bought a new FLTRX for a retirement present but haven't ridden in a while. I parked my Honda 750 in the shed after I peeled a cop friend of mine off the highway. When I picked up the new hog and rode it home, it felt so large and heavy. I actually felt that I may have made a large mistake and maybe this was too much for me. Every day I ride now, the bike feels smaller and the old feeling is coming back strong. Hope things work out well for you
 
Reply
0
Old May 17, 2011 | 06:07 PM
Share
  #17  
drukanfu's Avatar
drukanfu
Supporter
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 5,189
Likes: 16
From: N.E. Wisconsin
Default
You must be a pretty good man to her for the gift she got you ! A bike will add years to your lifes if ya watch out for the other guy.....and Moose !
 
Reply
0
Old May 18, 2011 | 11:03 AM
Share
  #18  
Ole T Sport's Avatar
Ole T Sport
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 454
Likes: 1
From: Micawber, Manitoba
Default
Originally Posted by zfdtruckman
I know exactly your feeling. I'm 57 and retired disabled from the Fire Department. I rode bikes since I was in 8th grade. Bought a new FLTRX for a retirement present but haven't ridden in a while. I parked my Honda 750 in the shed after I peeled a cop friend of mine off the highway. When I picked up the new hog and rode it home, it felt so large and heavy. I actually felt that I may have made a large mistake and maybe this was too much for me. Every day I ride now, the bike feels smaller and the old feeling is coming back strong. Hope things work out well for you
Had my last FLH 23 years ago, I was intimidated of the size of the bike when I picked her up 2 days ago, a bit scared, stomach turning. But after a 500 mile run yesterday, as you stated, the bike is feeling smaller and the old feeling is back. Thanks and the best to you and yours.
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 18, 2011 | 11:26 AM
Share
  #19  
Maclugie's Avatar
Maclugie
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 779
Likes: 4
From: Upstate New York
Default
I know how you feel. At 53 I've been through some of life's trials as well. Have fun!
 
Reply
0
Old May 18, 2011 | 03:09 PM
Share
  #20  
Punjabi Rider's Avatar
Punjabi Rider
Grand HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,808
Likes: 285
From: Green Country Oklahoma
Default
Been there couldn't sleep until I brought it home.
 
Reply
0



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:10 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE