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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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Great looking scoot. Looks like a twin to mine!. I smile every day I saddle up and head out. Even if its only 10 miles. Now get your "Wants" and "Needs" list together.

Welcome to the shark tank and like others have said head over to the roadglide.org site for some RG only support as well.

Ride on.

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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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Congratulations. You are going to love it. Read this thread:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showt...chnique&page=6

Email Motorlessons and ask for his booklet. It is great.

I had trouble adjusting to panic braking, on touring bike. Took Riders Edge Skilled Rider's Course, and that helps on braking, curves, low speed maneuvers.

Keep the shiny side up!
 

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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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Thanks for all the compliments and tips. I will join the Road Glide Forum tonight after work..
 
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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......... welcome to the Darkside, Stan. That BBP is outstanding !
 
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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Nice bike with some nice "comfort". Sounds like you are pretty happy. Congrats and enjoy.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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......... welcome to the Darkside, Stan. That BBP is outstanding !

So then you are saying Stan has a car tire on the rear of his bike? You do know that is what the dark side is, right?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 12:19 AM
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Welcome to the world of TOURING!!!... I converted from crotch rocket to a Road Glide.. and man the only problem I've had since buying it is having enough cash to fix it up fast enough! There is nothing like 103 cu of engine roaring while you lean back and let the wind blow buy!!! RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!!
 
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by efiez
Welcome to the world of TOURING!!!... I converted from crotch rocket to a Road Glide.. and man the only problem I've had since buying it is having enough cash to fix it up fast enough! There is nothing like 103 cu of engine roaring while you lean back and let the wind blow buy!!! RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!!
I am kinda the opposite. My first bike was the Superglide. Then last year I bought a Naked Street Fighter bike. This made the Superglide not fit the need I wanted so I decided to upgrade it to full touring and now have the best of both worlds. I love driving my Triumph, I love riding my Harley!!
 
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 04:29 AM
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My '08 didn't have the storage for long trips so in '10 I bought a RK but couldn't part with the Dyan so now i have both of them. Lifes good!
 
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