I Almost Gave Up on Harleys
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From: Katy, Texas
I Almost Gave Up on Harleys
I have ridden motorcycles since the '80s, but never had the desire to ride a Harley Davidson. I bought my first HD, a`Sportster, in '09. It was a punishing ride. I liked the look and the pulse of Harleys, so I moved up to a Softail Standard. It looked great and I enjoyed the ride--as long as I did not exceed 50 mph. Any faster and the vibration kicked in. My hands were nearly numb by the time I finished my 40 mile commute to work. I decided that I was just not cut out to ride a Harley and sold it.
Six months ago, I saw a 2000 Ultra Classic at a local bike shop. It had only 25K miles on it and, with the`exception of heated grips, was equipped with all of the aftermarket parts that I was looking for. I took it for a test ride and was amazed at how smooth it was--even at highway speeds. I brought it home with me that day, and I am as pleased as I could be. I regret only that I was not introduced to the Harley touring bike many, many years ago.
Six months ago, I saw a 2000 Ultra Classic at a local bike shop. It had only 25K miles on it and, with the`exception of heated grips, was equipped with all of the aftermarket parts that I was looking for. I took it for a test ride and was amazed at how smooth it was--even at highway speeds. I brought it home with me that day, and I am as pleased as I could be. I regret only that I was not introduced to the Harley touring bike many, many years ago.
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From: Houston, Texas
Nice looking ride. Nothing like a touring bike to make you enjoy the ride that much more! I see you are out in Katy, my parents live off Fry Road. P.M. me and maybe we can go for a ride some time.
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Kudos, pretty bike.
The softails use a balanced motor which just shifts the vibration point out to the hands at 50 mph and above. Our pigs vibrate at idle which I am sure you notice, but then the oscillations seem to disappear and we get no numbness. I personally prefer the non balanced motor for a few reasons, and the numbness you speak of being one of them, all though there are much greater reasons I went to a bagger.
The softails use a balanced motor which just shifts the vibration point out to the hands at 50 mph and above. Our pigs vibrate at idle which I am sure you notice, but then the oscillations seem to disappear and we get no numbness. I personally prefer the non balanced motor for a few reasons, and the numbness you speak of being one of them, all though there are much greater reasons I went to a bagger.
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