Another first timer here.
RE: Another first timer here.
Hi and welcome to the HDForums from New Zealand - enjoy! [sm=welcomesign.gif]
Ray, didn't you try a test drive? The only way you are going to know which scoot is right for you is to clock up a few miles on each. I can empathise with how you are felling and I am sure most of the guys & gals on the forum can as well.
Just take that first corner gradually - LOL.
Ray, didn't you try a test drive? The only way you are going to know which scoot is right for you is to clock up a few miles on each. I can empathise with how you are felling and I am sure most of the guys & gals on the forum can as well.
Just take that first corner gradually - LOL.
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RE: Another first timer here.
Welcome to the forums from Florida! [sm=welcomesign.gif] If you plan to do a lot of two-up riding with the wife, I would get the electraglide, just take it easy on it while getting the feel for it. It should not be too much harder to learn on the Electra then the Dyna if you take it slow. The Electra would be much more comfortable for long trips then the Dyna. I think you will be happier with the Electra in the long run. [sm=biker2.gif]
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RE: Another first timer here.
I think you already know what to do. Sounds like you're leaning in the direction of the Eglide Classic because it will better serve your needs. Don't worry about the bike being to much for you to handle, you can do it....all 300lbs of you. If it helps you to know, I'm 5'6" and weigh 155lbs and I ride an Ultra Classic. I handle the bike with no problem. Also if you go with the Eglide you can remove the Tourpack when its not in use with a quick release like on my bike (see below).
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RE: Another first timer here.
[sm=groupwave.gif]I GOT IT!!
I got to the dealer around 1:30 yesterday. Theye had both bikes sitting side by side. I still liked the Dyna. but when I sat on the Classic, I knew it would be a great bike. I talked to the sales guy and he told me about the bike. It was in good shape. They had done their 100 point insoection and all that. I asked about the extended warranty and he said the payments he had quoted me included it in them and that I would be carzy to take any bike that was not covered. It took about 5 mins and I was sold on the Classic. It fit well and looked great. It was what I wanted.
So about 6:30, after all the paper work was done I got to ride my Dyna home for the first time. That is no typo.
While I was sittng on the Classic falling in love with it, another salesman walked up to us and said he had a couple that wanted a test dirve and if it was ok they were going to buy it. So I set the bike on the sat the bike on the stand, careful not to drop the !@$##@!'s bike and got off smiling. I told him if he didn't like I would take it. He didn't even smile back, he just said we are buying it.
So I told the salesman to get the Dyna ready so I could get on the road. He took me to the side and said I should wait a while as the was some kind of problem wit this dudes credit or something I and I might actually get it. I still had to get a helmet and other stuff so I said ok. After about an hour or so I was talking to my salesman, Mike, and this other guys saleman walks up and say to go ahead and sell me the Classic. Mike ask him if he was sure and he said the dude was beaing an a@@hole about something and to go ahead and do it. This went on for about 2 more hours. My said she was getting hungry so we left and went to eat. Mike said he would call when it was ready. We got back around 5 and they told me the bike was sold. We wasted a whole day. I was bummed but I was not going to let it ruin my attitude. I had wanted the Dyna before I saw the Classic so I was happy with it now. The only thing i was worried about was it was now dark and I still had to ride it home. All paper work was done, insurance was started and around 6:30 I fired it up and rolled it out of the dealer.
To be continued in the First ride Forum.
Ray
P.S. Thanks for all the input. Everybody was helpful.and this looks like it is going to be a great place to get info and help. I look forward to sahring many happy stories of the road with all the good people here and hopefully get to meet many of you somewhere on that road.
Lots of Smiles and Miles
Ray N.
I got to the dealer around 1:30 yesterday. Theye had both bikes sitting side by side. I still liked the Dyna. but when I sat on the Classic, I knew it would be a great bike. I talked to the sales guy and he told me about the bike. It was in good shape. They had done their 100 point insoection and all that. I asked about the extended warranty and he said the payments he had quoted me included it in them and that I would be carzy to take any bike that was not covered. It took about 5 mins and I was sold on the Classic. It fit well and looked great. It was what I wanted.
So about 6:30, after all the paper work was done I got to ride my Dyna home for the first time. That is no typo.
While I was sittng on the Classic falling in love with it, another salesman walked up to us and said he had a couple that wanted a test dirve and if it was ok they were going to buy it. So I set the bike on the sat the bike on the stand, careful not to drop the !@$##@!'s bike and got off smiling. I told him if he didn't like I would take it. He didn't even smile back, he just said we are buying it.
So I told the salesman to get the Dyna ready so I could get on the road. He took me to the side and said I should wait a while as the was some kind of problem wit this dudes credit or something I and I might actually get it. I still had to get a helmet and other stuff so I said ok. After about an hour or so I was talking to my salesman, Mike, and this other guys saleman walks up and say to go ahead and sell me the Classic. Mike ask him if he was sure and he said the dude was beaing an a@@hole about something and to go ahead and do it. This went on for about 2 more hours. My said she was getting hungry so we left and went to eat. Mike said he would call when it was ready. We got back around 5 and they told me the bike was sold. We wasted a whole day. I was bummed but I was not going to let it ruin my attitude. I had wanted the Dyna before I saw the Classic so I was happy with it now. The only thing i was worried about was it was now dark and I still had to ride it home. All paper work was done, insurance was started and around 6:30 I fired it up and rolled it out of the dealer.
To be continued in the First ride Forum.
Ray
P.S. Thanks for all the input. Everybody was helpful.and this looks like it is going to be a great place to get info and help. I look forward to sahring many happy stories of the road with all the good people here and hopefully get to meet many of you somewhere on that road.
Lots of Smiles and Miles
Ray N.
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