New to here, Harley's in General, but not to bikes
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04-12-2005, 04:00 PM
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New to here, Harley's in General, but not to bikes
After years of riding around I finally guess I was broke in....went and bought a Harley.
Tomorrow I finish off the purchase of a 1997 H-D Sportster 1200. It is not my first bike but it is my first V-twin. It will be unlike anything I currently own or know how to ride.
My current bike (and the only one I've ever rode) is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville. So needless to say I guess I am used to doing things "Backwards". Do any of yall have these old bikes? Do you find the transition from right side shift to left side difficult at times? That is a big concern of mine. I'd hate to go to brake and hit the gears or vice versa.
Anyway, back to the H-D. This Sportster appears well taken care of. I really don't know much about them so I'm trying to find out as much as I can from anyone. I hope to talk to yall soon.
Thanks!
Fred
Tomorrow I finish off the purchase of a 1997 H-D Sportster 1200. It is not my first bike but it is my first V-twin. It will be unlike anything I currently own or know how to ride.
My current bike (and the only one I've ever rode) is a 1973 Triumph Bonneville. So needless to say I guess I am used to doing things "Backwards". Do any of yall have these old bikes? Do you find the transition from right side shift to left side difficult at times? That is a big concern of mine. I'd hate to go to brake and hit the gears or vice versa.
Anyway, back to the H-D. This Sportster appears well taken care of. I really don't know much about them so I'm trying to find out as much as I can from anyone. I hope to talk to yall soon.
Thanks!
Fred
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RE: New to here, Harley's in General, but not to bikes
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...sher/jill4.jpg
Here's a link to my older girl...when I get the Sportster Pics will soon follow.
Fred
Here's a link to my older girl...when I get the Sportster Pics will soon follow.
Fred
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04-12-2005, 04:24 PM
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RE: New to here, Harley's in General, but not to bikes
Sweet looking Bonny! Tattooguy has a nice bonny chopper. I'm sure he can give you some experience in switching from right to left shift. At any rate, welcome to the forum. I'm sure you'll get most if not all your questions answered here.
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04-12-2005, 04:58 PM
RE: New to here, Harley's in General, but not to bikes
Ding ding.. my ears where burning... Yes I ride a Bonnie Chop.. Its not to bad switching back and fourth when its all foot shift... You will see after about 1 minute you will be in good shape... Man I used to get all crossed up.. My bonnie is jockey and so is a friends knuck we switch up allot.. both shifting patterns are the opposite and on different sides. But man you brain speaks chopper so you will be ok..
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04-12-2005, 05:01 PM
RE: New to here, Harley's in General, but not to bikes
Oh yeah.. welcome Fred...
Speaking Sporty.. I been doing some work on a friends allot lately.. so hit me up anytime.. I am here to help as well as anyone else that may need something....
tattooguy69@hotmail.com
Speaking Sporty.. I been doing some work on a friends allot lately.. so hit me up anytime.. I am here to help as well as anyone else that may need something....
tattooguy69@hotmail.com
