Newbie from Eastern PA
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Newbie from Eastern PA
Hello HDforums. Been lurking in and out of the forum here while doing research and already appreciate the knowledge and friendly attitudes around here!
I have been in to metric bobbers (KZs, XSs, all cut up and welded). In order to get riding more than wrenching, I decided I wanted to pick up a new bike that I could trust to get me wherever I desire to go!
So today I picked up my first Harley. 2011 Sportster Iron 883. I love the plain black look, as im sure you could assume from my old bobber past. Anyway, I am in love with it so far, and if it wasnt so overcast right now, I would be riding, and not online here! I feel like I shouldnt take a fresh off the show room bike out in the rain for the first ride! I look forward to learning from everyone here, and hope to be able to meet up with some of the locals around here for some rides.
I have been in to metric bobbers (KZs, XSs, all cut up and welded). In order to get riding more than wrenching, I decided I wanted to pick up a new bike that I could trust to get me wherever I desire to go!
So today I picked up my first Harley. 2011 Sportster Iron 883. I love the plain black look, as im sure you could assume from my old bobber past. Anyway, I am in love with it so far, and if it wasnt so overcast right now, I would be riding, and not online here! I feel like I shouldnt take a fresh off the show room bike out in the rain for the first ride! I look forward to learning from everyone here, and hope to be able to meet up with some of the locals around here for some rides.
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kgnker, got it at Schaeffers, in Orwigsburg. I went up there instead of a more local dealer because they had a used 2010 with 1500 miles on it... turns out, they had a special right now, the used was about $600 MORE than the new one!! Plus financing is better for new, and 2 year warranty... so really couldn't beat it with the sale they had going on right now... I have also always heard good things about Schaeffers, and so so / mixed reviews about Blockers and Crossroads which are both closer.
The rain stopped for an hour, and I had it out for a few minutes... I just couldnt resist!
The rain stopped for an hour, and I had it out for a few minutes... I just couldnt resist!
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kgnker, got it at Schaeffers, in Orwigsburg. I went up there instead of a more local dealer because they had a used 2010 with 1500 miles on it... turns out, they had a special right now, the used was about $600 MORE than the new one!! Plus financing is better for new, and 2 year warranty... so really couldn't beat it with the sale they had going on right now... I have also always heard good things about Schaeffers, and so so / mixed reviews about Blockers and Crossroads which are both closer.
The rain stopped for an hour, and I had it out for a few minutes... I just couldnt resist!
The rain stopped for an hour, and I had it out for a few minutes... I just couldnt resist!
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Schaeffers is a great dealer. Friendly, Knowledgeable and great customer service. Blockers is a good dealer also but Crossroads...... well i wouldnt **** on them if they were on fire. Plus from what I heard they are likely getting ready to go under. Hope you love the new bike and get some rain gear.
I have heard a lot of the same thing about Crossroads... I would still like to take a ride down to see their building, but I didnt want to get involved with a purchase their from what I heard!
About the rain gear... I don't know about that! I am a pretty fair weathered rider so far... Maybe with a more reliable bike I will be more inclined to ride in the rain, but not quite yet!