Topic: Finally back in the saddle (Read 2118 times)

BUBBLEHEAD · « **on:** April 16, 2012, 07:41:04 PM »

Well after a few hard years of the company I worked for shutting down a shattered ankle and having to sell my 08 SERK I'm the proud owner of a 2012 Black/Slate CVO StreetGlide. Went for my first ride this weekend, only about 200 miles, but really am impressed with this bike.

I would like the thank people on this forum for the parts I had bought for whenever I got a new bike. Passenger floorboards off of a CVO Ultra and short arm highway peg mounts both purchased here.

The bike itself was purchased used with 1600 miles on it in perfect condition from a member here. What an excellent person to deal with. He can post his name if he likes. Thank you Sir.

Lastly to the members helping me with my custom seat I want to thank you for all the effort you are putting out for my benefit.

This is a great collection of people and I am proud to be a part of it. I hope to be able to pass along the help and kindness I have received from the people on this site

michaelbmenaker · « **Reply #1 on:** April 16, 2012, 07:55:40 PM »

See you out on the road. Good to have you back.

Skillet · « **Reply #2 on:** April 16, 2012, 08:25:03 PM »

Good to hear that you are back on the road.

Fired00d · « **Reply #3 on:** April 16, 2012, 08:27:39 PM »

Congrats and welcome back.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

backroad Mike · « **Reply #4 on:** April 16, 2012, 09:34:16 PM »

Congrats on the new bike and your recovery.

LovemyCVOgirl · « **Reply #5 on:** April 16, 2012, 10:07:33 PM »

I know I am one of the newer members and I hope to be included on this site for a long time but reflecting on your post bubbleheads has caused me to pause and say thank you to everyone on this site for all your help and kindness. I have also made many friends that I am thankful for.

. I'm glad to see you back in the saddle and I wish you many happy miles on your new Street Glide.

FAST380 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 16, 2012, 10:51:18 PM »

Welcome back, but you know the routine.....

North Georgia Hawg · « **Reply #7 on:** April 16, 2012, 11:15:23 PM »

GOOD FOR YOU, MIKE! CONGRATS! I trust you made it back from FL with the bike on the trailer safe and sound, with no dings or anything.

Can't WAIT to see it, bro! Ride it over to the house anytime this week if you want. I'm just here tethered to the Mac all week... on MEGA-BORING extended conference calls and LiveMeetings. UGGGGH. Would love to have you come visit. I haven't seen a Slate in person yet, and would welcome the break!

FAST380... If Mike shows up here anytime soon, I'll take ton o' pics and post 'em for him here!

lilcoot · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2012, 03:23:54 AM »

Glad you're back in a position where you can start riding again. Welcome, and congrats!

D-N-D · « **Reply #9 on:** April 17, 2012, 06:36:30 AM »

Welcome back and good luck brother.

Dave H · « **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2012, 07:30:43 AM »

Congratulations and welcome back on the road .
Nice colour choice ;-)

BUBBLEHEAD · « **Reply #11 on:** April 17, 2012, 08:30:41 AM »

Thanks everyone it's great to be back riding.

Ken. I'll try to swing by Friday afternoon if possible.

North Georgia Hawg · « **Reply #12 on:** April 17, 2012, 02:52:04 PM »

Quote from: BUBBLEHEAD on April 17, 2012, 08:30:41 AM

Thanks everyone it's great to be back riding.

Ken. I'll try to swing by Friday afternoon if possible.

OK Mike. I am supposed to meet some friends in Jasper at 6:30 PM on Friday for a trip up to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Gatlinburg, but it may get rained out... forecast not looking so good right now.

15CVOSG · « **Reply #13 on:** April 18, 2012, 12:25:54 AM »

would love to see the pics of the bike...

PASN YU · « **Reply #14 on:** April 18, 2012, 02:52:54 PM »

Congrats on the new bike. We'll have to get together with Ken to do a triple play photo shoot with all three bikes.

JCZ · « **Reply #15 on:** April 18, 2012, 03:23:51 PM »

Congratulations Mike on the new ride!

You've done the foot work on the materials for your seat and you're in good hands with Jim. I don't think you need my help but if you do......I'm here for you.

A suggestion I might make, though. Photo all your modifications and put them in one continouis thread.....sort of an on going photo journal. I didn't do that on my SEEG and in some cases had different threads for different mods. Down the road when somebody would ask me about this or that, I'd have a hell of a time trying to find it for them. When it's all in one place, at least you know what thread it's in. You've seen my thread before but for those that are newer and curious (and I still think the second photo is one of the best I've ever taken.....my wife hauling all my new stuff to Jim's to get it all put on my bike)..... http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=40248.0

If I had it to do again, I'd put an index on the first post and keep editing it to refelect what page of the thread each modification is in. Oh hell.....great idea......why didn't I think of that.

At 49 pages, I don't think I'll be doing that any time soon.

Although it wouldn't be that difficult to do as you posted each new mod.

And the thread could be very valuable if/when it comes time to sell your bike.

BUBBLEHEAD · « **Reply #16 on:** April 18, 2012, 05:59:01 PM »

Triple photo shoot sounds like fun to me.

Jcz love the index idea, you have no idea how many times if been looking for something in your book. Oops I mean thread and had to go back through 20 pages. I'm small time though I've the adjustable floorboards am doing the seat, led passing lights, headlight and new bars that's about it. The bike did come with a few touches like the dash pad. Chrome strips in place of the rear reflectors and a Yaffe plate frame, some slip
Ons so I'm pretty happy with it now. Get a few comfort issues and lighting things worked out oh and the rt side heat oh and

Ah Hell I'll just do the single thread thing.

FAST380 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 18, 2012, 06:01:30 PM »

JC, that would have been an excellent idea.... a year ago

North Georgia Hawg · « **Reply #18 on:** April 19, 2012, 11:38:42 AM »

Quote from: PASN YU on April 18, 2012, 02:52:54 PM

Congrats on the new bike. We'll have to get together with Ken to do a triple play photo shoot with all three bikes.

OH YEAH, Jeremey! We now have Hot Citrus/Antique Gunstock, Ruby Red/Typhoon Maroon, and Slate/Black in our group!

MIKE - our weekend trip has been cancelled due to the weather forecast up there. I will be home all day Friday now. Ride over whenever you want, and we'll take a bunch of pics!
Forecast for tomorrow: High 75, Chance of T-storms, 20% chance of precipitation.

BUBBLEHEAD · « **Reply #19 on:** April 19, 2012, 01:18:19 PM »

Ken hopefully early afternoon I'm on the "anytime between 8 and 12" list Friday morning. Hopefully it will be closer to 8.

North Georgia Hawg · « **Reply #20 on:** April 19, 2012, 04:45:31 PM »

Quote from: BUBBLEHEAD on April 19, 2012, 01:18:19 PM

Ken hopefully early afternoon I'm on the "anytime between 8 and 12" list Friday morning. Hopefully it will be closer to 8.

Anytime is fine, Mike. Lookin' forward to seeing Black Beauty!

BUBBLEHEAD · « **Reply #21 on:** May 04, 2012, 05:52:11 PM »

Well I've had her for a month now and I gotta say I LOVE this bike.

So far installed
HD garage door opener
Chrome rear crash gaurds
HD Black LED headlight
HD Black LED aux lights
HD Chrome frenched style light visors

Have ordered a Corbin classic solo with p-pad and rider and passenger backrests
Wild One Chubby 575's
On the list for the FullSac "C" pipe and a TTS

BUBBLEHEAD · « **Reply #22 on:** May 04, 2012, 05:52:39 PM »

BUBBLEHEAD · « **Reply #23 on:** May 04, 2012, 05:53:22 PM »

LovemyCVOgirl · « **Reply #24 on:** May 04, 2012, 06:15:47 PM »

That is a "purdy" scooter you got yourself

Great mods

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