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AirKuhl

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Another new SERK, first Harley
« on: April 08, 2008, 03:20:54 PM »
Picked up an '08 SERK 105th Sunday.  Around 400 miles so far.  I've been riding 25 years but this is my first Harley.

Love the paint, reminds me of my acoustic guitar every time I look at the bike.
Decent enough power but I'm still re-calibrating from much faster bikes.
Surprisingly good handling, I was beveling the footboards within minutes of driving her off the lot.  It's like dancing with a fat chick that's light on her feet, a bit clumsy when you get started but a lot of fun once she gets moving.
I'll leave the backrest and windshield off unless I know it'll be an all day ride.
I love having useful saddlebags, don't know how I lived without them so far.
Can't stand the heel shifter, pulling that sucker off today and getting that little cap for the shaft instead.  That should give me more room to move my foot around.

Not much other than that I would change.  Might get the auxilary lights because I like that 3 headlight look.  Other than I'm just gonna take perfect care of her and ride her all the time.  I think I finally "get" what riding a Harley is all about.
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Re: Another new SERK, first Harley
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2008, 03:25:09 PM »
Congrats on the new scooter and.....
Welcome from Oklahoma!
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Re: Another new SERK, first Harley
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2008, 03:28:33 PM »
Quote from: AirKuhl on April 08, 2008, 03:20:54 PM
Picked up an '08 SERK 105th Sunday.  Around 400 miles so far.  I've been riding 25 years but this is my first Harley.

Love the paint, reminds me of my acoustic guitar every time I look at the bike.
Decent enough power but I'm still re-calibrating from much faster bikes.
Surprisingly good handling, I was beveling the footboards within minutes of driving her off the lot.  It's like dancing with a fat chick that's light on her feet, a bit clumsy when you get started but a lot of fun once she gets moving.
I'll leave the backrest and windshield off unless I know it'll be an all day ride.
I love having useful saddlebags, don't know how I lived without them so far.
Can't stand the heel shifter, pulling that sucker off today and getting that little cap for the shaft instead.  That should give me more room to move my foot around.

Not much other than that I would change.   Might get the auxilary lights because I like that 3 headlight look.  Other than I'm just gonna take perfect care of her and ride her all the time.   I think I finally "get" what riding a Harley is all about.

hehe...that was a good one...   :huepfenjump3:   You will soon look back at your first post and admit you had not yet absorbed the power of this site.  Spending others peoples money is one thing we all are very good at...!!

Seriously though, Welcome to the site from Illinois!   :2vrolijk_21:  I am sure you are gonna love your new ride!
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Re: Another new SERK, first Harley
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2008, 03:33:33 PM »
Welcome to the site glad to have you join us. :2vrolijk_21: Hold on to your wallet.... it's going to get light around here. ;D

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Re: Another new SERK, first Harley
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2008, 03:40:19 PM »
Quote from: sadunbar on April 08, 2008, 03:28:33 PM
hehe...that was a good one...   :huepfenjump3:   You will soon look back at your first post and admit you had not yet absorbed the power of this site.  Spending others peoples money is one thing we all are very good at...!!

Seriously though, Welcome to the site from Illinois!   :2vrolijk_21:  I am sure you are gonna love your new ride!

Welcome aboard AirKuhl! Hey Scott, it can be done. Mine's bone stock! ::) ;D ;)

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Re: Another new SERK, first Harley
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2008, 03:42:39 PM »
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Re: Another new SERK, first Harley
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2008, 03:47:38 PM »
laissez les bon temps rouler - from Bourbon St, New Orleans!


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Re: Another new SERK, first Harley
« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2008, 04:02:10 PM »
Thanks for the welcome.

I mentioned that part about keeping it stock to some of my Harley buddies and they laughed for a quite a while. 
Break me in slow because I snuck this one past the wife by telling her it's already custom so it's cheaper in the long run.   :D
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Re: Another new SERK, first Harley
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2008, 04:06:22 PM »
Congratulations on the new SERK and Welcome from Salem, Oregon!
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Re: Another new SERK, first Harley
« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2008, 04:11:22 PM »
Quote from: AirKuhl on April 08, 2008, 04:02:10 PM
Thanks for the welcome.

I mentioned that part about keeping it stock to some of my Harley buddies and they laughed for a quite a while. 
Break me in slow because I snuck this one past the wife by telling her it's already custom so it's cheaper in the long run.   :D
That is true, it is cheaper in the long run (the MoCo started w/some extra bling and HP).... Just not the end. ;D

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Re: Another new SERK, first Harley
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2008, 04:23:56 PM »
Good afternoon AirKuhl

  :welcome_005: on the CVO website  :2vrolijk_21:

But  :worthless: of your bike

I send you the  :welcome_005: from FRANCE

Best regards

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Re: Another new SERK, first Harley
« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2008, 04:39:15 PM »
Congradulations on finding what IT is about.   :2vrolijk_21:
Ride in good health.  :drink:
Now, how much you got to spend?  Git yer money out.   :huepfenjump3:

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Re: Another new SERK, first Harley
« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2008, 04:48:16 PM »
Quote from: sadunbar on April 08, 2008, 03:28:33 PM
hehe...that was a good one...   :huepfenjump3:   You will soon look back at your first post and admit you had not yet absorbed the power of this site.  Spending others peoples money is one thing we all are very good at...!!
Seriously though, Welcome to the site from Illinois!   :2vrolijk_21:  I am sure you are gonna love your new ride!

Yep, first requirement is to get one of these money to burn derby covers.  ;D
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Re: Another new SERK, first Harley
« Reply #13 on: April 08, 2008, 05:33:05 PM »
Welcome to the site.
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Re: Another new SERK, first Harley
« Reply #14 on: April 08, 2008, 06:43:57 PM »
Welcome from Cleveland Ohio and congrats on the new ride. :2vrolijk_21:
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