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Custom Vehicle Discussions => 1999 FXR2/1999 FXR3/2000 FXR4 => Topic started by: neanderpaul on March 19, 2005, 08:03:58 PM

Title: First Ride!
Post by: neanderpaul on March 19, 2005, 08:03:58 PM

Well...the bike was delivered this AM, and not 30 minutes after coming off the truck was I in the wind. This is not my first experience riding a Harley, but is my first on an FXR. So far, it's everything everyone said it would be. I feel the foot pegs vibrate a little during the power band, but it's expected.

I will say I was a bit scared at first when it was smoking a little at a red light...until I realized it was the WD 40 the shop treated it with to reduce rust oxidation during storage just burning off the fins.

First stop...the local metric shop across from the local Boston HD to meet up with my bud who was picking up his very first bike. (a 2003 VTX 1800...beautiful bike if anyone's into them) then over to the HD guys to snag a nice fork lock. Then...on to the Mass Pike to open 'er up for the first time. I'm not sure if I like the highway pegs or not. We'll see.

87 miles later, I'm home. Would've stayed out longer, but I've already neglected the wife and puppy today. there will be more days, but I'm stoked to finally OWN my own HD. I've always borrowed...Funny...my buddy wondered why all the Road Glides going the other way would only nod at me, and not him. I explained to him that he's got a great ride, but is a member of a different club. The patrons at his dealership looked at me and my ride with disdain. He understood.

Spring is tomorrow....rain and flurries in the forecast. Dammit!

Title: Because I know someone will ask
Post by: neanderpaul on March 19, 2005, 08:14:42 PM

Ta Daaaaaa!

Title: Re: First Ride!
Post by: neanderpaul on March 19, 2005, 08:15:34 PM

That was quite undewhelming eh?

<<picture retarded.

Title: Re: First Ride!
Post by: 110tHunDer on March 19, 2005, 09:20:37 PM

neanderpaul, I enjoyed reading your post.  Sounds like you and your buddy had a great time today.  This is what biking's all about to me, even if there is something lost in the translation between H-D to metric and vice versa.  I guess that's where the saying, "If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand" came from.

I just paid my SEEG off a little over a week ago, so it's the first Harley I've owned (vs. owed), also.  It is a great feeling isn't it?

Take care and have fun with the new FXR!

Title: Re: First Ride!
Post by: ccr on March 19, 2005, 10:09:21 PM

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there will be more days, but I'm stoked to finally OWN my own HD. my buddy wondered why all the Road Glides going the other way would only nod at me, and not him. I explained to him that he's got a great ride, but is a member of a different club. He understood.Spring is tomorrow....rain and flurries in the forecast. Dammit!
 

Somethings can only be understood in the moment. I am so very happy you shared.

Title: Re: First Ride!
Post by: Twolanerider on March 20, 2005, 02:30:33 AM

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That was quite undewhelming eh?

<<picture retarded.

I thought you were just screwing with the guy with the new glasses  [smiley=cool2.gif]