Topic: I love my bike! (Read 2882 times)

1abastarsmda · « **on:** March 07, 2009, 06:52:13 PM »

That's it. I have nothing to add to this thread.

deaf1 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 07, 2009, 07:20:52 PM »

Truly I want to see it!

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #2 on:** March 07, 2009, 07:25:25 PM »

For the 3rd time I'm trying to post this.

DarkEagle · « **Reply #3 on:** March 07, 2009, 08:44:16 PM »

whoa, cherry!

same here, love mine.

Buy early · « **Reply #4 on:** March 07, 2009, 09:47:35 PM »

I love your bike too! That's one sweet ride!

OhioDave · « **Reply #5 on:** March 07, 2009, 09:53:01 PM »

Amen to that thought.. rode about 100 miles today, couldn't be happier.

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #6 on:** March 07, 2009, 10:24:39 PM »

Quote from: OhioDave on March 07, 2009, 09:53:01 PM

Amen to that thought.. rode about 100 miles today, couldn't be happier.

Yeah, I keep thinking that's it's a crime to have more posts on this site than I have miles on my bike. Over these past few months, those 2 numbers have been running a tough race and it's been neck and neck. It's getting very close to that time where the mileage takes the big lead. But for now, I still have about 15 more posts than I have miles on my bike.

Today was the first ride that I've taken for any distance that I wasn't all bundled up with heated gear and full face helmet and gloves, etc. I finally had a day to let loose and ride without a helmet or gloves (which I normally don't do), but I wanted the full experience of this bike. It's just been building up all winter in me, and I was riding down the road and thinking to myself "I love this bike". I had to share that thought as soon as I walked in the door tonight.

I tested it out pretty well today. Before I met up with some others, I was stopped at the end of an on ramp to a road with 3 lanes on my side. It was uphill for about a mile and the only cars were the few that were obstructing me from making a moving merge into traffic. I decided to get on it and I passed those cars immediately and long before I reached the top of the hill, I was doing 100 mph and I realized I still had 6th gear left to go. No, I didn't try it. I just backed off, as there was heavier traffic in site. But an uphill surge to 100 mph like that was surely not something I could do on my 96" motor. I could do it with a little more effort on the 96" if I was going downhill or with a lot of effort on a level surface. Then I met up with the guys and we hit some winding country roads. I've been on these roads many times with other bikes, but I really felt comfortable on my 09. It was so smooth in the turns and I didn't feel like I had to make an effort to keep it on the road. I briefly switched bikes with my friend, who has an 08 SEUC, and I didn't have that same feeling on his. I felt like I had to make an effort to keep the bike on the road in the turns.

I'm not looking to offend anyone out there with a pre-09 bike, but I just happened to have the opportunity to switch from 09 to 08 and back to 09, and I could really feel a difference in roadability. I really wasn't expecting it to be noticeable to me, but it was. Anyway, back to the point, I had a great first good weather day out there and found out that I truly enjoy this bike. I did have some minor doubts until today.

TN · « **Reply #7 on:** March 07, 2009, 10:54:45 PM »

Quote from: 1abastarsmda on March 07, 2009, 06:52:13 PM

That's it. I have nothing to add to this thread.

i feel the luv brother.

TN

woode · « **Reply #8 on:** March 07, 2009, 11:26:19 PM »

Quote from: OhioDave on March 07, 2009, 09:53:01 PM

Amen to that thought.. rode about 100 miles today, couldn't be happier.

Yeah, a great day to get out and ride. Too bad mine was at the shop at Steel City H-D fixing stuff that popped up since I took delivery last week. I did enjoy the 20 mile ride to the dealer, however! Rode to work all last week, including an 8 degree morning on Tuesday. The heated seats are a wonderful thing - sure will make year-round commuting a tad easier.

Ed

deaf1 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 07, 2009, 11:43:12 PM »

Quote from: 1abastarsmda on March 07, 2009, 07:25:25 PM

For the 3rd time I'm trying to post this.

GREAT COLOR!!!

Screamin_Beagle · « **Reply #10 on:** March 08, 2009, 03:19:53 PM »

You know......the RED ones are the fastest......

planenut · « **Reply #11 on:** March 08, 2009, 03:25:00 PM »

Quote from: Screamin_Beagle on March 08, 2009, 03:19:53 PM

You know......the RED ones are the fastest......

but the silver and blue ones get there with style

OhioDave · « **Reply #12 on:** March 08, 2009, 03:46:04 PM »

Quote from: planenut on March 08, 2009, 03:25:00 PM

but the silver and blue ones get there with style

Not gonna argue with that!

bribe36 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 08, 2009, 04:01:03 PM »

Nice!

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #14 on:** March 08, 2009, 05:07:35 PM »

Quote from: Screamin_Beagle on March 08, 2009, 03:19:53 PM

You know......the RED ones are the fastest......

Of course we know that the Red ones are the fastest, but nobody seems to know why that is. I have come up with a theory. The red ones are brighter in color and tend to wake up the technician and sharpen his senses, which in turn makes him more alert when tuning the bike, and the best tuned bikes are the fastest...ergo, the red ones are the fastest! Not quite the Cliff Claven beer theory, but it will do in a pinch.

admccrea · « **Reply #15 on:** March 08, 2009, 05:11:36 PM »

I love my 09 FLTRSE3, i feel like a can ride all day. I got back on my 04 Lowrider that I put 22k miles on, i dont think i will ever ride it again.

planenut · « **Reply #16 on:** March 08, 2009, 05:22:21 PM »

Quote from: 1abastarsmda on March 08, 2009, 05:07:35 PM

Of course we know that the Red ones are the fastest, but nobody seems to know why that is. I have come up with a theory. The red ones are brighter in color and tend to wake up the technician and sharpen his senses, which in turn makes him more alert when tuning the bike, and the best tuned bikes are the fastest...ergo, the red ones are the fastest! Not quite the Cliff Claven beer theory, but it will do in a pinch.

thats deep

wreckman 42 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 08, 2009, 07:56:33 PM »

Well Aba. I love your bike too. I am picking mine up tomorrow. Same color as yours. I think the first ride will be in a trailer home thanks to the lovely weather. Can't wait. I should have some time to cut the head pipe and remove the ugly cat tumor before riding season is in full swing. I will be calling Fullsac for some baffles as well.

Tim

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #18 on:** March 08, 2009, 08:18:09 PM »

Congrats on the new bike. I found mine unspoken for in the showroom while just stopping by at the dealer on a very nice day in November. I wouldn't leave the dealer without it. I was afraid someone else would try to buy it, or even sit on it. Actually, I made them move it off the floor immediately before getting the paperwork started. About half an hour later, I was asked if another couple could look at the bike, as they were there to buy it. I let them see it with me escorting them into the private delivery room they have at the dealer. That's where they take a bike on it's way out for final inspection and going over the owner's manual with you, etc. Anyway, we got the deal done just in time for me to ride it to my HOG meeting and after the meeting, when all the members were done drooling over my bike, a few of us went for a nice late night ride around Pittsburgh. I don't think I could take having the bike delivered in a trailer. They did that to me with a Yamaha once and I guess I was still excited when I saw the truck roll in, but it sure isn't anything like riding a new Harley away from the dealer for the first time. In fact, that Yamaha dealer will not allow you to ride a new bike off their lot. They deliver all bikes. They told me that they worry about someone wrecking their new bike before it leaves the parking lot. I never did understand that one.

Well, you should thoroughly enjoy the new ride, and there are lots of us that will show you ways to spend your money on it. When I bought the SE, I thought, gee, this bike really doesn't need much of anything but pipes and a different air cleaner, tuning, and done deal. Well, maybe just a few more things need changed...hehehehe.

SMOKIN' JACKET · « **Reply #19 on:** March 08, 2009, 10:02:27 PM »

You are so right about the feeling you get when riding off the lot!

The red is beautiful. I had seen the silver and blue, but this is the first red one. I am riding an 08 Springer and am thankful each time I get a good day to ride. Today was one of those days!

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #20 on:** March 08, 2009, 10:06:59 PM »

Quote from: Smokin' Jacket on March 08, 2009, 10:02:27 PM

You are so right about the feeling you get when riding off the lot! The red is beautiful. I had seen the silver and blue, but this is the first red one. I am riding an 08 Springer and am thankful each time I get a good day to ride. Today was one of those days!

They tell us that we get about 50 days of sunshine per year in Pittsburgh. I'm counting. Yesterday was number one for the year.

JP · « **Reply #21 on:** March 08, 2009, 10:36:14 PM »

Quote from: 1abastarsmda on March 08, 2009, 10:06:59 PM

They tell us that we get about 50 days of sunshine per year in Pittsburgh. I'm counting. Yesterday was number one for the year.

I think i would have to move.

woode · « **Reply #22 on:** March 08, 2009, 10:55:04 PM »

Quote from: JP on March 08, 2009, 10:36:14 PM

I think i would have to move.

Sunshine is overrated. Every day is a good riding day!

DarkEagle · « **Reply #23 on:** March 09, 2009, 07:57:19 AM »

lol,

I'm at the point if the roads are not icy, rain looks minimal, and I don't need to pick up anything at the store, I'm ridin' to work.

Unfortunately, it has been snowing last 2 days and possibly today, with low temps in the morning.

Ridin' is a new experience for me I've looked forward to some 40 years ago and afraid was always going to be one of those "one these days I'm going to..." things, and finally having a Harly now makes it better, a Springer even better, a CVO Springer totally better.

Harley Guy · « **Reply #24 on:** March 09, 2009, 08:24:48 AM »

Nice bike - GREAT COLOR choice, IMO

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #25 on:** March 09, 2009, 08:26:41 AM »

Quote from: DarkEagle on March 09, 2009, 07:57:19 AM

lol,

I'm at the point if the roads are not icy, rain looks minimal, and I don't need to pick up anything at the store, I'm ridin' to work.

Unfortunately, it has been snowing last 2 days and possibly today, with low temps in the morning.

Ridin' is a new experience for me I've looked forward to some 40 years ago and afraid was always going to be one of those "one these days I'm going to..." things, and finally having a Harly now makes it better, a Springer even better, a CVO Springer totally better.

I'm glad to hear you took the plunge. I see it in their eyes and hear it in their questions. There are a lot of people out there that have thought about taking that plunge and just never do. I guess a lot of people say, someday I'd like to buy a boat, or a motorhome, and lots of other things...but what we have here is a luxury item. We are a fortunate group, not only for owning a bike, but the super luxury models at that. How many people have you talked to already that have a Honda or a Yamaha, etc that have said to you, I'd like to get a Harley one of these days? Then you talk to people that already own Harleys and they say, I'd like to get a Screamin' Eagle one of these days. Face it, you've jumped in at the top, and the only thing you can look forward to now is owning 2 CVO's...or more.

Stay off the icy and snowy roads, and ride safely. Welcome to a better life.

wreckman 42 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 10, 2009, 07:50:57 PM »

Hey Aba, Got my baby home and in my garage. Had to use my buddies trailer. Crappy weather. I am going over the tons of info and learnign how to use all the toys. Can't wait to get it out. I love to go aout an just admire it.

Tim

JP · « **Reply #27 on:** March 10, 2009, 09:23:39 PM »

Quote from: woode on March 08, 2009, 10:55:04 PM

Sunshine is overrated. Every day is a good riding day!

True that

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #28 on:** March 10, 2009, 09:25:45 PM »

Quote from: woode on March 08, 2009, 10:55:04 PM

Sunshine is overrated. Every day is a good riding day!

Okay...I have to take exception to this one. Sunshine is not that overrated. Yes, I'll ride in anything that doesn't involve ice and snow on the ground, but a nice, hot, sunny day rules!

DarkEagle · « **Reply #29 on:** March 11, 2009, 08:23:36 PM »

Quote from: 1abastarsmda on March 09, 2009, 08:26:41 AM

I'm glad to hear you took the plunge. I see it in their eyes and hear it in their questions. There are a lot of people out there that have thought about taking that plunge and just never do. I guess a lot of people say, someday I'd like to buy a boat, or a motorhome, and lots of other things...but what we have here is a luxury item. We are a fortunate group, not only for owning a bike, but the super luxury models at that. How many people have you talked to already that have a Honda or a Yamaha, etc that have said to you, I'd like to get a Harley one of these days? Then you talk to people that already own Harleys and they say, I'd like to get a Screamin' Eagle one of these days. Face it, you've jumped in at the top, and the only thing you can look forward to now is owning 2 CVO's...or more.

Stay off the icy and snowy roads, and ride safely. Welcome to a better life.

Thanks, it is a great feeling finally getting to do something instead of just talking about it.

Funny I don't look at my bike as a luxury. Over the top, yes, but the word luxury means different things to me. Now that I own a Screaming Eagle, I call it "basic transportation" or "therapy".

As far as roads, snow melting & roads drying but by the time I can ride again we are in for 85% showers for the next week. I'm with you regarding the sunshine, not so concerned about it but it is always welcomed.

planenut · « **Reply #30 on:** March 11, 2009, 10:58:09 PM »

Quote from: 1abastarsmda on March 09, 2009, 08:26:41 AM

I'm glad to hear you took the plunge. I see it in their eyes and hear it in their questions. There are a lot of people out there that have thought about taking that plunge and just never do. I guess a lot of people say, someday I'd like to buy a boat, or a motorhome, and lots of other things...but what we have here is a luxury item. We are a fortunate group, not only for owning a bike, but the super luxury models at that. How many people have you talked to already that have a Honda or a Yamaha, etc that have said to you, I'd like to get a Harley one of these days? Then you talk to people that already own Harleys and they say, I'd like to get a Screamin' Eagle one of these days. Face it, you've jumped in at the top, and the only thing you can look forward to now is owning 2 CVO's...or more.

very well said and so true.My dad once told me to make sure you have no regrets in life later and find yourself saying wood of could of should of donethat and done this

Jon

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