Topic: Another new SERK, first Harley (Read 3770 times)

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.

LRebel · « **Reply #1 on:** April 08, 2008, 03:25:09 PM »

Congrats on the new scooter and.....
Welcome from Oklahoma!

sadunbar · « **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...

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!

I am sure you are gonna love your new ride!

Fired00d · « **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2008, 03:33:33 PM »

Welcome to the site glad to have you join us.

Hold on to your wallet.... it's going to get light around here.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Hoist! · « **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... 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! I am sure you are gonna love your new ride!

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

Hoist!

Classic45 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 08, 2008, 03:42:39 PM »

Welcome from -. Moss - Norway!

BayouBiker · « **Reply #6 on:** April 08, 2008, 03:47:38 PM »

laissez les bon temps rouler - from Bourbon St, New Orleans!

AirKuhl · « **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.

Guilty · « **Reply #8 on:** April 08, 2008, 04:06:22 PM »

Congratulations on the new SERK and Welcome from Salem, Oregon!

Fired00d · « **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.

That is true, it is cheaper in the long run (the MoCo started w/some extra bling and HP).... Just not the end.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

bisounours · « **Reply #10 on:** April 08, 2008, 04:23:56 PM »

Good afternoon AirKuhl

on the CVO website

But

of your bike

I send you the

from FRANCE

Best regards

Jacques

miker · « **Reply #11 on:** April 08, 2008, 04:39:15 PM »

Congradulations on finding what IT is about.

Ride in good health.

Now, how much you got to spend? Git yer money out.

Talon · « **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... 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! I am sure you are gonna love your new ride!

Yep, first requirement is to get one of these money to burn derby covers.

mr_magoo · « **Reply #13 on:** April 08, 2008, 05:33:05 PM »

Welcome to the site.

StrahDawg · « **Reply #14 on:** April 08, 2008, 06:43:57 PM »

Welcome from Cleveland Ohio and congrats on the new ride.

AXIL · « **Reply #15 on:** April 08, 2008, 09:29:08 PM »

a big ole shove full of welcome from virginia.

tugger · « **Reply #16 on:** April 08, 2008, 11:16:17 PM »

Welcome from MICHIGAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TUGGER

Texas Lurker · « **Reply #17 on:** April 09, 2008, 12:13:27 AM »

A Big CVO Howdy From Texas. Nice stable.....Linny

d o g o l s · « **Reply #18 on:** April 09, 2008, 01:26:42 AM »

AirKuhl welcome aboard

Janine · « **Reply #19 on:** April 09, 2008, 03:49:40 AM »

Welcome from central Maine.

FLYNDYNA · « **Reply #20 on:** April 09, 2008, 07:19:43 AM »

A big friendly CVO "Howdy" from Northern Virginia...congratulations on your new scooter!

Flyndyna

Kodiak · « **Reply #21 on:** April 09, 2008, 07:30:11 AM »

Welcome from East Texas. Now the fun begins and ride it like ya stole it!

Hugh Janis · « **Reply #22 on:** April 09, 2008, 08:53:35 AM »

congratulations on finally getting it. What did you ride before? Congratulation on the Annie SERK and welcome to the site from western NY?

amigo Jorge · « **Reply #23 on:** April 09, 2008, 09:21:55 AM »

Welcome from South Florida to this exceptional site

ice6900 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 09, 2008, 12:43:05 PM »

congrats on ur new ride, welcome from switzerland

HogDude · « **Reply #25 on:** April 09, 2008, 01:33:04 PM »

Welcome to the Site !

AirKuhl · « **Reply #26 on:** April 09, 2008, 02:55:32 PM »

Quote from: jgeorge102 on April 09, 2008, 08:53:35 AM

congratulations on finally getting it. What did you ride before? Congratulation on the Annie SERK and welcome to the site from western NY?

Well damn, I feel special now.

I rode a lot of things before this one, Honda sportbikes for track days, a Ducati, BMW, Yamaha dirt bike, Vespa scooter, Triumph Bonneville, this one crazy readhead at a Dead show, etc.

Finally got the heel shifter off and now my left foot is happy. Went to put the decorative cap on in the dealership parking lot and I didn't have a tiny allen wrench for the set screw. A service guy came out and gave me a wrench and offered to help for free. This was one of those drug dealer type things, where the first hit is free to get your guard down, right?

Should finish break-in period this afternoon, looking forward to seeing what that other half of the throttle does.

SBB · « **Reply #27 on:** April 09, 2008, 03:00:59 PM »

Quote from: AirKuhl on April 09, 2008, 02:55:32 PM

Well damn, I feel special now.

I rode a lot of things before this one, Honda sportbikes for track days, a Ducati, BMW, Yamaha dirt bike, Vespa scooter, Triumph Bonneville, this one crazy readhead at a Dead show, etc.

Finally got the heel shifter off and now my left foot is happy. Went to put the decorative cap on in the dealership parking lot and I didn't have a tiny allen wrench for the set screw. A service guy came out and gave me a wrench and offered to help for free. This was one of those drug dealer type things, where the first hit is free to get your guard down, right?

Should finish break-in period this afternoon, looking forward to seeing what that other half of the throttle does.

Welcome Airkuhl.

Your gonna fit in here real well.
Get your wallet out!

LabRat · « **Reply #28 on:** April 09, 2008, 03:21:37 PM »

Hey Mr. Fat Chick Dancer, Welcome to the site. I see you already made it over here from HDforums. Welcome from S.E. PA.

Black Diamond · « **Reply #29 on:** April 09, 2008, 04:25:41 PM »

Welcome from central Illinois. If your smart your grab your wallet, turn off your computer and run.

JW

BalDeagle · « **Reply #30 on:** April 09, 2008, 04:28:06 PM »

Welcome to the CVO SERK club from England.

Hope you have miles of smiles.

Nige

Keats · « **Reply #31 on:** April 09, 2008, 11:34:09 PM »

Welcome from the Philly burbs, quite a bit different from metric.......................

I am not sure of the "fat Chick " comparison though

Capo · « **Reply #32 on:** April 10, 2008, 05:50:40 AM »

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.

I remember that awesome feeling when I switched to H-D! Enjoy and ride safe.

Muley · « **Reply #33 on:** April 10, 2008, 12:03:52 PM »

Welcome from North Carolina!

Mikey · « **Reply #34 on:** April 10, 2008, 12:56:14 PM »

Welcome Airkuhl,
My first comparison after years of metrics was to my Cushman Silver Eagle. Just puttin around! Probably why some call them scooters! I will now trade horse power for torque any day.
Mikey

ice6900 · « **Reply #35 on:** April 10, 2008, 01:23:17 PM »

have fun on the open road, congrats from switzerland

JCZ · « **Reply #36 on:** April 10, 2008, 03:42:31 PM »

Nothing like stepping onto a Harley and going right to the top!

Welcome to the board.....there are a lot of us here from Nor Cal. If you're scrapping floor boards on your first ride out, you'll fit right in, here!

Here's a ride that you may be interested in...... http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=17797.0 and another thread here for conversation regarding it..... http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=17796.0

Lookin forward to puttin some miles down together!

JCZ · « **Reply #37 on:** April 10, 2008, 03:43:54 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.

Yea......we all went to the same school and used the same line.

Stick around, more will be revealed....

AirKuhl · « **Reply #38 on:** April 10, 2008, 04:46:53 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on April 10, 2008, 03:42:31 PM

Nothing like stepping onto a Harley and going right to the top!

Welcome to the board.....there are a lot of us here from Nor Cal. If you're scrapping floor boards on your first ride out, you'll fit right in, here!

Here's a ride that you may be interested in...... http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=17797.0 and another thread here for conversation regarding it..... http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=17796.0

Lookin forward to puttin some miles down together!

I have to scrape them, I live up in the Santa Cruz mountains and there aren't any straight roads around here.

Can you make them foldable, like footpegs?

That looks like a great ride. Someday when my kids are older I'll be able to do something like that.

And it didn't take long to get my first "mod", I just ordered a taller Clearview shield. So I guess my

is popped and it's all down hill from here. I've been thinking about some RHTD's, a new A/C and a SERT, just strictly to lower operating temps of course.

04se103 · « **Reply #39 on:** April 10, 2008, 09:28:54 PM »

Welcome from Georgia

Smiler · « **Reply #40 on:** April 10, 2008, 09:53:42 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.

Ha Ha Ya think

:huepfenlol2:and the boys on this site will be only too happy to help you change your mind.
Anyhow good luck with the scoot and welcome to the site from England

DAD · « **Reply #41 on:** April 10, 2008, 11:02:36 PM »

Welcome to CVO Harley from Southern Indiana!

Rooster452 · « **Reply #42 on:** April 11, 2008, 11:12:50 PM »

Welcome from south Florida & nice choice of rides!

ccr · « **Reply #43 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:51:41 AM »

Congrats on your new CVO RK. You are right, it is one fine looking motorcycle. Enjoy and Welcome to this great CVO Harley site.

BIGDOG · « **Reply #44 on:** April 13, 2008, 02:08:27 PM »

:bananarock:Welcome from the rainy state of Washington.

Author Topic: Another new SERK, first Harley (Read 3770 times)

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