All,
Picked up my SE Springer (105th colors) from Jones HD in Little Rock at about 10:00 this morning.
I've got to tell you, I've owned seven motorcycles and never been as excited to pick one up. I saw it on the floor four days ago and instantly fell in love. WOW, what a bike this is!
Trailered it to storage very gingerly and went on one of the most exceptional rides I've ever done.
Put about 175 miles on her on a beautiful 65 degree clear Arkansas day, kept it under 4000 RPMs, and worked on bedding in the brakes (still a bit to go, but stopped OK).
This bike is IT. It's heavy, solid, powerful, and visceral.
I had no idea how the springer suspension would be as I have never ridden one. Very pleasantly surprised. It's smooth over the bumps and handles like a dream.
I hated to put the bag over her, but all things come to an end--for now.
One question: my mirrors don't rotate far enough down to see behind me (not that it matters on this baby). Should I loosen the risers and rotate the bars down? They seem a bit high anyway.
Anyway, keep the shiny side up and enjoy the Spring,
Happ