Hello to whomever may reply,
It's really Matt and Craig's fault. Last Saturday, I visited a Harley Davidson dealership because one of my friends was interested in swapping out his Harley. I've been riding motorcycles for 47 years, taking breaks now and then, but I've never owned a Harley Davidson. I've typically stayed away from Harley Davidson motorcycles, because I've always felt that they were smaller and lighter than the Japanese motorcycles I'd been used to riding. I'm one of those guys who likes bigger, heavier, bulky motorcycles. So, just for the experience, I told the salesman to show me to the biggest, heaviest, bulkiest motorcycles that Harley Davidson makes. He took me straight to the CVO lineup. I had no idea what a CVO was or what CVO meant, but I'd just found out that this was supposed to be Harley's biggest, heaviest, and bulkiest line. Well, who told me to take a test ride? Somehow, very late into that evening, I'd traded in my motorcycle and left the dealership riding a 2021 CVO Ultra Limited wearing a Bronze Armor paint job. I couldn't believe what I'd done...me on a Harley Davidson, in what universe?
Honestly, being part of the Harley Davidson family is an extraordinary experience. I've heard people talk about it, but experiencing it is eyeopening. For example, I was refusing and a local gas station and another Harley rider came in to refuel. He actually came over, introduced himself, and chatted for a few moments. I was amazed.
It's nearing the end of my first full week of ownership, and I wasn't sure about my decision until recently. The feel and handling of Harley Davidson motorcycles is significantly different from Japanese motorcycles. I'd gotten used to the experience of riding Honda and Suzuki motorcycles over the years. After almost a week of getting used to the feel, handling, and creature comforts of my CVO, I'm in love! Although the wheelbase of my CVO is a little smaller than to motorcycle I'd been riding, I'm realizing the CVO's handling is superior. I'm realizing many things are superior, and I'm also realizing that I should have joined the Harley family many, many years ago. Well, I'm here now and I'm looking forward to meeting many Harley brothers and sisters on many rides to come. All the best, and ride safe.
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