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Crusty

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Re: Rookie HD Rider needs advice
« Reply #30 on: May 07, 2009, 09:30:13 PM »
TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY!!! :bananarock:

Unfortunately I can't get back to the States until next week, so my poor SERG is gonna have to spend a lonely week at the dealer waiting on me.  :(

I am trying to work with the dealer to spend that time productively... but I did wait a bit too long, so if they've got to order any parts, I may be too late to get it hooked up in a week.

I am trying to see if I can get them the Fullsac baffles (hoping they can scrounge a non-cat header) and tuner, maybe tear apart the fairing and install HIDs and Hog Tunes or Hawg Wired amp/speakers, and some hiway pegs. I'll do the windshield myself later. Probably a bit too ambitious, given I (or they) haven't even ordered the parts... but it doesn't hurt to ask. Worst case, I ride it stock for 4 days and then worry about the add-ons later.

Down side is, I'll only be in the States for 4 days... and then have to put it in storage until late summer of fall.  :'(

it's gonna be a LOOOOOOONG week!! 
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Re: Rookie HD Rider needs advice
« Reply #31 on: May 08, 2009, 12:59:24 AM »
And a loooooong summer .
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Re: Rookie HD Rider needs advice
« Reply #32 on: May 08, 2009, 02:41:17 AM »
Quote from: Highjagger on May 08, 2009, 12:59:24 AM
And a loooooong summer .

no joke there   :bigcry: :wall: :dizzy2:
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Re: Rookie HD Rider needs advice
« Reply #33 on: May 14, 2009, 06:12:25 PM »
I'm less than 24 hours away from throwing my leg over and seeing for myself what all the hype is about!  :bananarock:

I am planning on putting 1000 miles on it in the first 3-4 days, so I'll either love it or hate it!  8)
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Re: Rookie HD Rider needs advice
« Reply #34 on: May 15, 2009, 12:38:03 AM »
Are you still able to sleep ? Muhuhuhahaha  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Rookie HD Rider needs advice
« Reply #35 on: May 15, 2009, 05:15:43 AM »
Keep that leg in shape.  ;)
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Re: Rookie HD Rider needs advice
« Reply #36 on: May 15, 2009, 05:38:57 PM »
So what's the verdict Crusty?  How's the leg and the ride and the bike???  Welcome home even if just for a few days, and BTW, thanks for your service to our country!
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Re: Rookie HD Rider needs advice
« Reply #37 on: May 16, 2009, 01:17:11 AM »
Holy balls.. this bike is just plain BAD ASS!!!!   :bananarock:

Downtown HD in Ronton took GREAT care of me... especially given I didn't even buy the bike from them. They've earned my long time business!!

Trying to be good for the first 50 miles is tough... and then to still have to be pretty much good for 450 more is gonna be a bitch!!

Thank you SO much for answering all my questions... y'all rock! I am glad to be a part of the HD & CVO family!

Gonna get in 350-400 miles tomorrow, over the North Cascades Highway!   :pepper:

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Re: Rookie HD Rider needs advice
« Reply #38 on: May 16, 2009, 01:20:20 AM »
BTW, the seat fit great.

There were 2 spots where there were problems with the paint. On the right back lip of the fairing there was 1/8" strip following the ridge that was "orange peeled" looking, and there was a chip in the paint on the left side of the fairing; looks like it was covered up with touchup paint. The dealer said it couldn't ahve been them, they don't have the yellow paint in stock yet.

Then there was some paint transfer on the right rear saddlebag, that scuffed the clear. Looks like someone bumped it with another bike in the shop... they are gonna fix that also.
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Re: Rookie HD Rider needs advice
« Reply #39 on: May 16, 2009, 11:05:48 AM »
Quote from: Crusty on May 16, 2009, 01:17:11 AM
Holy balls.. this bike is just plain BAD ASS!!!!   :bananarock:

Downtown HD in Ronton took GREAT care of me... especially given I didn't even buy the bike from them. They've earned my long time business!!

Trying to be good for the first 50 miles is tough... and then to still have to be pretty much good for 450 more is gonna be a bitch!!

Thank you SO much for answering all my questions... y'all rock! I am glad to be a part of the HD & CVO family!

Gonna get in 350-400 miles tomorrow, over the North Cascades Highway!   :pepper:


Congrats!!!! The smile on your face says it all, enjoy. :2vrolijk_21:

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Re: Rookie HD Rider needs advice
« Reply #40 on: May 16, 2009, 11:35:13 AM »
Did you take off your left mirror?...
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Re: Rookie HD Rider needs advice
« Reply #41 on: May 16, 2009, 11:43:05 AM »
Quote from: JasonDeezy on May 16, 2009, 11:35:13 AM
Did you take off your left mirror?...

lol... looks like it, doesn't it. The bars are turned.
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Re: Rookie HD Rider needs advice
« Reply #42 on: May 18, 2009, 08:30:57 AM »
Hey Crusty congrats; she sure looks GREAT.   Mine doesn't arrive for another 3 weeks so I'm living vicariously through the posts of other CVO members.   :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Rookie HD Rider needs advice
« Reply #43 on: May 18, 2009, 09:57:07 AM »
Only time for a quick update... picked it up Friday, put 480 on it Saturday, and another 300 on it yesterday. This bike is the chit. On it for another 300+ today!!

Will post pics and thoughts later... gotta ride!!!  :bananarock:
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