Hello all
After joining last July, I figured it was about time to introduce myself. How I came into CVO ownership is probably far from the norm, but I'll try and explain.
My only motorcycle experience was on a 3.5 HP mini bike back in the 70's. While on vacation last June the wife and I dropped into a HD dealership with no intention of buying, but after seeing a Tri-Glide, I saw a spark of interest in here eye. After bullish#@*% with the salesman for awhile she popped off with "well, I don't like blue but if you have one the color of my shoes I'll get it". WHAT?? Her shoes were close to merlot and "yes", they had one.
Then she put the pressure on me..."I got mine, which one you like?". Two days later I was signing for a 2011 CVO softtail convertible. Note - we've been married 25 years, put our kids through school and never bought "toys". She is not into jewelry and I'm not into new vehicles, so this was our first spontaneous blowing of cash - however I do not consider this purchase "blowing".
Anyway, we took a riding course. Kept the bikes in Texas and get down as often as we can to ride them (no riding up here since October). Probably ride them up here to AK this Summer. Will have to get our 5,000 mile service next month.
Lastly, just want to thank everyone for the information you all provide on this forum. I knew Jack S$*# about motorcycles before, and this forum is a WEALTH of knowledge.
Happy Trails!
Mark
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Topic: Newbie from Alaska (Read 2112 times)