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06-14-2010, 07:53 AM
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Congrats on your new bike! I saw my 1st 48 out on the road today and had to pull over and have a chat......the guy had just picked it up and had 21 miles on the speedo. I gave it to him a little bit that it was sitting instead of sailing down a hwy but it was all in fun.
BTW Dennis Kirk's website is also a good one,similar to J&P.
BTW Dennis Kirk's website is also a good one,similar to J&P.
more advice...pay very, very close attention during your Rider's Edge class. I've been riding for over 40 years and most problems I've seen over the years are from inexperienced riders getting in over their heads and experienced riders getting lax.
Take the time to learn how your bike handles, brakes, bounces over the road (HDs are notorious for having lousy shocks). Frankly if you do feel compelled to start throwing money at your new machine the suspension will probably be the best place to start. A better padded seat might also be soon on your list.
Now having said that, these things do sound a little anemic. There are tons of options in the exhaust arena, look around, try and find a set that fit the style you like. Be aware that the different types of exhaust will also give different performance, you can go a simple as a set of slip-on mufflers or to a complete system.
Of course these are my own free opinions and you get exactly what you paid for them.
Congrats, you bought what I think is one of the best looking Sportsters the MoCo has come out with in years. Enjoy & ride safe.
Take the time to learn how your bike handles, brakes, bounces over the road (HDs are notorious for having lousy shocks). Frankly if you do feel compelled to start throwing money at your new machine the suspension will probably be the best place to start. A better padded seat might also be soon on your list.
Now having said that, these things do sound a little anemic. There are tons of options in the exhaust arena, look around, try and find a set that fit the style you like. Be aware that the different types of exhaust will also give different performance, you can go a simple as a set of slip-on mufflers or to a complete system.
Of course these are my own free opinions and you get exactly what you paid for them.
Congrats, you bought what I think is one of the best looking Sportsters the MoCo has come out with in years. Enjoy & ride safe.
I decided on V&H slip ons in black and i will be removing the stock chrome heat shields and wrapping the pipes in tan wrap. Hope it looks as good as i am imagining
#22
06-14-2010, 08:49 AM
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