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Old 06-20-2018, 09:52 PM
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Just bought my first touring bike...in 29 years! Went from a '78 FLHP to a '89 FXSTC then a '03 Heritage and now a '18 Road King! Wish I had kept the Shovelhead, still have the Evo and the TC.
 
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Originally Posted by GittinThere
...got my first bike in 36 years. Last one I had I sold in 1981 or 82 but I always kept my endorsement on my license because I just knew that someday I would ride again. The stars and planets aligned just right and I'm enjoying it again...
That's my story too... Last one in 1988... 30 years later here we are! Bought it Memorial Day weekend!

 
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Old 06-21-2018, 10:12 PM
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Not my first time but after just buying my 2018 it might as well be. This thing is such a HUGE improvement over past bikes in pretty most every department!
 
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Old 06-21-2018, 10:50 PM
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Default 2nd HD. First touring
Picked it up last Friday. 1300 miles on it so far. Can't wipe the grin off my face.
2018 Ultra Limited
 
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Old 06-22-2018, 10:09 PM
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been so long its gonna feel like my first time....shame on me.
 
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Old 06-23-2018, 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by adeluciajr
That's my story too... Last one in 1988... 30 years later here we are! Bought it Memorial Day weekend!

She's a beauty! Be safe out there and I don't have to tell you to enjoy every minute on it!
 
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Old 06-25-2018, 07:02 PM
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Default My first Harley and first bagger
Originally Posted by Ride4Him
Who on here has purchased thier first touring Harley Davidson?
I am new to Harley and baggers. Many years of riding. My last being customized vtx 1800.
Now on an 04 Ultra Classic . Big change in riding position and style, But I love it!
 
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Old 06-26-2018, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by cficole
You train yourself to get the fingers off the front brake lever as you are stopping, and to start out without those fingers on the brake lever. And while you're maneuvering at slow speed, you keep those fingers off the lever, so you don't have to worry about a quick twitch of the fingers grabbing that brake, and taking the bike down.
Good advise,
Learned that the hard way,
No harm to the bike,
My prides a different story,
Front brakes on my 16 are like right now,
Front brakes on the Shovel ya gotta get a handful,
 
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Old 06-26-2018, 09:21 AM
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Welcome back, I jumped back in last Spring. 30 years off ending with a Yamaha Midnight Special. Back in with a Road King... a Honda Rebel.....and a Suzuki GS500. Me, my wife and son but I ride all of them. LOL
 
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Old 06-26-2018, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Squidbilly*
Good advise,
Learned that the hard way,
No harm to the bike,
My prides a different story,
Front brakes on my 16 are like right now,
Front brakes on the Shovel ya gotta get a handful,
My rule is that unless the front wheel is pointing straight ahead, hand is off the front brake. Ask me why. My pride also …
 
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