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Old 04-08-2012 | 06:59 AM
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Great choice in my opinion....
 
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Old 04-08-2012 | 07:09 AM
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Nice choice for your "first Harley". What a way to start out! Congrats.
 
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Old 04-08-2012 | 07:13 AM
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Sweet diggity - break 'er in well & ride on!!!
 
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Old 04-08-2012 | 07:23 AM
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Great to hear!

Your BMW was and is a fine machine, no argument there. However, you will find that your HD has something different. Some say a personality, some say a soul, but you will find out for yourself the more you ride it.

The HD will give you feedback from the minute you climb into the saddle. You are already discovering the ergonomically different riding position. That position will set you up a lot straighter than the position on your beemer. I, as many others, prefer some kind of backrest support. Works great for those long days in the saddle or for those of us with lower back issues.

Have fun with the new bike. Enjoy the sound and feel.
 
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Old 04-08-2012 | 07:28 AM
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I work on a friends BMW K1200LT whenever he needs it and have taken it for short hops. It's a nice riding machine once you get your speed up, but at parking lot speeds it is the most ungainly thing I have ever ridden! I think you will enjoy the huge handling improvement the Limited has over the LT at slow speeds, and they are no slouches at corner carving either.
 
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Old 04-08-2012 | 07:29 AM
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Great color combo in the sun!

Ride safe.

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Old 04-08-2012 | 07:36 AM
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congrads on the new ride and yes you will get used to it real fast
 
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Old 04-08-2012 | 07:43 AM
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Congrats and welcome to the forum.
Now you get to fit it and make it yours!
Ride safe. Practice some low speed maneuvers in an isolated parking lot when you can.
Study the service manual and learn that bike!
 
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Old 04-08-2012 | 07:48 AM
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Welcome abord! I'm sure you will love it..
 
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Old 04-08-2012 | 08:03 AM
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My brother has a 1200 GS, and while it's an enjoyable ride, ultra smooth, plenty of power on tap, those dang Harley's get into your (my) blood the way no other bike I've ever owned or ridden has. Congrats on your purchase, I'm sure you'll love it.
 


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