Noob from Texas
#15
08-21-2012 | 06:39 PM
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From: Anna, Tx
Take your time......go to a few different dealers. Sit there and stare at the bike....sit on it for a long time. Once you decide on the model you want.... find out what paint options there are. Don't settle for what 1 HD has on the lot.... go look around. I bet I sat at the dealership for at least 2 hours when I bought my first Harley.... just staring at this Dyna Wide...sitting on it.... drove the sales guy nuts.
I had looked at that one. They're the closest one to me that offers the class.
#16
08-21-2012 | 07:06 PM
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From: scurry, TX
Welcome.
My 2 cents: Don't buy one just because it looks cool...especially for your 1st ride. Make sure it fits you physically and feels like "one with you". Once you find that model, then look at color, accessories, etc...
My 2 cents: Don't buy one just because it looks cool...especially for your 1st ride. Make sure it fits you physically and feels like "one with you". Once you find that model, then look at color, accessories, etc...
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08-22-2012 | 11:32 AM
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From: Anna, Tx
Understood. Ill be doing the same thing Hollywood did. I'll be that guy that walks into the HD store and everyone says "oh crap".
#18
08-22-2012 | 06:33 PM
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From: Green Cove Springs, FL
Welcome from Stockbridge, GA!! After you take the riding course, attend a few charity rides on a rented Harley or just go in your car and see the riders bikes up close and personal and ask lots of questions. You may even get an offer to sit on a few to see how they fit you.
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08-22-2012 | 08:49 PM
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From: Anna, Tx
Welcome from Stockbridge, GA!! After you take the riding course, attend a few charity rides on a rented Harley or just go in your car and see the riders bikes up close and personal and ask lots of questions. You may even get an offer to sit on a few to see how they fit you.
I had no idea I could rent one though. Look like I'm gonna have to move my timeline up a bit
#20
10-06-2013 | 12:20 PM
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From: Anna, Tx
Well, it's been over a year now, and I finally have my Harley 
Went to the dealer yesterday to take advantage of the demo truck being there. I finished Riders Edge last weekend, and went to the DPS on Tuesday. there was a misunderstanding between myself and the guy behind the sign up table for the demo rides (about the paper license) and I didn't get to ride one.
MY sales guy said "whatever, give me a minute and WE'LL take our own demo ride. Pick out which one you want to ride." Took out a '14 Street Bob and I loved it. Fit me nice, good power (has the 103 like the bigger bikes) and it was in my price range. They jumped through hoops to get me financed. At least they made it seem that way.
I didn't bring it home last night because it was dark by the time we finished, it was raining, and there's road construction all around the dealership. All that on top of me being a new rider, too may risk factors for me, so we're heading up there in a bit to bring her home.
Went to the dealer yesterday to take advantage of the demo truck being there. I finished Riders Edge last weekend, and went to the DPS on Tuesday. there was a misunderstanding between myself and the guy behind the sign up table for the demo rides (about the paper license) and I didn't get to ride one.
MY sales guy said "whatever, give me a minute and WE'LL take our own demo ride. Pick out which one you want to ride." Took out a '14 Street Bob and I loved it. Fit me nice, good power (has the 103 like the bigger bikes) and it was in my price range. They jumped through hoops to get me financed. At least they made it seem that way.
I didn't bring it home last night because it was dark by the time we finished, it was raining, and there's road construction all around the dealership. All that on top of me being a new rider, too may risk factors for me, so we're heading up there in a bit to bring her home.