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Originally Posted by Citoriplus
Amen to that, like Ferrari's should be red, Harleys should be black. At least till you can get a full on custom paint job that is.
Your gonna love it, its amazing how fast you can get comfortable with it.
Its not a crotch rocket, it doesn't handle, accelerate, or brake like one, but its far more comfortable and does a very credable job for a bike that's as big, long, and heavy as it is. Mostly because they got the balance and geometry right the first time.
So all you should have to do is make sure you leave enough room to stop, or evade, and always have an escape route planned. Remember its the idiot who may be looking but still doesn't see you who's going to do something stupid, like try to get in your lane next to you like another bike. The bike will nearly take care of itself.
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"Escape route"
... amen and words to live by. I've ridden a lotta years off and on and the cagers seem to be getting worse - specially the cell phone folks.
After just 100 miles, I think she's great! Handles much better, quicker than the VTX I came from. Brakes have to be applied firmly, but they bring the bike down pretty nicely - plus, the extra effort ensures it'll be more difficult to lock the brakes down.
Thanks everyone for the kind words and I look forward to riding with some of you one day.
Lennie
