New gal, here...

Eventually, after I get some riding time on it, I'd like to try and do a longer run - maybe an overnighter or weekend trip. I haven't had much experience in the "long runs" department. The furthest I ever rode on the Sporty was MAYBE 200 miles roundtrip. I have a riding friend who has some big plans for long rides this summer, but I'm not sure if I'm ready for something of that magnatude yet. Plus, my hubby (who DOES NOT ride) eventually would like to get on the back and join me on some of my rides once I get comfortable with the bike. I had him on the back of my Sporty a few times. He's a tall guy so he wasn't very comfortable back there...the Heritage will be much better for him. Now if I could only get the weather up here to cooperate, I'd be in business. It's been cold with snow flurries all week long...

Linda

Thanks for making me feel so welcome! What a great bunch of people you all are! I also post on the Harley board at About.com. I've learned so much in such a short time just simply by asking questions. Yeah, it's pretty odd that my husband is the passenger, but he doesn't mind at all. He says it gives something for all the cagers around us to talk about..LOL It is pretty funny to see the look on people's faces when I'm stopped at a light and they realize that it's the GUY who is on the back, and the CHICK in front! My husband does plan on taking the MSF course (by my request) sometime this summer. I explained to him that even for a passenger, it's a good idea to go through the course just to experience some of the thought processes required by a rider. Plus, heaven forbid, if something were to happen to me while we're out riding together that prevented me from continuing to ride (like I suddenly become ill, or twist my ankle or something) he would be able to get in front and ride the bike home. I always think of the worst case scenarios, because you just never know what might happen. Anyway...as I said before, I LOVE this bike and I can't wait to put some serious miles on it. I've pretty much changed all that I want to on the bike, for now. I had SE II slash-downs, Stage I kit for EFI, luggage rack, passenger floorboards, chrome front fender trim, studded leather tank panel, and the turn signal module kit to make the rear turn signals into additional brake lights added on before I even took the bike home. Then I added a windshield bag, and the chrome voltage regulator cover. I'm still waiting on my engraved Bar & Shield mirrors and Aluminator axel nut covers to come in, and then I'm done accessorizing. At least until next year anyway... when I will think about changing the wheels to the 6-spoke chrome Thunderstar ones...LOL It's like a sickness. Oh well...it's only money, right? LOL

I've been to quite a few races at Pocono, I've also been to Richmond and Dover. My favorite is the Richmond track. I haven't been to a race in about 3 years, I just couldn't deal with the crowds anymore. I guess I just don't have the patience for the crowds. Living near Pocono I sometimes get great oppertunities for good seats. One year we were on the inside of the track in kinda like a luxury box where you could go inside and watch the race on the TV, it was air conditioned with free food and drinks, or you could go out on the bleachers right behind the pits, we also got pit passes that year, that was cool. The last time I went it was just to qualifying, my boss gave me his luxury box tickets that he wasn't using, that's the way to see a race, not squished in those bleacher sweating in the hot sun