After years away from 2 wheels, got a Honda VTX 1300 in the fall of 2008. Went to OBX Bike Week in April of '09, whereupon my then 12 y/o daughter said, Dad, showing up at a Harley event on a Honda really sucks."
Well, she was right - got an "09 Super Glide 3 months later and proceeded to enjoy the he!! out of it, especially after getting the mini apes from the Street Bob and some Iso Grips with a throttle boss put on it. Spent a fair amount of time on this forum back then, too.
During OBX Bike Week 2011, took a demo ride on a Road King. Instant love - got one 3 months later. After a while, I missed the nimbleness of the Glide, plus it just felt more like a "get on it and go" bike than the RK did. My now 17 y/o daughter also completed the Harley Rider Academy a couple of months ago. My kid is on the small side, like my wife. She really wasn't comfortable with balancing the RK and I wasn't thrilled about the lack of ABS on the RK for a new rider.
Walked into a dealership last Saturday and there our new bike sat - a '14 Wide Glide in charcoal with blue flames. Standard ABS. Got a better than expected trade, .9% interest, and the deal was done. Just waiting on the seat (Rallyrunner - looked better than stock, particularly for a passenger), Iso Grips with throttle boss, and backrest to arrive and be installed. Not going with wind protection for now but will be following the threads to see what other owners do about this. When I pick the bike up, think I'll get a tool bag to put on the riser for stashing stuff.
My wife, kid, and I had good times on the Road King but I'm ready to get back on a Dyna. Of course, now my wife wants a trike...
Well, she was right - got an "09 Super Glide 3 months later and proceeded to enjoy the he!! out of it, especially after getting the mini apes from the Street Bob and some Iso Grips with a throttle boss put on it. Spent a fair amount of time on this forum back then, too.
During OBX Bike Week 2011, took a demo ride on a Road King. Instant love - got one 3 months later. After a while, I missed the nimbleness of the Glide, plus it just felt more like a "get on it and go" bike than the RK did. My now 17 y/o daughter also completed the Harley Rider Academy a couple of months ago. My kid is on the small side, like my wife. She really wasn't comfortable with balancing the RK and I wasn't thrilled about the lack of ABS on the RK for a new rider.
Walked into a dealership last Saturday and there our new bike sat - a '14 Wide Glide in charcoal with blue flames. Standard ABS. Got a better than expected trade, .9% interest, and the deal was done. Just waiting on the seat (Rallyrunner - looked better than stock, particularly for a passenger), Iso Grips with throttle boss, and backrest to arrive and be installed. Not going with wind protection for now but will be following the threads to see what other owners do about this. When I pick the bike up, think I'll get a tool bag to put on the riser for stashing stuff.
My wife, kid, and I had good times on the Road King but I'm ready to get back on a Dyna. Of course, now my wife wants a trike...