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« on: March 18, 2012, 05:02:01 AM » |
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Got to ride the Wing about 50 miles. It sure feels nice in a wierd sort of way to be back on a motorcycle again. I haven't owned one since July of 06.
The shifting is like rollerskating you just pick it up as if it were yesterday. I have a heel/toe shifter & Its sometimes hard finding it!
It seems the handle bars are a bit forward to my likeing. Tried loosening up the 4 studs to no avail. Got them soaking in WD 40. I feel like I'm half slouched over in the croch rocket position. I must of schrunck since I last rode this bike
The wing is much wider than anything I've owned in 6 years & I feel "Spread Eagle" sitting on it. Even with the floorboards. I can't get my feet in the forward position I'm acustomed to since riding scoots. I'm sure Hiway pegs will be in the future.
Whats interesting is remembering that this is a antique. I MUST REMEMBER to turn off & on the gas each time I get on it. And kickstand up! As there is no safety switch to not start it.
I also can't quite flat foot it so its going to take some getting used to taking off with the clutch.
Once I get comfortable with this ole bird, I'm going to have a blast with it!
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« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2012, 01:56:54 PM » |
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celebrate the differences and enjoy the ride
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« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2012, 02:55:42 PM » |
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Happy for you! Enjoy getting reacquainted.  |
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« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2012, 04:20:31 PM » |
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Wonderful report. I'm very pleased this is working out so well for you. Adjusting to your new-old ride is part of the fun, so have a blast and keep us posted!
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« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2012, 04:50:15 PM » |
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Yep having the same learning curve, going from swing to harley, yesterday I rode till my shifter toe hurt!
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« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2012, 04:53:49 PM » |
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Yep having the same learning curve, going from swing to harley, yesterday I rode till my shifter toe hurt!
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« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2012, 04:54:01 PM » |
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Yep having the same learning curve, going from swing to harley, yesterday I rode till my shifter toe hurt!
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« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2012, 05:51:30 PM » |
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Yep having the same learning curve, going from swing to harley, yesterday I rode till my shifter toe hurt!
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