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I've noticed that the bigger the engine the heavier the bike. Was just curious as to how this played out as far as bike acceleration.

John

Greetings again everyone

My Mrs. (beginner) wants to get into riding. We're trying to figure out what would be a good starter bike. She is average sized, but has short legs. She sat on my bike (26.8" seat height) and couldn't quite get her feet flat on the floor. As well she felt that it was quite a bit to big for her (558 lbs.). We would like if possible to stick with a cruiser type bike. Was just wondering if any of you have gotten any of your lady friends into riding, or, if there are any women posters or readers out there how you have gone about it and what bikes did you wind up choosing?

John

I took my Road King into to HD to check my front brakes. They serviced the brakes no problem. Over then next few days I noticed the brake handle sinking all the way in. I took it back to HD today and they fixed their mistake of not tightening all brake lines properly (of course they didn't admit that). This little problem caused brake fluid to spray all over the front fender. Now to my question....has this ruined my paint? I can't wash off the spray and the paint now has this spray all over it and it won't come off. Help!!!

Hey Guys,

Well, I took a little road trip to see my family down the shore, a trip I make pretty regularly on the bike. (Only 90 miles one way, but I take the long way so it's 2 hours) Here's my point.....I developed a vibration between 62-70mph. The only thing I did before I left was adjust my tire pressure, check oil, add some tools to my seat bag. The vibration seems to be either on or off the gas, I rode the brake to see if it was in the front wheel or anything but couldn't tell. I was on a section of newly paved interstate for a few miles and that's when I noticed it. I checked my wheel weights and they are still there. When I go slow I can hear my front rotor rubbing on and off but when I hit the front brake I have no pulsation or anything like that. Should I check a...

Im getting my first TC, 07 street glide and WTF is MAP and ECM?

Where do you get the downloads from? I assume from the product site?

What is the upgrades I shoiuld be loking to do to free up the heat and get some performance, mind you im in the middle east right now and there is tons of heat and I dont trust many HD mechanics here so im lookin for the min till i rotate to US ina yearish.......Slip ons, new computer and???


Thanks for letting me ask dumbass questions.........the world has changed since my other harleys were made.....lol