New here and new to HD

crackers · **Joined:** Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:57 pm **Posts:** 9

New here and new to HD. Just traded my 08 wing for a new Ultra Limited and it's a blast.

Mike Carter is my name and I have been on bikes since the age of 6 and I'm 54 now. Said I would never own a HD but over the last 3 years I found my self looking at them pretty hard with all the changes they made. Also have a lot of customers who work at HD in Kansas City filling up my parking lot on Saturday afternoons with some really cool machines and that kept the thoughts flowing.

I thought when I made the trade that it would be hard and I would always wonder if I made the right choice but so far I haven't looked back....this thing is awesome. Picked up the bike Wed night and should have the brake in service done by Tuesday and then leave Saturday for a weekend run to Denver. Can't wait

roadking · **Posted:** Sat Jun 18, 2011 10:03 am

Welcome to the forum, pretty much the same way I was when I got mine.
When you get a chance - post some pics!!

crackers · **Joined:** Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:57 pm **Posts:** 9

The day I brought it home

Now the fun starts

The Tourist · **Joined:** Sun Oct 24, 2010 8:05 pm **Posts:** 1286

Man, those new Gold Wings are fancy-schmancy. Radios and everything. I do not see a kick-pedal so I would assume it has an electric starter. A common problem on my latest Sportster.

I notice it's blue in color. Nice change of pace. Most of the Harleys I see are black or gun-metal gray.

Well, you know the old saying, "You meet the nicest people on a Honda..."

Welcome to the Harley forum. Nice meeting you. :icon_winking:

roadking · **Posted:** Thu Jun 23, 2011 7:59 am

Sweet ride!! Enjoy it!!
I like the color scheme. That thing has more bells and whistles than a car. Make sure the passengers azz isn't too wide or you wont hear the music :icon_cool_too:

Thanks for the pics.

hardrider · **Joined:** Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:53 am **Posts:** 213

Mike,
Welcome to the forum. Nice bike I like the blue, but then again I have always been partial to blue. Hit us back and tell us how your trip went.
Ride safe!

roadking · **Posted:** Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:08 am

Wait till she's broken in, it only gets better.

tyancey00 · **Posted:** Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:51 am

have a good ride. you will like the ultra. I know i do!!

crackers · **Joined:** Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:57 pm **Posts:** 9

The ride was great and I'm really enjoying the new ride. Put over 2500 miles on it before it was a month old and looking to put many more on. Getting ready to put on the stage 1 air, Fullsac X-Pipe and the TTS master tuner. I just need to figure out what slip ons to use. I want low rumble, good sound through acceleration but easy on the ears at cruising speed (radio friendly)

The Tourist · **Joined:** Sun Oct 24, 2010 8:05 pm **Posts:** 1286

crackers wrote:

Put over 2500 miles on it before it was a month old and looking to put many more on.

Now that's my kind of guy! You actually ride your bike!

I have a tune-up coming next week. Part of my service will include a new tire and new shocks, which are worn out. BTW, my bike(s) sparkle like new, proving that you do not have to settle for garage queens to own a Harley.

You are truly a biker.

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