Sorry for your loss. Riding motorcycles is great therapy. I lost my wife 3 years ago and I used my motorcycle as a way to cope with the loss. Welcome to the 2 wheel way of life.
For a beginner you are handling the low speed turns very well. You are looking through the turn, even when making the u-turn. Keep it up and make dad proud. Take your time and progress at your own pace.
Sorry for the lost of your king! Welcome to the community, ride everyday in the neighborhood. Practice emergency braking and maneuver with cheap cones. Building the confidence has to be earned on the bike. I’m sure you’ll find plenty of us that’s willing to give plenty of pointers.
Keep the heel shifter, like you said as a beginner you don't know any other way it will be easy to learn. I've been riding over 40 years and it took a few weeks to get used to the heel/toe shifter, but I learned to really like it.
Congrats on your inheritance. You're doing the right thing by taking it slow, going to a class to learn from a pro instructor. Don't let anybody rush you into riding beyond what your skill and confidence level is. The main thing to know is intersections and cross streets are incredibly dangerous because motorists aren't really looking for motorcycles when they pull out of a side street. When you see somebody waiting to pull out, never assume they see you! You've got a beautiful bike and you will have a lot of enjoyment from riding it. Riding is the best therapy for ANYTHING that ails you! New Sub.
This was very touching. I lost both parents 8yrs ago and my new bike is a Honda Shadow and her name is Jelly, my mom's nickname. Your dad knew what he was doing and you're just picking up where he left off. God bless ya bro and you have another new sub. BTW, I'm a newbie too and I'm learning as well. Keep up the good work. Be sure to check out Robert Simmons Be the Boss of your Motorcycle.
Sorry for your loss. Im without both my parents. Take your time and learn at your own pace. That's a beautiful Harley, make it your own and find your happy place. There's nothing like wind therapy! God bless
Good to see you back bro. Sorry for your loss, I lost my pops in December, so I definitely feel your pain. I'm taking this new rider journey with you, getting my license this week. Take your time and I'll be here learning with you bro.
I had 8 inch bars similar to yours. I was able to add 12 inch bars without having to replace any cables. Granted my over all width on mine is 32 inch. That's great that your thinking of safety and the legal aspect of riding. I'm similar to you with just 100 miles on my 03 Road King police edition. Passed my MSF class last month. As for my height I'm 5-5 and 12 inches on my bars was perfect. Peace
Lost my dad about a year ago so I know how that feels. Wind therapy definitely helps, especially riding the bike he rode. Great way to honor him! I live about 20 minutes east of Falcons Fury, so maybe I’ll see ya up there some day.
Condolences on the loss of your father. But take your time, when you get on the highway don't let the traffic push you...I didn't start riding until I was 50 + . If you get the chance find an open parking lot to practice it'll do you good. Take the course and practice which you can't practice enough...take care and welcome!
From watching you ride, you need to get it up into the rpms a little bit before you shift. Normal riding and manouvering is easier if you keep it 3-4k rpms. The bikes feel unwieldy when you're just putting around at low RPMs.
@@GeorgiaBikerLife Cool, I took classes when I first started riding and got my MC license. Most of my buddies still ride dirty and been doing it for years. I can't do it, I have to have my paper work right just in case I get hassled by the authorities. Anyway you are doing it the right way bro, just have fun and keep learning. You never stop learning.
