Wow! It got up to 55 degrees today. When Ace got home around 5pm I was ready to go. I had my leathers on already and my bike was fired up when he pulled around the corner. Man does it have a nice rumble. I love the sound of my new Vance & Hines Big Shot Staggered's that I had put on while in Sturgis last year. They are loud. They're exactly what I wanted. I wanted people to know I was there. Most people in their cages don't even see you on your bike, but they can definitely hear me! :-)
We just went for a short ride down to Lolo and turned right on Hwy 12 and went a short ways down and then turned back and came home. A 24 mile round trip. Boy I wish I'd gone out earlier in the day by myself.
But I decided it was best to go on my first ride of the season with my baby Ace no matter how short it was!
Ace's bike sure is loud. He has a 2001 Roadking. Ace just had a lot of work done on it at Shine's Performance. I told Ace that I actually need to let him get about a 1/2 mile ahead of me because his bike's so loud. It was cool to see him back on his bike again. He hadn't rode since last August when we got back from Sturgis. I'll tell the story later. But basically his bike ended up sitting in the garage at the end of the season last year and then in the shop for the winter. He just got it back about two weeks ago. There is a story and I'll share it later. For now I gotta go and have some lasagna with my baby! :) Ending miliage 20744.
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Pics: My 2008 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe 105th Anniversary Edition
These dealer pics made my decision to buy a little easier! When buying a bike from a dealer or a used bike from an individual, get high resolution photos sent to you so you can blow them up. You need to see all the details! Or better yet, take an experienced rider friend to see the bike in person!
Wild Horse & Me 3rd Day out!
I can tell I'll always have a BIG smile on my face!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Wind In My Face All Last Summer of 2009!
Well...where to begin this year in 2010! As you can see I didn't make any post's documenting too much of my experience as a new rider in 2009. That's because I just honestly spent a lot of time riding my Harley! I had a great summer! I learned a lot!
I took delivery of my bike in March of '09. I took my Rider Safety Course on April 1st. I passed the rider course with no problem. The written test at MMV department I had to take twice before I passed. All I can say about the written test is to be sure to re-read the question and answers at least 3 times before selecting your answer. If you have to go back and retake the test the questions will be totally different. Just pick the best answer. Be sure to read the Motor Vehicles manual for your state at least two or three times and you should have no problem.
After I got my license I continued to ride a little more in my favorite parking lot with my husband Ace giving me more pointers. I also practiced some of the things I'd learned in the Rider Safety Course. Such as swerving, stopping quickly and riding really slow without putting my feet down in a circle. I finally felt I was ready to get on the road!
So I went on a few rides with my husband on a favorite little road called Blue Mountain Road. It's a great road with a lot of curves on it. The top speed is 45. The majority of the road is a 35mph limit. It's a great learning road to go on. It winds along the river with great views. I always let my husband lead. I would watch him carefully. He's a great rider. I was able to follow in his path so I could learn how to negotiate the curves. I highly recommend doing this when you first learn to ride. Follow behind someone who's an experienced rider.
I gotta run for now. I'll write more later! I promise to write more often this year and post some pics from all the great rides from last year! ;)
I took delivery of my bike in March of '09. I took my Rider Safety Course on April 1st. I passed the rider course with no problem. The written test at MMV department I had to take twice before I passed. All I can say about the written test is to be sure to re-read the question and answers at least 3 times before selecting your answer. If you have to go back and retake the test the questions will be totally different. Just pick the best answer. Be sure to read the Motor Vehicles manual for your state at least two or three times and you should have no problem.
After I got my license I continued to ride a little more in my favorite parking lot with my husband Ace giving me more pointers. I also practiced some of the things I'd learned in the Rider Safety Course. Such as swerving, stopping quickly and riding really slow without putting my feet down in a circle. I finally felt I was ready to get on the road!
So I went on a few rides with my husband on a favorite little road called Blue Mountain Road. It's a great road with a lot of curves on it. The top speed is 45. The majority of the road is a 35mph limit. It's a great learning road to go on. It winds along the river with great views. I always let my husband lead. I would watch him carefully. He's a great rider. I was able to follow in his path so I could learn how to negotiate the curves. I highly recommend doing this when you first learn to ride. Follow behind someone who's an experienced rider.
I gotta run for now. I'll write more later! I promise to write more often this year and post some pics from all the great rides from last year! ;)
Monday, March 23, 2009
Shopping for my motorcycle
Wow time is flying by....I need to post more often. I want to document my experience as a new female rider. Soooo back to it!
When I got together with Ace I told him that I'd always wanted my own motorcycle and that my DREAM bike was a Harley. We started shopping for my bike by going around to a few of the local motorcycle shops. I sat on of course Harley Davidson's, Kawasaki, Suzuki and BMW.
We also began looking online on Ebay and other sites that had used bikes for sale. Also, we went to YouTube and listened to different bikes that people had posted so that we could here the pipes rumbling. I also looked at some sites that showed photos of women and their bikes.
After sitting on many bikes, I kept coming back to the Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe. It had been my first choice a few years back when they first came out. Prior to the Softtail Deluxe I'd been looking at the Dyna Wide Glide. But the Softail Deluxe won my heart.
When I sat on the bike I noticed my feet were flat on the ground. Be sure to wear your riding boots when sitting on bikes. The Softail Deluxe just felt right. It felt like a glove for my body.
And I loved the white wall tires! A true vintage look to the bike, what I felt had a retro kinda look.
So my decision was made. Now I just needed to find one at a price I could afford. I wanted a new one from my local dealer really bad. It was a new 2009 model that had blue ice/purple paint that changed colors depending on the angle you looked at it. But I just couldn't stomach the $20K+ price tag!
So we ended up finding my DREAM bike on Ebay. I love it! It was the best value out there. We had it shipped to us from Pennsylvania! We bought it from American Classic Motors, a dealer who specializes in used motorcycles. Click on the link on my page to see what he has to offer. His inventory is always changing, so keep checking back. If you see something you like he'll send you photos to look at. I posted the photos he sent me at the top of my page. So now my adventure had begun! My Harley was on the way!
When I got together with Ace I told him that I'd always wanted my own motorcycle and that my DREAM bike was a Harley. We started shopping for my bike by going around to a few of the local motorcycle shops. I sat on of course Harley Davidson's, Kawasaki, Suzuki and BMW.
We also began looking online on Ebay and other sites that had used bikes for sale. Also, we went to YouTube and listened to different bikes that people had posted so that we could here the pipes rumbling. I also looked at some sites that showed photos of women and their bikes.
After sitting on many bikes, I kept coming back to the Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe. It had been my first choice a few years back when they first came out. Prior to the Softtail Deluxe I'd been looking at the Dyna Wide Glide. But the Softail Deluxe won my heart.
When I sat on the bike I noticed my feet were flat on the ground. Be sure to wear your riding boots when sitting on bikes. The Softail Deluxe just felt right. It felt like a glove for my body.
And I loved the white wall tires! A true vintage look to the bike, what I felt had a retro kinda look.
So my decision was made. Now I just needed to find one at a price I could afford. I wanted a new one from my local dealer really bad. It was a new 2009 model that had blue ice/purple paint that changed colors depending on the angle you looked at it. But I just couldn't stomach the $20K+ price tag!
So we ended up finding my DREAM bike on Ebay. I love it! It was the best value out there. We had it shipped to us from Pennsylvania! We bought it from American Classic Motors, a dealer who specializes in used motorcycles. Click on the link on my page to see what he has to offer. His inventory is always changing, so keep checking back. If you see something you like he'll send you photos to look at. I posted the photos he sent me at the top of my page. So now my adventure had begun! My Harley was on the way!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
When I decided to stop riding on the back...
From my previous post you know I've always wanted a motorcycle. I made up my mind to just go for it when I came to Montana to visit my high school sweetheart last year after 29 years. His name is Ace. He has a 2001 Harley Davidson Road King he calls BIG RED.
Ace and I went to our local HD dealer and got me outfitted in some leathers. A jacket with a cool HD logo on the front and back, leather chaps that have a white stripe along the side of the legs, leather gloves, goggles, and a 3/4 helmet with a faceshield. I wear contacts and wanted the extra protection from wind on my eyes. I love the outfit and think it looks pretty cool. I'll post some pics later. I think it'll look cool with the white walls on my bike!
Ace took me for some great rides on the back of Big Red while I was here. I was a little nervous at first, but I loved the breeze as we flew by the beautiful mountains. I held tightly around his waist while pressing my boobs against his back. I know he loved that! LOL We went on a stretch of road that seemed to open up from above as we rounded a curve. It was along the Blackfoot River heading up towards Seeley Lake. Looking above at the clouds I then realized this was why they call Montana Big Sky Country. At that very point I made up my mind that I just had to have my own motorcycle.
Ace and I went to our local HD dealer and got me outfitted in some leathers. A jacket with a cool HD logo on the front and back, leather chaps that have a white stripe along the side of the legs, leather gloves, goggles, and a 3/4 helmet with a faceshield. I wear contacts and wanted the extra protection from wind on my eyes. I love the outfit and think it looks pretty cool. I'll post some pics later. I think it'll look cool with the white walls on my bike!
Ace took me for some great rides on the back of Big Red while I was here. I was a little nervous at first, but I loved the breeze as we flew by the beautiful mountains. I held tightly around his waist while pressing my boobs against his back. I know he loved that! LOL We went on a stretch of road that seemed to open up from above as we rounded a curve. It was along the Blackfoot River heading up towards Seeley Lake. Looking above at the clouds I then realized this was why they call Montana Big Sky Country. At that very point I made up my mind that I just had to have my own motorcycle.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
I've alway's wanted a motorcycle!
Ever since I can remember I've always wanted a motorcycle. I remember as a little kid riding in the back of my parents car or van and seeing a motorcycle I always used to just stare at them. I loved looking at them. I remember thinking how the riders, usually a guy, looked kinda mean or scraggly to me. Sometimes they had tattoos. I kinda feared them...I mean the guys...not the motorcycles. Sometimes I would see a girl on the back of a bike with her arms wrapped tightly around her boyfriend. I thought that was so cool. They usually had on a tight tank top and were so tanned. I loved their tans. Some of the girls also had tattoos. I would think WOW a girl with a tattoo! At the time I didn't know girls could get tattoos. The motorcycles were always really loud to me. They sounded like they had so much power. I loved to hear them roar and rumble as they took off from a stop light. It was really neat to see a whole line of them pull up and take off and letting it rip.
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