New to the big bike

[Will-n-Missouri]

Hello everyone, just found this site last night and thought it would nice to meet other's as well as get some good advice from those who have been rideing. I bought a Vento V Thunder at the begaining of summer, it is a great lil starter bike, 2500 c.c. top speed is 70MPH. I only wieghs 418lbs so I thought I would learn on it since it has been 19 years since I've riden a bike. The summer is over and I've decided to "move up" to a bigger bike so I went out and test drove almost every bike on the market!! I thought I would get a Honda Gold wing but then I ran into a Ultra Electra Glide classic, a 2000 modle and decided to get it. I will be bringing it home Sat from the dealer over in Il. I don't know anything about Harley Davidson's and thought you guy's could tell me what to look for...i.e. problems. I got the warrenty and all, but this bike is alot heaveyer then the Vento and would like some advice.....Thank you in advance....Will

[Shorts]

it is a great lil starter bike, 2500 c.c. top speed is 70MPH. I only

Hmm....


Ok, I have no other input - I just thought that was a hint funny

Welcome to the forums

[Hondagirl]

Wow. Big bikes!
Welcome

[RockBottom]

I think it's pretty impressive to get an engine with the displacement of an F1 power plant in a 419 lb bike. Should be generating about 700 HP.

[Will-n-Missouri]

Well............it should of said.......250 cc...........I thought this was a informational board? I would of assumed you guy's would of "thought" about it and understood it was a mis print, but be it as it may, I will take my questions to a different board and not be bothered by a few "O Ring" hole's who have nothing better to do then look for mistakes other's have made....see ya'

[Shorts]

Well............it should of said.......250 cc...........I thought this was a informational board? I would of assumed you guy's would of "thought" about it and understood it was a mis print, but be it as it may, I will take my questions to a different board and not be bothered by a few "O Ring" hole's who have nothing better to do then look for mistakes other's have made....see ya'

Uhh, slow down. I did read it. I laughed because I realized the typo and joshed you about it. I thought you were a friendly type That's one of the things we do here, kid around cause its a friendly place. If you want to be POd about, then that's your business. I haven't even begun to act like an "O Ring".

I rode a 250 as well I just sold it.

[Will-n-Missouri]

Wasnt trying to be a pod, was looking for advice...............either way, I am friendly. Sorry if I jumped the gun....sorry ya'll

[Shorts]

No worries

There area lot of folks on the forum here and they'll chime in to offer some input

[CYNWAGON]

Congrats on the new bike!

I know it's not the "cool" thing to do (but smart), but I would take your new ride to an empty parking lot and get accquainted.
I spent 2 days in the Agriplex parking lot doing slow speed stuff. I still go back if I'm having issues with something but hockey season has started here so the parking lot is a busy place now...

[Lion_Lady]

Thats a big jump. Spend some time in a parking lot learning and retraining your mind and body to how the new bike feels and responds.

Don't forget quick stops and slow speed maneuvers. . . I'm hoping that you've taken or are considering taking a motorcycle training course? The ERC is probably a good idea for you. YOu do it on your own motorcycle and it helps to hone basic skills.

Every student I've ever had in the ERC(Experienced Riders Course) - as a motorcycle safety instructor - has commented that they learned more than they expected and are happy they took the course.

check out www.msf-usa.org for classes near you.

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