Wish me luck!

Sharky1948 · Oct 9th, 2007, 03:45 PM

At the ripe old age of 59, I just purchased my first bike...a 2007 XL1200C. I'm picking it up on Friday. As my wife would say...another of my semi-annual (as opposed to mid-life) crises!

DarkKnight · Oct 9th, 2007, 03:52 PM

Good Luck Sharkey, enjoy the ride! The Mrs will eventually want to be jumping on the back and heading off with you!!

Hobbit · Oct 9th, 2007, 04:01 PM

best wishes you will enjoy it i enjoyed mine

Sharky1948 · Oct 9th, 2007, 04:03 PM

Thanks to both of you!

BTW DarkKnight, I see you are from CT as well. I'm in Stamford (just back from placing the order at Fritz's.)

DarkKnight · Oct 10th, 2007, 12:45 AM

Sharky, I heard the dealer down that way is a good sort... I'm from "upstate" CT, north of Hartford. Can't say the same about my own though, sadly. I'm currently searching for a good dependable dealer who's not trying to pull a fast one on a newbie rider!

glider · Oct 10th, 2007, 09:24 AM

Good luck with the new bike, it's never too late to enjoy life.

Sharky1948 · Oct 10th, 2007, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkKnight

Sharky, I heard the dealer down that way is a good sort... I'm from "upstate" CT, north of Hartford. Can't say the same about my own though, sadly. I'm currently searching for a good dependable dealer who's not trying to pull a fast one on a newbie rider!

I heard some similar things from a person in my BRC. So far I've been very happy with Fritz's. The sales guy (Brian) was very knowledgeable and really helped me settle on a specific model. He introduced me to all the guys and gals in the parts dept and accessories dept. I have a neighbor with a bagger who speaks highly of them as well.

I don't know about their service, of course. But, I did see a few bikes from a Westchester police department. I think there is an HD dealer in White Plains, so I'm guessing if they come to Stamford, there must be a reason.

Safe riding!

Sharky1948 · Oct 10th, 2007, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

Good luck with the new bike, it's never too late to enjoy life.

Agreed! I also took up trimix decompression diving this year.

DarkKnight · Oct 10th, 2007, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharky1948

I heard some similar things from a person in my BRC. So far I've been very happy with Fritz's. The sales guy (Brian) was very knowledgeable and really helped me settle on a specific model. He introduced me to all the guys and gals in the parts dept and accessories dept. I have a neighbor with a bagger who speaks highly of them as well.

I don't know about their service, of course. But, I did see a few bikes from a Westchester police department. I think there is an HD dealer in White Plains, so I'm guessing if they come to Stamford, there must be a reason.

Safe riding!

When I'm finally comfortable with highway travel, I may have to take a visit to Fritz'. I've found that the Seacoast shop in Hampton area in NH is also a good source. Besides, if I finally get my wheels down that way, I can pester Glider in person as well.

glider · Oct 10th, 2007, 01:25 PM

Oh yeah....thanks for the warning

Any time

Oct 9th, 2007, 03:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sharky1948 Community Star Ride: '09 Road King Join Date: Sep 17th, 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 495 My Mood:	Wish me luck! At the ripe old age of 59, I just purchased my first bike...a 2007 XL1200C. I'm picking it up on Friday. As my wife would say...another of my semi-annual (as opposed to mid-life) crises!

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Sharky1948 Community Star Ride: '09 Road King Join Date: Sep 17th, 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 495 My Mood:	Re: Wish me luck! Thanks to both of you! BTW DarkKnight, I see you are from CT as well. I'm in Stamford (just back from placing the order at Fritz's.)

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DarkKnight Frozen Account Ride: 1990 Electra Glide FLHS Join Date: Apr 14th, 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,991 My Mood:	Re: Wish me luck! Sharky, I heard the dealer down that way is a good sort... I'm from "upstate" CT, north of Hartford. Can't say the same about my own though, sadly. I'm currently searching for a good dependable dealer who's not trying to pull a fast one on a newbie rider!

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