Got my Motorcycle!

[TripleR]

I really liked the Krauser bags I had on one of my bikes, they were lockable and locked to the motorcycle. On my last bike I had leather bags, but rarely used them, just no way to secure the contents if you left the bike unattended.

I don't remember the brand of boots I had, but they had steel toes, hard inserts for the ankle plus padding and thick, non skid soles. They were pretty expensive, but worth it.

 

[brin]

wmjst....I rode a Harley Police Bike for 3 yrs....8 hrs. a day...I will make this suggestion....Have crash bars installed on both sides of your bike front and rear...they are chrome and look very nice but if you are ever confronted with an imminent front end collision you can lay the bike down and it will save your legs and side from being ground away...you may also go down for other reasons and it will save you there as well...If you go down , never let go of the bike...it weighs more than you and you want it between you and whatever is going to be struck in front of you...Be Careful.

 

[HarryN]

"I am also wondering about anti-freeze/coolant for it. The manual says to use Pro Honda HP or equivalent high quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion protection inhibitors specifically recommended for use in aluminum engines. Any recommendations?"

Yes. Since it's a new bike to you, go to Honda and get what they recommend..... for peace of mind.

 

[bikerdib]

Next year will make 40 years riding for me. Been through motocross bikes, trail bikes, dual purpose bikes, sport bikes, cruisers, standards and adventure bikes; in other words I like it all!

No one else has suggested it so I will; take a beginning rider course. Also, if you have a friend with a dirt bike, ask to borrow it and go out in a pasture somewhere and learn to ride.

 

[Ken45101]

Congratulations and stay safe! That should be a good bike for many years if you choose.

I remember my first nerve wracking ride home from the dealer with my first bike.

Good deal that you already took the training class. They didn't have those back when I bought my first bike.

 

[TripleR]

Congratulations and stay safe! That should be a good bike for many years if you choose.

I remember my first nerve wracking ride home from the dealer with my first bike.

Good deal that you already took the training class. They didn't have those back when I bought my first bike.

Same here, I started in 1965 and I had pretty limited experience when I had to ride mine home, no motorcycle license even required then. The last mile to my home was on loose gravel too.

 

[Ken45101]

Same here, I started in 1965 and I had pretty limited experience when I had to ride mine home, no motorcycle license even required then. The last mile to my home was on loose gravel too.

OMG! Gravel still freaks me out except when I have the trike!

 

[Toyboy]

I started a long time ago on a Cushman Eagle motor scooter ( does that date me) and have been at it ever since. Been on a Harley for a whole bunch of years. Nothing beats two wheels and a sunny day. Enjoy!

 

[TripleR]

OMG! Gravel still freaks me out except when I have the trike!

Pretty scary on most street bikes, I know people who won't drive on it in a car if they can avoid it.

 

[DFB]

Just wait until you go over a steel grated bridge deck for the first time!