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longride · 03-05-2010, 02:22 PM

After 2 1/2 months of crappy weather, I will finally get a decent day to pick up the Buell tomorrow. Since the dealer is 50 miles away, I'll have a chance to shake it out a bit for sure. The weather is going to be a balmy 45 with no snow on the streets, so I'm chomping at the bit to ride this thing. Can't wait!

pushrod · 03-05-2010, 02:26 PM

Make sure you do some stretching first!

Those pegs are kinda close to the seat!

I'm looking forward to your 'riding impressions.'

12er · 03-05-2010, 02:33 PM

Just when you think its safe, LR is unleashed on the world once again. I'm with Pushrod, cant wait to see what you think of that "real motor." Almost sold our ford stock and picked one up myself, but its since gone up again so we'll keep riding that wave.

trenttheuncatchable · 03-05-2010, 03:06 PM

The reviews all say that the CR is a lot more comfortable with the optional riser upright bar. When I sat on the CR at the motorcycle show, it did put a bit of pressure on my arms/wrists. You'll have to let us know if you keep it stock or end up opting for those.

Dr_Sprocket · 03-05-2010, 04:55 PM

Before you go pick it up, listen to Manchester Orchestra's "Shake It Out". It's a great song to have in your head while riding a bike, especially a new bike. Enjoy!

YouTube - Manchester Orchestra - Shake It Out

(Note: Vid is a funny homage to Stallone's "Over The Top".)

mscuddy · 03-05-2010, 07:35 PM

Lucky bastard. What kind?

Buzglyd · 03-05-2010, 08:19 PM

So how you gonna "shake it out" 50 miles in a straight line in IL?

Remember, 1 CA mile is 50 IL miles.

Cornfields beware!

longride · 03-06-2010, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mscuddy

Lucky bastard. What kind?

1125 CR. The one with the REAL motor!

sarnali2 · 03-06-2010, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr_Sprocket

Before you go pick it up, listen to Manchester Orchestra's "Shake It Out". It's a great song to have in your head while riding a bike, especially a new bike. Enjoy!

YouTube - Manchester Orchestra - Shake It Out

(Note: Vid is a funny homage to Stallone's "Over The Top".)

Wow, excellent jam, I've never heard of them.

Have fun Longo, nothing like riding a new bike home. 45* and dry is good to go, cold for jeans though the wind will bite you right through them. Gear up and you'll be fine.

mscuddy · 03-06-2010, 10:24 AM

I always had Montrose' "Bad Motorscooter" in my noggin whilst dodging idiots in cages here in LALA land.

That or Richard Wagner's "Ride of the Valkeries". (sic).

Send some pics of that Austrian/American hybrid. It will be a rare piece someday, right up there between the Dusenburg and an Auburn Speedster.

03-05-2010, 02:22 PM	#1
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	Finally! After 2 1/2 months of crappy weather, I will finally get a decent day to pick up the Buell tomorrow. Since the dealer is 50 miles away, I'll have a chance to shake it out a bit for sure. The weather is going to be a balmy 45 with no snow on the streets, so I'm chomping at the bit to ride this thing. Can't wait! __________________ I'm a knucklehead

03-05-2010, 02:26 PM	#2
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,478	Make sure you do some stretching first! Those pegs are kinda close to the seat! I'm looking forward to your 'riding impressions.' __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

03-05-2010, 04:55 PM	#5
Dr_Sprocket Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delmarva Peninsula Posts: 2,331	Shake it out! Shake it out! Before you go pick it up, listen to Manchester Orchestra's "Shake It Out". It's a great song to have in your head while riding a bike, especially a new bike. Enjoy! YouTube - Manchester Orchestra - Shake It Out (Note: Vid is a funny homage to Stallone's "Over The Top".) __________________ "Aid to the helpless indigent is civilized. Aid to the irresponsible is socially corrosive." ----- Schizuki (c. 2011) Last edited by Dr_Sprocket : 03-05-2010 at 05:52 PM.

03-05-2010, 07:35 PM	#6
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,444	Lucky bastard. What kind? __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.

03-05-2010, 08:19 PM	#7
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	So how you gonna "shake it out" 50 miles in a straight line in IL? Remember, 1 CA mile is 50 IL miles. Cornfields beware! __________________ Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama."

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03-05-2010, 02:33 PM	#3
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 2,702	Just when you think its safe, LR is unleashed on the world once again. I'm with Pushrod, cant wait to see what you think of that "real motor." Almost sold our ford stock and picked one up myself, but its since gone up again so we'll keep riding that wave.

03-05-2010, 03:06 PM	#4
trenttheuncatchable Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 834	The reviews all say that the CR is a lot more comfortable with the optional riser upright bar. When I sat on the CR at the motorcycle show, it did put a bit of pressure on my arms/wrists. You'll have to let us know if you keep it stock or end up opting for those.

03-06-2010, 10:24 AM	#10
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,444	I always had Montrose' "Bad Motorscooter" in my noggin whilst dodging idiots in cages here in LALA land. That or Richard Wagner's "Ride of the Valkeries". (sic). Send some pics of that Austrian/American hybrid. It will be a rare piece someday, right up there between the Dusenburg and an Auburn Speedster. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.