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Offline Beary

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Harley guy got a conny
« on: August 25, 2015, 01:53:33 PM »
2010 abs with 19,000 miles. Man she is fast. Hard to get use to 10500 red line, I can't my mind around going past 5000 rpms. But I will work my way into it.

Have a great week all.

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Re: Harley guy got a conny
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2015, 02:37:00 PM »
Welcome to forum, Harley guy got a conny!

I just joined too, and I'm glad to have company.  I came from a Harley Road King Classic.  The constant evolution of buying expensive parts for the road king wore me out...ahem and my finances.  I still have a soft spot and probably always will have for Harleys.  Theses Concours are awesome machines for the open road!  Anyway...welcome and happy trails!

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Re: Harley guy got a conny
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2015, 02:48:22 PM »
Your lives will never be the same again...

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Re: Harley guy got a conny
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2015, 03:29:43 PM »
 :rotflmao:...he thinks his finances are safe....

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Re: Harley guy got a conny
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2015, 05:18:31 PM »
Congrats!
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Re: Harley guy got a conny
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2015, 05:45:44 PM »
:rotflmao: ...he thinks his finances are safe....

+1
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Re: Harley guy got a conny
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2015, 08:03:20 PM »
:rotflmao:...he thinks his finances are safe....
+2...He don't know us too good, do he?
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Re: Harley guy got a conny
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2015, 08:14:25 PM »
my brother in law rides with my on my connie....

last week he decided to put up his streetglide up for sale to get a sport touring .... per him. he is tired of me leaving him behind all the time.



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Re: Harley guy got a conny
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2015, 09:14:45 PM »
Well, at least you didn't call the Connie "cute" like the Goldwing rider who just joined.  ;D

I didn't have any problem with the 10.5k redline but I am still having a bit of trouble with topping out second gear at 100mph.

Have fun!!!!

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« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2015, 10:00:55 PM »
Welcome!

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Re: Harley guy got a conny
« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2015, 07:23:06 AM »
Welcome mate, enjoy the step in the right direction. You're going to love it!! ;)

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Re: Harley guy got a conny
« Reply #11 on: August 26, 2015, 12:58:05 PM »
Well, at least you didn't call the Connie "cute" like the Goldwing rider who just joined.  ;D

I didn't have any problem with the 10.5k redline but I am still having a bit of trouble with topping out second gear at 100mph.

Have fun!!!!

When I hit the rev limiter I saw 90.  How are you getting to 100?
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Re: Harley guy got a conny
« Reply #12 on: August 26, 2015, 01:24:34 PM »
When I hit the rev limiter I saw 90.  How are you getting to 100?
I'm sure it seemed that fast! 8)
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Re: Harley guy got a conny
« Reply #13 on: August 26, 2015, 01:52:51 PM »
Welcome Beary! That whole "going past 5000 rpm thing"... that's where the fun begins!  ;)

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Re: Harley guy got a conny
« Reply #14 on: August 26, 2015, 08:39:30 PM »
When I hit the rev limiter I saw 90.  How are you getting to 100?

I have done it a few times. The first time I was dragging a guy on BMW HP and I was so amazed by how fast it got to redline that I checked the speedo without even thinking. Others times I have seen it under more "sensible" conditions.

Don't know why mine is different? Maybe because I ride mostly at 7,500 to 10,000 feet?

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Re: Harley guy got a conny
« Reply #15 on: August 27, 2015, 12:11:17 AM »
Welcome aboard. You'll get use to that red line.
You will probably never let a Harley pass you,I know I don't. Sorry one exception, the LEO's that have to ride them.  ::)
Enjoy the ride.
Pink you nailed it with that statement.  :rotflmao:
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Re: Harley guy got a conny
« Reply #16 on: August 27, 2015, 02:01:40 PM »
Thanks guys. I still have a 1999 Evo Softail to remind me of the old days.

Right the connie pulling on my wallet. All ready ordered a set of pull back brackets and searching for a set of knee tank protectors. I saw a set of brackets for lowering the pegs that I'm considering and what about a GPS mount. IS THERE NO END TO THE MADNESS?

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Re: Harley guy got a conny
« Reply #17 on: August 27, 2015, 02:18:00 PM »
I can answer that last question.....................
NOT A CHANCE
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Re: Harley guy got a conny
« Reply #18 on: September 04, 2015, 05:47:25 AM »
Well, at least you didn't call the Connie "cute" like the Goldwing rider who just joined.  ;D

Former Goldwing rider who can still read, btw.  :)  It was just funny reading in many forums and reviews how BIG the Connie is.  Shedding 250 lbs of bike, it seems downright little to me!

Welcome aboard!  You'll have a great time with the Connie.  Most fun I've ever had with pants on.

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