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Howdy all,
I'm new here and have been lurking behind the scenes for a few days reading the various threads. Sure seems like a bunch of good folks here.
Quick summary. I've been riding for the past 12 years or so - always on cruisers. My current ride is a 2011 HD Ultra Limited. I do 99% of my riding solo - with a mix of highway/superslab and PA backroads. In the interest of full-disclosure, I should note that I'm pushing 49 and am a big guy at 5'11" and go about 260 (working on lowering that
).
Anyway... For the past few years I've been getting the itch to try something different and my eye's been drawn to few standards and "sport tourers". I'm planning on keeping the Limited and adding a second bike so I'm not looking for a replacement. I would be looking for something different than the Limited and anticipate riding it mostly around town, in the hills, and on some longer distance day rides.
After doing some research on the web ( it's winter so I don't have anything else to do ;-) , the R12R *really* got my attention so I ended up here. I haven't made it to a dealership to check the bike out in person (yet); but, I'd be interested in thoughts regarding how the R1200R may - or may not - be a good fit for me. Anyone else switch between bikes like this? How was your experience going from cruiser ergos / riding style to standard / ST?
Anyway, I really just wanted to introduce myself and relate why a non-owner was lurking about.
Thanks for your time and looking forward to reading more great info!
--Mike
I'm new here and have been lurking behind the scenes for a few days reading the various threads. Sure seems like a bunch of good folks here.
Quick summary. I've been riding for the past 12 years or so - always on cruisers. My current ride is a 2011 HD Ultra Limited. I do 99% of my riding solo - with a mix of highway/superslab and PA backroads. In the interest of full-disclosure, I should note that I'm pushing 49 and am a big guy at 5'11" and go about 260 (working on lowering that
Anyway... For the past few years I've been getting the itch to try something different and my eye's been drawn to few standards and "sport tourers". I'm planning on keeping the Limited and adding a second bike so I'm not looking for a replacement. I would be looking for something different than the Limited and anticipate riding it mostly around town, in the hills, and on some longer distance day rides.
After doing some research on the web ( it's winter so I don't have anything else to do ;-) , the R12R *really* got my attention so I ended up here. I haven't made it to a dealership to check the bike out in person (yet); but, I'd be interested in thoughts regarding how the R1200R may - or may not - be a good fit for me. Anyone else switch between bikes like this? How was your experience going from cruiser ergos / riding style to standard / ST?
Anyway, I really just wanted to introduce myself and relate why a non-owner was lurking about.
--Mike