It has been a long…long…long time coming, but…
…I finally got my new bike!
This is a 2021 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim. Color is “billiard red.”
When I bought the bike, I also ordered new bars, grips, windshield, “hammock” seat including passenger seat for my husband’s spirit, foldable back rest, luggage rack, and a few other (expensive) doo-dad parts, but it’s mine!
This motorcycle has a larger engine (107cu / 1750cc) than my 2008 Road King (96cu / 1573cc), but overall, the bike is 150 pounds / 68 kg lighter and 1.5 inches / 4cm lower, which makes a world of difference for making it easier for me to park, mount, and dismount.
Of course, it had to start raining just as I finally got the new bike and was able to leave the dealership. Quite a lengthy process to get out of there.
It rained lightly all the way home. However, traffic was light and it’s a straight-shot 20-mile ride to home on two-lane well-maintained roads.
YAY! I’m home with my new therapy tool! What kind of therapy is that? Only bikers understand: wind therapy. Yippie-dee-doo-dah! Let’s ride!Life is short: appreciate all the help from everyone who made this possible — my husband’s spirit, my sister, my motorcop buddy, another fellow biker bud, and everyone who let me get home safely (and not run me off the road for riding too slowly.)
Congrats! Looks fab!
Finally and congratulations! Ride in good health and stay safe.
Great looking ride! I love my Softail, and I hope you do too!