This is a pretty significant upgrade from my old bike, not that my old bike was a bad ride, at all, I really enjoyed my old bike.

Previously I had a 2001 Honda Shadow Spirit.  It had a 750cc engine and a really comfy seat.  It was a GREAT first bike.  I would have never sold it if I didn’t get a “deal I couldn’t refuse” on this one.

The new bike is a 2001 H-D Dyna Super Glide Sport.  It has a 1450cc (88cu in) engine.  It’s a blast to ride.  The difference between this bike and my old bike is like comparing riding a moped to a motorcycle.  Not that my old MC was underpowered, I don’t think that at all, it’s that this one is just THAT much more powerful.  The first time I rode it, I wasn’t used to it at all and damn near fell off the back of it going from 2nd to 3rd.  That seems to be where the bulk of the power lies on this bad boy.

Oh yeah, it’s also just a little louder than my old bike.. Just a little…

The seat leaves little to be desired however.  It’s wafer thin and I’m a fat ass.  after about 40 miles my ass falls asleep and it’s not that great.  That can be fixed.  I’m looking at a new seat today actually.  Hopefully it’s better and doesn’t look crappy on my bike. 

I’ve yet to get the wife on the back of it.  We just haven’t had time to ride and the weather has been shitty around here… to say the least.

Anyway, I’ll post some more pics.  Currently the bike is in the shop.  Its getting new tires on it and I just don’t have the tools to do that myself.

Well, i’m outta here, off to look at a new seat for the bike before i go grab the kids.

Any other bikers out there?