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Written by Dave Heinemann 🇦🇺 on 2024-10-08 at 12:51

In anticipation of upgrading my motorcycle license soon, I've put a deposit down on a new bike!

Only problem is, there's a two-month waiting list. 😤

I'll reveal the bike when it arrives!

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Written by Dave Heinemann 🇦🇺 on 2024-12-01 at 20:46

We're coming up on two months since I put a deposit down on my next motorcycle. As of last week, it was still "on the water" (being shipped to Australia).

Hope it arrives soon. I'm getting FOMO from watching Royal Enfield release all these cool new bikes!

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Written by Dave Heinemann 🇦🇺 on 2024-12-16 at 05:50

My new motorcycle has arrived at the dealership. They're adding a couple of accessories I wanted, then I should be able to pick it up tomorrow arvy! :ablobcatrave:

I'll share a photo once I get it. 😁

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Written by Dave Heinemann 🇦🇺 on 2024-12-17 at 10:17

New bike day! 🎉

It's a Harley-Davidson Street Bob 114. 😁

I got optional saddlebags and crash bars installed. This will be my new road/travel bike, and I'll keep the Honda CRF300 Rally for gravel.

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Written by Dave Heinemann 🇦🇺 on 2024-12-18 at 10:34

Welp, I've already dropped the Harley... on my car. 😅

They're both fine. My Harley has a faint graze on its mirror. My car now has a dent and scratch on the door. It's a beater, so I'm not worried. The crash bars did their job, and saved both from worse damage.

So what happened? I made the mistake of trying to push the Harley forward without sitting on it. This works with the CRF300 because it's tall and rests safely on my hip - but the Harley is too low for that. 🫠

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Written by Dave Heinemann 🇦🇺 on 2024-12-22 at 03:10

Due to heavy rain, this is the first day I've been able to ride the Harley-Davidson Street Bob since buying it early last week.

Initial impressions are pretty great.

However, I'm pretty sure the rider seat is some kind of mediaeval torture device, and the pillion seat is specially engineered to break up relationships. 😬

I'll see if I can get a better seat before my Christmas road trip.

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Written by Dave Heinemann 🇦🇺 on 2024-12-23 at 20:47

I've got 300 km on the H-D Street Bob so far. Besides the seat, I'm really impressed.

It's surprisingly easy to ride - easier than any other bike I've ridden. I guess it's the heavy weight and low centre of gravity improving stability?

The knees-out riding position is perfect for the Australian summer, and helps wick the sweat away from your legs. It's far more comfortable than gripping the tank for hours on end.

Can't wait to take this on a road trip soon. 😁

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Written by Rachel Lawson on 2024-12-23 at 21:08

@dHeinemann sounds like a great bike!

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