Back after 43 years

[Lou Giordano]

I recently bought my first Harley, a 2009 Road King FLHR. I will be 71 this November.
It took me two months to get my plate and another month getting a permit to practice.
I love the bike but it’s a trial getting the low speed handling.
I just got past my first 100 miles
Like I said I love my Harley

 

[liquid_wrench]

Welcome from Ohio. Very nice Road King.

 

[Jeff Klarich]

Welcome to HDT from sunny AZ. Nice looking scoot, stick with it it will all come back after a little practice.

 

[Lou Giordano]

Thanks lw

 

[Lou Giordano]

Welcome to HDT from sunny AZ. Nice looking scoot, stick with it it will all come back after a little practice.

Thanks Jeff. I spent most of the 80 in Phoenix . Both My sons were born it Thunderbird Samaritan . Would love to get back there.

 

[joel]

Welcome from Spokane Washington.
You will get the slow speed balance down, just find an open parking lot and practice. Work on flat areas for slow speed turn around and than move to an area with an incline.
You have any relatives in Spokane?
We have a customer named Dave Giordano

 

[Harttoo]

I had an 08 Road King.Crimson red sunglow.Loved that color,great bike.Welcome from Wisconsin.

 

[jamesearl]

Just don't grab at that front brake on a sharp slow turn.I had a 13 looks a lot like,nice.And hello from Illinois.

 

[Breeze380]

Welcome! Check out the "Ride like a Pro" motorcycle videos. You can see some parts on Youtube. They have a lot of low speed tips, well worth the price.

 

[gator508]

Welcome aboard from Gulf Coast AL.
As others mentioned the low speed turning will come back, the parking lot idea is good, remember to leave the front brake alone.
Nice scoot!