Harley Electra Glide Classic
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When I was assigned to test the 2009 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic, my curiosity and the exuberant encouragement from my wife (Jane) made the decision to accept the assignment simple.
Harley Davidson has taken its classic touring line and made some significant improvements. Never having ridden an Electra Glide, many of these improvements assuredly are less noticeable to me than an experienced Harley rider, but I can see that the changes make moving from my normal sport touring (Kawasaki Concours 14) and adventure bike (Ducati Multistrada 1100) milieu to a luxury cruiser touring bike less drastic. I was forewarned that the intense vibration at idle disappears once the bike reaches operating speed, so I was unconcerned.
A few minutes spent in a nearby mall parking lot gave me the confidence to take the Electra Glide onto the highway. Of course, the highway is where you really learn to feel comfortable on this bike.
The early morning traffic afforded liberal use of the electronic cruise control and sixth gear making the ride almost effortless. The stability of the Electra Glide provided by its mass and superbly designed suspension made the seventy miles of highway pass quickly. I noted that the stereo controls on the throttle side are easier to reach than the cruise control switches, which are on the same side. The narrow, snow lined two lane roads up from Yucaipa to Oak Glen proved less intimidating than I had anticipated on the big bike.
Easing the Electra Glide into the tight parking lot of Oak Tree Village brought back some of the trepidation I originally felt when getting accustomed to the bike. The low seat height in conjunction with the wide floorboards made walking the bike awkward so I found it beneficial to maintain enough speed to keep the bike upright until in position to stop. Over lunch, Jane and I discussed our impressions of the Electra Glide Classic. Jane, to my surprise, likes speed and enjoys the back of a sport touring bike. I was concerned that the lackadaisical nature of a big touring bike may not provide as thrilling an experience as she desires but to the contrary, Jane was exuberant in her praise of the Electra Glide. Fortunately, Harley Davidson provides a rich line of motorcycles that give long distance comfort with an ever increasing eye on performance.
After wrapping up lunch, Jane and I opted out of our normal role as tourist at Oak Glen in favor of spending more time on the Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic. The bike begs to be ridden and rewards you for doing so.
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