Love the new HD

Well, I've had the new Harley about a week now. I absolutely love it!

Last week 3 other couples joined Jan and I for a trek to Waukeshau, Wisconsin to pick up my new (to me) 2002 Harley Davidson, Ultra Classic Electra Glide, Peace Officer Special Edition. Wow! That's a mouthful!

In the last couple of weeks we've been on bike trips to Wisconsin twice. Both times, as soon as we have hit the Wisconsin border, the skies open up and we get to test our rain gear! Sheesh! For about 35 miles on route 43, we were caught in a torrential downpour. Not fun!

But, as we headed over the final hill toward the dealership, the clouds parted and the sun began to shine. Eerily, the rays of sun appeared to focus directly on the bike shop! Really, I'm not making this up! It was a little spooky! We pulled in to the parking lot and peeled of our soggy rain gear.

As we were disrobing, the salesman brought out the Ultra Classic. I guess I must have had a rather astonished look on my face, as Mark immediately got out his camera and took my picture. The bike was beautiful! The salesman left it idling and got off the bike. It had that perfect HD sound. Potato, potato, potato.............

Like a little kid in a candy store, I hopped on the bike and began poking all the knobs and buttons on the fairing and handle bars! I couldn't wait to take it on the road! Of course I had to show my driver's license and don my helmet before taking the bike out. But, once I did that, down the road I sped! The bike was amazing. I'm not used that kind of power! I don't know if the previous owner added them or if they were a part of the Peace Officer Edition accessory package, but the bike is equipped with several Screamin' Eagle parts. Since, I'm not a mechanic, I can't tell you exactly what the Screamin' Eagle parts do, but more horsepower is one of the effects!

Signing the papers and taking care of the legal business didn't take long. I had done the majority of the business end over the phone, the week prior. So, we were back on the road in no time at all. We had gone up with 3 Harley Ultras and 1 Yamaha Roadstar. On the way back to the QC, we were all Harleys! One Ultra Classic is good looking, but when you stand several side-by-side, they are amazing looking! Each time we pulled in to a gas station or stopped at a restaurant, I had to step back and take a long look at the bikes. Beautiful!!!

I wish I could show you some pictures, but in my excitement, I forgot to take any! Hopefully, Mark or one of the other guys snapped a few! We put on 465 miles that day and collected some great memories along the way!

Ride Safe!

Mike