More Rumble in our Driveway

elvis · 09-17-2012, 02:26 AM

Hello all

It's a long story but without dramatizing it and keeping it short and sweet, let me just say it: I rode the Electra home Saturday afternoon.

Bike:
2012 FLHTC Electra Glide Classic

Engine:
103 ci with Integrated Oil-Cooler

Colour:
Birch White/Midnight Pearl

Options:
ABS: Yes
Security: Yes
Cruise Control: Yes
Audio System: Harman/Kardon two-speaker, 20-watt per channel

My Nomad was at 60,725 km when I bit the bullet and traded in. I will miss my Nomad but there was no way to maintain 3 bikes in our household. I want to thank everybody for answering my questions on our beloved Nomads ever since I joined the forums. It's been a slice!

Cheers,

Elvis

toy4bob · 09-17-2012, 06:52 AM

Congrats, sweet looking ride

Loafer · 09-17-2012, 07:37 AM

Looks like a steak to me.

CONGRATS on your choice and many happy miles to you!

cactusjack · 09-17-2012, 08:28 AM

Congratulations! I was at Chester's HD yesterday to pick up the 2013 P&A catalog and saw the same bike on the showroom floor. Nice looking color combo.

**ringadingh** · 09-17-2012, 08:29 AM

Nice bike Elvis, I'm sure you will enjoy it.

**ray2** · 09-17-2012, 08:37 AM

Congrats on the new bike elvis. Like the color.

Dave · 09-17-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Congratulations! I was at Chester's HD yesterday to pick up the 2013 P&A catalog and saw the same bike on the showroom floor. Nice looking color combo.

Looks like another one we'll have to show the secret handshake.

blowndodge · 09-17-2012, 10:26 AM

Very nice Elvis!

Pretzel · 09-17-2012, 10:49 AM

Nice lookin' ride! Congrats!

Sin City Stan · 09-17-2012, 11:53 AM

Great looking bike.

Looks like you're going to have to sit at your own table in Estes Park though.

That table is getting larger all the time.

stretch · 09-17-2012, 01:05 PM

Sharp bike! Enjoy it.

elvis · 09-17-2012, 03:34 PM

Thanks guys.

Electra looks like a cop bike but it is from the regular line of touring bikes. I haven't ridden her much yet and I used up all of my vacation for this year so I don't know how many miles I can put on before winterizing her. But I do know I love the Electra, the handling, the sound, the stereo and the overall looks. And that V-twin motor, man, it gets my blood going.

Cheers,

E.

**markclark57** · 09-17-2012, 04:19 PM

Just curious, did you keep the Nomad for those days that your new Garage Queen is broke down?

JK

**crazygene49** · 09-17-2012, 04:44 PM

Congratulations!

rickyboy · 09-17-2012, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elvis

Thanks guys.

Electra looks like a cop bike but it is from the regular line of touring bikes. I haven't ridden her much yet and I used up all of my vacation for this year so I don't know how many miles I can put on before winterizing her. But I do know I love the Electra, the handling, the sound, the stereo and the overall looks. And that V-twin motor, man, it gets my blood going.

Cheers,

E.

Congrats Elvis,...I knew it was just a matter of time before you bit the bullet and did it. Good for you. Do you want to put a couple of Kms on it and go to the Oyster Run in Anacortes WA this Sunday??

09-17-2012, 02:26 AM	#1
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	More Rumble in our Driveway Hello all It's a long story but without dramatizing it and keeping it short and sweet, let me just say it: I rode the Electra home Saturday afternoon. Bike: 2012 FLHTC Electra Glide Classic Engine: 103 ci with Integrated Oil-Cooler Colour: Birch White/Midnight Pearl Options: ABS: Yes Security: Yes Cruise Control: Yes Audio System: Harman/Kardon two-speaker, 20-watt per channel My Nomad was at 60,725 km when I bit the bullet and traded in. I will miss my Nomad but there was no way to maintain 3 bikes in our household. I want to thank everybody for answering my questions on our beloved Nomads ever since I joined the forums. It's been a slice! Cheers, Elvis Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by elvis; 09-17-2012 at 03:10 AM.
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Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Great looking bike. Looks like you're going to have to sit at your own table in Estes Park though. That table is getting larger all the time. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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09-17-2012, 03:34 PM	#12
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	Thanks guys. Electra looks like a cop bike but it is from the regular line of touring bikes. I haven't ridden her much yet and I used up all of my vacation for this year so I don't know how many miles I can put on before winterizing her. But I do know I love the Electra, the handling, the sound, the stereo and the overall looks. And that V-twin motor, man, it gets my blood going. Cheers, E.
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