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What does a
HOG symbolise to me?
Call me old fashioned but it symbolises a man's steed, a horse, a pet, something to keep me fit. And after having driven one home yesterday, over a 100km drive that I did after almost 2 decades on 2 wheels, I can safely say that motorcycle driving does make you fitter and more more mentally alert. It rejuvenated all my dulled senses.
This 883cc beast of the so called 'baby' Harley had more quality than any Indian manufacturer ever offered to us.
The top notch 5 speed gearbox had a authentic Harley 'clank' to it.
It all began a few months back. My mid life blues wanting to chase away the lethargy that had crept in my life driving all those four wheeled luxury cars. So a thread was opened on TeamBhp to assess what big bike I could 'practically' own in India with least amount of hassles -
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...-superlow.html . Eventually I opted for a cruiser that suited my mentality and mindset and I can safely say that it is the best practical everyday Superbike Cruiser in India as on date at this price point. "You can take quality, adequate fit and finish and exquisite attention to detail for granted on a Superlow, this Indian-assembled Harley feeling robust and built to last a generation, or perhaps two."
I had booked the bike with Capital Harley, Delhi, the nearest dealership from my hometown of Meerut about 80kms away. So finally booked the bike, details here -
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...ml#post3207862 . The bike had reached the dealership, details here -
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...ml#post3229016 . So finally the delivery date was set for 09-09-2013, Monday.
So rode down to the dealership's showroom with my son and brother in tow.
It was love at first sight. Here it looking quite puny from this angle which is more of a photographic micropsia than ground reality.
I hope my smile tells it all. With my Sales Advisor. He did a pretty decent job overall.
So the bike costed me Rs. 6,34,421/- on road and I added just the Pillion seat and Passenger Footpeg Kit for an additional 16,096/-, taking the Total cost to 6.50L. Drove it down to Meerut which turned out to be a 100km journey with a few sore bums to vouch for it...lolz, as they were subjected to the '2 wheeled kind' of this long, semi bumper to bumper, ride after nearly 20 years, having been spoilt by the super comfortable seats on my Superb. For longer rides the seats definitely need a upgrade.
So here it is today in my driveway The beautifully crafted 45 degree V Twin which is the trademark of all Harleys. A right view of the engine The left view of the engine The Engine Clutch cover The Left side panel enclosing the battery
The left panel opened to reveal the battery, fuse box and the main fuse
The right panel enclosing the engine oil reservoir
With a beautifully crafted pop-up oil dipstick
The pop-up dipstick comes out
Revealing the oil inside
The solid Handlebar and all controls
The Left Handlebar Controls
And its close-up view
The Right Handlebar Controls
And its close-up
The Left rear view mirror's finishing. Solid Chrome... The Right rear view mirror's finishing.
And its Chrome back...
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Let me be the first one to congratulate you.
A very nice bike indeed, Nice pictures.
Could we have a ride report.
Enjoy the steed and wishing you many many happy miles.
Ride safe, Ride hard.
Congrats man
Superlow ground clearance is very low, it tends to scrape speed breakers.
Ride Safe.
Congrats sir!!!. Now, please install a good crash bar. It is a must for the horrible road, traffic conditions awaiting your precious ride!!!
Congrats on the Hog. Great pictures covering all the details. Ride Safe
Booked my Harley and waiting. Congratulations on your new ride. Ride safe!
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Originally Posted by dkaile
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A big and hearty congratulations to you sir on achieving your Harley dream. I cannot imagine how you must be feeling now. Like I have said before you have a very desirable garage and this just makes it complete and perhaps takes it to another level.
As expected your ownership thread lives up to the expectations you have set from your superb and fortuner threads.clap:
Simply fantastic stuff enjoy and ride safe.
Just one question, is there a pillion seat with a back rest? This should improve things I believe.
Brilliant! Congrats on your new steed! You have done an amazing job in sharing the details and terrific pics!
Wishing you a many many happy miles!
Congrats Dkaile on the new ride and that too while you join the Harley band. Simple and elegant describes your bike.
I think the manufacturers make more money from branded goodies than their bikes lol:.
Did not notice any helmet or riding gears in your pics?
Congrats dkaile! Amazing details. Please post a video of the sound.
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Originally Posted by DocRock
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Could we have a ride report. |
Thanks. The initial ride report was following in the next post before you posted. More to come.
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Originally Posted by BAKIYA_2K12
(Post 3233771)
superlow ground clearance is very low it tends to scrap speed breaker. |
Thanks. I reached the conclusion that the ground clearance is quite over-hyped for the Superlow especially after having driven it 100kms on a quite battered NH58 from Delhi to Meerut. I did not scrape once in the entire ride riding solo, for which this bike is actually made. Riding with a pillion does cause a few scrapes but nothing that you can't live with.
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Originally Posted by Leepower
(Post 3233775)
Now, please install a good crash bar. It is a must for the horrible road, traffic conditions awaiting your precious ride!!! |
Thanks. I have been riding without one for the past 9 years on my Karizma. Though safety is paramount and you can't have enough of it, I think I will survive without one. A good helmet is more important.
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Originally Posted by miharbe
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Just one question, is there a pillion seat with a back rest? This should improve things I believe. |
Thanks. I am planning to get this kind of adjustable backrest that I have shown below which was installed on another Superlow being delivered along with mine. It does cost a bomb though (25k).
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Originally Posted by jacs
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Did not notice any helmet or riding gears in your pics? |
Here's one that I 'fabricated'. Lolz... I have a nice leather jacket. Will add more gear and a better helmet as things go along.
And in my hands ready to ride out of the showroom to Meerut.
The bike is just a pleasure to drive and really suits my personality.
Congrats on your ride sir!! What a wonderful bike. Wishing you many wonderful miles with it. A picture with the HD cap and t shirt along with the bike? :)
dkaile sir, Congratulations.
Even in the pictures one can get an idea of the quality of materials, the switches, the metal parts used. Top-notch is the word.
So do the Superlow and the Iron 883 share the same engine ?
-Bhargav
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