I didn't ride my 06 Electra for almost 3 months, missed possibly the best part of the riding season. I could have got it back from the dealer, but stubbornly I left it there, hoping along with the dealer that the Classic Kit would be in anytime. He was encouraged many times that it was on its way, but it didn't happen. I have no problem with the dealer in Ellaville, Ga. , the owners of Mor-Rite Motorcycle Garage were very honest with me and certainly provided service over and beyond what most dealers would have provided. I speak of Wayne Morrow and his son Wayne in the highest regard.
When I got it back I initially had some heartache about the bike and questioning my decision to have the Classic Kit installed. The look was so different, so radical. Especially after I noticed the quality of the tank. The chrome is of poor quality and the green paint is also substandard. But I accept it like it is, I really don't want to give the bike up again. I'll just deal with this a ways down the road.
After riding my Electra the 48 miles home from the dealer in Ellaville, and then again Thanksgiving Day morning after the bike was towed back to them the previous Monday (towed by Mor-Ride free of charge), and then riding the bike today 75 miles, I am here to report that I am now at peace with my Electra.
After viewing the new color scheme from every angle, after flipping pages in some of my old Classic motorycle mags, I am now very satisfied with the new look. Initially I didn't think I would like the chrome front fender with a green rear fender. Now I do. It truly is a very classic look. Looking down on the bike from the rear you see the line of the green rear fender and the line of the green center line of the fuel tank. It just all goes together. I am indeed happy and satisfied.
Please note tha the painted tank I received was not painted in India at the factory. My understanding is that the factory kept shipping the wrong color scheme on each delivery. They just couldn't get the chrome and green tank right. They must have a problem with understanding the difference between green and gray. Green must mean gray. So CMW's had a local painter paint the tank that was shipped to me. I think this was done so hurriedly to satisfy a few customers that superior quality was maybe not expected nor received. Hopefully the green and chrome tanks sold in the future will be painted from the factory in India where quality is expected. At least I sure hope this is possible and not just a dream.
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After saying all of that, and I am sure way too much, I am very happy overall with my 2006 Electra Bullet. The bike runs perfect, most injoyable motorcycle I have ever ridden. Not the smoothest, but it just rides what I think a motorcyle should ride like.
I love it because it different, its radical, its beautiful, its just so darned unique. Yes, I am at peace. I don't hold grudges. One cannot even say the word grudge without a frown on his face. Its not healthy.
And so it is. I've said my piece. Peace be to all.
Happy Holidays,
Terry