Agree or disagree
just look like a bike to me whats the point of getting a custom bike thats built to what they want the idea is to make yr bike yr own, all these companys want to make money so its always going to cost you more, if you have the money go buy a one off custom to yr specs
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Frederick,Md
Here we go...Saxans are by far better quality than any POS H.D. makes. That guy where you work really knows what he is talking about, he's a freakin genius, in my opinion. I would have a Saxon if my low wages didn't force me to buy a Milwaukee junk heap. Put that in yer pipe!
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Albuquerque, NM
I just looked at their website. For engine type, it only said "45 degree OHV V-twin" Since they don't tell you the make, I'm guessing they use the cheapest Revtech Evo pattern motor or whatever they can get their hands on.
I'll take a HD factory motor over that, thanks.
Crazy
I'll take a HD factory motor over that, thanks.
Crazy
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: El Cajon Ca.
I have always liked the style of the crown. That said I will neither agree or disagree. Harleys have been going down hill in the quality dept for about the last 7 years. When they went to a cast crank and did away with the timkin crank bearings I think they made a huge mistake. Cutting corners to save a buck or two does not make me wish for a new scoot.
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 52
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From: Kissimmee, FL
I think pretty much all the "factory chopper" companies are hurting if they are still in business at all. I don't know a whole lot about Saxon but a "factory chopper" is what it is. You won't really fit with the true Harley crowd, you won't really fit with the true custom chopper crowd. Most factory chopper owners I have heard about have trouble getting warranty work done, unlike Harley.
That being said I just bought a 2003 AIH Texas Chopper with 4K miles for 12K out the door. I looked at used Harleys that were about 12K but then to really make it what I wanted I would wind up putting another 6-8K into it. I am pretty happy with the Texas Chopper but it is what it is, I don't ride it during the week (I drive a county issued cage to and from work). I live in Central Florida and I don't ever anticipate riding farther than Tampa, Jacksonville or Daytona. As a wise old Paratrooper once told me, "find something you like to ride and tell everyone else to F*ck off! Because there will always be someone who doesn't like what you ride".
That being said I just bought a 2003 AIH Texas Chopper with 4K miles for 12K out the door. I looked at used Harleys that were about 12K but then to really make it what I wanted I would wind up putting another 6-8K into it. I am pretty happy with the Texas Chopper but it is what it is, I don't ride it during the week (I drive a county issued cage to and from work). I live in Central Florida and I don't ever anticipate riding farther than Tampa, Jacksonville or Daytona. As a wise old Paratrooper once told me, "find something you like to ride and tell everyone else to F*ck off! Because there will always be someone who doesn't like what you ride".
I tell everybody that one.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 821
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From: Hawaii
The guy that told you that probably bought one and payed $30,000 for it, what else would he say. So when you need work you just run down to your local Saxon dealer? I never heard of them. I payed $14,000 for my brand new bike in 03, and it's been reliable and looks great and the dealer is 4 mi. from here.Besides that motor is a Harley Davidson motor no matter what they say. It could be S&S or whatever but all the engineering was originally done by HD then copyed by the aftermarket suppliers. And it's an older generation EVO copy at that.
Last edited by Trex; Aug 8, 2010 at 11:03 PM. Reason: Added
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