Baggers...I don't get it.....
Tourer
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I guess I missed the clothing part of this post.....must have been edited out.
Baggers are versatile and comfortable. That's why they're popular. I occasional ride my Gramps Road King and it's a nice ride. The wife especially appreciates the extra room and comfort.
They're called "touring" bikes....Designed for longer distances and more comforts. Some people appreciate that more than others.
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From: Kalaui Kona HI
What another Low Rider Super Glide thread? They are exactly the same up to and including the vin #'s I have been converted. I would not worry about what others ride,wear or do just ride. I have a Road Glide in my future Orange and Juiced.
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From: Denver, Colorado
LOL - I don't plan on getting any kind of bagger. My wife calls them "******" bikes, her words not mine, so it'll be a few decades before she's interested in one, I'm sure. LOL
Doesn't match our ridng preference. I want to be in silence, feel the bumps in the road, and the cool air on my body. Don't want a stereo, GPS, cup holder, etc etc. But that's just me. I'm in it for the romance of the bike and the road, which is lost in baggers, IMO. Hence our round trip from Colorado to San Diego on my old 2005 883xlc.
We'll be doing at least 3 multi day long distance trips this summer with a windshield and a T-bag, which is the way I like it.
Like many have said, ride what you love, don't obsess on why people don't match your likes. I ride with a few Harleys, two BMWs and a Hyabusa (sp?). Hell, I even wave at scooters if they bother to wave. One of my best friends is a Kawasaki owner. To each their own.
Doesn't match our ridng preference. I want to be in silence, feel the bumps in the road, and the cool air on my body. Don't want a stereo, GPS, cup holder, etc etc. But that's just me. I'm in it for the romance of the bike and the road, which is lost in baggers, IMO. Hence our round trip from Colorado to San Diego on my old 2005 883xlc.
We'll be doing at least 3 multi day long distance trips this summer with a windshield and a T-bag, which is the way I like it.
Like many have said, ride what you love, don't obsess on why people don't match your likes. I ride with a few Harleys, two BMWs and a Hyabusa (sp?). Hell, I even wave at scooters if they bother to wave. One of my best friends is a Kawasaki owner. To each their own.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Abingdon, Maryland
1. I could give a flying **** what the other guy rides. If it ain't a Harley I ain't waving back and if it's a crotch rocket..I sure ain't waving back. Why? Because I don't wanna that's why!
2. I don't wear a HOG patch.... Why? Because I don't wanna. Wear what you want you don't need anyone's permission to wear it..this is America do what you want!
3. I have a dyna. I bought it when everyone was buying Fatboys. I wanted to be diffferent. I drove it across the country 3 times. I have a bagger too now I make no apologies for it. I wanted my wife to be comfortable and stop bitchin' in my ear mostly, but I'd be a lying if I told you it wasn't a damn comfortable ride...and I ride them both. Used to be softtails were the bigdogs now it's the baggers...who cares. Buy what you want... ride what you want. Hold your head up and thank the good Lord you have the health and strength to ride. I'll ride till they put my sorry a** in the ground...why? because I wanna that's why.
Don't worry about who's a biker, who's not and all that crap and just go out and do your thing. Like the late Warren Zevon said "Enjoy every sandwich".
Last edited by HarleypsychRN; Mar 6, 2009 at 09:39 AM.
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From: Alberta
The wife and I toured for a couple of years 2-up on my FXDXT. We've also toured on a BMW R1200RT. We've been on a Road King; the only things she liked was the desktop sized windshield and the Tour pack that was on it...now she has her own and could have bought a Softail Classic for a bargain price but sat on it for one minute, then bought herself a Low Rider...you're happiest on a bike that suits you r riding style and a lot prefer the way the FLH's ride/carry stuff... I don't.
man have you ever rode a hot rod bagger like a rd glide ... they are AWESOME on the road... i am partial to the road glide for the fix mounted fairing and how stabil it is on the HWY... will def be my next cruiser... they are just awesome bikes!
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