View Poll Results: Did you test ride your bike before you bought it?
Yes
23
19.66%
No
72
61.54%
Rented/Tested same model but not my actual bike
22
18.80%
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Test Rides
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 7,465
Likes: 15
From: Corona, Ca
I voted no because at the time i didnt have a license or my permit i just walked in and was debating between the street glide or the street bob...the street bob was 100 bux cheaper a month so thats what i got....
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 601
Likes: 0
From: San Jose Ca
I was able to test ride in Santa Cruz I rode the bike that I bought. The salesman that went with rode a Fatboy and half way into the ride offered to switch bikes, The Fatty was out of my price range and I have ridden a buddies softail so I new what that was like. I always liked the FX style so thats what I got. Santa Cruz Harley was a great place to buy a bike to bad they shutdown.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 7,645
Likes: 4,882
From: Missouri City,TX
No test ride for me either...I asked, but was told no test rides allowed on their new bikes, although it did have 12 mi. on the odometer. I handed over the keys and the title for my '04 Kawi Z1000, signed the paperwork and I couldn't be happier. 
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,863
Likes: 21
From: Kennewick, WA
Nope, had a Road King before and knew my next bike would be another Harley. I didn't want a bagger and had no intentions to own a sloptail so I had no other option. Saying it that way makes it sound like I settled.
Truth is when I bought my Road King I settled. I wanted a Dyna then but was nudged to the bagger by my wife and here geezer glide co-workers. Man I love my sled.
Truth is when I bought my Road King I settled. I wanted a Dyna then but was nudged to the bagger by my wife and here geezer glide co-workers. Man I love my sled.
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Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 236
Likes: 0
From: Southwest USA
I rode all the Dynas and a few Softails. I really wanted a StreetBob. Glad I rode one, cause I hated it right away. Fell in love with the FatBob, and after a few test rides, I finally found one available in my color choice. Love the FatBob. Glad I didn't buy a SB.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,687
Likes: 6
From: Kalaui Kona HI
I didn't ride the actual bike but the same model. It took me time just to find it no one had the color. It dosn't matter though the bike I have never ran stock out the door anyway.