things I ve wasted money on
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From: Templeton California
RE: things I ve wasted money on
what don't you like about it?
Road Master
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From: Radcliff, Ky
RE: things I ve wasted money on
ORIGINAL: SPECIAL ED
Mostly it's kinda slow and too expensive to make fast.Right now I have a Thunderheader, SE intake, and DFO. It's a little quicker than stock, loud as hell, and backfires like an out of tune lawnmower.I have a SERT on order and plan on getting it dynotuned as soon as it comes in.There are some things I like about it, It's still the most comfortable and best looking bike I've ever owned but that's it.Kind of like a pretty girl that makes you feel good while she emptys your bank account.
what don't you like about it?
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From: Templeton California
RE: things I ve wasted money on
Ed yo sound like a commie lol. You should get rid of the harley if your not happy we only want happy riders in our ranks lol.
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From: SW Ohio
RE: things I ve wasted money on
wow, to bad no one told you,a harley is not about speed <g>
ORIGINAL: SPECIAL ED
Mostly it's kinda slow and too expensive to make fast.Right now I have a Thunderheader, SE intake, and DFO. It's a little quicker than stock, loud as hell, and backfires like an out of tune lawnmower.I have a SERT on order and plan on getting it dynotuned as soon as it comes in.There are some things I like about it, It's still the most comfortable and best looking bike I've ever owned but that's it.Kind of like a pretty girl that makes you feel good while she emptys your bank account.
what don't you like about it?
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Marion, Indiana
RE: things I ve wasted money on
I understand what Ed's saying. I bought my first (Harley 2007 Super Glide) this summer and I was a little disappointed. I just sold my 2006 Suzuki SV650 bike (just about a perfect starter sport bike but ugly) and the vibration of the FXD was surprising to me. I knew Harleys shook, just not that much. My feet go to sleep setting on the pegs. The bike was so lean it surged. I learned to put only my boot heels on the pegs and bought a PC III USB. The PC took care of the surging (money well spent-it stays). I really liked the 2007 "96" engine sound with the re-designed mufflers but wanted it a little louder. I put on V&H Straight Shots and found they are too loud. I'm going back to stock mufflers. I added Arlen Ness "Big Sucker" air cleaner and will probably keep that on.
Mostly, it's getting use to a slower, cruising, beautiful, bike and just riding it and enjoying it.
I need to stop buying Harley stuff!
Mostly, it's getting use to a slower, cruising, beautiful, bike and just riding it and enjoying it.
I need to stop buying Harley stuff!
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: ARIZONA
RE: things I ve wasted money on
You should only get vibes in the pegs at idol not while riding AS MUCH the engine is rubbermounted. I was told Dynas are real smooth??
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From: North East, Pennsylvania
RE: things I ve wasted money on
Probably where I make my mistake is where I see something that I want, but worried about spending the extra $$$, so I pick option 2, only to buy what I really want when I am not happy with option 2
did that with the pipes and the bars..now I have what I want (and an extra set of pipes and bars)
did that with the pipes and the bars..now I have what I want (and an extra set of pipes and bars)
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Marion, Indiana
RE: things I ve wasted money on
ORIGINAL: MAX EVO
You should only get vibes in the pegs at idol not while riding AS MUCH the engine is rubbermounted. I was told Dynas are real smooth??
You should only get vibes in the pegs at idol not while riding AS MUCH the engine is rubbermounted. I was told Dynas are real smooth??
I'm not complaining, I love the sounds, handling, and ride of the bike. Plus, it's very nice looking.
Same here, Toyrider. That's why I bought the Suzuki this spring instead of the Harley. I've always wanted a Harley but didn't want to spend that much money on one. After I rode the Suzuki for 2000 miles I realized I should have bought the Harley. Not that the Suzuki SV650 is not a great bike, it is. It's just not what I really wanted.