Testdrove M8 streetglide: Not a tough decision!
#21
04-19-2017, 12:19 PM
Road Master
Just yesterday I was at my local indy shop to drop my bike off for new tires (Avons this time around). While there a guy stopped in with a 2015 (I think) CVO Street Glide, totally factory equipped. Have to admit, it is a beautiful machine -- silver metalflake paint that sparkled in the sun, beautiful chrome etc. My 28-year-old Evo looked a little the worse for wear next to that.
But standing inside the shop when he pulled in, I wasn't so sure I heard a Harley out there. I knew it was a bike, but it crossed my mind that it might be a Jap. It didn't have that Harley sound. Afterwards, spurred on by the jewel-like appearance of the CVO, I got on the computer just to see what kind of money those bikes might sell for and saw asking prices of $22,000 and up. For used bikes.
Yes, I'm sure I've spent over $22,000 on my bike, but that's the original price plus ten+ years of maintenance, rebuilds and upgrades. All the more reason to hold onto it and ride it until I can't ride any longer.
But standing inside the shop when he pulled in, I wasn't so sure I heard a Harley out there. I knew it was a bike, but it crossed my mind that it might be a Jap. It didn't have that Harley sound. Afterwards, spurred on by the jewel-like appearance of the CVO, I got on the computer just to see what kind of money those bikes might sell for and saw asking prices of $22,000 and up. For used bikes.
Yes, I'm sure I've spent over $22,000 on my bike, but that's the original price plus ten+ years of maintenance, rebuilds and upgrades. All the more reason to hold onto it and ride it until I can't ride any longer.
How ya been?
#30
04-19-2017, 06:18 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
It's all about character.
My '84 Evo powered bagger reminds me of my shovelhead FLH days.... the sound, the torque, almost a vintage feel without the vibration and poor handling of the older bikes.
I had a twin cam 10 years ago. Las Vegas cop bike. Loved the solo saddle. It was reliable as could be. Sold it when I got tired of riding in California. Figured at the age of 60 I had already consumed my 9 lives. Then moved to Arizona and got Bertha.
Wife wants to get back into 2 up riding so will probably look around for something a little more user friendly. Bertha will stay as my solo rider. She checks all the boxes in terms of character.
Any of you guys own an Indian? I haven't ridden one but read good things about them.
My '84 Evo powered bagger reminds me of my shovelhead FLH days.... the sound, the torque, almost a vintage feel without the vibration and poor handling of the older bikes.
I had a twin cam 10 years ago. Las Vegas cop bike. Loved the solo saddle. It was reliable as could be. Sold it when I got tired of riding in California. Figured at the age of 60 I had already consumed my 9 lives. Then moved to Arizona and got Bertha.
Wife wants to get back into 2 up riding so will probably look around for something a little more user friendly. Bertha will stay as my solo rider. She checks all the boxes in terms of character.
Any of you guys own an Indian? I haven't ridden one but read good things about them.
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