older bikes don't get much interest
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest
I just bought my first Harley which is a 1998 Dyna Lowrider so I don't know if its considered an Evo or not. I thought I read somewhere that it was and I sure don't get much response to my posts in the Dyna forum. So could some of you longtime Harley riders out there please help me get up to speed on it. I do have a few questions about it. Thanks and keep up the good post.
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest
Well, if it's a stock '98, then it's an Evo. There's no consideration about it. '99 was the first year for the Twin Cam in Dynas. They are very different engines. For more info you should start your own thread.
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest
It's not that there is a lack of interest,it has been a while since the last one was built.My concern is why aren't more bros.talking about big inch motors.I guess they had sooner be out wrenching and riding than posting!
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From: Sigourney, Iowa
RE: older bikes don't get much interest
I think there's still interest in them, perhaps like stated above- guys are too busy riding or getting ready to ride than sitting, staring at a monitor.
We bought our first HD, a 86 FXRS in August. I'd wanted one back in 85, but had to settle for Metrics while bills from college and family were ongoing. After 15 years away from riding, we're having a blast (wish winter would get over). Our bike was in pretty good shape but I'm pretty ****, and I've "fixed" about everything I can think of that might need done on a 22 yr old bike. Guess I'll just have to ride, now...
We bought our first HD, a 86 FXRS in August. I'd wanted one back in 85, but had to settle for Metrics while bills from college and family were ongoing. After 15 years away from riding, we're having a blast (wish winter would get over). Our bike was in pretty good shape but I'm pretty ****, and I've "fixed" about everything I can think of that might need done on a 22 yr old bike. Guess I'll just have to ride, now...
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest
Nothing is 100% but i think Pococj Hit the nail on the head.
I did all the work on my bikes from the Pans, shovels and now my evo... I also think we have been seeing a differant trend in the buying of bikes... We have more people that never rode a bike or rode in there early years and now want to get back on a bike... And part of the trend i have noticed is the bike is brought to the dealer for everything from service to installing bolt-ons
but in the years to come they will be more like the shovel and evo owners they will do more themselves...
I did all the work on my bikes from the Pans, shovels and now my evo... I also think we have been seeing a differant trend in the buying of bikes... We have more people that never rode a bike or rode in there early years and now want to get back on a bike... And part of the trend i have noticed is the bike is brought to the dealer for everything from service to installing bolt-ons
but in the years to come they will be more like the shovel and evo owners they will do more themselves...
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Nothing is 100% but i think Pococj Hit the nail on the head.
I did all the work on my bikes from the Pans, shovels and now my evo... I also think we have been seeing a differant trend in the buying of bikes... We have more people that never rode a bike or rode in there early years and now want to get back on a bike... And part of the trend i have noticed is the bike is brought to the dealer for everything from service to installing bolt-ons
but in the years to come they will be more like the shovel and evo owners they will do more themselves...
Nothing is 100% but i think Pococj Hit the nail on the head.
I did all the work on my bikes from the Pans, shovels and now my evo... I also think we have been seeing a differant trend in the buying of bikes... We have more people that never rode a bike or rode in there early years and now want to get back on a bike... And part of the trend i have noticed is the bike is brought to the dealer for everything from service to installing bolt-ons
but in the years to come they will be more like the shovel and evo owners they will do more themselves...
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest
I bought a low milage 1998 Ultra for a great price last September and I coudn't be happier. It dragged me kidding and screaming into the 21st century technology and I like it. The creature comforts are unbelieveable.Unless you have to have the latest,newest,most cutting edge of the moment,.... older bikes have alot to offer sill and I think the most bang for your buck w/ out breaking the bank for the economically imnpaired. Like me.
And while I am on a roll I hope the MOCO isn't over improving a product whose appeal could get lost under the wash of competition. In just a very few short years they went from the traditional single cam big twin to a double cam and then from an 80 to an 88 to a 96inch motor. While I like the 6 gallon tank, was the 6 speed really needed? I don't know I am asking amd had nothing more then a 4 speed shovel 80 inch and went to a 5 speed 80 inch with this recent purchase and 5 speeds seemed more then enough.
And while I am on a roll I hope the MOCO isn't over improving a product whose appeal could get lost under the wash of competition. In just a very few short years they went from the traditional single cam big twin to a double cam and then from an 80 to an 88 to a 96inch motor. While I like the 6 gallon tank, was the 6 speed really needed? I don't know I am asking amd had nothing more then a 4 speed shovel 80 inch and went to a 5 speed 80 inch with this recent purchase and 5 speeds seemed more then enough.
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From: Dyersville, IA
RE: older bikes don't get much interest
I purchased my first harley last september. A 1996 FLHTCI and I love the bike. I considered new but I wanted to do the work myself and not have to run it
to the dealer everytime. I am currently adding chrome and fixing the problems the bike had. I am learning alot from this site and the service manual.
to the dealer everytime. I am currently adding chrome and fixing the problems the bike had. I am learning alot from this site and the service manual.
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From: Sunny Beach's of NC
RE: older bikes don't get much interest
I got no complaints with my 92 Ultra Classic Tour Glide, ride it every day (thats not storming). Heck,I like old stuff(I better especially when looking in the mirrow),going this weekend to pick a good running 74 Sporty Ironhead bored out to 1200cc from the wifes nephew for $2,000. More toys.