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Old Mar 27, 2015 | 10:47 AM
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SUZ 1400



I have ridden and built bikes for 25 years. I have owned almost every brand. Soon I’ll have about 7 grand to buy something…. But what?

Whatever I get I am going to cut it up… I can get a dyna orsofttail but then there’s no money to do anything to it.

If I get a sporster, I pick one up for 4K and leaves me alot for some really great mods.

I’m 5’6” so the sporster isn’t to small for me…. I just can’tdecide! lol Thanks fo letting me vent.

I’d be grateful for any comments.

Here is a Suzuki I built awhile back.... whatever I get will endup in this basic style, it's what I like.
 
Old Mar 27, 2015 | 11:03 AM
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So you're going to let a bunch of strangers, who don't know squat about you, decide what bike to get? Do you gamble much too?

Seriously...Go to a dealership, ride the ones you like and fit the best on and that you can afford and go from there.
 
Old Mar 27, 2015 | 11:39 AM
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I do not know where you are located but on Ct. Craigslist a guy has a sporty with salvage title and that is a nightmare in Connecticut to get reg. and he wants $ 2500 complete and running and it looks mint.
 
Old Mar 27, 2015 | 11:41 AM
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Also you should be able to pickup a Dyna around 4-5K
 
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Test ride a few different models.
 
Old Mar 27, 2015 | 12:06 PM
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So you're going to let a bunch of strangers, who don't know squat about you, decide what bike to get? Do you gamble much too?

Seriously...Go to a dealership, ride the ones you like and fit the best on and that you can afford and go from there.
Isn't that what the Harley mystic is all about?

It does explain how all the customized bikes look exactly the same.
 
Old Mar 27, 2015 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MSG Hall


SUZ 1400



I have ridden and built bikes for 25 years. I have owned almost every brand. Soon I’ll have about 7 grand to buy something…. But what?

Whatever I get I am going to cut it up… I can get a dyna orsofttail but then there’s no money to do anything to it.

If I get a sporster, I pick one up for 4K and leaves me alot for some really great mods.

I’m 5’6” so the sporster isn’t to small for me…. I just can’tdecide! lol Thanks fo letting me vent.

I’d be grateful for any comments.

Here is a Suzuki I built awhile back.... whatever I get will endup in this basic style, it's what I like.
Ok, just to be different, I'll jump in with an idea. I am partial to Springers, maybe something with a Springer front end would be cool.
 
Old Mar 27, 2015 | 12:20 PM
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I thought that bike looked familiar. I seen it on the other forum. I always did like that bike and was thinking of doing it to my 1400. Traded it in on a 12 street glide. Do you still have that springer?
Any way, why not bob out a sporty. Keep it all in the Harley family
 
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2004 Sportster 1200 or newer with evolution motor given your budget and size. Roadster or Nightster would be good models for what you are planning
 



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