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Road Captain
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rambling
I'll apoligize before handfor the ramblingbut I am having a delima. I have an 05 1200C which is my first HD that I bought in Alaska. I have done and added a lot of nice goodies to it but now that I am back in Michigan and am getting with old friends who ride I am wondering if I should get a bigger bike, we are going to do a trip to the Florida Keys next summer and a trip out west the following. I received a call from a custom bike dealership here and they took in an 03 Heritage that has had a lot of custom work in on trade on a Bourget. The bike is a beauty and has 8000 miles on it. So if I would trade would I lose my shorts on the deal? They want 13,500 for the bike and it has all the maintenance records. I know it is a decision I need to make on my own but sometimes opinions help.
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From: SE NC
RE: rambling
why?? are you getting a bigger bike because of your friends, or do you want one?? I rode a 85 XLCH for years with my buddies and I was perfectly happy with it, I was comfortable, I did a lot of work to it, and I likes it. Now, later on, after that bike I did go up to a superglide. But I didn't get rid of my first bike because I thought I had to. My choice in both matters. Only you can decide what you want. You wont regret going up, just depends on how much you like your bike and do you want to part with it. (She may get mad)
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RE: rambling
I ride with a guy that runs an ironhead. He doesn't blink an eye no matter how far of a trip we plan. Says no way will he ever get rid of it , he built it the way he likes em and is keeping it.
basically if you like your ride keep it. no matter what the balding grey headed geezers here tell ya , (
) ya don't need a barge to travel.
basically if you like your ride keep it. no matter what the balding grey headed geezers here tell ya , (
) ya don't need a barge to travel.
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Road Captain
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From: Sterling Heights, MI
RE: rambling
No it's not a peer pressure thing for one I'm to old for that and the other is one of mybuds rides a 1200L and the other a Street Bob. I'm just wondering if a bigger bike is going to be more comfortable on a log trip or if a 1200C is just as comfortable. I have put a sissy bar, lindby highway bars a memphis shade windshield and other additional things. I've never owned a bagger and just looking for opinions.
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RE: rambling
ORIGINAL: zukeeper
I ride with a guy that runs an ironhead. He doesn't blink an eye no matter how far of a trip we plan. Says no way will he ever get rid of it , he built it the way he likes em and is keeping it.
basically if you like your ride keep it. no matter what the balding grey headed geezers here tell ya , () ya don't need a barge to travel.
I ride with a guy that runs an ironhead. He doesn't blink an eye no matter how far of a trip we plan. Says no way will he ever get rid of it , he built it the way he likes em and is keeping it.
basically if you like your ride keep it. no matter what the balding grey headed geezers here tell ya , (
) ya don't need a barge to travel.
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RE: rambling
I would be fine with the Sportster but then I'm fine with small vehicles. My cage is a Miata. If you like the comfort of a Cadillac you probably wouldn't like the comfort of your Sportster. Only you can answer your question.
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ORIGINAL: WVICEMAN
So if I would trade would I lose my shorts on the deal?
So if I would trade would I lose my shorts on the deal?
1)how much is the dealer/shop going to give you for your 1200?
2)how much are you willing to let your bike go for?
3)how much do you want a larger bike?
4)is the new bike priced right compared to market value,KBB and NADA?
Generally shops/dealers dont give you a lot of money for trade ins compared to selling privately.
For me,a larger bike would be more comfortable for touring.
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RE: rambling
I would do what I want to do and not what my friends tell me, I like the idea of a touring bike for long rides but cant help you with the decisiion on the Sporty, I'm almost 6'4" and don't fit on one ..
Enjoy the trip to the keys ......
Enjoy the trip to the keys ......