Guys with 2bikes question
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Boston suburbs
I have 1 right now, and unfortunately it's not getting a lot of use. but I've had 2 many times (and as many as 10 at one time)
The best combination I ever had was a Confederate Hellcat and a Harley Roadglide. VERY different bikes, with different purposes.
The best combination I ever had was a Confederate Hellcat and a Harley Roadglide. VERY different bikes, with different purposes.
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Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Palm Coast, Florida
I'm at 18 now and just arrived in Colorado to look at a dealers NOS 14 EBR 1190. I brought my check book and if they say the magic number that my research says that it should be it's mine.
I have 1 or more of each HD family of bikes. All have a purpose. One is a show bike, one is a drag strip bike (120R in a 13 Street Bob), two are show off bikes (CVO's), a freewheeler for winter use, 2 are for tribute to HD's racing heritage (XR1200 & a 883R both in HD racing orange of course, several are for touring and adventure touring, 2 are just plain cool (Low Rider & Fat Bob). Yes I said it. Dyna's are cool. But! Softails are sophisticated. I don't know were to put the Revolution VROD and Street bikes but they are needed to have a complete history of current HD offerings.
I dont just look at them, I ride them 20 to 40K miles a year. Did 890 miles today on the Ulysses adventure touring bike in 14 hours to get to the EBR dealer North of Denver. Not bad for a 75 year old. That puts me past 24K this year with 3 more big rides planned.
I have 1 or more of each HD family of bikes. All have a purpose. One is a show bike, one is a drag strip bike (120R in a 13 Street Bob), two are show off bikes (CVO's), a freewheeler for winter use, 2 are for tribute to HD's racing heritage (XR1200 & a 883R both in HD racing orange of course, several are for touring and adventure touring, 2 are just plain cool (Low Rider & Fat Bob). Yes I said it. Dyna's are cool. But! Softails are sophisticated. I don't know were to put the Revolution VROD and Street bikes but they are needed to have a complete history of current HD offerings.
I dont just look at them, I ride them 20 to 40K miles a year. Did 890 miles today on the Ulysses adventure touring bike in 14 hours to get to the EBR dealer North of Denver. Not bad for a 75 year old. That puts me past 24K this year with 3 more big rides planned.
Mainly, I want one for a collector piece, and possibly even be a worthwhile investment for my son later in life. I couldn't help but take it out during Bike Week, and Biketoberfest every year, just for a little fun.
I've been negotiating on one for a few months, and may just get the chance to have him let it go for a good price.
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Last edited by Bestrafen; Jul 10, 2015 at 06:23 PM.
I think the trick to having multiple bikes is having totally different rides. My Harley is chillin and long distance. The Aprilia is for thrillin'. Totally different rides and experience. Don't feel every moto you own needs to be a Harley, that will just limit you.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: illinois
It sounds like the 3 major hurdles on owning multiple bikes are as follows
1:finances....which I'm doing ok for my self
2:space....which I've got plenty of
3:time to ride....my current bike is setup solo so my new one would be a SG which would allow the wifey to tag along. Hoping this makes for additional time on the road lol. Happy wife=happy life!
Now the question is a new one or a 1-3yr old low mileage one? Lol. Thanks for the input everybody, sometimes I think I'm a little crazy until I get on here and ppl have 10 bikes lol.
1:finances....which I'm doing ok for my self
2:space....which I've got plenty of
3:time to ride....my current bike is setup solo so my new one would be a SG which would allow the wifey to tag along. Hoping this makes for additional time on the road lol. Happy wife=happy life!
Now the question is a new one or a 1-3yr old low mileage one? Lol. Thanks for the input everybody, sometimes I think I'm a little crazy until I get on here and ppl have 10 bikes lol.
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Frozelandia, Minnysota
Had three, now two. An Electra Glide Classic for long road trips and two up. And a 650 KLR for freakin' everything but two up. I figure that bikes should be way different from each other.
If my wife would give up her side of the garage, a Ural gear-up in woodland camo and a café racer would fill out the space just fine.
Life is to short for only one bike or one brand.
If my wife would give up her side of the garage, a Ural gear-up in woodland camo and a café racer would fill out the space just fine.
Life is to short for only one bike or one brand.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Edmonton
I find having 2 is nice, gives a choice depending on my mood.
I ride the Rocker around town, I feel more aggressive on it for some reason. Stiffer, lower, longer.
I ride the Bones on the highway, more relaxed smoother ride.
I do try to alternate so they don't get jealous of each other, LOL.
if I could ride all year round where I'm at I would add a Road Glide to the Hog Pen. Just can't justify 3 to ride 7 months of the year.
It does get spendy when you have 2 bikes to mod.
Life is short, if you can afford 2 I say go for it.
I ride the Rocker around town, I feel more aggressive on it for some reason. Stiffer, lower, longer.
I ride the Bones on the highway, more relaxed smoother ride.
I do try to alternate so they don't get jealous of each other, LOL.
if I could ride all year round where I'm at I would add a Road Glide to the Hog Pen. Just can't justify 3 to ride 7 months of the year.
It does get spendy when you have 2 bikes to mod.
Life is short, if you can afford 2 I say go for it.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 222
Likes: 3
From: Central Texas
I've got my 07 RoadKing and a 00 Honda CBR600. Love them both dearly. The RK gets ridden way more often than the Honda, but the Honda fills a hole that makes me smile every single time. I want a BMW dual sport and might be done after that. Maybe. I say go for it if you can afford it.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 419
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From: earth
05 RKC in NC, 13 Fatbob in Florida. Ride the Fatbob daily since I am working here for now. Once I get back to NC the Fatbob will still be my daily ride with the RKC my weekend bike.
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Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Central, NJ
I have two but they are completely different bikes and I love them for completely different reasons; Super Glide Custom and Ducati Diavel. I've had the Harley longer and it has many more miles and is my goto bike. However, the Diavel is just too smooth and fun to ride when I really want to tear it up. On that note I will most likely trade in the Diavel next year for a Multistrada but my Harley I will keep for a long time.
I would also love to get a project bike like a Sportster to do in an industrial type style with fat tires, wrapped pipes etc. Some day.
I would also love to get a project bike like a Sportster to do in an industrial type style with fat tires, wrapped pipes etc. Some day.