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Life is too short to ride a bike you don’t like. Same thing has happened to me too, take the hit and ride what you want. I assume if the $$ was an issue you wouldn’t be considering it, so “pay the man his money”.
if you are happy with your current ride, why replace it? you will find that buying and selling vehicles frequently, both bikes and autos is quite hard on your bank account.
I hear what you are saying, I really do. But life is too short to ride something that doesnt make me smile every time I get on it. Im not that old, but Im also not in my 30s. Were I, I might do that, but as I think to myself that there are fewer riding years ahead of me then have past, (unless Im lucky enough to be riding into my 80s!) Im not going to wait that long.
I would be interested in your opinion of the FXDR should you swing a leg over one. I am not a fan of the fat tires either, my Lo had a 200 rear.
I would be interested in your opinion of the FXDR should you swing a leg over one. I am not a fan of the fat tires either, my Lo had a 200 rear.
I’m hoping it handles better then my LRS (stiffer frame) and has more power (114 M8). I believe it also has the further forward mids like the rest of the Low Riders, which I like as well. Handlebars I couldn’t care less about because they are the first thing I change anyway. I’ll let you know,
Well, I'm sorry to hear you're disappointed. Nothing quite like losing a bike you regret parting with. Glad you are taking steps sooner than later to fix it. Keep us posted.
Most of the time, my life goes pretty good. Im smart (kinda), I make good money (kinda), and usually make good decisions. Sometimes, however, I F things up. Selling my Low Rider S was one of those times.
I did that and bought a 2019 Fat Boy S. The Fat Boy I got is very nice, very fast (faster then the LRS) looks great, but handles like a truck. Great on the highway, but wont lean over for ****. Its only 60 lbs or so more then my old Dyna, but it just feels heavier. And feels less nimble then even my old Road Glide.
I really miss my Low Rider S. A lot. Im tempted to call the guy I sold it to and ask to buy it back. But thats not going to happen, I dont want three bikes again. I could try and sell the FB, but thats a PITA this time of year. So Im probably going to end up trading the FB in, taking a $4000 hit, and buy a 2019 Low Rider. Which Ill then have to put the 114 kit and cam before I take delivery, because I just cant go back to a smaller motor after having the wonderful 114.
I cant. I wont.
Luckily I didnt dump a ton of money into this bike, just the cam, pipes, AC and windshield. Oh well. At least Ill have my fast, great handling Low Rider again. And yes, I know I have the FXR, but thats not a daily rider.
So hopefully Ill come to my senses and not do this, but I think its going to happen. Pity me.
Most of the time, my life goes pretty good. Im smart (kinda), I make good money (kinda), and usually make good decisions. Sometimes, however, I F things up. Selling my Low Rider S was one of those times.
I did that and bought a 2019 Fat Boy S. The Fat Boy I got is very nice, very fast (faster then the LRS) looks great, but handles like a truck. Great on the highway, but wont lean over for ****. Its only 60 lbs or so more then my old Dyna, but it just feels heavier. And feels less nimble then even my old Road Glide.
I really miss my Low Rider S. A lot. Im tempted to call the guy I sold it to and ask to buy it back. But thats not going to happen, I dont want three bikes again. I could try and sell the FB, but thats a PITA this time of year. So Im probably going to end up trading the FB in, taking a $4000 hit, and buy a 2019 Low Rider. Which Ill then have to put the 114 kit and cam before I take delivery, because I just cant go back to a smaller motor after having the wonderful 114.
I cant. I wont.
Luckily I didnt dump a ton of money into this bike, just the cam, pipes, AC and windshield. Oh well. At least Ill have my fast, great handling Low Rider again. And yes, I know I have the FXR, but thats not a daily rider.
So hopefully Ill come to my senses and not do this, but I think its going to happen. Pity me.
re: 'So Im probably going to end up trading the FB in, taking a $4000 hit, and buy a 2019 Low Rider. Which Ill then have to put the 114 kit and cam before I take delivery, because I just cant go back to a smaller motor after having the wonderful 114."
When I first read that you sold it, I was confused at why and chalked it up to an impulse buy. Never getting rid of mine. BTW, let me know if you're willing to part with that coin.
Last edited by ThePaintPirate; Oct 24, 2018 at 08:43 AM.
I made a similar mistake a few bikes back.
The sooner you correct the mistake, the sooner you can forget about it and enjoy your new ride.
Although it would suck if you moved too fast and something like a low rider S comes out soon after.
Maybe consider the Fat Bob with the 114. I hear they perform.
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