What's more important? Looks or comfort? Or both?
Tourer
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From: South Texas
Well - since it seems like we are missing the poser community input I thought i would chime in...
Looks, Sound, Performance, Comfort - in that order- oh did I mention Looks
Actually - I bought my bike because it fit (comfort) me the best of all the Harleys I rode. So that would imply comfort first - HOWEVER did you catch I said of all the Harleys I rode - and everyone knows that comes down to looks and coolness
confused yet...
Looks, Sound, Performance, Comfort - in that order- oh did I mention Looks
Actually - I bought my bike because it fit (comfort) me the best of all the Harleys I rode. So that would imply comfort first - HOWEVER did you catch I said of all the Harleys I rode - and everyone knows that comes down to looks and coolness
confused yet...
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From: The Desert SouthWest
Comfort and utility are #1 for me. I ride every single day - my bike is my primary transportation so it must be able to suit my needs for comfort, shopping, etc.
Looks is a factor but it takes a back seat to utility. For example if pure looks was the name of the game I'd have a solo seat and no rear pegs. But for me that's not practical. A solo seat is on the agenda but not a big priority - the passenger pegs have to stay on (I switched from the rear Touring floorboards to Street Glide rear pegs cuz they're more sleek and I prefer the look).
I keep the RK sleek and stripped down most of the time, but when necessary I can have the passenger backrest and rear luggage rack on in seconds. Or for a big trip the leather tourpak can go on. I generally don't like the looks of the bike with all that on there, but they're certainly useful and a great thing when needed.
Looks is a factor but it takes a back seat to utility. For example if pure looks was the name of the game I'd have a solo seat and no rear pegs. But for me that's not practical. A solo seat is on the agenda but not a big priority - the passenger pegs have to stay on (I switched from the rear Touring floorboards to Street Glide rear pegs cuz they're more sleek and I prefer the look).
I keep the RK sleek and stripped down most of the time, but when necessary I can have the passenger backrest and rear luggage rack on in seconds. Or for a big trip the leather tourpak can go on. I generally don't like the looks of the bike with all that on there, but they're certainly useful and a great thing when needed.
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Function has to come before looks to me. The way I see it, you can have a bad azz looking bike in the garage or one you can actually ride, have fun on and go the distance on. I've struggled over the bag issue with the Nightster...they just don't look right on that bike. But, I have "stuff" I need to take with me...so bags are going on...not going to look great, but will allow me to spend more time on the bike and I'll be able to ride my bike more for running errands etc....and not just for designated "rides".
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From: NW Chicago
neeed comfort, want looks, HDs provide both
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