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Old 12-02-2011, 12:35 AM
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Im 23 and just bought a new street glide because i like it most people my age cant afford one and the to customize even more money but i figure if drop the money might want to to make long term investment and my radio is never loader than my pipes
 
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Old 12-02-2011, 01:23 AM
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With the exception of a 51 Panhead Chopper .. Had Nothing but Sportsters until in my 40's a lot of the reason was didn't have time for a lot of riding back then and the Sportster did fine for my need for 2 wheels then .. Since late 40's tried a few of all the family .. 62 now and quite happy with the Ultra and FXR4 figuring is the best of both worlds although always had a Sportster around for a 2nd ride in the past 10 years until decided the FXR4 was a better choice for a 2nd ride .. No regrets of 40 years of Sportsters ..
 
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Old 12-02-2011, 06:41 AM
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I am in my early 40's and have always had Softails since I was in my 20's.
 
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Old 12-02-2011, 06:56 AM
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58 and still on a Sportster.
 
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Old 12-02-2011, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by DenimStreet
You should ride what you like--I wouldn't suggest any differently. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying the young guys are right. I am simply making an observation based on the responses.

By the way, I'm not one of those young guys, I'm 45.
At 45 you ARE one of those young guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

...or at least I was... chasing women, partying during the week when the opportunity presented, getting drunk every Friday and Saturday night, smoking two cartoons of cigarettes a week and making 10 mile runs twice a week with the company for PT. (US Army)

Now at 60, I've slowed down ( a little any way). I ride a SG but I walked into the dealer and fell in love with the looks. The tunes, the comfort, the weight, they're just xtras!!!
 
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Old 12-02-2011, 09:08 AM
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58.....first Harley ever and it's a Fatboy. I'm 6'1 and weight about 250 so wanted something bigger than a Sporty, but also wanted something small enough to do lots of short-medium rides on. We don't ride the super highways very often so the Fatboy fits the bill.
 
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Old 12-02-2011, 09:14 AM
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27 here. Just sold my 05 1200C last week, but I bought myself a 2011 Crossbones back in May.
 
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Old 12-02-2011, 09:15 PM
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I'm 38 on 2001 Road King Classic. Bought it new in 2001. It's my first bike and it'll always be in my garage. I'm looking at a Dyna just for some kicks.
 
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Old 12-02-2011, 09:18 PM
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23 and just bought my first Harley; 07 softail custom. Loud, chromed out, and fast
 
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Old 12-02-2011, 10:43 PM
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41 and on a Road King.....BIL 40 and on a Street Glide, neighbor 57 on a Softtail Std.
 


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