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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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Ok, lets be honest. I would like to hear what age range you would place on each of the major HD models. Don't anyone get their little feelings hurt. We all know that there are HD models that people in their 20's, 30's and even 40's wouldn't be caught dead on. And, lets face it, the 50 + rider surely has models that he or she wouldn't look twice at.

PLEASE BE HONEST! (No matter how brutal it may sound). We are all big boys and girls here. We can take it. (This could be a great ride)!
 
Old Oct 22, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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I'm going on 60 and not old enough for a geezer glide yet. No way I want to foul the sound of my V-Twin with a radio.
 
Old Oct 22, 2006 | 11:03 PM
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Ok, now there is an honest man that we can all admire! Keep it coming!
 
Old Oct 22, 2006 | 11:04 PM
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Sportsters 20s and 30s
Dynas 20s and 30s
Softails 30s and 40s
Baggers 50s+
 
Old Oct 22, 2006 | 11:06 PM
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Hey!!! I'm 37 and on a bagger....wouldn't want one of them bitch getter bar bikes!
 
Old Oct 22, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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Gee that's a tough question. I have ridden baggers all my life. First one was a '56 Hydra Glide and now its a Ultra. Have ridden mostly for the past 44 years.[8D]
 
Old Oct 22, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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Don't know about generalizations but I am 32 and ride a sporty. Stripped down, loud and fun to ride around on. Hell, that's the same reasons I married my wife. I am thinking about moving up to a dyna as the kids are getting older and we do alot more two up riding now. However I will keep the sporty for solo riding if I do get a dyna. Just can't bring myself to get rid of it.
 
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In my 20's and 30's i beat my self to death with the old FXE's ....in my 40's to date(I'm 52 now) ultras......the older i get the more i like comfort
 
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ORIGINAL: dawg

Hey!!! I'm 37 and on a bagger....wouldn't want one of them bitch getter bar bikes!
Better a bitch getter than a bastard getter.

I'm 39 myself so I only have about 6 months before I have to sell my Sportster.
 
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Uh oh.....I think this could get ugly. Hold on for the ride![:@]
 



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