Two Bikes?
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Santa Fe NM
Gotta have two bikes in case one gets broken... At least that is how I've rationalized it for the past ten years. I always tell my wife if I only have one and it breaks I'll have to ride her softail and she don't want that.
My wife hates it when I bring another bike (a third) home so to maintain marital bliss I always sell the third bike after a couple of months.
My wife hates it when I bring another bike (a third) home so to maintain marital bliss I always sell the third bike after a couple of months.
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I love many bikes and WANT all of them. At one time I had 3 bikes. An '05 Deluxe, an '04 Moto Guzzi V11 Ballabio, and a '91 Honda Hawk GT. All great bikes! But at heart I know I am happiest with just one bike to ride and keep up with. This is killing me as I currently am in love with the new 72, but do not want to part with my Fatbob...killing me!
I have a 2012 wide glide and a 1998 road king right now. Love them both but they're two different bikes. After I bought the road king I found myself not riding the wide glide as much as I should have. The road king is super comfortable compared to the wide glide even though its 14 years older. I love getting into the throttle of the 103 after riding an 80ci for a while. The road king gets ridden through all the weather while the wide glide stays shinny and nice. I've really been thinking of selling the road king when I get back for a fxd or fxr... maybe even a sportser if I can find one for the right price. Then again I may keep it for long rides and everyday riding and use the wide glide for my fun weekend bike. Plus the wife likes the rk better than the wide glide.
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: coast to coast
I have a 2012 wide glide and a 1998 road king right now. Love them both but they're two different bikes. After I bought the road king I found myself not riding the wide glide as much as I should have. The road king is super comfortable compared to the wide glide even though its 14 years older. I love getting into the throttle of the 103 after riding an 80ci for a while. The road king gets ridden through all the weather while the wide glide stays shinny and nice. I've really been thinking of selling the road king when I get back for a fxd or fxr... maybe even a sportser if I can find one for the right price. Then again I may keep it for long rides and everyday riding and use the wide glide for my fun weekend bike. Plus the wife likes the rk better than the wide glide.
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 369
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From: New Jersey
Well at least they are both paid off, so I have time to think about it. I tend to be impulsive. If I bring that triumph to a Cross-Country I might bring home a different bike or can-am or somethng. I think my Harley dealer is only interested in Harleys for trade-in so that is a safe place to shop.
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I had 2 bikes for a long time and it was great, but I did ride more back then then I do now. I had the 2007 XL50 that I have now and a 2008 Kaw Z1000, traded the Z1000 for a 2008 1200C that was more of a 2-up sporty than the XL50. I might have 2 bikes again here soon as my buddy want to trade me his nice 2006 Suzuki C50 for my project 92 Camaro RS. If I get the bike I'm going to make is fenderless before I even ride it. Right now I have an 87 Trans Am and a 92 Camaro-same but differant. I say if you have the money then get the toys.