1'st Harley
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You could also consider getting two Sporties. If you want a backrest there are seats available with them. It's probably only a matter of time until she wants her own bike so you'd be doing yourself a favor in the long run.
Tourer
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From: Long Beach, Ca.
RE: 1'st Harley
Seal Guy Ken
I am looking to buy my 1st HD.
My wife and I are mid-40's and would like to find a nice ride for those warm evenings and weekend rides.
She would like a comfortable ride with a back rest. Me... cool, chrome, noise.
We live in Northern Illinois. Riding will mostly be highway and quiet country roads.
Budget is $15K or less.
Tell me what to start looking for.
Thanks... I'll post our choice here when we decide.
Ken & Barb
I am looking to buy my 1st HD.
My wife and I are mid-40's and would like to find a nice ride for those warm evenings and weekend rides.
She would like a comfortable ride with a back rest. Me... cool, chrome, noise.
We live in Northern Illinois. Riding will mostly be highway and quiet country roads.
Budget is $15K or less.
Tell me what to start looking for.
Thanks... I'll post our choice here when we decide.
Ken & Barb
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RE: 1'st Harley
Roadking would be perfect. You have a computer, play on e-bay. I bought a one year old bike with 1300 miles on it for a really good bargain. They're out there. The fact I had to fly 1700 miles to get my bike was just another adventure in my life. Good luck.
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RE: 1'st Harley
I too can say Road King. I just got mine and I don't care now if anyone buys one of the others for sale. However if you want a real nice Sportster and still go home with enough change for the trailer, jackets, t shirts etc I have one for sale.
Road Warrior
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RE: 1'st Harley
I would recomend a new XL1200c (Sporster).You get lots of chrome,good looks and power.Change the stock seat to a Sundowner,and you get a lot of comfort.Purchacing a new bike,gives you the protection of a waranty.
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Thanks for thesuggestions... I'm looking at a 2005Classic Ultra right now.
Private owner. Black. Screaming Eagle, Stage One,air filter, and gripsare only add ons.
Looks sharp. $16,500 and only 9700 miles.
Appears to be the right bike, and appropriately priced, as opposed to someone trying to make a few bucks (dealer).
Your thoughts?
[IMG]local://upfiles/27125/287A8B142B05464CAAD7A6532D0238A2.jpg[/IMG]
Private owner. Black. Screaming Eagle, Stage One,air filter, and gripsare only add ons.
Looks sharp. $16,500 and only 9700 miles.
Appears to be the right bike, and appropriately priced, as opposed to someone trying to make a few bucks (dealer).
Your thoughts?
[IMG]local://upfiles/27125/287A8B142B05464CAAD7A6532D0238A2.jpg[/IMG]
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From: Upstate New York
RE: 1'st Harley
GO FOR IT... mid 40's here also,,,, just bought a 07 Ultra,, mostly because my wife loves the ride so much,, my other bike just wasn't doing it.
If your wife catches the bug like mine did,, you can not believe the fun you 2 will have,,, and regardless of what anyone else says,, THIS is the bike to do it on,,,
they just dont know it yet,,,,,I'm tellin ya,, Do it, no second thoughts,,,
e-mail me if ya got more ??'s
been there done that,and doin it again and again............
oh yea look at becoming HOG members
If your wife catches the bug like mine did,, you can not believe the fun you 2 will have,,, and regardless of what anyone else says,, THIS is the bike to do it on,,,
they just dont know it yet,,,,,I'm tellin ya,, Do it, no second thoughts,,,
e-mail me if ya got more ??'s
been there done that,and doin it again and again............
oh yea look at becoming HOG members