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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 08:14 PM
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Default Finally "pulled the trigger" on a harley

after lots and lots of time thinking about it. Making quite a few threads asking questions. I finally decided that the street glide was the bike I needed. Always going on 350+ mile rides, wanting more room, wanting to take a passenger, all of that finally made me trade in my hayabusa. Found a black 2011 Street glide with 1400 miles, stage 1, and a chrome front end. Picked it up yesterday afternoon. Already put 300 miles on it. Loving it. I know I made the right choice. Ordered some 13inch bars with it that should be in this week. Plan to add a 21 inch wheel next and start powder coating a few parts black. No pics to add yet but this thing is spotless. It just sat in someones garage. I love it. Thanks for all the help making this decision. Riding to CA this summer should be much better now that I'm not doing it on a busa. Now I can carry more stuff.
 

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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 08:23 PM
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Good decision! Love those Street Glides. Where was "the trigger" on that bike that you pulled?
 
Old Apr 6, 2014 | 08:26 PM
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The busa is a great bike at what it is designed to do but it is not designed for comfort or storage; however, the street glide is. Congrats on the sweet ride. I am sure you will feel a lot better after a long ride now.
 
Old Apr 6, 2014 | 08:39 PM
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Congrats on your bike. You will enjoy it
I "pulled the trigger" on the neighbors cat
 
Old Apr 6, 2014 | 08:41 PM
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Congrats Man!
 
Old Apr 6, 2014 | 09:42 PM
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Congrats!

I can appreciate a good trigger pullin...
 
Old Apr 6, 2014 | 10:50 PM
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Congrats your gonna love it even more as you ride ! I pulled the trigger on the snow man in the yard today.
 
Old Apr 7, 2014 | 06:59 AM
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So what type of gun did you use? Enjoy your ride.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2014 | 08:57 AM
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wait, are triggers and option that you can add?
Because I do not see them in the official Harley catalog, is this an aftermarket add-on?
like a kuryakan trigger? all chromed up and ugly?
 



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