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Old Aug 12, 2020 | 08:50 AM
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Bikes are to be ridden, if you want to collect things, collect stamps.
No reason in the world why you can’t do both. Just limited by your checkbook.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2020 | 09:30 AM
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Bikes are to be ridden, if you want to collect things, collect stamps.
Guy that did my Pan bottom, owns about 30+ old Harleys, all Pans and Knuckles. They all get ridden, they just have to wait their turn. Probably 90% are completely stock. The one he puts the moct miles on is a 36 Knuckle. You can collect and ride without changing the platform of the particular bike.

You choose to modify your ride(s). Went thru that philosophy in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Nowadays I prefer stock (or as close to it as I can afford).
 
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Dave makes a good point. The other limiting factor is the size of your garage.
 
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Bikes are to be ridden, if you want to collect things, collect stamps.
i decided long ago to collect bitches instead BUT i only foster them till they find a forever home
 
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John is drinking while on meds again, someone unplug his keyboard.
 
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i decided long ago to collect bitches instead BUT i only foster them till they find a forever home
Gee that can end up more expensive than collecting pre-war and post war Harleys!!!
 
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ya gotta have a hobby
 
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John is drinking while on meds again, someone unplug his keyboard.
It's gotta be a generational thing because I understood that perfectly
 
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