Why I collect contemporary motorcycles
Cruiser
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These are the last group pictures that I took around mid 2012. The cruisers on one side of the driveway and the touring on the other.
Since I downloaded Windows 10 I have been unable to post pictures that are little more than thumbnails.
Here is an example of that with the 16 Heritage Classic.
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From: Frozelandia, Minnysota
I have 8 that run or could run with a little work, think it's fun to have different rides. I should get rid of my 883 since I have a 1200, but I hate letting go of something I like, so I can understand having similar bikes. I have two Ural sidecar rigs, but only because I got a non running old one that I got running enough to realize it would be a lot of fun for family rides, and before I could fix it up, ran across an '07 in my price range and grabbed it. Still want to fix the old one, at least enough to sell it, but it's a real low priority at the moment. If I had the money to buy whatever I wanted, I'd get a new Road Glide and hang a sidecar on it, sounds like from what folks are saying, it would have the torque to pull one well. But I'm otherwise an old bike guy, and my wish list would have things like a pan head springer, FXRT, 70's Norton Commando, BSA Lightning, and maybe a nostalgia bike like my long gone Honda 305 Super Hawk (to remind me how much better bikes have gotten), things like that. Probably why I spend almost as much time wrenching on some of my bikes as riding them... 
Almost 70 now, and I feel a kind of mental pressure to do some things while I still can. If we don't do what we enjoy today, can't count on doing it tomorrow. My daughter rides, and if I leave her a bunch of motorcycles to dispose of someday, I don't think she'll mind. Probably even keep a few of them, she really likes that 1200 and loves taking her son (7 years old currently) out in the sidecar. A big bike collection like yours won't go to waste, I'm sure. Meanwhile, enjoy the hell out of them, that's what they're made for.
Almost 70 now, and I feel a kind of mental pressure to do some things while I still can. If we don't do what we enjoy today, can't count on doing it tomorrow. My daughter rides, and if I leave her a bunch of motorcycles to dispose of someday, I don't think she'll mind. Probably even keep a few of them, she really likes that 1200 and loves taking her son (7 years old currently) out in the sidecar. A big bike collection like yours won't go to waste, I'm sure. Meanwhile, enjoy the hell out of them, that's what they're made for.
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From: Michigan
I (we) have four H-D's and as far as I know they're all ready to "roll" wit with the exception of need to install a new batteries in our two (garage Queens).
I have my '98 (EVO) Anniversary Edition Heritage Springer.
An '03 RK (hard bagger).
An '08 Heritage
And a '13 CVO Ultra.
I'm considering an '18 Tri-Glide (which will probably be my last H-D) as I have to enough to last me until I'm either to old or to dead to ride!
I have my '98 (EVO) Anniversary Edition Heritage Springer.
An '03 RK (hard bagger).
An '08 Heritage
And a '13 CVO Ultra.
I'm considering an '18 Tri-Glide (which will probably be my last H-D) as I have to enough to last me until I'm either to old or to dead to ride!
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From: Upstate N.Y.-Rochester Area
You guys are killing me!
But on the plus side I'm "Losing" my practical streak that tells me "You don't need multiple bikes."
Nice collections, and thanks for the pics.
But on the plus side I'm "Losing" my practical streak that tells me "You don't need multiple bikes."
Nice collections, and thanks for the pics.
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From: Florida
Foolish excess in several of the choices due to redundant redundancy. But hey, I was once the same myself with guns. Smith & Wesson made the blued and the nickel model 19 revolver but they came in three barrel lengths, therefore..... Then they came out with the model 66- same gun, same barrel lengths only in stainless steel. You get the picture.
Then one day you come to the point where you realize that even though you can afford it you really don't need it.
But I agree with riteway, pics or it ain't so. And be sure to include a broom leaning on each one to prove they aren't harvested photos! Tough crowd here.
Then one day you come to the point where you realize that even though you can afford it you really don't need it.
But I agree with riteway, pics or it ain't so. And be sure to include a broom leaning on each one to prove they aren't harvested photos! Tough crowd here.
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From: Sandy Eggo's North County
What about a 686?