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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 11:46 PM
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I have 2 Bikes I am trying to choose between, both the same price
#1 is a 2001 Black softail standard: Including:Motorcycle is fuel is fuel injected, with a security system. Plus motorcycle is under warranty to June 2007, in addition to these extras: Vance & Hines Pipes with high flow air kit, with computer chip. Detachable windshield, passenger seat with sissy bar. Luggage rack / duffle bag and other chrome accessories.(4400 miles)
#2 is a 2002 Blue softail standard (3000) miles)
2UP saddle seat & original seat included
Detachable sissy bar added in 2002
NEW PIPES IN 2003
BIKE COVER INCLUDED
Which would you choose? help me, This is my first bike!!!!



 
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 01:39 AM
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Tough decision Paul.

Personally I would go for #1 because it is fuel injected, it is black and has a good warranty. I much prefer a fuel injected bike and I prefer black over blue. Plus, and this is a big plus, you get the airflo mod and pipes which are expensive as well as the security system! It's a no brainer for me.

I would also look at buying new if there isn't much of a price difference....

This is all my humble opinion.

 
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 06:41 AM
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#1 seems like the better catch, what are the prices?
 
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 10:35 AM
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Prob go with number 1, being that they are basically the same bike but this one has FI.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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Paul I would go with #1 since I'm partial to a Heritage anyway, beside's look at all the extra chrome on the bike,that can save you money in the long run and I just like the look's of a Heritage anyway, just my preference,beside's the choice is your's any how so just make the one that you'll be happier with and we will be happy for you.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 09:03 PM
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They are both around 12k, Which is better in ya'lls opinions Fuel injected or carbs? How good is a Harley extended warranty? Thanks for all the help. I will be asking alot of ?'s and this site will help!
 
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 10:00 PM
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I think that I would also go with #1.....good luck on whatever you do.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 11:48 PM
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I'd go with #1. It doesn't really matter fuel injected or carb. I like EFI because it's just start and go. Just another free opinion
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They are both around 12k, Which is better in ya'lls opinions Fuel injected or carbs? How good is a Harley extended warranty? Thanks for all the help. I will be asking alot of ?'s and this site will help!
 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 02:48 PM
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Definitely #1. The warrantee, security system, and the Stage 1 upgrade alone make it the better choice IMHO. Plus I also like black best!

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