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I took a bit of a break from the bikes for a while, and im back up riding again. My 07 night train is still a 96" with a set of andrews 48 cams and V&H big radius. Apparently all the kids call my bike "old school". Never thought of it that way. My other rigid chop should be up today after my new poi ts get here. Old jammer frame, evo, baker 6into4 kick only, open 1.75 primary. This is old school.
I have been helping a friend get into another bike (sold his old street glide for down payment on his house)- he has the bug, which lit a fire under my a$$. Man, how i missed it.
He has been looking at different bikes, getting a feel for what he wants. We went to an independent shop yesterday where he rode a 24 street Bob. Liked it. Went to a HD dealer afterwards where I found a 17 Low rider S with 1300 miles. LOVED IT! But even after not setting foot in a dealer for over 10 years, the game hasn't changed. What a f'n circus. High pressure games, no straight answers, nothing has changed. The arrogance is still alive and well. However, the used market is FULL of great bikes, ill keep helping him hunt for the right bike. Good to be back boys!!!
"Salesman are salesman forever(like politicians),,,,,,,,the lowest form of life on the planet."
I almost got caught in the trap at the dealer, a mistake of my own making. I need to stay away, far away. Is having no willpower is a character flaw? Shiny new bikes always draw me like a bug to a light. Good on you for getting back to it. Riding season is here.
"Salesman are salesman forever(like politicians),,,,,,,,the lowest form of life on the planet."
I almost got caught in the trap at the dealer, a mistake of my own making. I need to stay away, far away. Is having no willpower is a character flaw? Shiny new bikes always draw me like a bug to a light. Good on you for getting back to it. Riding season is here.
Absolutely not a flaw, you're simply a motorcycle guy. When my buddy test rode a 2017 ow rider s (SWEET BIKE BTW, all stock, 1300 miles on it), i took a 2026 street glide along for the ride. Wow, what a nice bike, bit you cant fix ANYTHING yourself. And it was 35K. I was yempted for about 30 seconds....
I love my Night Train and will never get rid of it. But I understand that they are at an age where they aren't quite classic like the FXR or legendary like the Fat Boy, or still pop-culture like the Dyna. I don't think they've ever been featured on TV or in a movie. Right now they are just a bit retro. But I believe someday they will make a comeback, and get more status. Fashion is cyclical after all.
I love my Night Train and will never get rid of it. But I understand that they are at an age where they aren't quite classic like the FXR or legendary like the Fat Boy, or still pop-culture like the Dyna. I don't think they've ever been featured on TV or in a movie. Right now they are just a bit retro. But I believe someday they will make a comeback, and get more status. Fashion is cyclical after all.
Thats a wild looking bike! I love the train but never seen one like that. Post a pic of your kicker!
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