First Time Harley Owners
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RE: First Time Harley Owners
ORIGINAL: Trotter
I bought my first Harley in1968 It was a 62 Pan Head and I still have it.. It'll go to the Grave with me.. Since then, I've only sold one Bike, (2006 Dyna) and it wound up coming back to me after the Guy died from a sudden Heath Attack and his wife was left with nothing, so I bought it back.. I've been able to keep every bike (all H.D.) Just cant seem to part with them. Would be like loosing a Limb..Each has it's ownstory..
I bought my first Harley in1968 It was a 62 Pan Head and I still have it.. It'll go to the Grave with me.. Since then, I've only sold one Bike, (2006 Dyna) and it wound up coming back to me after the Guy died from a sudden Heath Attack and his wife was left with nothing, so I bought it back.. I've been able to keep every bike (all H.D.) Just cant seem to part with them. Would be like loosing a Limb..Each has it's ownstory..
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Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Denver Colorado
RE: First Time Harley Owners
My first HD was a'82 FLT shovel...bought it used and owned/rode it fora little over three years...I ended upsellingit last year not long after I bought my '06 Standard...I regret selling the Shovelnow but what's done is done...I bought the Standard brand new and I'm certain it will be left tomy oldest surviving sonin my will.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Bridge City, TX
RE: First Time Harley Owners
Funny, I didn't have a problem selling any of the rice rockets that i used to ride but I dont think Ill get rid of the Fatboy. When I get another Harley Ill hang on to this one. In fact, I've already started trying to plant that bug in the OL's ear, lol.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Nova Scotia
RE: First Time Harley Owners
This is my first HD and I only had it two weeks after wanting one 20+ years. Will always keep my Fatty. The wife said this will be the first and only one I get while she is alive. One day I will have a bagger and I will think of her as I ride it.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Windsor, CO
RE: First Time Harley Owners
This is the first Harley I've owned in over 10 years, and so far I'm fairly pleased with it. Not sure I'm patient enough to keep a bike forever, so we'll just have to see. Chances are if I do sell any time soon it will be to get another Harley.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2007
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RE: First Time Harley Owners
My first HARLEY was a SPORTSTER, I bought it in June, learned how to ride again on it. I put on 2500 miles in two months. Then I traded it in about 21 days ago for a 2008 FATBOY. I don't think that I will ever get rid of my FATBOY. It is My dream bike. I have wanted a FATBOY ever since I watchedTerminator 2 for the first time.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: North Georgia
RE: First Time Harley Owners
My Fatboy is my dream bike, and acquiring a new one was one of my life's goals. It took many years of dealing with other priorities and a few hardships before being in a position to buy one.
I have no intention of ever selling it, won't ever care how many miles I put on it, and for better or for worse, my Harley is something I will always be proud of.
I don't ride around pretending to be someome I'm not, but instead realize that I have grown to appreiate a lifestyle and belief system that I think is quickly vanishing inthe world around me.
I go my own way, stand up for what is right which is not necessarily for what is politically correct, and no body has to read off of a shirt I am wearing. My Harley inspires me, frees me, and quenches a thirst deep in my soul.
You are all my brothers!
I have no intention of ever selling it, won't ever care how many miles I put on it, and for better or for worse, my Harley is something I will always be proud of.
I don't ride around pretending to be someome I'm not, but instead realize that I have grown to appreiate a lifestyle and belief system that I think is quickly vanishing inthe world around me.
I go my own way, stand up for what is right which is not necessarily for what is politically correct, and no body has to read off of a shirt I am wearing. My Harley inspires me, frees me, and quenches a thirst deep in my soul.
You are all my brothers!