First Time Harley Owners
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RE: First Time Harley Owners
I bought my first Harley in 2002 right after my son was born to commemorate his birth. I will not be getting rid of it for I consider it his and he will be in possession of the keys one day. He's now 5 and loves going for spins in our subdivision.
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You and I would get along just fine Poorboy!! Well said!
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ORIGINAL: PoorBoy
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!
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!
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I've had several bikes in my life, though they were allHondas and I have not had one in about 12 years. Always swore I'd never buy a Harley, just over priced and noisey. I'll stick with Hondas I thought. Well a little over a month ago my wife and I visited a Harley dealer during a car show and we were hooked. Boughtour first Harley, a 2002 Softail Heritage and I love it! Might sell it one day, but only to buy a new Harley. No rice for me anymore, thanks!
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My shovel will never be sold.
Yes, the sportster will be sold in the Spring.
I look at it this way. If you sell your bike, can you buy one just like it down the road. For the modern bikes, yes there are a ton of the out there. For the classics, they are much harder to find. You may have a real problem buying the classics back. They are old and HD produced much fewer pans and shovels then twin cams. For example, as many bikes are listed on ebay now days...there are only about 20 pans and about 50 shovels for sale in the US at one time on the site.
Yes, the sportster will be sold in the Spring.
I look at it this way. If you sell your bike, can you buy one just like it down the road. For the modern bikes, yes there are a ton of the out there. For the classics, they are much harder to find. You may have a real problem buying the classics back. They are old and HD produced much fewer pans and shovels then twin cams. For example, as many bikes are listed on ebay now days...there are only about 20 pans and about 50 shovels for sale in the US at one time on the site.
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RE: First Time Harley Owners
ORIGINAL: WARG
My son was also born the same year as my bike, 2006.
I bought my first Harley in 2002 right after my son was born to commemorate his birth.
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I said back in 1977 that I would always have a car, pickup, and a motorcycle. I rode a 1977 Honda 750-K4 that sounded absolutely like a sewing machine going down the road. I vowed I would never, ever buy a Harley because:
(1) they were loud,
(2) they leaked all kinds of oil all over the place
(3)Bad people rode them...........
Then I got married. The bike was the 1st thing that went (2 months later) and then years later, about the same time as the divorce(23) the car went. Then the truck looked like the only solid possession. In 2004 I had one ride on a '94 Sportster and I was hooked. That was what it took to get my blood boiling again......However, God told me, "But now you ride for me" (I am now a member of Christian Motorcyclists Association....CMA). A month or 2 later I bought my own new '05 Heritage Softail and have never regretted it since. I have 36,500 miles on it. All my own. and I am loving it. Oh, yeah, about a year ago I aquired a 1992 Nissan 240 sx convertible so once again, I have a car, pickup, and motorcycle! The new wife has not come along just yet.............
(1) they were loud,
(2) they leaked all kinds of oil all over the place
(3)Bad people rode them...........
Then I got married. The bike was the 1st thing that went (2 months later) and then years later, about the same time as the divorce(23) the car went. Then the truck looked like the only solid possession. In 2004 I had one ride on a '94 Sportster and I was hooked. That was what it took to get my blood boiling again......However, God told me, "But now you ride for me" (I am now a member of Christian Motorcyclists Association....CMA). A month or 2 later I bought my own new '05 Heritage Softail and have never regretted it since. I have 36,500 miles on it. All my own. and I am loving it. Oh, yeah, about a year ago I aquired a 1992 Nissan 240 sx convertible so once again, I have a car, pickup, and motorcycle! The new wife has not come along just yet.............
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RE: First Time Harley Owners
Hi All
I have owned my Harley for only 6 weeks. I passed my bike test 4 years (hard over here in the UK!) which was a personal dream of mine. Another was to own a Harley. I doubt I will get rid of it, but you never know. I own one because I want to, not because it trendy or cool and not because I want to look hardass on it.I like the look and I think they are things of beauty! I don't mind who I ride with as long I like their company.
I love to ride and I love ride my harley more!!!
I have owned my Harley for only 6 weeks. I passed my bike test 4 years (hard over here in the UK!) which was a personal dream of mine. Another was to own a Harley. I doubt I will get rid of it, but you never know. I own one because I want to, not because it trendy or cool and not because I want to look hardass on it.I like the look and I think they are things of beauty! I don't mind who I ride with as long I like their company.
I love to ride and I love ride my harley more!!!