2nd Bike or keep modding the Deluxe.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: OC,NY
Wow, to suggest this is even close to half *** is beyond me. I say it looks great how it sits. Deff one of the best on here. Get the sporty and have 2 bikes as bad *** as your Luxe.
Hope you dont mind but yes, I did save a few of your pictures to my computer. Inspiration.
Hope you dont mind but yes, I did save a few of your pictures to my computer. Inspiration.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 881
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From: ONT
Nice to have more than one ride. However, once I started adding up all the money I spent on insurance I decided it was't worth it. Now the cash I save on insurance pays for all the shiney things I just have to have.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 490
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From: Virginia
My second bike isnt that much more atleast with my insurance company/policy. It only cost me about an extra $140/year. For me well worth it. No registration fees and no property taxes on it. Only cost is the cost of insurance.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: OC,NY
Well guys this sporty is most likley a no go.I was expecting a showroom bike with only 265 miles.But it had 3 quarter size dents on the tank and numerous other scratches and imperfections through out bike.It was also very dirty and dusty.It would have most likely cleaned up real nice(except for the dents) but decided I can live with out this one. I would rather get one with more miles that was cleaned and cared for properly.Just a bad first impression and those dents kept renting space in my head and couldnt get around them.I was reassured of a few things on the trip though.I really hate the cold weather.It was about a 150 miles round trip and I took the Luxe,It was overcast,very windy and in the high 40's /low 50's in NY yesterday.I was damn cold for every one of those miles.I no longer think I have blood running through my veins but Kool Aid instead.The roads in NY are just terrible,We have pot holes that can eat small cars,one of which I hit at about 25 miles into the trip.Must have threw my *** 2-3 feet off my seat.At that point I just kept thinking how much more enjoyable this and all rides would be with the shotgun shock (from what I read).Drivers are getting worse by the minute.I mean Holy **** ,talk about not paying attention.My 16" Apes flex, what I think should be more than normal even with the poly bushings when hitting some of those ungodly road surfaces. Is this normal?Other than that it was a great trip 
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Nuevo Mexico USA
Well now you know first hand what your choices are right? Shotgun shocks, and new wheels here we come. I want to get shotguns and new wheels for my sled next but after adding up everything I did to it this year it's gonna have to wait. After the handl bar install I wont do anything to it for awhile. Let us know what you decide.
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Well guys this sporty is most likley a no go.I was expecting a showroom bike with only 265 miles.But it had 3 quarter size dents on the tank and numerous other scratches and imperfections through out bike.It was also very dirty and dusty.It would have most likely cleaned up real nice(except for the dents) but decided I can live with out this one. I would rather get one with more miles that was cleaned and cared for properly.Just a bad first impression and those dents kept renting space in my head and couldnt get around them.I was reassured of a few things on the trip though.I really hate the cold weather.It was about a 150 miles round trip and I took the Luxe,It was overcast,very windy and in the high 40's /low 50's in NY yesterday.I was damn cold for every one of those miles.I no longer think I have blood running through my veins but Kool Aid instead.The roads in NY are just terrible,We have pot holes that can eat small cars,one of which I hit at about 25 miles into the trip.Must have threw my *** 2-3 feet off my seat.At that point I just kept thinking how much more enjoyable this and all rides would be with the shotgun shock (from what I read).Drivers are getting worse by the minute.I mean Holy **** ,talk about not paying attention.My 16" Apes flex, what I think should be more than normal even with the poly bushings when hitting some of those ungodly road surfaces. Is this normal?Other than that it was a great trip
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: OC,NY
Well now you know first hand what your choices are right? Shotgun shocks, and new wheels here we come. I want to get shotguns and new wheels for my sled next but after adding up everything I did to it this year it's gonna have to wait. After the handl bar install I wont do anything to it for awhile. Let us know what you decide.