Upgrade bug
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From: Chicago
Upgrade bug
Every once in a while, I get the bug to trade in the Sportster 1200 for something bigger. Road Glide, Street Glide, Switchback etc.
What do you do when the bug bites? It mainly happens when riding 2-up with my wife.
What do you do when the bug bites? It mainly happens when riding 2-up with my wife.
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Joined: Jan 2017
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From: NJ
One day I'll get a bigger bike, but I plan on keeping the Sporty cause I know I'd miss it. Totally diff animal.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2017
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From: Southern Ontario
I'm like that with guitars, it's called GAS. Guitar Acquisition Syndrome but could also be for anything. Gear Acquisition Syndrome.
The best cure is to symply play the guitar(s) you currently own. If that doesn't get rid of your GAS, then it's time to sell and find another.
So, that's my advice. Just ride the one you have more often and upgrade if the feeling is still there.
The best cure is to symply play the guitar(s) you currently own. If that doesn't get rid of your GAS, then it's time to sell and find another.
So, that's my advice. Just ride the one you have more often and upgrade if the feeling is still there.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: HEADLAND, ALABAMA
When I lived in Atlanta there were 4 or 5 different Harley Dealers in the Metro area. They each had some sort of HOG/Dealership sponsored "Ride the new Harley's for the year" day. I spent the entire day riding every new model at the participating Dealerships (sans the V-Rod.... Never had any interest). It cured my need for needing a new bike. Each one of them had their pro's and cons, but the bike I rode there that day ended up being my choice to ride home
Although... There was this CVO 110 Softail Springer that made me wanna' go all in and bet the farm. It was the sweetest bike I ever rode up to that point. But when reality set in and I saw the OTD price, my woody vanished just about as fast as I did!
Although... There was this CVO 110 Softail Springer that made me wanna' go all in and bet the farm. It was the sweetest bike I ever rode up to that point. But when reality set in and I saw the OTD price, my woody vanished just about as fast as I did!
Last edited by Nailz; Sep 18, 2018 at 06:11 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Hahira Ga
Can't blame you for two up riding. Sold my beloved 09 orange and black nightster for a switchback. Had a great time with it though, two years and 20,000 miles. Then we got married and traded it in for two sporties. Had a streetbob as well for a little while, nice bikes but something about a Sportster for me.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2017
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From: Pittsburgh
I traded my 06' 1200custom last year for my 17' lowrider. Don't get me wrong, I do not regret it. However I do miss the sporty and wished I could have afforded to keep it. But three Harley's wouldn't work lol
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: New York
Well I always believe that the itch to upgrade your bike to something bigger could be done through performance mods. Big bore kits and other fun stuff comes to mind.
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Every time I think about a bigger bike, I think about those years of payments for the bike I want versus the money not spent on the bike I own. My Tallulah has lots of life left in her, and she does what I need and (for the most part) what I want. So, whenever I get the bug, I try to remind myself that I'm blessed with what I already have.