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This is my first time posting -- so be easy. My husband recently passed and left me with 2 bikes. His 1st bike was a 42 knuckle.We ended up with a 2002 FLHT and a 1979 sportie. I'm gettin all kinds of advice mostly sell! sell! sell! Im only 5'1'' and under 150lbs.I am just now getting my endorsement.The 02 is too heavy and the sportie is a kicker.Everyone says Im too small for the kicker and will get hurt,the engine was bumped up and may be a 1500/not sure.I do not have a lot of money so the 2-4k trike kits are out. Both bikes have a lot of sentemental value so I am not ready to give them up. Can I convert the kicker to an electric start or make it both? do they make stabilizer wheels for less than 1k for the dresser? Any good advice would be appreciated. Thankz
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Fiirst, Welcome to the Forum. I cannot really help you with your problem but hopefully someone with more knowledge can jump in soon. dont give up on your bikes. With practice you should be able to get comfortable operating either or both bikes. Good luck to you.
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I am not a Master HD dude, guy... But I would suggest going to the dealer and talking with them about what you could do to convert the Sportie to your needs. Hell, you might even see something you like and trade in both for 1.
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My condolences on the loss of your husband. I think the FLHT would be a lot of bike for someone your size. The Sporty, you will be able to handle with a little time and practice. I would probably hang on to that, as I think you will be able to ride it eventually. As for the electric starter option, I don't know enough about it really. I am sure there is someone out there that has done it or would be willing to do it. You may be able to install the starter from another 79', but I'm not sure. The FLHT may be something you should consider selling. Don't sell it to the dealer, you won't get what it's worth. Maybe have an estimate or an appraisal of the bike and then attempt to sell it privately (eBay, classifieds, etc.). Good luck.
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thankz for your replies.My husband did not believe in life insurance and he planned to live to at least 120.so I'm livin on savings and yard sales.The local dealer talked about trading both bikes in. if i can learn to put pics on this thing i'll show them .the dresser has so much sentimental value.We rode it last year to Sturgis-4660 miles plus, we've been to maine,wyoming and more. The sportie had the engine rebuilt and is tricked out to the max, I could never get the 9k spent on it back. their both paid for --why make another payment on a trade in ?? I am going to get these on the road again.I have to change the brake line on the dresser-got a leak .good thing I'm mechanical.
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i agree with going ot the dealership, you dont have to look to buy but you can sit on them and even test drive some for free, your first bike can make or break your love for motorcycle's tho it seems you are very passionate already. Just make sure that you sit on plenty! Good luck to you and trust me this site is full of nothing but great guys and girls with more info that i can grasp in a day.
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First I want to say I am sorry about your husband. Second I want to say it is great that you want to keep his bikes. I would not sell any of them. They do sell converter kits to make it electric start. If you can not find any email me and I will find something to help you out. Most women would sell his old bikes and just find another man to run her around on his. I commend you on that. Also I know you will be able to ride the larger bike when you get practice on the sporty. Everyone starts with a smaller bike, then wants to go larger, you will too. Best of luck and hang in there.
BTW, stay away from dealers, they see a widow and see nothing but dollar signs, THEY WILL RIP YOU OFF!
also there are alot of guys out there waiting to pray on widows selling their ole man's bikes, do not be conned check out the kelly blue book value online for free if you do decide to sell. Do not let them take advantage of you
BTW, stay away from dealers, they see a widow and see nothing but dollar signs, THEY WILL RIP YOU OFF!
also there are alot of guys out there waiting to pray on widows selling their ole man's bikes, do not be conned check out the kelly blue book value online for free if you do decide to sell. Do not let them take advantage of you
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Removable "trike" kits. More like training wheels, which is fine, but they're about 4 grand like you said. Scour Craigslist for a used one.
http://www.mtcvoyager.com/
http://www.triggtrikekits.com/faq.php
I understand sentimental value, but if you sold one or both bikes you could get something newer that fits you. My condolences on the loss of your husband. He would probably be happy to see you in the wind on a different scooter rather than have a couple garage queens. If you do decide to sell, be careful.
Best wishes to you. Let us know how it goes.
http://www.mtcvoyager.com/
http://www.triggtrikekits.com/faq.php
I understand sentimental value, but if you sold one or both bikes you could get something newer that fits you. My condolences on the loss of your husband. He would probably be happy to see you in the wind on a different scooter rather than have a couple garage queens. If you do decide to sell, be careful.
Best wishes to you. Let us know how it goes.
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