Trying to join the dark side
I'm pretty sure he was only joking.
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Menomonie, WI
Thanks mreed for seeing that. Guys I was just joking about the first line. I dont give a crap what others think about my bike. I love it and I am not inscure enough to get another bike for that reason. I was just poking fun. I am only trying to get a BT for two up with the wife. I am trying to keep the sporty too, if I do have to sell it I gurantee I will be buying another sporty in the next couple years. I love the way that little bike zooms. But my wife has half stake in anything I own so she has the say to get a bike she is more comfy on.
Road Master
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Right on - get her her own bike! I have been riding a lot of different bikes lately as I'm about to pull the trigger on my second bike, and have driven a new softail, a new dyna, a new street glide, and a new vrod. Each was more comfortable than my Sporty on the road as far as bumps are concerned, but only one was more fun (Vrod).
If you haven't driven each yet, I'd highly suggest looking at a Softail, as the Dyna is really just a bigger Sportster - basically the same ride, if comfort is what she's looking for, the Softail might be for you. The Street Glide was like sitting in my grandfather's recliner, ultimate comfort but ZERO fun.
I'm buying the VROD, btw..
If you haven't driven each yet, I'd highly suggest looking at a Softail, as the Dyna is really just a bigger Sportster - basically the same ride, if comfort is what she's looking for, the Softail might be for you. The Street Glide was like sitting in my grandfather's recliner, ultimate comfort but ZERO fun.
I'm buying the VROD, btw..
Tourer
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From: Boston, PR of MA
I think this whole thread is pretty funny.
When I bought the Sportster, all my track and race buddies thought I'd gone to the Dark Side, while all the while the guys who own Harleys thought I'd come from the Dark Side.
News flash - you know how some of you think all Jap bikes are sport bikes suitable only for doing wheelies down Main St? The sport riders think all Harleys are loud, slow, and suitable only for going from bar to bar or Starbucks to Starbucks.
And the adventure touring guys are open-minded but have questions - how big is the fuel tank, what is the wind protection like, how much ground clearance, and can you fit 45L hard cases? Oh, and is there a connection for heated grips...
Then add in the whole Harley hierarchy, which, opposite of most other brands, appears to go by tonnage!
Ride your own ride....
When I bought the Sportster, all my track and race buddies thought I'd gone to the Dark Side, while all the while the guys who own Harleys thought I'd come from the Dark Side.
News flash - you know how some of you think all Jap bikes are sport bikes suitable only for doing wheelies down Main St? The sport riders think all Harleys are loud, slow, and suitable only for going from bar to bar or Starbucks to Starbucks.
And the adventure touring guys are open-minded but have questions - how big is the fuel tank, what is the wind protection like, how much ground clearance, and can you fit 45L hard cases? Oh, and is there a connection for heated grips...
Then add in the whole Harley hierarchy, which, opposite of most other brands, appears to go by tonnage!
Ride your own ride....
Last edited by Garandman; Apr 26, 2011 at 08:17 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Boston, PR of MA
The correct answer to any questions about motorcycles is "buy another one!"
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Grottoes Va.
I traded my Sportster for a Road King, That was back in '07 and I'm still kicking myself in the butt for it. Looking for another Sportster now, gives me a reason to build a bigger shop. Keep your Sportster if you can, you'll regret it if you loose it.
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