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If you had to choose another model, what would it be?

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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 03:06 AM
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Default If you had to choose another model, what would it be?

I know we all love our Sportsters but if you had to choose another model, what would it be? Just curious about what other models would interest Sportster owners..
 
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 03:14 AM
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I would want a Fat Boy
 
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 04:09 AM
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Default RE: If you had to choose another model, what would it be?

I traded in my last sportster for a Buell Ulysses.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 04:47 AM
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Im guessing if money was not an issue id want 3 other bikes! lol But say money is an issue prolly a street bob.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 05:02 AM
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Default RE: If you had to choose another model, what would it be?

I want a Roadking and keep my Sportster.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 05:24 AM
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Hey OldFenderGuy, I really want to know your answer, will you consider something like a Vespa scooter? LOL [8D]
 
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 08:43 AM
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This old fart would take a Vespa over nothing!!!
 
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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Default RE: If you had to choose another model, what would it be?

Well I'm thinking of doing that very thing come April or May....

It's between a SoftTail Custom or a FatBoy... But I have plenty of time to decide which... lol

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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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Default RE: If you had to choose another model, what would it be?

Vespa??!!???

Well, like I always said; riding anything with 2-wheels is better than not riding.

That being said, I've owned many, many Harley's over the years, but the Softail Fatboy is a real treat, and if you wanted to keep your Sportster and add a 'larger bike' I couldn't think of a better choice.

My Fatboy has the detachable windshield, saddlebags, and backrest/luggage rack, so it can instantly go from 'stripped down cruiser' to a comfortable 2-up 'all day touring machine' instantly.

I had to go on a couple hundred mile run yesterday, and not sure what the weather was going to do I threw on the windshield and saddlebags and packed some rain gear and other stuff. What a comfortable ride...









 
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