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Old May 28, 2014 | 07:59 PM
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Old May 28, 2014 | 08:14 PM
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The Bolt might be quicker in the 1/4 mile run, but the Sporty's definitely got the coolness factor.
 
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depends what is considered coolest? the guy trying to catch up or the guy laughing his *** off in front?

I guess it really depends on who maybe watching, but that was a 2001 vs a 2014, I hope all BOLT owners watch this, then come to the line with me..
 
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Went thrue all these videos before my sportster lol!!! So glad I picked HD!
 
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Originally Posted by ManOfIron
Went thrue all these videos before my sportster lol!!! So glad I picked HD!
I hear ya, if I wanted the fastest I wouldn't have bought my last bike BUT that being said I don't shy away from anyone at the line/light, if I win so be it and if I lose so be it.. I only posted this to let the crew on the 883's know victory may not be?
 
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But lets think about which bike will hold the best value over the years..
 
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Two words...re-sale value!
 
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Old May 28, 2014 | 08:47 PM
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ummm 2001 - 1k miles is not going to fetch you much on resale, now if we let the BOLT get 13 years under its belt I would like to think the HD will fetch more but I guess it really depends on the buyer at that point....

Don't quote me on this but I would imagine the HD 750 will blow away the 883 and maybe give the 1200 a good run??
 

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Originally Posted by ib5150
ummm 2001 - 1k miles is not going to fetch you much on resale, now if we let the BOLT get 13 years under its belt I would like to think the HD will fetch more but I guess it really depends on the buyer at that point....

Don't quote me on this but I would imagine the HD 750 will blow away the 883 and maybe give the 1200 a good run??
Street 750 will shame an 883
 
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Street 750 will shame an 883
I haven't seen that yet but I kind of think that might be the case..
 
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