2013 flhx for 1966 fl
Stellar HDF Member
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It depends on you, the owner. The previous posts are guys obviously not for old Iron. Others will ride nothing but. Im In the middle someplace, I have a 56 and a 69, both set up solo and a foot clutch on the 69. I love riding and maintaining them, but not for my main ride. What type of rider are you? weekends, touring, daily? if its all of the above like me you may want to keep your current ride and get the 2nd bike. but if your into old bikes and do short rides on weekends and such, and have the ability to perform the maintenance, get into the zone and enjoy old bikes.
I'm one of the previous posts.
I have a 2013 Street Glide, a 2005 Ironhorse rigid chopper, a 1985 Wide Glide evo 4 speed/kicker, and a 1976 FLH shovelhead.
I do any and all work required on all of them.
Nothing about the previous posts says that older bikes aren't for us, just giving good advice to someone who may not have the right experience to make a wise choice.
Maybe the OP is experienced, but asking for opinions on a forum makes me think not.
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Joined: Nov 2013
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From: SW Washington State
I'm one of the previous posts.
I have a 2013 Street Glide, a 2005 Ironhorse rigid chopper, a 1985 Wide Glide evo 4 speed/kicker, and a 1976 FLH shovelhead.
I do any and all work required on all of them.
Nothing about the previous posts says that older bikes aren't for us, just giving good advice to someone who may not have the right experience to make a wise choice.
Maybe the OP is experienced, but asking for opinions on a forum makes me think not.
I have a 2013 Street Glide, a 2005 Ironhorse rigid chopper, a 1985 Wide Glide evo 4 speed/kicker, and a 1976 FLH shovelhead.
I do any and all work required on all of them.
Nothing about the previous posts says that older bikes aren't for us, just giving good advice to someone who may not have the right experience to make a wise choice.
Maybe the OP is experienced, but asking for opinions on a forum makes me think not.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 383
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From: Seattle
I have 2 old Shovels, they are all I rode for 25+ years until I bought the RKC. They can be pretty reliable if they are built properly, but they require ongoing attention to stay ahead of problems. Really fun bikes for short rides, but IMO they make better 2nd bikes than primary bikes. If I could only have one bike I'd keep the RKC, I have way more fun doing trips with friends than bar hopping and bike shows.
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Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Santa Cruz
The old stuff is very kool and great fun if properly maintained but Ya do either need be a very good mechanic or have deep enough pockets to afford one. They can replace your current ride if ya show it proper respect. Otherwise I hope ya enjoy walking...
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