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Old May 9, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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A guy I work with wants a HD. He said he liked the superglide. He's really tight with his money, 6' 230lbs, and wants to be able to ride two up. I told him to get a bagger because if he don't now he will later and it will be cheaper in the long run. How long will it take before he trades up?
 
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Old May 9, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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For $10I'll tell ya.
 
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Old May 9, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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Took me two years and a 956 mile road trip (two up on a dyna wide glide) to get my first bagger. It won't take him long.... Remi
 
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Old May 9, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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Yep, two years, and one trip to Sturgis (1200 miles each way) was all it took for me.
 
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Old May 9, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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depends on the frequency of 2-up. I'd venture after taking several "multi-hour' trips riding 2-up ... it'll just become a 1-up bike and next season the upgrade will take place.
 
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Old May 9, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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I'm the same size, my first bike was an '89 xlh.Took me 10 years to figure it out. Slow learner.
 
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Old May 9, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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took me 28 years, Partially financiel reasons,partially young with stronger back,partially slow learner..ect,then it started to hit me aroundat 37wright after I bought a custom bike and was doomed to live with desicion for 6 years. Yes it cost me in the long run. Maybe this will help.
 
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Old May 10, 2007 | 09:28 AM
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I didn't even make the decision alone. The sales guy saw me on a heritage. And said I barely fit (he was right) with the wife on, there was no way. Bought a rk custom, and am happy with my decision. If he is frugile, tell him to buy a used touring bike. Cheaper, and he will get what he will want before he knows what he wants. As a friend,I would talk him out of it.
 
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Old May 10, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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Second all the above. I love my Superglide for one-up, but it is not the bike for the purpose your friend has in mind.
 
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Old May 10, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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I road my Superglide for two years before moving up to a bagger.
 
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