Question on big twin power
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Ride the dealer bike with his escort to get the feel.
Go onto the private market and get the deal.
I got my 07 with 9k on it for 9k. Lots of extras, seats helmets and the like and in killer condition.
Go onto the private market and get the deal.
I got my 07 with 9k on it for 9k. Lots of extras, seats helmets and the like and in killer condition.
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From: Dark Side of the Moon
Don't discount the RK if it's available when you're ready to buy. If you don't need all the gauges, you can always get a detachable fairing (plain-Jane or with an audio) and tourpak for that long distance run. Take it all off when riding solo or keep the fairing on for tunes. Makes for a nice around-town cruiser w/o the windshield.
If you want to get a feel for how the touring bikes ride, I suggest renting for a weekend. The newer bikes will have more power, but at least you can get a feel for the handling and weight of the bikes. If you rent for a weekend, some dealers will let you take a bike out on day one and a different bike on day two.
If you want to get a feel for how the touring bikes ride, I suggest renting for a weekend. The newer bikes will have more power, but at least you can get a feel for the handling and weight of the bikes. If you rent for a weekend, some dealers will let you take a bike out on day one and a different bike on day two.
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Boy I wish I was ready to do this (not possible at this time). Went browsing to see, and came across this beauty.
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/m...928760272.html
Only about 100 miles from here, and exactly what I would want, hopefully more will come up when I am ready.
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/m...928760272.html
Only about 100 miles from here, and exactly what I would want, hopefully more will come up when I am ready.
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Good luck and youll not regret the switch. I went from a 04 Yamaha Warrior to an 03 Ultra. That warrior is a beast but I dont regret the change. The warrior was a rush, but the ultra is a joy.
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Take you're time , ask around and see what comes up when you are close , there are a lot of garage queens out there !!!
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I will try again.
Now that I know what to look for thanks to you guys. Now I know what years I want and a better idea of which bikes to try. Much appreciated, you guys are a big help.
1957buick
Yea when the time comes I will really look close. That post I showed off craigslist was as much for me as anyone. It showed me if I look long enough the deal of a lifetime waiting for me.
Now that I know what to look for thanks to you guys. Now I know what years I want and a better idea of which bikes to try. Much appreciated, you guys are a big help.
1957buick
Yea when the time comes I will really look close. That post I showed off craigslist was as much for me as anyone. It showed me if I look long enough the deal of a lifetime waiting for me.