Point Of Know Return?
Road Warrior
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From: Houston Texas
RE: Point Of Know Return?
I like to hop in on these discussions because of me being a relative newbie to Harley-Davidson and such, I have come to the
conclusion that a Harley is a refection of your wealth or stupidity, to buy a $20,000 TOY, and start dumping $$$ into it is quite
irresponsible to say the least, but the benefits outweigh the action, better eye appeal, stronger engine, better tone to the ear, and
ultimately it all comes to the ride, that time in a bottle we all love, where time stands still, and refections takes Holt, the thoughts
that go through your mind while your listening to your symphony of two wheels, the sun in your face, the wind, and the thought
that THIS is Heaven... and if they could see me now...
Buy an 08, and start the build..
My Harley is a Time Machine, and when I want to go back, I just hop on find a long country road, and I'm there...
And Time Machines are Expensive...
conclusion that a Harley is a refection of your wealth or stupidity, to buy a $20,000 TOY, and start dumping $$$ into it is quite
irresponsible to say the least, but the benefits outweigh the action, better eye appeal, stronger engine, better tone to the ear, and
ultimately it all comes to the ride, that time in a bottle we all love, where time stands still, and refections takes Holt, the thoughts
that go through your mind while your listening to your symphony of two wheels, the sun in your face, the wind, and the thought
that THIS is Heaven... and if they could see me now...
Buy an 08, and start the build..
My Harley is a Time Machine, and when I want to go back, I just hop on find a long country road, and I'm there...
And Time Machines are Expensive...
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RE: Point Of Know Return?
i liked my '03 rk, but after i rode an '08 road glide, the improved ride (to me), the six speed, the bigger gas tank, but especially the ABS was too big a draw. i had a strong 95" in the rk but could only get about 33 mpg. now the 103 in the '08 gets over 40.
it was just time to move on for me. but i imagine this will be my last new one.
it was just time to move on for me. but i imagine this will be my last new one.
Road Master
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From: Chester County, PA
RE: Point Of Know Return?
ORIGINAL: BOARGAURD
Just have to ask, what am I gaining?
88 vs 96
5seed vs 6 speed
These bikes truly are all the same and if your content ,just keep adding more. You can add so much bling or horsepower to your current ride and still not offset the price of a new bike out the door.
Just have to ask, what am I gaining?
88 vs 96
5seed vs 6 speed
These bikes truly are all the same and if your content ,just keep adding more. You can add so much bling or horsepower to your current ride and still not offset the price of a new bike out the door.
Well, sort of. The brakes and lighter clutch on the '08 is sweet. There are incremental improvements ongoing.
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I reallly know what your talking about. Trading from my Deluxe to the Ultra I lost a bundle....but I really think it was worth it. But I have medical reasons for getting off the softail.
I had plannned on changing the suspension on the Deluxe and not even sure it would help for my back, buy a communications setup and a radio, was going to have a custom seat made.....etc. By the time I did all that I would have another 4 - 5 thousand in the bike and was not even sure it would have been ridable for my back.
I gained what Boarguard did...plus I gained suspension, a radio, a CB, an intercom (for throwing the daughter on the back now and again), and cruise control. My total loss on the old bike was significantly offset by those changes.
Yes I have to start again but I think I have purchased the bike I'll be hanging on to for a while. I too have come to the realization that I don't need that much Chrome to clean but I am planning on a custom paint job when I recover from the purchase.
I figure once I get this one setup and paid off (just couldn't pay cash but will pay it off before it's time), I might buy a fun short ride...probably non-Harley....smaller/sportier bike. Firstwe have to get Hubby's touring bike.[&:]
I had plannned on changing the suspension on the Deluxe and not even sure it would help for my back, buy a communications setup and a radio, was going to have a custom seat made.....etc. By the time I did all that I would have another 4 - 5 thousand in the bike and was not even sure it would have been ridable for my back.
I gained what Boarguard did...plus I gained suspension, a radio, a CB, an intercom (for throwing the daughter on the back now and again), and cruise control. My total loss on the old bike was significantly offset by those changes.
Yes I have to start again but I think I have purchased the bike I'll be hanging on to for a while. I too have come to the realization that I don't need that much Chrome to clean but I am planning on a custom paint job when I recover from the purchase.
I figure once I get this one setup and paid off (just couldn't pay cash but will pay it off before it's time), I might buy a fun short ride...probably non-Harley....smaller/sportier bike. Firstwe have to get Hubby's touring bike.[&:]
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RE: Point Of Know Return?
Is an addiction I enjoy. Have'nt seen another make give you the options like HD. All the want abee's will have to go along ways to catch HD when it comes to add on's. I love it! Every time I'm at an event checking out bikes I never see anyone bike the same. Each bike I see is like a finger print. May be close to another but theres always something different. Where else can you make something your's? The bike I have now is like a gun. Don't trade......just add to the pile!......hahahahaha. So I say never is too much!!!!!!!!!!
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From: Longview, Washington
RE: Point Of Know Return?
ORIGINAL: wvbiker26187
Well with me i have a great looking sporty with all i want on her and all i could go was up so i got the 2008 bagger to match. Looking forward to adding to the bagger though and im keeping my sporty....
Well with me i have a great looking sporty with all i want on her and all i could go was up so i got the 2008 bagger to match. Looking forward to adding to the bagger though and im keeping my sporty....
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Yep, what he said!
ORIGINAL: UltraKla$$ic
Yep, I'm good for a loooooooong time. HD would have to completely revamp the design of an FL in orderfor me to consider buying another. I'll just fix this one the way it should have come from the factory for the amount of coin I paid. Ride it and build on it, that's my plan.
Now, carry on wayward son.
Yep, I'm good for a loooooooong time. HD would have to completely revamp the design of an FL in orderfor me to consider buying another. I'll just fix this one the way it should have come from the factory for the amount of coin I paid. Ride it and build on it, that's my plan.
Now, carry on wayward son.
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RE: Point Of Know Return?
If I had an endless supply of moolah, sure I would love to have an 08 EGUC. But I love my 06 Xglide. I put a 95 inch motor in it, and tons of add ons. I plan on keeping it and continue to upgrade in the future. At least that is what the wife tells me. I think eventually I will get a custom paint job, new motor and Baker 6 speed. We aren't all made of money, like some. I am still trying to find where that money tree was planted.
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RE: Point Of Know Return?
You got to remember though.....money aint everything. We all know that if your looking for a investment....dont buy a bike and fix it all up.....you will NEVER get your money back. I know this going in, but so friggen what? I buy them....work on them ride them for fun. Its what I love to do....and sometimes having a nice hobby will cost you a few bucks. The comfortable amount is not the same for everyone......for me I dont give a ****, as long as I enjoy the ride.....and I do!
I am not saying we should just build them up and then recklessly sell them at a giant loss just to have a new one.....I like to keep a few bikes, so if I get one to the point where I am very happy with it....it stays in the line-up. If I got the cash....or can afford to I will buy something else....it dont have to be brand new.....just something else with potential. Who says you cant have a few bikes sitting in the garage?
I am not saying we should just build them up and then recklessly sell them at a giant loss just to have a new one.....I like to keep a few bikes, so if I get one to the point where I am very happy with it....it stays in the line-up. If I got the cash....or can afford to I will buy something else....it dont have to be brand new.....just something else with potential. Who says you cant have a few bikes sitting in the garage?