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But I owned my first bagger when I was 35, then switched back to a hot rod metric (Vulcan 2000) for a couple of years. Didn't take long for me to miss the comfort and convenience of a bagger. And let's face it...when it comes to baggers with personality and soul, Harley is the only choice (though I did seriously consider a Vulcan 1600 Nomad =).
54 This is my first touring bike. I had a Heritage softail until a semi truck took my out (part of his differential broke loose and took me down). My wife loves my 08 Ultra. She'll probably never ride on the fatboy again.
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.
Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.