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I need advise.Nothing new.LOL. I'm 54 and just went into remission from Acute Leukemia.Was in the auto repair field for 30 odd years.Middle management I'd call the postions I held.Haven't ridden or messed with bikes in 20 odd years.I'm wanting to aquire one and spend a few months cruising the coast.From the Atlanta area to Texas or so I think.Not just because you own one but I need help on which bike.New or used,prefer used unless some great incentives out there.I like the LOOK of a Heritage Classic or Fat Boy with bags and windshield but not adverse to Road Kings or Standard Glide etc.Suggestions on year models to avoid,features,benifits of each model etc.Don't care for flairings or white wall tires and understand I can change some things.I will also need to resale this bike at some point and time.Thanks for any help guys.
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RE: Newbie here.
Welcome, Houndogee. If you're doing long trips, I'd suggest any model with fairing. Also, the tour pack will come in handy. If you can't afford a Classic or Ultra, you can add a tour pack to some of the other models. After my wife beat breast cancer at age 49, she talked me into buying another motorcycle. I hadn't rode for 16 years. We just decided we needed to live before we died.
Don't ever give up!
Don't ever give up!
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RE: Newbie here.
Hounddogee: Welcome back to riding. I think that you would be surprise at how nimble the Road King is; must be a reason most police bikes are such. Good luck finding YOUR bike; welcome to the Forums!!
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Welcome aboard. Not sure what to recommend. I ride a Road King Classic. I love my bike. After not being on for so many years you may opt for something a little smaller. Heritage is a good choice. Had one of those once. Still just keep hanging out here and I am sure others will chime in with some "good" advice. Welcome agian.
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If you plan on doing some serious travelilng, why not look into the touring line, I've got an 06 Ultra Classic its not only a pleasure to ride the long distances, but love it around town too....and theres a ton of accessories you can add to "personlize" your pride and joy....as for buying a used or a new bike....theres alot of deals out there....you just have to have an idea of what you want...and be in the right place at the right time.....with $$$$ in hand....do you know people who won Harleys?...if so ask questions....I'm sure you'll get some great opinions here...some great guys and gals with many years of eperience....and better yet....they don't mind talkin about em 
...Good Luck, Ride Safe and I hope your health continues to improve!
...Good Luck, Ride Safe and I hope your health continues to improve!
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RE: Newbie here.
welcome; im fairly new to the fourm and to riding. had a honda when i was 18 rode for a couple of years. now i'm 53. bought a fat boy a couple of years ago. loved it. but wife and i ride alot 10000 to 12000 mi. per year. i traded my fat boy for an 08 road king in jan. while i was attached to the fatboy and was saddened to get rid of it, i haven't regreted trading for the road king. the ride is so much better on long trips. any touring bike will be more comfortable on a long trip than a soft tail. thats my opinion for what its worth. i would look for a good used touring bike with low miles.
the reason i went with a new one it becouse the trade in was better on my fat boy at the dealer.
the reason i went with a new one it becouse the trade in was better on my fat boy at the dealer.
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I figured out what a tour pack is.In used what are good year models and when did this EFI and ALL that it entails start? Are the carb models dependable.My taste lean towards a Road King.Is the ride from a tour or softail that much differant? The tour bikes look softtail and I gather their not.
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The tour bikes have a standard shock set-up. I have an Electra Glide and the shocks are air adjustable for your load. Softail's hide the suspension componets at the bottom of the frame.
EFI has been around for over 15 years. Carb models have been very dependable, but you can't buy a new one with it. The softail line uses a slightly different engine than the other lines. It has a little less HP and torque also.
If you are going to tour with a passenger, I would recommend the Electra Glide line.
EFI has been around for over 15 years. Carb models have been very dependable, but you can't buy a new one with it. The softail line uses a slightly different engine than the other lines. It has a little less HP and torque also.
If you are going to tour with a passenger, I would recommend the Electra Glide line.
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Welcome, Houndogee, and congrats on the remission. I have a son who beat lymphoma, so I know it's been a hard fought battle for ya. I ride a 2000 Electra Glide Classic that I've modified by adding cruise, true duals, geared cams, etc. My commute to/from work is around 20 miles one way, so cruise comes in real handy. If you plan to do any traveling, and it sounds like you do, be sure to get a bike with this feature. Also, you didn't mention it, but if you haven't ridden in a while, I'd recommend taking a MSF riding course or one offered at a local HD dealer. You'll gain a lot of slow riding skill, which will help with these larger bikes. Lots of good info here and lots of folks that can give you really good advice, so keep asking questions. 