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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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O.K. boys, I love my Road Glide for highway work and long trips but jumping on it for a quick cruise must doesn't work for me. I'm thinking about a second bike with much less wind protection, lighter and more fun to just whip around on. What are you guys thinking would be good... v-rod, dyna, sportster (I'm 6'0)??
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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A Springer Classic or Softail Deluxe or a Dyna lowrider.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; My favorite second bike choices in the order posted.&nbsp\\; And I'm actively looking as well.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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A Softail Standard is less money and a blank canvas to create your own look on.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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I had a 1200 sportster with some very mild motor work. Blew everyone off the road and I would easly drag the pegs around corners, still do it on the Ultra, Oopps! The V-rods are also excelent IMO just don't sound like a Harley. And if you pick up a Dyna or Softail, They feel like toys after riding a dresser. My other bike is a&nbsp\\;Softail Deuce.&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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Softail Custom. That will be my second scoot one of these days.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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Panhead bobber in a dyna frame.................to old to go hardtail anymore!
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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I would go to the dealer and rent some other bikes to see which one clicks with you.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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I saw a crossbones with a solo seat and V&amp\\;H swooping downward exhaust.
That flat black and old style aluminum and pin stripe, That'd be my second choice
 
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i'd go with an old school bobber like a Sucker Punch Sally or something along those lines.
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Cross bones, or 97-99 Springer.
Oh, oooooops.... you called "OK, boys..."... [sm=grinangel.gif]
 
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