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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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Been wondering for a while: how many Bagger riders actually started out riding on a Bagger instead of some other non-bagger bike? Scooters, dirtbikes and street bikes below 750cc don't count in this poll. I'm talking about your first serious street bike purchase. I know the number is small, but "I gots ta know"....
 
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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My first and only bagger is my 13th bike. Can't imagine starting out on a bike this big and heavy. Also, I wouldn't want to start here because there's no place left to move up to. Unless I crash it, this is my last one!
 
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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to many bikes to count. but first harley was a bagger.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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My first bagger ride was my first wife but she had too much wobble in the turns!!
 
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:29 AM
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My first Harley was a Dyna Wide Glide, great bike had a lot of fun on it; I just got old and needed bags to carry my and my wifes stuff!
 
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:34 AM
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Default Bagger is first Harley

Virago 1100 and Vulcan 1500 preceded the Electra Glide.....
 
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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First bike was a 78 GS1000 Suzuki. Second a 80 CB 750F Honda. My third bike was my first Harley, an 04 Low Rider. Fourth Bike is my first Bagger, an 06 Road King.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by blueflht
to many bikes to count. but first harley was a bagger.

+1 from 1964 to present..........
 
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Bike 14 was a honda VT1100 in 04. Bike 15 was a 06 Ultra. Looked big but so easy to ride. In no time I was comfortable on it. Yesterday bought bike 16. 09 Ultra. This one should hold me for a while.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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I've owned jap sport bikes (presently have a Suzuki) and cruisers. But never have I had a bagger that fit the bill better than my Harley Davidson Ultra Classic. No one can beat the chrome, sound, roominess, vast dealer parts and service network. Yep, costs plenty, but nothing worthwhile is free.
 
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