View Poll Results: Which Option should I go With

Option 1 ) HQ 103

62.50%

Option 2) 18/21 wheel combo

37.50%

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What come first looks or power

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Dec 18, 2008 | 12:26 PM

#11

Phurion

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From: Melissa, TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdavis385

Power usually requires some form of tear down and rebuild. Best to have that done before fancy finishing work.

Agreed, but he should plan to eventually have both. =)

Quote:

Originally Posted by binkman78

You are a VERY BRAVE man - puttin' Mamma's weight on there.... That could be your very last post - R.I.P.

6 foot @ 135? That woman is TINY and has nothing to be ashamed of.

Mine's about the same. Love 'em "built for speed".

Last edited by Phurion; Dec 18, 2008 at 12:29 PM.

Dec 18, 2008 | 12:33 PM

#12

garyhendley

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From: Sunland, CA

I WENTfor the looks 1st now i am working on the power-rdie safe

Dec 18, 2008 | 12:36 PM

#13

DeafUltra

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From: Brockport, NY

Neither. That's just me. No need for power or nice fancy tires. I would say for you to spend the money on vacation with your better half and cherish all the good memories together.

Dec 18, 2008 | 12:40 PM

#14

Phurion

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From: Melissa, TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeafUltra

Neither. That's just me. No need for power or nice fancy tires.

Blasphemy!

Ok, that's it. Hand in your man-card! Come on, hand it over!

/grin

Just joshin, of course.

Me and my ol'lady just reconciled back in September after a 9.5 month separation. Definitely makes ya reevaluate your priorities.

So with that in mind I'd suggest spending half of the budget on the bike, and the other half on her. Hey...it's all about compromise.

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Dec 18, 2008 | 12:41 PM

#15

Shags

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From: NJ

I'm gonna say power. Especially if you are riding 2up a lot.

Dec 18, 2008 | 12:41 PM

#16

glebo

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From: SE NC

I'd say comfort. My bike easily goes the speed limit (and beyond

), so I'm happy with power.

If I have more power, the faster I get there, the less I ride

Dec 18, 2008 | 12:42 PM

#17

dragonx

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From: Marion, OH

Deaf Ultra that is a very good suggestion that I hadn't thought of yet a vacation somewhere warm would be awsome, but not sure if we can take our girls ( 6 months and 2.5 years) too far. Thanks for the idea guys keep em comin and yas my wife is 6 foot so she is very thin...lol

Dec 18, 2008 | 12:43 PM

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myred55

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From: Central CA

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Dec 18, 2008 | 12:47 PM

#19

jbjr68

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From: Walton Hills, Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonx

Hi all I am looking for some opinions here. I have enough money saved to do one or the other.

Option 1) HQ 103T Build with D&D Fatcat SERT and HQ Pro Tuner

Option 2) Hog Pro Elites Set 18/21 setup with D&D Fatcat my Current PCIII and Chrome Front End

I am leaning toward adding more power. The items are going on the bike shown below

I am a big fella 6' 3" and 280 and Mamma is 6' 0" 135 ish so I would like alittle more gumption when we go riding in the hills but I would also like something every one at bike night notices.

Thanks for your imput

Phil

Personally, I went for looks on my 2004 Road King Classic. I got it chromed out real nice so far (about $3000 in extra chrome). I'd figure that when my Twin-cam 88 starts to get tired then that would be a perfect time to do some wild stuff to the motor. When that time comes I plan on getting a 95 inch kit and having the jugs diamond cut, a set of gear driven cams and a good set of heads. I'd figure that would wake the motor up a little. Right now I got a stock motor with a Stage 1 kit so that will have to do now but eventually the motor will get the same treatment as the rest of the bike did.