Over 55? What Do You Ride?
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,867
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From: People's Republic of Boulder Colorado
I hit the big six-oh in a month. Started riding when I was 7. I currently ride a '94 FXDS Dyna convertible (for comfort) and an '82 FXE Superglide (for class). Both are dead factory stock and stone reliable. Had a new '03 RK for about 6 months - didn't like it, to me it was too soulless - plus it was a total POS reliability-wise. No more twinkies fer me! If I could find an unmolested, stock, fairly low mileage EVO Ultra, I might take the plunge. Don't see much chance of finding one of those, though.
Y'all ride safe out there,
John
Y'all ride safe out there,
John
Last edited by jpooch00; Feb 8, 2009 at 04:21 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 205
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From: Kentucky
I'll be 64 in a few weeks. I ride an '04 RK Custom, Dragonfly fairing, Carlini bars, hardbags, V&H duals with Samson silver bullet fishtails, Kuryakyn A/C, and PC111, oh yea, and "heated" Corbin dual touring seat/backrest.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,800
Likes: 3
From: Alaskan transplant to Florida
60 and walkin! Last was a Heritage,before that a Dyna,before that a Honda and the list goes on and on back about 46 years or so. Looking for the right deal on a good used Road King.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 675
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From: Central NJ near the Seashore
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 365
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
59 Road King 2008 & 1980 Wide Glide
Why.
It is like therapy, glide along, and all problems seem less important.
Makes me feel good. I think it is the air being forced into my lungs.
What
Road King is safer, dependable, smooth, and reliable. I know I can ride
to Kentucky and don't have to worry about a break down.
LOL
The 29 year old Wide Glide is the best bike I ever had. It is rough, vibrates
makes your feet numb after 2 or 3 hours. But I ride it all the time, and love it.
Bottom line the old shovels are fun. What I call real motorcycles.
I don't know what you were looking for, but I hope this helps.
Why.
It is like therapy, glide along, and all problems seem less important.
Makes me feel good. I think it is the air being forced into my lungs.
What
Road King is safer, dependable, smooth, and reliable. I know I can ride
to Kentucky and don't have to worry about a break down.
LOL
The 29 year old Wide Glide is the best bike I ever had. It is rough, vibrates
makes your feet numb after 2 or 3 hours. But I ride it all the time, and love it.
Bottom line the old shovels are fun. What I call real motorcycles.
I don't know what you were looking for, but I hope this helps.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 345
Likes: 17
From: SoCal
56 and love my sporty. the mountain rides here in so cal are awesome.if your'e ever in the I.E. take the rim of theworld ride. (about a 8000 ft. rise in elevation and 120 miles or so round trip) or just ride to the top of mt. Baldy.