How long do you keep your scoot?
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Port Charlotte, Florida
My 07 dyna superglide custom is my first Harley couldn't afford one before road one of my dads for a while. I will never sell this one as i have 3 boys and a girl so one of them will ride her. And she already has 35,000 miles on her in 2yrs.
But when shes paid for were adding a touring bike either and Ultra, RG or SG
But when shes paid for were adding a touring bike either and Ultra, RG or SG
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2008
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My first bike was a 75' FXE in 82' then an 84' XLX then 87' FXSTC then 89' FLHTC then 92' FXDC........... then 96' VFR then 97' Triumph Daytona then 00' Aprilia then 01' Moto Guzzi and a 05' Vic 8 Ball and a 84 Moto Guzzi and a 08' Kawi. KLR. And now a 09' FLHX, I'm done and keppin' her for awhile.
I think
I think
Last edited by Willy G.; Jul 26, 2009 at 10:53 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Durban South Africa
Bought my 84 Chev Blazer in 86, Sold it in 2006 with 100,000 miles on it, still looked as good as the day I bought it, bought a new PT Cruiser in 2006 and hope to keep it at least 20 years, bought my FXDC last year and that is a keeper, cant see me changing it in any hurry, probably keep it until I cant hold it up any more
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Texas City, TX
To answer the subject line question, I rode my third past bike (bought used) for 5 years (1988-1993), my second past bike (bought new) for 6 years (1993 to 1999), my last bike (bought new) for 10 years (1999 to 2009). I see no reason not to keep my 09 Ultra at least that long unless it gives me reason not to or I get to the point where I can't or don't want to deal with the weight anymore. Right now, trikes aren't on my radar to own. I've never been a fan of vehicles with an odd number of wheels, but who knows, that might change in time!
Ride Safe,
Steve R.
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From: New Port Richey FL
don't really give a **** about my cars, i keep oil in them and try to keep them serviced but they are only transportation; thats it.
as far as how long i keep my bike, i have had 2, my kawi i had until i got the ok from the mrs to by an HD, this is my first HD, and i will never get rid of it.
i'm not sayin i won't own other bikes, in fact i look forward to ownin somethin more comfortable some day. but i try to listen to those who came before me and i have NEVER heard say they don't regret gettin rid of their first harley.
i look forward to the day i see my grandson ride off on this bike.
as far as how long i keep my bike, i have had 2, my kawi i had until i got the ok from the mrs to by an HD, this is my first HD, and i will never get rid of it.
i'm not sayin i won't own other bikes, in fact i look forward to ownin somethin more comfortable some day. but i try to listen to those who came before me and i have NEVER heard say they don't regret gettin rid of their first harley.
i look forward to the day i see my grandson ride off on this bike.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 316
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From: Mission B.C. Canada
Like has been said, too much money invested, so I keepin this one ( 2002 ) till one of us can't go anymore, I know the bike will win!
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From: Roswell, NM
As long as my 08 keeps going, I don't ever see me trading it. I love verything about it (except for the throttle module) but this will be my last unless I get rich, which I doubt. It'll make a good trike one of these days when I can't hold it up or remember where I'm going