How many Harleys??
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This is one of those worthless posts that does nothing but satisfy one's curiosity.
I am on my 10th motorcycle, the first 4 being Hondas and the next 5 being BMW's with #10 being a 2009 Harley. I guess it just took me a while to cross over but I must say I am one happy camper and REALLY enjoying this bike. At this point in my life this is definitely the bike for me but it certainly costs a lot to do everything you want to do to the bike to make it yours. I am enjoying every minute I ride and every dollar I spend. Just finished writing my will and it is pretty simple - "Being of sound mind and good judgement I leave nothing to anyone as I spent every damn dime on my favorite bike."
How many Harleys have you owned and over what time period?
I am on my 10th motorcycle, the first 4 being Hondas and the next 5 being BMW's with #10 being a 2009 Harley. I guess it just took me a while to cross over but I must say I am one happy camper and REALLY enjoying this bike. At this point in my life this is definitely the bike for me but it certainly costs a lot to do everything you want to do to the bike to make it yours. I am enjoying every minute I ride and every dollar I spend. Just finished writing my will and it is pretty simple - "Being of sound mind and good judgement I leave nothing to anyone as I spent every damn dime on my favorite bike."
How many Harleys have you owned and over what time period?
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13 Harleys here since I bought my first one in December 1992. I like to chrome them out, custom paint most of them and then my wife says I lose interest in them. I guessed based on my # of bikes, she may be onto something !!
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From: Connecticut
Started in 1968 on a 650 BSA Lightening.
I've had Triumph's, Norton's, Honda's, Kawasaki's, BMW's and 5 Harley's.
I currently have a 2007 Ultra Classic and it's the best bike I've ever had.
I don't know if it will be the last.
I've had Triumph's, Norton's, Honda's, Kawasaki's, BMW's and 5 Harley's.
I currently have a 2007 Ultra Classic and it's the best bike I've ever had.
I don't know if it will be the last.
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From: Oregon City, OR
5 bikes, 5 H-D. First one at the age of 20.
91 Softail Custom I sold in 99 to get a 00 Fat Boy which I then sold to get a 04 Road King which I traded in on my 09 Street Glide. Also picked up a wrecked 00 FXD I am currently rebuilding.
91 Softail Custom I sold in 99 to get a 00 Fat Boy which I then sold to get a 04 Road King which I traded in on my 09 Street Glide. Also picked up a wrecked 00 FXD I am currently rebuilding.
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From: Third Coast, South Texas
My 1st was a Honda in 1985 since then, a Sportster, Fatboy and the 08 Ultra Classic I have now.
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Just got my first Harley a few months ago (2004 Road King Custom). Total 11 bikes so far (including dirt bikes)...currently have 2 bikes (the Road King and a Triumph Speed Triple). So far I'm really enjoying the bike and look forward to more touring. I plan to keep the bike for quite a few years. I do suspect I'll try other things in the future though (perhaps keeping the/a Harley too...but that will depend on pricing, etc.). In my opinion a man really needs a minimum of 4 bikes.... a touring bike, a standard 'city bike' (supermotard would be perfect), sport/track bike, and a dirt bike ...now I just need to win that lotto
Just got my first Harley a few months ago (2004 Road King Custom). Total 11 bikes so far (including dirt bikes)...currently have 2 bikes (the Road King and a Triumph Speed Triple). So far I'm really enjoying the bike and look forward to more touring. I plan to keep the bike for quite a few years. I do suspect I'll try other things in the future though (perhaps keeping the/a Harley too...but that will depend on pricing, etc.). In my opinion a man really needs a minimum of 4 bikes.... a touring bike, a standard 'city bike' (supermotard would be perfect), sport/track bike, and a dirt bike ...now I just need to win that lotto
