God Am I Getting Old?
Road Captain
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32 and my '07 Street Glide is my first Harley and my first bagger, I guess I skipped ahead to the good part 
. I have owned over 30 bikes most jap with a little bit of italian tossed in too(and a Buell 
). I can appreciate each type of bike for it's intended purpose and each manufacturers strong and weak points but so far I really love my Street Glide. I am a motor officer and I have been riding HD Road Kings for a few years and finally decided to get a Harley of my own. Street Glide all the way. I love riding it. I have a 175RWHP Kawi ZX10R and a true hooligan bike with my Husqvarna Supermoto but the 'Glide has been getting all of my attention lately. The ZX and the Husky have their place but for now that place is a lonely spot in the garage behind the Harley.
. I have owned over 30 bikes most jap with a little bit of italian tossed in too(and a Buell ). I can appreciate each type of bike for it's intended purpose and each manufacturers strong and weak points but so far I really love my Street Glide. I am a motor officer and I have been riding HD Road Kings for a few years and finally decided to get a Harley of my own. Street Glide all the way. I love riding it. I have a 175RWHP Kawi ZX10R and a true hooligan bike with my Husqvarna Supermoto but the 'Glide has been getting all of my attention lately. The ZX and the Husky have their place but for now that place is a lonely spot in the garage behind the Harley.
Intermediate
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37 here with a 07 classic. I commute on it every day and ride as far as possible on the weekends! I'll never go without a bagger again!
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Road Warrior
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From: BOSTON originally / APPLETON WI now
RE: God Am I Getting Old?
Started with a used Sportster in May 05 @ 51 - my first Harley - all metrics prior.
Ended up with a new 05 FLHTCUI in May 05. Sold the Sporty for more than I paid for it.
Anybody else go from a Sporty to an Ultra in less than three weeks????
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: MA
RE: God Am I Getting Old?
35 when I bought my first Harley, '07 StreetGlide.
I purchased one because at this point in my career I could actually afford it and I think that it is the best looking bagger without being a fully-dressed bike. I have nothing against the fully dressed HDs and will likely own one in a few years or so but for now the SG has everything I'm looking for in styling, comfort, and functionality.
I purchased one because at this point in my career I could actually afford it and I think that it is the best looking bagger without being a fully-dressed bike. I have nothing against the fully dressed HDs and will likely own one in a few years or so but for now the SG has everything I'm looking for in styling, comfort, and functionality.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Grand Island , New York
RE: God Am I Getting Old?
I am 35 and made the switch to a touring bike , best move I ever made ! Always had softails and thought the ride was o.k. but like the old-timers say once you ride one you will never go back . I heard the same things from my riding buddies does not bother me at all, in fact one of them is getting a street glide now. On a side note the street glide is harley's best selling bike.
Tourer
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Hey Ive been in these shoes. Ive been riding a bagger since I was 27 years old. My buddies all on the softails, and customs and me on the 2-wheel caddilac. Funny how suddenly my bike is o.k. when it comes time to carry their crap around. lol. I ride what I WANT. not what THEY want me to ride.