The hell with harleys!
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I happened to swing by a BMW dealership while doing some military training in Boise. The dealer was toying around in the parking lot with a spiffy new K1600GTL. I tell you what - that bike is freakin' SWEET. The engineering that went into it gave me a new respect for ze germans. Also, 160hp/129tq in a 700lb full blown touring bike that can still rip the twisties would be a hoot.
But it's still not a Harley.
But it's still not a Harley.
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I have been toying with a Sport-Touring, I love the handling and agility of those style of bikes. But I just can't get past the retro looks of the cruiser/touring bikes.
There are some people like the looks of the "spaceship" style bikes. I don't mind that look, just prefer the traditional looking style.
Last edited by mi2az; May 19, 2011 at 08:48 AM.
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If it's a Harley, it can and will break at some point. Hard to believe a company that's been building bikes since 1903 still has quality issues. Perhaps they'll get it together in another 100 years.
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I had a left rear shock start leaking on mine too at around 2000 miles. The stock air shocks aren't very good. I wasn't happy about that but the dealer gladly replaced it under warranty. I then promptly changed them out for Progressive shocks. Other than that it's been great so far. Good thing because I voided my engine warranty with my 107" build.
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RE: the Sport touring gig. I just switched to a HD about 3 years ago. I had a ST1100A, put 150k on that, then bought the ST1300A, put 57k on that. Good times. The down fall, speeding tickets. On an HD you feel like your going the speed you are. ON the Honda you fell like your doing 50 and your doing 90. Too many tickets. Tires dont last as long. you ride farther than you want to and then you spend more on maintenance........yadi yadi.
The bikes are running $ as high as HD and the accessories are just as bad $ wise. Pick the style you like, and remember there ain't nutting cheap about it.... or easy.
I first had the 08 springer, and just switched to an 11 RG. best of both worlds.
And I do know of some people who had "that" bike. le'moan.
The bikes are running $ as high as HD and the accessories are just as bad $ wise. Pick the style you like, and remember there ain't nutting cheap about it.... or easy.
I first had the 08 springer, and just switched to an 11 RG. best of both worlds.
And I do know of some people who had "that" bike. le'moan.
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I happened to swing by a BMW dealership while doing some military training in Boise. The dealer was toying around in the parking lot with a spiffy new K1600GTL. I tell you what - that bike is freakin' SWEET. The engineering that went into it gave me a new respect for ze germans. Also, 160hp/129tq in a 700lb full blown touring bike that can still rip the twisties would be a hoot.
But it's still not a Harley.
But it's still not a Harley.
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Not me.
I'm old skool for life.
I like my modern conveniences, but for styling, it's gotta be old skool.
Road Glides aren't Fugly....BMW's are.
~Joe
I'm old skool for life.
I like my modern conveniences, but for styling, it's gotta be old skool.
Road Glides aren't Fugly....BMW's are.
~Joe
Last edited by traveler; May 19, 2011 at 01:39 PM.