Young for an Ultra?
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From: Somewhere, Maine
Young for an Ultra?
I get it. The average age of the Harley owner when I bought my 07 Ultra was in the neighborhood of 55. I had been home from Iraq about two years and was heading out the next year and I wanted one. I'm 6 foot 4, so I was limited to what I could ride. She doesn't like the Road Glide or I would've gone that way. But, I love my Ultra. It's black pearl and in an attempt to "young it up" I've blacked out all the lights. I have the removable kit for my tour pack. But when I don't have it. I miss it.
I realize at 38 years old I'm pretty young to have a fully loaded bike. Injuries and height, I am limited. Am I alone? What are some reasons for the bike you chose? I have not the luxury to ride any bike on the show room. Anybody else?
I realize at 38 years old I'm pretty young to have a fully loaded bike. Injuries and height, I am limited. Am I alone? What are some reasons for the bike you chose? I have not the luxury to ride any bike on the show room. Anybody else?
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I am 27 and have a fully dressed Road Glide! I guess I am not really in the same situation as I do not want to make mine look like a younger person owns it. Maybe because I have a sports car that feeds that hunger. But hey that's what's great about the bike world, make it your own and don't worry about what other people view it as.
I am sure that people say, and will say, that I shouldnt have my bike or car but they are not in my shoes. I worked my butt off for what I have and where I am for my age. Jealousy is a beautiful thing; people will always hate what they cant have!
I am sure that people say, and will say, that I shouldnt have my bike or car but they are not in my shoes. I worked my butt off for what I have and where I am for my age. Jealousy is a beautiful thing; people will always hate what they cant have!
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Bought my first bagger last week ( 2011 Road Glide Ultra ) at age 65. Not because I'm old but because it is a great bike and I got a deal on it. Keeping my 08 Big Dog Mastiff to play with for now so I don't feel bad.
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I'm 52 , at 40 I bought an Electra Glide Classic because I wanted to do more than bar hop and be comfortable , my freinds laughed at first , but after we did several trips together they all sold their fatboys and were on dressers within 2 years of me buying mine
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I got my FLHT in '04 when I was 40. I had wanted one BAD for 2 years previous when I first rode a Classic. I had been riding my shovel for 14 years by then, and always thought baggers were for geezers.
One ride proved me wrong - baggers are for riders.
I see a young guy on one and I just think "smart kid figured it out quicker then I did"
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I see a young guy on one and I just think "smart kid figured it out quicker then I did"