I'm ruined.....
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Newport TN
RE: I'm ruined.....
Yea I do enjoy my SuperGlide, BUT for anything over 150miles a day and the Ultra is the one that gets fired up. It is kinda amazeing just how good the Harley baggers handle and ride and sound and run and look and draw chicks and they do this for hundreds of miles a day, and they are simple enough that you don't have to be a jet tech to keep em running sweet....
Cruiser
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RE: I'm ruined.....
Your bike was the best handling harley ever made. I had an 88 FXRT baby bagger that was written off, after which I bought a 92 FXR convertible at a good price. I took it apart to convert it into my ultimate FXRT...meanwhile, I bought an 04 FLTRI...nice and stable, a lot like a bigger fxr, and I do enjoy riding it becaused of the increased storage. Meanwhile the convertible is awaiting funding to be turned into an FXRT, but for the fun factor the FLTR will never be as nimble, or as quick.
Fairings, bags, and beerboxes can be found at swaps and online. It'll cost you about $2000 for everything: brackets; hardware etc. The remaining $20,000 you would spend for the new bike will get you a 107" s & s motor, or add an 89" or 93" S & S stealth kit for much less; a 6 spd gearset; performance shocks and springs, and a touring seat and still leave you $15,000 in your pocket , and you will be comfortable, and walk away from any of the baggers and surprise a few sportsters as well.
Fairings, bags, and beerboxes can be found at swaps and online. It'll cost you about $2000 for everything: brackets; hardware etc. The remaining $20,000 you would spend for the new bike will get you a 107" s & s motor, or add an 89" or 93" S & S stealth kit for much less; a 6 spd gearset; performance shocks and springs, and a touring seat and still leave you $15,000 in your pocket , and you will be comfortable, and walk away from any of the baggers and surprise a few sportsters as well.
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Road Master
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Texas
RE: I'm ruined.....
I love the FXRS. It does handle great and I love dragging the pegs in the twisties, but I spend a lot of time on the road. I ride every day to work, except if it is raining when I get ready to leave, and put at least 45-50 miles on the bike a day. The FXRS is wonderful for the daily commute.
But for the long rides (my normal weekend trip is 500-700 miles or more) I think the bagger would be a whole lot more comfortable. Plus, I think I would have a little more peace of mind on a new bike, with a warranty, than on my 20+ year old bike. I am not afraid to strike off on a 1000 mile trip on my current ride, but I have had some minor problems on trips this past summer. Thank God for a tool kit and enough know how to troubleshoot and fix the problems. I don't have much experience with Harleys, but racecars, race boats and airplanes...
I also realized, after my week long trip this past summer, a cruise control would be a wonderful thing to have. [sm=smiley14.gif] The fricton lock works OK when you are out in West Texas and the roads are straight and flat forever, but anywhere else, it just doesn't cut it.
My biggest dilema right now is whether or not to sell the FXRS to a buddy that wants it or keep it. I don't know for sure that I can swing keeping both bikes....
Monty
But for the long rides (my normal weekend trip is 500-700 miles or more) I think the bagger would be a whole lot more comfortable. Plus, I think I would have a little more peace of mind on a new bike, with a warranty, than on my 20+ year old bike. I am not afraid to strike off on a 1000 mile trip on my current ride, but I have had some minor problems on trips this past summer. Thank God for a tool kit and enough know how to troubleshoot and fix the problems. I don't have much experience with Harleys, but racecars, race boats and airplanes...
I also realized, after my week long trip this past summer, a cruise control would be a wonderful thing to have. [sm=smiley14.gif] The fricton lock works OK when you are out in West Texas and the roads are straight and flat forever, but anywhere else, it just doesn't cut it.
My biggest dilema right now is whether or not to sell the FXRS to a buddy that wants it or keep it. I don't know for sure that I can swing keeping both bikes....
Monty
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Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Bloomfield, NM
RE: I'm ruined.....
ORIGINAL: Beeracuda
My biggest dilema right now is whether or not to sell the FXRS to a buddy that wants it or keep it. I don't know for sure that I can swing keeping both bikes....
Monty
My biggest dilema right now is whether or not to sell the FXRS to a buddy that wants it or keep it. I don't know for sure that I can swing keeping both bikes....
Monty
Dressers are great machines, and I wouldn't ride anything else for the most part. At the same time, I would not get rid of an FXR if I had one, and I would buy one if I could get a good one for the right price and could swing it.
Regards,
Bill
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: TX
RE: I'm ruined.....
I had kinda the same story, Had a Sporty and then moved up to a SuperGlide Custom, got it tricked out just the way I wanted it and was visiting my buddie in Houston on day when he let me take is Road King out for a spin... I was done
1 month later I had a bagger and never thought twice about it.
Go on, you deserve it !
1 month later I had a bagger and never thought twice about it.
Go on, you deserve it !