Considering a touring model
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From: Indian Trail, NC
Considering a touring model
Good morning all.
I recently demo'd a street glide and enjoyed it. It wasn't quite as comfortable as I thought it would be, but then again, I was distracted by the buffetting. I believe that was caused by the helmet they made me wear. But anyways. I am now looking at the two different Ultra models rather than a street glide. The Ultra just has more of the items I want.
My question to you all is this.
I currently ride a 2007 dyna that I love. I will have it paid off next year. (Was only 18 when I bought it, so no credit for good financing). Has anyone traded their prior bikes for a touring model, and regretted not having their other bike as well? Not saying, regretted buying a touring, but if you have the option to have both, is it even worth it? Or would one just get neglected, as I've been told?
I ride year round. So basically it's buy now, with trading the low rider in, or wait until next year and have them both.
Although, I am not looking forward to doing service on two motorcycles, honestly. (No, I don't pay $400 for oil changes).
Just looking for some input if anyone has been in a similar situation. Thanks!
I recently demo'd a street glide and enjoyed it. It wasn't quite as comfortable as I thought it would be, but then again, I was distracted by the buffetting. I believe that was caused by the helmet they made me wear. But anyways. I am now looking at the two different Ultra models rather than a street glide. The Ultra just has more of the items I want.
My question to you all is this.
I currently ride a 2007 dyna that I love. I will have it paid off next year. (Was only 18 when I bought it, so no credit for good financing). Has anyone traded their prior bikes for a touring model, and regretted not having their other bike as well? Not saying, regretted buying a touring, but if you have the option to have both, is it even worth it? Or would one just get neglected, as I've been told?
I ride year round. So basically it's buy now, with trading the low rider in, or wait until next year and have them both.
Although, I am not looking forward to doing service on two motorcycles, honestly. (No, I don't pay $400 for oil changes).
Just looking for some input if anyone has been in a similar situation. Thanks!
Traded my Sportster in on my 2011 Street Glide.
Never regreted not having the Sporty.
Even though it was fun to ride I enjoy riding my SG even more.
Especially through the twisties. The SG just handles better.
Plus it's lightyears more comfortable.
Never regreted not having the Sporty.
Even though it was fun to ride I enjoy riding my SG even more.
Especially through the twisties. The SG just handles better.
Plus it's lightyears more comfortable.
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If you like doing mods to your bikes, consider that you will now have 2 to use up your money 
Plus 2 registrations, insurance, maintenance, etc....
It would be nice to have a smaller around town bike, but most of the time I'm glad I don't have to worry about the added expense.
Plus 2 registrations, insurance, maintenance, etc.... It would be nice to have a smaller around town bike, but most of the time I'm glad I don't have to worry about the added expense.
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Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Melbourne, Florida
I kept my Springer, can't be beat for in town riding and not as cumbersome on a Saturday night hitting the local scene (especially parking). I bought the cruiser for cruising. Insurance did not increase that much around $500 a year, and the maintenance on the bikes is minimal. Suggestion, first take a week of what you do on your present bike, and see if you come up with any issues you might have if you were on the new bike. Than go back to the dealer and get on the bike you want to buy, and experiment with it (for me backing up in tight parking like on a Saturday night was difficult). As time goes on, I may not have as much of a problem, and than, if I want I can sell the other bike (probably get more as a private sale versus a trade).
My 2 cents...
My 2 cents...
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From: ST. Louis
If you are going for an "Ultra" get the "Ultra Limited". It's more of a cleaner/sporty look to me.
There is just so much money to go around for . So I'd say have one bike and enjoy life.
Rather than have two bikes and be strapped for money all the time.
You can make the Tour Pak detachable and get a solo seat and have the feeling of two bikes.
There is just so much money to go around for . So I'd say have one bike and enjoy life.
Rather than have two bikes and be strapped for money all the time.
You can make the Tour Pak detachable and get a solo seat and have the feeling of two bikes.
Last edited by Texas Fat Boy; Sep 28, 2012 at 08:21 AM.
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I traded my Sporty on my Road King. At the time it was the best way to go and while I have never regretted the buy, I did and still do miss the Sporty (fond memories). I have never financed a bike, and even though I still keep an eye open for my old bike (possibly buy it back?) I don't know that it would get used enough to warrant buying it back.
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From: Badlands of ND
I did regret only having an Ultra. Not that it was not super comfortable, but because I commute on a bike 6 months out of the year and it was just to big to play in traffic every day. That is why I bought the Night Train. Now I got the best of both.
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I traded a 98 wide glide I rode for 12 years on my 10 street glide at moments I wish I would of kept the wide glide and I could of it was not a issue of credit or money etc. in respect to getting the street glide. However when I looked at the maintenance cost and increased insurance cost and the fact that getting a new bike how much was I really going to ride my wide glide? I thought to myself why put out the money to just keep the wide glide at the end of the day I do not regret it.
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From: Outside Dover, OH
I would NEVER give up my old Sporty. Sure, the RK is a much nicer ride + the only way to tour, but for knockin around + rackin up the miles, I got the Sporty. I ride over 20K yearly + replacing a $20K bike every few years ain't an option. Replacing an old Sporty every few years is very doable.
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If you can afford 2 bikes, go that way. Always nice to have a choice on which bike to ride. If one is down for repairs or warranty work, there is another to ride!
I wish i had 2 bikes.
Sure would love the SG beside my Ultra. Wouldn't mind the new V-Max either....
I wish i had 2 bikes.
Sure would love the SG beside my Ultra. Wouldn't mind the new V-Max either....