What Would You Do
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
Just get a few guys that she doesn't know to compliment her on the color of the bike. When you are inside paying for gas can be a good opportunity.
Seriously, I've helped a couple guys out like that.
Seriously, I've helped a couple guys out like that.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2007
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Recommend new tins. My Heritage bagger was keyed badly (in my garage by she whose name I do not mention). Insurance covered the repair recommended by the local dealer ($4700) and that included the new bags. Anyway, didn't want to put all that money into the bike and checked locally for repaint options as opposed to new tins from the dealer. It was still about $2500 for paint. Found a guy on Ebay who had a brand new same color, same graphic set. Got the tank and both fenders for $700 shipped.
Bet I can get $350 for the used tins.
Bet I can get $350 for the used tins.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 358
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From: Swansea,SC
My 07 FLHTCU was the exact same color. Key word is was. When I bought it I got a pretty good price. I included the price of paint when I made the decision. I am pretty happy with my choice of color and glad I bought this bike. If you like what you have then paint it. It's not a big deal to strip it down and put it back together. If you are unhappy with this bike then get a newer bike. You can make your bike as good or better than a screaming eagle performance wise. I just put the Dragula pipe and Andrews 48H cam in. Add a good tuner and it pulls as hard as you want.
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Lapeer , Mich
good luck on this one , and if you find a way to make her happy , PLEASE post it , but any way I did not see how many miles you had on yours but you have the 96'' motor and 6 speed so I would vote to paint yours and make it what you want instead of looking for something that is ok , nether bike must have really tripped your trigger or you would not be asking for our opion
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 500
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From: Springfield Ohio
Tough choice with all those caveats you mentioned. I think I would start with the bike that made me happiest and go from there. If you really like your current ride and have it set up the way you like, paint is a pretty good choice. I'd be willing to bet you could even get an experienced wrench to give you hand if you asked around the forums or posted a notice at the local dealers. Some of us nut cases actually enjoy working on Harleys! 
The hardest thing about paint is figuring out what you really want. I'm in that boat now. I want something to spruce up all those big, blank panels of paint, but can't find anything that really turns me on. And after awhile everything starts to look the same... like shopping for carpet, you just sorta get numb after tossing 100 samples next to the fireplace.
For some price comparisons, check out web sites like Colormania.
The hardest thing about paint is figuring out what you really want. I'm in that boat now. I want something to spruce up all those big, blank panels of paint, but can't find anything that really turns me on. And after awhile everything starts to look the same... like shopping for carpet, you just sorta get numb after tossing 100 samples next to the fireplace.
For some price comparisons, check out web sites like Colormania.
Are you serious????? That's the same color as mine and I wouldn't change it for the world!!! It's beautiful and you don't see it a lot. The color is the reason I chose mine over so many others I looked at. I get compliments all the time. But oh well, to each their own :-(
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Road Master
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Where The Bluegrass Grows
Well, I went with a Black 2009 Ultra Classic. A different 2009 than what I looked at first. This one has 29k miles on it, Rush Slip-Ons, SERT, and SEAC and lots of chrome. It runs and rides great! I ran a vehicle check on it and no problems. It was a one owner bike, first registered in Arkansas in October 2008.
SugsPa
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From: Fla
SugsPa...
You sound like a good man. Personally, that's why I call it 'MY bike'. She gets no say in my garage (except for the occasional storage space that I try to limit). They are MY tools, hers are in the kitchen. (She really does have a set of tools in the tool box I set up for her.) Her vehicle is in the driveway, mine is in MY shop!
(Well, that's what I keep tellin myself anyway!)
You sound like a good man. Personally, that's why I call it 'MY bike'. She gets no say in my garage (except for the occasional storage space that I try to limit). They are MY tools, hers are in the kitchen. (She really does have a set of tools in the tool box I set up for her.) Her vehicle is in the driveway, mine is in MY shop!
(Well, that's what I keep tellin myself anyway!)
