Why did I wait ?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jul 15, 2013 | 09:15 PM

#11

VTL nut

Road Warrior

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 1,537

Likes: 4

From: The Great River Road, Wisconsin

Quote:

Originally Posted by wurk_truk

Touring is really whats happening!!!

Can anyone imagine riding a couple 2-3 5-600 mile days on a Softail or a Dyna? I HAVE done so on a Heritage and the touring bikes are simply a million times better.

I did Sturgis a couple of time on my FXDL (685 mile days) and it was comfy as could be.
Any of them can be set up to be quite cozy, it just comes down to the creature comforts that we go without on the non bagger bikes.

I can't imagine going back and giving up the hand controls for the tunes, the cruise, the fairing, etc.......

Jul 15, 2013 | 09:37 PM

#12

SouthpawHD

Extreme HDF Member

Joined: Jun 2010

Posts: 12,359

Likes: 74

From: WI

Quote:

Originally Posted by wurk_truk

I've done it on a Street Bob - about 1k miles each way. Can't wait to try it on the King!!!

Jul 15, 2013 | 10:20 PM

#13

BoonDock_Saint

Outstanding HDF Member

Joined: May 2013

Posts: 2,059

Likes: 4

From: Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harrycap

Went from 2003 low rider to a 2011 electra glide ultra classic this bike is pissa. Got it in march of this year been doing a lot more riding then I ever did on the low rider so don't think this is a old mans bike this is a smart mans bike.

Remember when all the other kids got on the BIG bus and then the little bus came for you? That's why!

Congratulations! your hips and back will thank you!

Jul 15, 2013 | 11:38 PM

#14

my67pnycar

Elite HDF Member

Joined: Oct 2010

Posts: 3,504

Likes: 12

From: DOWN SOUTH

Congrats man, stay safe.

Jul 16, 2013 | 11:04 AM

#15

HDogg

Road Master

Joined: Jun 2013

Posts: 1,043

Likes: 25

From: Malaysia

Bagger all the way!!!

Jul 16, 2013 | 11:07 AM

#16

djaudette

Road Master

Joined: Sep 2009

Posts: 934

Likes: 2

From: Goldsboro, NC

You got that right Harrycap

Jul 16, 2013 | 11:14 AM

#17

Glockmeister

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: Jul 2012

Posts: 5,282

Likes: 2

From: Northwestern Nevada

Quote:

Originally Posted by wurk_truk

I've done 3 4000ish mile trips with 600+ mile days on a XL1200 (sportster) in my early 20s. I was 6' and 220 lbs then... I'm not claiming to be smart, but having ridden that bike and slowly making my way to touring over that last 15 years, I'm getting smarter.

But your point holds true for me, I ain't heading back anytime soon, although, I may add a dyna to the fleet at some point.

Jul 16, 2013 | 01:24 PM

#18

Lowcountry Joe

Elite HDF Member

Joined: Sep 2007

Posts: 4,928

Likes: 69

From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011FLHTK

I know lots of people who migrated to a touring bike, but I don't know any who went the other way. There must be some, but I don't know any.

Same reason nobody moves north to retire!!

HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Verdad Gallardo

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Verdad Gallardo

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Pouria Savadkouei

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Pouria Savadkouei

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Verdad Gallardo

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Verdad Gallardo

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Verdad Gallardo

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Verdad Gallardo

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Joe Kucinski

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Verdad Gallardo

Jul 16, 2013 | 07:01 PM

#19

Fognobber

Novice

Joined: May 2013

Posts: 23

Likes: 0

From: Ithaca, NY

Did the same thing Harry, '04 Low Rider to a '11 Ultra Classic Peace Officer Special Ed., found it in May with 3400 miles on it and couldn't say no, actually my wife made the decision for her comfort while riding during the winter in Florida. I'm 64 so I guess mine is an old man's bike !