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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 04:40 PM
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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.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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Congrats! I feel the same way. Went from a springer classic to a 13 ultra classic two weeks ago. Not sure why I didn't do this sooner! Enjoy the new ride!
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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Awesome! Cool thing too if you get adventurous you can transform your touring package into a sleeker street glide ride. Congrats
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 04:59 PM
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 06:00 PM
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Welcome to the touring section. A lot of people call it the old man's bike but with as much customization you can do to a bike, you can easily make it your own.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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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.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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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.
 
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I don't know what an "old mans bike" is, unless you're an old man...like mine is, me being an old man!

So, why did you wait?
 
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I agree went from a Dyna to 2010 ultra beat move I ever made.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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Congrats and welcome to a more comfortable bike.
 
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