I Almost Gave Up on Harleys
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Stockbridge, GA (Atlanta)
you got the right bike; I rode my neighbors soft tail to the dealer 50+ miles to trade it for a RG - what a horrible ride on the highway - I had told him prior to getting the soft tail to ride a touring bike - he's now on his 2nd RG.
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Oxford, Nc
He has adjustable air suspension front and rear, a feature that Harley found too expensive for your bike.
He has wheel bearings that actually last 100,000 miles, unlike those spooky cheapos Harley put in your bike.
He's got a hot forged crank wth Timken Lefty bearing. You can buy that for your bike. Its in the Screamin' Eagle High Performance Parts book. But you'll need to straighten out your out of round cast crankshaft first.
He can buy upgraded brakes ( I never found the need to personally,) and tightening up the swingarm is a $200 swap out to Nylatron bushings. And a 95" Stage II (cams and big bore,) puts out more Hp & Tq than a 110" CVO.
His throttle opens with a cable, yours doesn't.
Oh yeah, if he takes care of it he might get 140,000 miles out of his ride. (That's where I am now.) Wanna' bet that yours can do it ? (Save your money.... It can't. )
Harley should make them as good today as they did back then.
So don't diss the man's ride. He's actually got a better bike than you do.
Last edited by Stiggy; Jan 19, 2014 at 09:00 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 279
Likes: 90
From: NE, Ohio
Nice looking bike, my previous bike before my Ultra was a 98 Fatboy. I won't knock a softail because I really liked the Fatboy for short low rpm runs. At 65 mph the Fatboy just was not comfortable for lengthy runs. Touring bike is so much smoother. They have their trade offs. Enjoy.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,570
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From: Southeast NC
nice bike. if i were to buy a dyna or sporster again, id keep my touring bike and buy the other for tooling around town or bike night but you cant beat a touring bike for day trips and long hauls. big big difference
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From: Mission BC
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Frozelandia, Minnysota
Oh bullshit
He has adjustable air suspension front and rear, a feature that Harley found too expensive for your bike.
He has wheel bearings that actually last 100,000 miles, unlike those spooky cheapos Harley put in your bike.
He's got a hot forged crank wth Timken Lefty bearing. You can buy that for your bike. Its in the Screamin' Eagle High Performance Parts book. But you'll need to straighten out your out of round cast crankshaft first.
He can buy upgraded brakes ( I never found the need to personally,) and tightening up the swingarm is a $200 swap out to Nylatron bushings. And a 95" Stage II (cams and big bore,) puts out more Hp & Tq than a 110" CVO.
His throttle opens with a cable, yours doesn't.
Oh yeah, if he takes care of it he might get 140,000 miles out of his ride. (That's where I am now.) Wanna' bet that yours can do it ? (Save your money.... It can't. )
Harley should make them as good today as they did back then.
So don't diss the man's ride. He's actually got a better bike than you do.
He has adjustable air suspension front and rear, a feature that Harley found too expensive for your bike.
He has wheel bearings that actually last 100,000 miles, unlike those spooky cheapos Harley put in your bike.
He's got a hot forged crank wth Timken Lefty bearing. You can buy that for your bike. Its in the Screamin' Eagle High Performance Parts book. But you'll need to straighten out your out of round cast crankshaft first.
He can buy upgraded brakes ( I never found the need to personally,) and tightening up the swingarm is a $200 swap out to Nylatron bushings. And a 95" Stage II (cams and big bore,) puts out more Hp & Tq than a 110" CVO.
His throttle opens with a cable, yours doesn't.
Oh yeah, if he takes care of it he might get 140,000 miles out of his ride. (That's where I am now.) Wanna' bet that yours can do it ? (Save your money.... It can't. )
Harley should make them as good today as they did back then.
So don't diss the man's ride. He's actually got a better bike than you do.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
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Toby