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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 07:24 PM
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To each their own, of course. I wouldn't do it. I like my comfy bagger.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 08:02 PM
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Asking me ? I would never do it. Choppers are worthless to me.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 08:06 PM
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where do you go on that thing
 
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 09:06 PM
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I knew a guy who bought a 45 grand chopper an enclosed trailer and could not give them away 2 years latter he sold them both for 12 grand I'd keep the king
 
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 09:49 PM
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No way! Rode an old chopped bike back in the 70's. Great to impress folks, but NO fun to ride!
 
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 10:05 PM
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It depends on what you want, 20 years ago I'd go with a chopper , Not that one , an old shovelhead. but at 62 if I want to get beat up , I ride my 89 sportster a long ways and walk funny for 10 minutes or so and think ,Damn now I have to ride back home. Just not as fun anymore.
I do love it around town.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 10:26 PM
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If you want a garage ornament, get the chopper (and there is nothing wrong with that) but if you want to put on 3,000+ miles a year, you should keep your Road King.

My kidneys hurt just looking at that chopper.It's a gorgeous bike, but a hard tail chopper will definately test your intestinal fortitude (for real) after even a short ride.

If you are really serious about trading, ask the guy if you can take it out for 1 hour, then decide.

Good luck. Let us know how it turns out for you.
 
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If yer the size of myself, and probably most of the guys replying to your post...

NO! You'll never be able to pull the seat out of yer *** after a 30-40 mile ride!
 
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If yer the size of myself, and probably most of the guys replying to your post...

NO! You'll never be able to pull the seat out of yer *** after a 30-40 mile ride!

im 6'4 240. i think the bike would fit me fine, his has non pull back bars and a seat that doesnt push you forward and diff rims

but i think i agree that i would not trade. those are generic pics of the bike. ill ask for some pics from his craigslist add that is no longer running to show you all
 
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 12:24 AM
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I rode a chopper when I was in my early 30s...

Now, at twice that age, (and almost 3 times the weight), I'd have trouble just getting back up off the seat if I even attempted to sit on one!
 
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