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hey
i live in nsw australia and am looking at getting my 1st harley
i am looking at a 92 fxrs 50,000kms, heaps of chrome , spare seat and spare pipes- 14500.00
or a 98 dyna glide- lapera seat , stretched tank 13000kms 15000.00
i dont know much about either but any opinion would be appreciated
thanks
i live in nsw australia and am looking at getting my 1st harley
i am looking at a 92 fxrs 50,000kms, heaps of chrome , spare seat and spare pipes- 14500.00
or a 98 dyna glide- lapera seat , stretched tank 13000kms 15000.00
i dont know much about either but any opinion would be appreciated
thanks
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RE: considering 1st harley
Hey aussie,I had the same dilemma. I had not ridden in 30 years and did not know if I would even enjoy it to the extent that I did when I was 24 years old. I decided to spend 10 grand instead of 15 or 20 grand on a 2005 1200C. As soon as I drove it out of the dealership, I popped a chubby. Now I like it so well that I don't want to trade up. I was so glad that I didn't drop that thing in the parking lot of the HD dealership.[sm=bangbang.gif]
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Good on ya Mate!!
I have ridden for several years and as of 3 weeks ago was never a "Harley" owner. I have had several bikes over the years and many of them I enjoyed.. but I never had the "Harley" experience until a fellow riding buddy (who has been Harley only for years) offered for me to take his UC out for a spin. At the time I had a 2002 Honda Goldwing.. which is a nice bike by it's own right.. but the thing I find I didn't like about it is the ride.. it rides well.. but it rides TOO WELL.. it's like sitting in a barco-lounger with massive HP. Some folks REALLY.. REALLY enjoy that kind of ride.. but I found my butt talking to me once in awhile... "Hey SR, I thought we were riding a Motorcycle... what gives???" Once I put my leg over the Harley Ultra.. started it up and dropped into first gear for a test spin.. the story was over.. I knew I was riding a machine.. when you hear Harley owners tell you.. "There's nothing like riding a Harley" I now know what that means.. and I see why Harley owners are steadfast committed to them. You're on a Machine... YOU feel the machine.. you drive it (vs. it driving you like the GW's), you steer it (although I have to say the HArley actually feels better in twistys than my Wing did) and it glides well.
Bottom line.. getting a M/C is a VERY personal choice.. and a choice no one else can make... In talking to other riders I find the best idea to do a RENTAL. Find the style, type of bike you want and Rent it for a day. Head out on the road and get lost with it.. If you try that.. I'm willing to bet money that you'll put real money down on one the very next day.
Good luck in your choice Aussie.. and keep the rubber side down.. no matter what your choice is!
I have ridden for several years and as of 3 weeks ago was never a "Harley" owner. I have had several bikes over the years and many of them I enjoyed.. but I never had the "Harley" experience until a fellow riding buddy (who has been Harley only for years) offered for me to take his UC out for a spin. At the time I had a 2002 Honda Goldwing.. which is a nice bike by it's own right.. but the thing I find I didn't like about it is the ride.. it rides well.. but it rides TOO WELL.. it's like sitting in a barco-lounger with massive HP. Some folks REALLY.. REALLY enjoy that kind of ride.. but I found my butt talking to me once in awhile... "Hey SR, I thought we were riding a Motorcycle... what gives???" Once I put my leg over the Harley Ultra.. started it up and dropped into first gear for a test spin.. the story was over.. I knew I was riding a machine.. when you hear Harley owners tell you.. "There's nothing like riding a Harley" I now know what that means.. and I see why Harley owners are steadfast committed to them. You're on a Machine... YOU feel the machine.. you drive it (vs. it driving you like the GW's), you steer it (although I have to say the HArley actually feels better in twistys than my Wing did) and it glides well.
Bottom line.. getting a M/C is a VERY personal choice.. and a choice no one else can make... In talking to other riders I find the best idea to do a RENTAL. Find the style, type of bike you want and Rent it for a day. Head out on the road and get lost with it.. If you try that.. I'm willing to bet money that you'll put real money down on one the very next day.
Good luck in your choice Aussie.. and keep the rubber side down.. no matter what your choice is!
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Welcome to the forum from Louisiana. If a dealership is close by see if they have demo's or rentals you could try out. I know not everyone wants or can purchase a new bike but you don't want to buy someone troubles. Main thng is to purchase a bike that fits you if you don't you will be trying to trade soon. Dealership can go over another bike and tell you if there are any problems. Hope this helps.
Mac
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Welcome Snake (with a name like snake you gotta have a Harley
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Get the bike that makes you keep coming back to it. Take a friend who knows something about bikes to look them over for you and then DON'T LOOK BACK. Ride it like you stole it.
Best Wishes during the Holiday Season!
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)Get the bike that makes you keep coming back to it. Take a friend who knows something about bikes to look them over for you and then DON'T LOOK BACK. Ride it like you stole it.
Best Wishes during the Holiday Season!
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Welcome from East Tn.
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hey
i live in nsw australia and am looking at getting my 1st harley
hey
i live in nsw australia and am looking at getting my 1st harley
Welcome!from Western, NY
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RE: considering 1st harley
Well aussieace06, welcome from East Texas in the US. Sounds like you're looking at a couple nice bikes but if you're looking for opinions, I'd go for the FXRS. Those were some of the best built, best handling bikes HD made...to this day there's a big following for those here in this country. I'm not much into chrome so I can't have much of an opinion there and am really not considering the prices.....I've just always liked the solidness of those FXR(R)'s. I bought one new in '83 and have always kept an eye on their evolution until HD started making the Dyna instead.
Good luck in your new adventure, whatever you decide.
Good luck in your new adventure, whatever you decide.
