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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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makes me wonder if HD owners would pay more to get more power...
 
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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makes me wonder if HD owners would pay more to get more power...
Don't they do that already by modding and upgrading the motor?
 
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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I am in that boat as I am unloading the Busa and looking to get a used Fatboy.Will I miss the HP? No as I think the HD will be fast enough for me.Plus I am older and most of my rides tend to be longer and I need comfort
 
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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I wouldn't do it unless you get to keep both.
 
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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Remember, its not how fast you get there. But how COOL you look getting there !!!!!!!
 
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JKK
makes me wonder if HD owners would pay more to get more power...
Mine works just fine, rock stock
 
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Just2ez05
I am a younger rider 23, The HD just recently caught my attention. Mainly because we manufature MC trailers at our family business and I had the oppertunity to ride several and I kinda like them now.
Good deal,just get yourself a Harley and let it become personal to you.After a while you will even find yourself talking to it like it's alive(shades of the movie Christine).Be warned though that if you neglect it for a new flashy foreign bike there could be hell to pay(just kidding----or am I?)
 
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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Another thing,like someone else said you could always own two bikes,right?
 
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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I made the switch about a month ago.. still have my sport bike but not a single mile has been put on it sense i got the HD.. LOVE my fat bob.. would never even think about gettin another sports bike.. Welcome to the forums from fayetteville NC.
 



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