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I was content that I had a bike with it's own claim to fame, being the first of a line, that no one knew at the time, would end in 2003, when the last FLSTS would be sold. 'Springers' had a bad rap from the old days, supposedly an uncomfortable ride, which is why the 'hydra-glide' front ends had replaced them 50 years earlier. But they did not deserve the rap, as I had ridden both, and this bike rode as smoothly as any pneumatic I had ridden, but H-D is about $$$, and I guess the sales were not justifying the assembly line requirements, so they stopped making them. Possible 'protests' brought them back, as they re-released a 'Springer Classic' in 2005(?), and still have at least one Springer model available today, for us die-hard 'spring-heads'.
I was content that I had a bike with it's own claim to fame, being the first of a line, that no one knew at the time, would end in 2003, when the last FLSTS would be sold. 'Springers' had a bad rap from the old days, supposedly an uncomfortable ride, which is why the 'hydra-glide' front ends had replaced them 50 years earlier. But they did not deserve the rap, as I had ridden both, and this bike rode as smoothly as any pneumatic I had ridden, but H-D is about $$$, and I guess the sales were not justifying the assembly line requirements, so they stopped making them. Possible 'protests' brought them back, as they re-released a 'Springer Classic' in 2005(?), and still have at least one Springer model available today, for us die-hard 'spring-heads'.
0 2012/03/13 06:25:02
Although I wanted a 100th Anniversary model, I could not wait for H-D to get off the dime, and start selling them, so I semi-reluctanlty bought a 'like new-used' FLSTS. I was a happy rider once again!
Although I wanted a 100th Anniversary model, I could not wait for H-D to get off the dime, and start selling them, so I semi-reluctanlty bought a 'like new-used' FLSTS. I was a happy rider once again!
0 2012/03/13 06:25:02
Proud Papa- After sleeping on HD's 'waiting list' for my 2003 100th Anniversary Springer for 6 months, then being told HD was only allowing dealerships to sell a limited number, on first come, first served basis, and returning my deposit, I could not wait any longer. So in Sept., 2002, I found this baby, literally in a barn, in the little farm town of Lyons, Wisconsin, a few miles outside of Milwaukee. I had barely 5000 miles on it. '97 was the very first FLSTS made, and the one that got me hooked. In '97 there were only 2 'Heritage Springers' available, both were white. One with blue trim, one with red. I always like the blue, so this bike had my name on it!
Proud Papa- After sleeping on HD's 'waiting list' for my 2003 100th Anniversary Springer for 6 months, then being told HD was only allowing dealerships to sell a limited number, on first come, first served basis, and returning my deposit, I could not wait any longer. So in Sept., 2002, I found this baby, literally in a barn, in the little farm town of Lyons, Wisconsin, a few miles outside of Milwaukee. I had barely 5000 miles on it. '97 was the very first FLSTS made, and the one that got me hooked. In '97 there were only 2 'Heritage Springers' available, both were white. One with blue trim, one with red. I always like the blue, so this bike had my name on it!
0 2012/03/13 06:25:02
Scoot on Daytona Beach, 2003- One of the few beaches left in America where motorcycles can still ride along the shore, where the first Daytona bike races were held, almost 100 years ago!
Scoot on Daytona Beach, 2003- One of the few beaches left in America where motorcycles can still ride along the shore, where the first Daytona bike races were held, almost 100 years ago!
0 2012/03/13 07:12:49
The T-shirts, in familiar H-D orange and black, said only "083103", the countdown clock that everyone in Wisconsin knew well!
The T-shirts, in familiar H-D orange and black, said only "083103", the countdown clock that everyone in Wisconsin knew well!
0 2012/03/13 07:12:49
One last ride- Kea and I, on our way from Mequon, to downtown Milwaukee for a Steppenwolf concert at the 100th!
One last ride- Kea and I, on our way from Mequon, to downtown Milwaukee for a Steppenwolf concert at the 100th!
0 2012/03/13 07:50:34
My lovely second wife 'Kea', unwittingly poses for a pseudo-poster I made for the H-D 100th. Note the 'reflections' of nearby office buildings in the glass (and glasses) which were lit up with H-D congratulatory signage during the festival. This was to be the last event we would attend together, before she went her own way, after a short, 5-year marriage! :-( (I still have the bike though! :-))
My lovely second wife 'Kea', unwittingly poses for a pseudo-poster I made for the H-D 100th. Note the 'reflections' of nearby office buildings in the glass (and glasses) which were lit up with H-D congratulatory signage during the festival. This was to be the last event we would attend together, before she went her own way, after a short, 5-year marriage! :-( (I still have the bike though! :-))
0 2012/03/13 07:50:34
E pluribus unum- The H-D 100th Anniversary, 4-day bash, brought bikes and bikers from around the world! Unlike any other bike rally I have eve been to in the past 36 years, I met 'bikers' from all over the world, some whose only English was "Harley-Davidson"! Here is Sweet Freedom, parked among the tens of thousands of Harleys, outside of the Summerfest grounds at Lincoln Park in Milwaukee.
E pluribus unum- The H-D 100th Anniversary, 4-day bash, brought bikes and bikers from around the world! Unlike any other bike rally I have eve been to in the past 36 years, I met 'bikers' from all over the world, some whose only English was "Harley-Davidson"! Here is Sweet Freedom, parked among the tens of thousands of Harleys, outside of the Summerfest grounds at Lincoln Park in Milwaukee.
0 2012/03/13 08:01:08
Sturgis 2004- Sweet Freedom parked at the Arlen Ness booth where I has a Ness triple-tree adapter installed. Like everything else 'except FLSTS', the un-standard tree of of the FLSTS will not accept many add-on devices, without such an adapter (only made by Ne$$), which I needed for my new instrument cluster.
Sturgis 2004- Sweet Freedom parked at the Arlen Ness booth where I has a Ness triple-tree adapter installed. Like everything else 'except FLSTS', the un-standard tree of of the FLSTS will not accept many add-on devices, without such an adapter (only made by Ne$$), which I needed for my new instrument cluster.
0 2012/03/13 08:01:08
A composite of several pix takes along the ride from Sturgis to Mt. Rushmore, THE favorite spot for rally participants, during the week-long Black Hills Rally. The mountain goat was just perched on a rock above the highway, watching the bikes go by!
A composite of several pix takes along the ride from Sturgis to Mt. Rushmore, THE favorite spot for rally participants, during the week-long Black Hills Rally. The mountain goat was just perched on a rock above the highway, watching the bikes go by!
0 2012/03/13 08:01:08
My plate- Former New Yorker, we have to let everyone know! (No idea why.... :-/ )
My plate- Former New Yorker, we have to let everyone know! (No idea why.... :-/ )
0 2012/03/13 08:11:20
Back in AZ in 2005, "Russian Disco Night" at a local pub, brought out some 'Rusky' lovelies to dance and show off that they are not the big, ugly farm women we were told all those cold-war years! This gorgeous mother-daughter team, who asked me to take their picture on my bike, is proof of that!
Back in AZ in 2005, "Russian Disco Night" at a local pub, brought out some 'Rusky' lovelies to dance and show off that they are not the big, ugly farm women we were told all those cold-war years! This gorgeous mother-daughter team, who asked me to take their picture on my bike, is proof of that!
0 2012/03/13 08:11:20
AZ Bike Week, 2006- Spent 2 weeks in Scottsdale, AZ, with the scoot, the Huskies, and some local Phoenix area friends.
AZ Bike Week, 2006- Spent 2 weeks in Scottsdale, AZ, with the scoot, the Huskies, and some local Phoenix area friends.
0 2012/03/13 08:11:20
The Visitor- An overhead shot form a friend's balcony, while visiting her in Phoenix- 2006
The Visitor- An overhead shot form a friend's balcony, while visiting her in Phoenix- 2006
0 2012/03/13 09:27:02
AX Bike Week Rally, Scottsdale- 2006
AX Bike Week Rally, Scottsdale- 2006
0 2012/03/13 09:27:02
The lovely Kellster- Cave Creek ride, 2006
The lovely Kellster- Cave Creek ride, 2006
0 2012/03/13 09:27:02
Kellster at Cave Creek- 2006
Kellster at Cave Creek- 2006
0 2012/03/13 09:30:05
Buds- Kellster and Doug, on the road.- 2006
Buds- Kellster and Doug, on the road.- 2006
0 2012/03/13 09:30:05
Riding buddy Barb, on the road, Superstition Mountains, Phoenix, AZ- 2006
Riding buddy Barb, on the road, Superstition Mountains, Phoenix, AZ- 2006
0 2012/03/13 10:11:02
Same shot, different rider!
Same shot, different rider!
0 2012/03/13 10:11:02
Kellster imitates the classic 1930s 'Enthusiast' illustration (insert). Saguaro Lake- 2006
Kellster imitates the classic 1930s 'Enthusiast' illustration (insert). Saguaro Lake- 2006
0 2012/03/13 10:32:33
All FLSTS- SWEET!! Photo courtesy of the Heritage Springer Owners Association (HSOA)
All FLSTS- SWEET!! Photo courtesy of the Heritage Springer Owners Association (HSOA)
0 2012/03/13 10:32:33
Twin Beauties
Twin Beauties
0 2012/03/13 10:43:48
In Memoriam- Of my late wife, best friend and life partner. I miss her greatly!
In Memoriam- Of my late wife, best friend and life partner. I miss her greatly!
0 2012/03/13 10:43:48
Sweet Freedom- After the crash.
Sweet Freedom- After the crash.
0 2013/02/28 09:15:31
ME and SF on Mt Lemmon, AZ
ME and SF on Mt Lemmon, AZ
0 2013/02/28 09:15:31
 
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