Harley Davidson Motorcycles
bvette94
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Who rides who wants one and what one do you want /own. I am thinking about purchasing a 2006 Street Glide in black. It would be my first bike purchase. It will be just a matter of sign and ride off. I am having a hard time bringing my self to financing the bike. Unfortunately paying cash isnt an option. I have wanted one for years so it wouldnt be an impulse purchase. Whats your story.
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I used to own one, but I sold it. I am looking to getting another Fat Boy again some years down the line. My uncle has an 81' Shovel Nose and a 94' Road King. Hope you decide to buy one, and I know you'll enjoy your purchase.
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Harley's are cool if you want to spend the coin. They've always been a little too rich for my blood, but a Fatboy would be my pick.Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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I have a 1980 80" custom. I have had it for 14 years now and I do not ride it nearly enough anymore but, when it was first built I could not stay off it.
They are lots of fun and I totally recomend getting one. (even if it sits sometimes)Skynut
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steveinaz wrote:Harley's are cool if you want to spend the coin. They've always been a little too rich for my blood, but a Fatboy would be my pick.
True, but they don't depreciate nearly as bad as other bikes."SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
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A buddy of mine bought an '06 Street Glide about 6 weeks ago. His too was all black. He spent a few extra coin for the stage 3 kit, tons of chrome, light bars, and other bells and whistles. I must say it is a sweet lookin' ride. Although I am partial to Fat Boy's, I really like this bike. He absolutely loves the bike and he has owned many prior to this purchase. I do have to say that when we go somewhere, the Harley guys go up and check it out. My RoadStar Warrior still get more attention, but that another story.
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Do it man!H.D.'s are pretty solid machines these days,and ya only live once...right!If ya cant bring yourself to spend the coin for a Harley,get a rice burner,rice is nice...very nice,Im sayingf just get on two wheels.These days nobody really makes a bad machine,well almost nobody,ya still need to stay away of the Guzzi's:rolleyes:
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I've been told that when you buy a H.D. that your only putting a down a down payment for all the rest of the stuff your going to add to it later , anyway have funCasey
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I'm torn on the issue. As far as MECHANICAL value, you'd do better with almost any other big-name bike. Yes, they're better t han they were in the past, but they're still not as good as the Hondas and Yamahas of the world.
But other than that point, which is becoming less and less of a distinction... damn I want one. Thye're still the best-lookin and soundin bikes out there, and as others have mentioned, they do keep their value probably mroe than any other vehicle in the world. I rag on 'em, but if I had the coin there's be one parked in my driveway.If you will it, dude, it is no dream. -
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Besides being a nice bike i want the whole image that goes with being a harley owner. (Good and bad) A honda or yamaha just isnt going to do it for me not to mention the harassment i would get from my harley buddies.
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bvette94 wrote:Besides being a nice bike i want the whole image that goes with being a harley owner. (Good and bad) A honda or yamaha just isnt going to do it for me not to mention the harassment i would get from my harley buddies.
You know thats true.Skynut
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Back in the 70's I had a CB750 Honda and a buddy had a Sportster. His leaked oil like crazy, was constantly breaking down. My Honda was NEVER in the shop and was faster. I know they are better now....but if I ever go back to 2 wheels, it won't be a Harley."Just because youre offended doesnt mean youre right." - Ricky Gervais
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Well if all goes well i should take delivery on friday. I chose the black pearl color. A local dealership was advertising they will pay the sales tax and that was the push i was waiting for. i will try to post some pics in about a week.
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76 electraglide,bought in 81 from my brother who bought it new.rebuilt it once when it had 30,000 miles, it now has about 60,000.i have not used it much in the last ten years tho.
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Saaaaweeeeeet.
You will not regret it.Skynut
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I took delivery of my new bike yesterday. i put 100 miles on it the first day. This thing rides like a cadillac.
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steveinaz wrote:Which one did you pick?
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Awesome, enjoy your new ride!Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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I have an excellent harley mountain bike I won in a raffle does that count?2 CHANNEL
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JimBRICK wrote:I have an excellent harley mountain bike I won in a raffle does that count?
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My good friend has a Fat Boy he purchased a little while back. It's pretty cool when I go over his house for BBQ's and there are a bunch of bikes there. Some of those guys have dropped some serious coin into them.Alpine: CDA-7949
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1996blackmax wrote:My good friend has a Fat Boy he purchased a little while back. It's pretty cool when I go over his house for BBQ's and there are a bunch of bikes there. Some of those guys have dropped some serious coin into them.
Thats what worries me about what comes next all the add on accessories. I look forward to getting out of the house to ride and being with the people. -
Looks like a blast to ride.
Keep it safe and have fun.Skynut
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