Update on buying a Harley-Davidson...

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so Chris ....

does this mean a Bass Boat will be for sale shortly ????

If so .... I want dibs :D
 
SgtThump":82a5d said:
griff10672":82a5d said:
that's gorgeous brother !!!!

your a smart enough cat .... heed some of the warnings ... but do what you feel brother ... it's your life .

same kind of look as the others you've been looking at but with more chrome ... ( I really did like the flat black on the newer Sportster )
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Yeah, I definitely like a certain look I guess. Didn't know that until I started comparing them. I really like that damn Nightster, but I know I should get something slightly bigger. Sigh... Off to the dealer now! I'm splitting from work early. :)
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Post pics when you bring her home!! :yes:
 
Gitfiddler":3f046 said:
Riding a bike isn't as easy as it looks (remember Pee Wee's Big Adventure when he ran into the sign at the biker bar).

As the others have said, if you're serious about riding, buy a beater at first or something for less $ until you're comfortable riding and until you know that riding is for you. If you spend a lot of $$ on a bike and, due to inexperience, drop it or worse, crash it, you're out a lot of $$$. so much for the notion that you're going to be able to resell it for what you paid for it "because it's a harley".

take the harley rider course, or any other course in your area before dropping the cash to ensure that you really want to ride. it's only a weekend or so, and won't have to go to the dmv for a license
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I like this approach.

Start with something small first, get used to riding, go from there.
 
At 5'10" I would think a Sporty is physically too small for you...I'm 6' and have ridden a buddies Sportster, not only is it uncomfortable but I look ridiculous.

I own a Road King but if you want something cheaper look at a Honda VTX or Yamaha V-star. Sportsters are fast and all but...they are realllly small, especially with someone on the back.
 
Gitfiddler":bbb00 said:
Riding a bike isn't as easy as it looks (remember Pee Wee's Big Adventure when he ran into the sign at the biker bar).

As the others have said, if you're serious about riding, buy a beater at first or something for less $ until you're comfortable riding and until you know that riding is for you. If you spend a lot of $$ on a bike and, due to inexperience, drop it or worse, crash it, you're out a lot of $$$. so much for the notion that you're going to be able to resell it for what you paid for it "because it's a harley".

take the harley rider course, or any other course in your area before dropping the cash to ensure that you really want to ride. it's only a weekend or so, and won't have to go to the dmv for a license

i don't know how it is in Missouri, but my friends in the "harley community" used to tool on guys who ride 883's or 1200's. yes, they're plenty fast, etc, but they were considered "woman's bikes"
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This seems like a good idea to me. Its not like you need to rush into this, Chris. I'll refrain from rehasing my post in the other thread, but you've got a family man, BE CAREFUL :thumbsup:
 
A 1200 is a big bike if you don't have much riding experience, so you really need to be really careful. I've been riding dirtbikes for 14 years and my dad only recently let me ride his 1200, but his is a go fast bike so that might do it. Another thing, make sure the mods done to the thing are not shoddy, because whenever the bike is messed with like that there can be massive problems.
 
Looks cool...hopefully you're getting a better deal then that. Around here that's a $6-7k bike...
 
that's a cool bike.. :rock: I'm glad you're not going with the 883 or 1200.. otherwise, you'd need a little pink basket on the front and a squeeze horn :)
 
I'm sure it varies in different parts of the country...but there's no way I could get the $13k KBB says my Road King is worth. I'd sell it in a second if I thought I could even get $10k (just to buy something newer :thumbsup: )...It's definitely a buyer's market right now.

But good luck! It's way more fun than a boat!
 
There's the same year/model on ebay right now with a BIN of $7600, and he'll be lucky to get it...This time of year the buyer's in control....

But don't let me talk you out of it! You want what you want, right? Have you looked at Craigslist or Cycletrader in your area?
 
Last chance Chris - I just picked up one of these. Alot cheaper and they do wonders for your gut. Not quite as fast, but exilirating nonetheless!
 

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Bantam Menace":60391 said:
But good luck! It's way more fun than a boat!
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Ha!! No way!! It's just that each have their seasons.... Boat in the summer...Bike in the Spring and Fall!! :rock:
 
Way to go Chris! And nice Road King Bantam Menace....might as well show mine off again (although this was taken the day I brought it home and it now sports new pipes, seat, and a bunch of chrome goodies):

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You know HD stands for 'hundred dollars' right? Makes guitar-playing look like a cheap hobby.
 
SgtThump":ff9d4 said:
I plan to buy the bike today. I've been a little uneasy thinking about it. Mainly because of some comments I hear from other riders telling me to buy a small bike to learn on, then upgrade later (and the occassional comment about getting killed on a bike.)

But I'm talking with folks on an HD forum and at least some of those guys say their first bike ever was a bigger HD and they're all telling me to go for it. They don't regret going for a bigger bike from the get go.

So yeah, those guys are easing my mind bigtime.

Chris
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Now you can break out the chaps again for a triumphant return! :thumbsup:

j/k :lol: :LOL:
 
I agree that buying a smaller bike to learn on and start out on is a good idea. However, DO NOT buy a Sportster for that purpose. If you want to buy a small bike to learn on then buy a cheap jap bike. A Sportster would cost as much as a nice new jap bike and you'll have a hell of a time selling a Sportster. Either buy a cheapo to learn on or just buy the Harley you want. And if you ever plan on going farther than the corner bar or riding with 2 people then you don't want a Sportster.
 
Well...yeah it can be dangerous, but that's part of what makes it fun.

I know it's not 'cool' but consider wearing a helmet your first year or so...a large proportion of accidents occur among riders with less then five years experience.
 
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