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RE: What motorcycle would you buy next? - Ollie - 02-11-2023
(02-11-2023, 02:56 AM)1985CB450_imp Wrote:(02-10-2023, 07:36 AM)Billie_imp Wrote:(02-10-2023, 05:48 AM)Ollie_imp Wrote:(02-10-2023, 03:58 AM)Billie_imp Wrote: You should take it for a spin, rode one at a demo day some years back, pretty quick.
I like all motorcycles, if I was filthy rich I'd have a barn full.
(02-09-2023, 03:20 AM)Ollie_imp Wrote:(02-09-2023, 02:13 AM)Billie_imp Wrote: Currently riding a 2020 HD FXLR (my touring bike) plus my 2014 CB1100. Keeping the CB for around town bike.
Currently nothing in HD's line-up excites me much, we'll see what they come up with a few yrs from now.
Same here they seem to have discontinued all the models I am interested in, EG Standard, Road King (NOT the "Special"), Super Glide Sport, etc...
Same here they seem to have discontinued all the models I am interested in, EG Standard, Road King (NOT the "Special"), Super Glide Sport, etc...
I bet ya they'll bring the Road King back, best bike in the Harley line up.
Get a kick out of the special, they black it out, take away the windshield, rear bag guard and front running lights then charge $2,000 more for it.
Yeh I'll pass.
Always liked the SuperGlide.
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
[url=https://postimg.cc/ZC5y0JVJ]
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
[url=https://postimg.cc/ZC5y0JVJ]![[Image: e50f114edaf5da72c9e64752257656ab.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/202302/e50f114edaf5da72c9e64752257656ab.jpg)
Nice looking ride, have the same grips on my Low Rider.
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
[url=https://postimg.cc/ZC5y0JVJ]![[Image: 97091bc16176143316391bac004aa593.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/202302/97091bc16176143316391bac004aa593.jpg)
Nice looking ride, have the same grips on my Low Rider.
That’s nice, I had a Night train in matte silver with the staggered pipes, beautiful bike but I don’t miss the 21 inch front w/single disc.
My buddy has a 2014 low rider with the 19 up front like you w/dual disc and it’s worlds better
![[Image: 1aaacf265a7d43875a4dcc0469ca5331.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/202302/1aaacf265a7d43875a4dcc0469ca5331.jpg)
Yeah I think 21" wheels belong on dirt bikes.
That bike was my first Harley. Back in 2004 a customer of mine managed the local Harley/Buell dealership. He called saying the Buell demo truck was coming Saturday and asked if I'd come demo the all new Buells, saying "I buy a lot from you, you really need to buy a bike from me" so I said sure.
Well after demo'ing I didn't care for Buells new 52" wheelbase series at all so when he approached me I felt kinda bad telling him so. He asked "what about a Harley then"?
I told him I never owned one but let's have a look and he took me in the showroom showing me everything Ultra Classics, Fat Boys, Sportsters, none of which interested me at all. Finally, just for the heck of it, I asked "what is your worst selling model"? After thinking for a second he walked me over to two Super Glide Sports, a blue 2005 FXDX carbureted with cast wheels and a silver 2004 FXDXI FI with spoke wheels, saying "these, nobody likes them because the seat's too high and bars too low, pegs aren't forward enough, and too much black where it should be chrome".
I saw those Super Glides in a completely different way; longer travel adjustable suspension for better ride and more ground clearance, twin disc brakes, more normal riding position, instruments up on the bars where I could see them instead of on the tank, and I kinda liked the black, so I started thinking....
I asked "what wheels are more desirable"? He said "spokes, they're an upgrade but most buyers want them." I thought to myself this is a perfect opportunity to buy probably the only Harley I actually like. He'll want to move the Silver 04 which I like because it has FI, but I want the cast wheels with tubeless tires on the 05. I believe list price was $14,300 but Harleys were still selling for above list then.
I said "OK you want me to buy something and I want to help you out, I'll give you $13,100 for that ugly gray and black 04 and to sweeten the deal you can swap the nice spoke wheels over to the 05 and put the cast wheels on it."
After shuffling papers on his desk and jokingly calling me every name in the book he said "OK it'll be ready tomorrow."
RE: What motorcycle would you buy next? - pdedse - 02-11-2023
That's an awesome story, Ollie. Had me laughing. I like the "...and I want to help you out" part.
RE: What motorcycle would you buy next? - GoldOxide_imp - 02-11-2023
(02-11-2023, 03:56 AM)Ollie_imp Wrote:(02-11-2023, 02:56 AM)1985CB450_imp Wrote:(02-10-2023, 07:36 AM)Billie_imp Wrote:(02-10-2023, 05:48 AM)Ollie_imp Wrote:(02-10-2023, 03:58 AM)Billie_imp Wrote: You should take it for a spin, rode one at a demo day some years back, pretty quick.
I like all motorcycles, if I was filthy rich I'd have a barn full.
(02-09-2023, 03:20 AM)Ollie_imp Wrote:(02-09-2023, 02:13 AM)Billie_imp Wrote: Currently riding a 2020 HD FXLR (my touring bike) plus my 2014 CB1100. Keeping the CB for around town bike.
Currently nothing in HD's line-up excites me much, we'll see what they come up with a few yrs from now.
Same here they seem to have discontinued all the models I am interested in, EG Standard, Road King (NOT the "Special"), Super Glide Sport, etc...
Same here they seem to have discontinued all the models I am interested in, EG Standard, Road King (NOT the "Special"), Super Glide Sport, etc...
I bet ya they'll bring the Road King back, best bike in the Harley line up.
Get a kick out of the special, they black it out, take away the windshield, rear bag guard and front running lights then charge $2,000 more for it.
Yeh I'll pass.
Always liked the SuperGlide.
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
[url=https://postimg.cc/ZC5y0JVJ]
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
[url=https://postimg.cc/ZC5y0JVJ]
Nice looking ride, have the same grips on my Low Rider.
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
[url=https://postimg.cc/ZC5y0JVJ]
Nice looking ride, have the same grips on my Low Rider.
That’s nice, I had a Night train in matte silver with the staggered pipes, beautiful bike but I don’t miss the 21 inch front w/single disc.
My buddy has a 2014 low rider with the 19 up front like you w/dual disc and it’s worlds better
Yeah I think 21" wheels belong on dirt bikes.
That bike was my first Harley. Back in 2004 a customer of mine managed the local Harley/Buell dealership. He called saying the Buell demo truck was coming Saturday and asked if I'd come demo the all new Buells, saying "I buy a lot from you, you really need to buy a bike from me" so I said sure.
Well after demo'ing I didn't care for Buells new 52" wheelbase series at all so when he approached me I felt kinda bad telling him so. He asked "what about a Harley then"?
I told him I never owned one but let's have a look and he took me in the showroom showing me everything Ultra Classics, Fat Boys, Sportsters, none of which interested me at all. Finally, just for the heck of it, I asked "what is your worst selling model"? After thinking for a second he walked me over to two Super Glide Sports, a blue 2005 FXDX carbureted with cast wheels and a silver 2004 FXDXI FI with spoke wheels, saying "these, nobody likes them because the seat's too high and bars too low, pegs aren't forward enough, and too much black where it should be chrome".
I saw those Super Glides in a completely different way; longer travel adjustable suspension for better ride and more ground clearance, twin disc brakes, more normal riding position, instruments up on the bars where I could see them instead of on the tank, and I kinda liked the black, so I started thinking....
I asked "what wheels are more desirable"? He said "spokes, they're an upgrade but most buyers want them." I thought to myself this is a perfect opportunity to buy probably the only Harley I actually like. He'll want to move the Silver 04 which I like because it has FI, but I want the cast wheels with tubeless tires on the 05. I believe list price was $14,300 but Harleys were still selling for above list then.
I said "OK you want me to buy something and I want to help you out, I'll give you $13,100 for that ugly gray and black 04 and to sweeten the deal you can swap the nice spoke wheels over to the 05 and put the cast wheels on it."
After shuffling papers on his desk and jokingly calling me every name in the book he said "OK it'll be ready tomorrow."
Yeah I think 21" wheels belong on dirt bikes.
That bike was my first Harley. Back in 2004 a customer of mine managed the local Harley/Buell dealership. He called saying the Buell demo truck was coming Saturday and asked if I'd come demo the all new Buells, saying "I buy a lot from you, you really need to buy a bike from me" so I said sure.
Well after demo'ing I didn't care for Buells new 52" wheelbase series at all so when he approached me I felt kinda bad telling him so. He asked "what about a Harley then"?
I told him I never owned one but let's have a look and he took me in the showroom showing me everything Ultra Classics, Fat Boys, Sportsters, none of which interested me at all. Finally, just for the heck of it, I asked "what is your worst selling model"? After thinking for a second he walked me over to two Super Glide Sports, a blue 2005 FXDX carbureted with cast wheels and a silver 2004 FXDXI FI with spoke wheels, saying "these, nobody likes them because the seat's too high and bars too low, pegs aren't forward enough, and too much black where it should be chrome".
I saw those Super Glides in a completely different way; longer travel adjustable suspension for better ride and more ground clearance, twin disc brakes, more normal riding position, instruments up on the bars where I could see them instead of on the tank, and I kinda liked the black, so I started thinking....
I asked "what wheels are more desirable"? He said "spokes, they're an upgrade but most buyers want them." I thought to myself this is a perfect opportunity to buy probably the only Harley I actually like. He'll want to move the Silver 04 which I like because it has FI, but I want the cast wheels with tubeless tires on the 05. I believe list price was $14,300 but Harleys were still selling for above list then.
I said "OK you want me to buy something and I want to help you out, I'll give you $13,100 for that ugly gray and black 04 and to sweeten the deal you can swap the nice spoke wheels over to the 05 and put the cast wheels on it."
After shuffling papers on his desk and jokingly calling me every name in the book he said "OK it'll be ready tomorrow."
Excellent.
RE: What motorcycle would you buy next? - Nachodaddy - 02-11-2023
Ollie, I am not a fan of that color, but I'd buy that bike in a heart-beat. Ya done good. And that is a great story. Thanks.
RE: What motorcycle would you buy next? - 1985CB450_imp - 02-11-2023
(02-11-2023, 03:56 AM)Ollie_imp Wrote:(02-11-2023, 02:56 AM)1985CB450_imp Wrote:(02-10-2023, 07:36 AM)Billie_imp Wrote:(02-10-2023, 05:48 AM)Ollie_imp Wrote:(02-10-2023, 03:58 AM)Billie_imp Wrote: You should take it for a spin, rode one at a demo day some years back, pretty quick.
I like all motorcycles, if I was filthy rich I'd have a barn full.
(02-09-2023, 03:20 AM)Ollie_imp Wrote:(02-09-2023, 02:13 AM)Billie_imp Wrote: Currently riding a 2020 HD FXLR (my touring bike) plus my 2014 CB1100. Keeping the CB for around town bike.
Currently nothing in HD's line-up excites me much, we'll see what they come up with a few yrs from now.
Same here they seem to have discontinued all the models I am interested in, EG Standard, Road King (NOT the "Special"), Super Glide Sport, etc...
Same here they seem to have discontinued all the models I am interested in, EG Standard, Road King (NOT the "Special"), Super Glide Sport, etc...
I bet ya they'll bring the Road King back, best bike in the Harley line up.
Get a kick out of the special, they black it out, take away the windshield, rear bag guard and front running lights then charge $2,000 more for it.
Yeh I'll pass.
Always liked the SuperGlide.
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
[url=https://postimg.cc/ZC5y0JVJ]
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
[url=https://postimg.cc/ZC5y0JVJ]
Nice looking ride, have the same grips on my Low Rider.
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
[url=https://postimg.cc/ZC5y0JVJ]
Nice looking ride, have the same grips on my Low Rider.
That’s nice, I had a Night train in matte silver with the staggered pipes, beautiful bike but I don’t miss the 21 inch front w/single disc.
My buddy has a 2014 low rider with the 19 up front like you w/dual disc and it’s worlds better
Yeah I think 21" wheels belong on dirt bikes.
That bike was my first Harley. Back in 2004 a customer of mine managed the local Harley/Buell dealership. He called saying the Buell demo truck was coming Saturday and asked if I'd come demo the all new Buells, saying "I buy a lot from you, you really need to buy a bike from me" so I said sure.
Well after demo'ing I didn't care for Buells new 52" wheelbase series at all so when he approached me I felt kinda bad telling him so. He asked "what about a Harley then"?
I told him I never owned one but let's have a look and he took me in the showroom showing me everything Ultra Classics, Fat Boys, Sportsters, none of which interested me at all. Finally, just for the heck of it, I asked "what is your worst selling model"? After thinking for a second he walked me over to two Super Glide Sports, a blue 2005 FXDX carbureted with cast wheels and a silver 2004 FXDXI FI with spoke wheels, saying "these, nobody likes them because the seat's too high and bars too low, pegs aren't forward enough, and too much black where it should be chrome".
I saw those Super Glides in a completely different way; longer travel adjustable suspension for better ride and more ground clearance, twin disc brakes, more normal riding position, instruments up on the bars where I could see them instead of on the tank, and I kinda liked the black, so I started thinking....
I asked "what wheels are more desirable"? He said "spokes, they're an upgrade but most buyers want them." I thought to myself this is a perfect opportunity to buy probably the only Harley I actually like. He'll want to move the Silver 04 which I like because it has FI, but I want the cast wheels with tubeless tires on the 05. I believe list price was $14,300 but Harleys were still selling for above list then.
I said "OK you want me to buy something and I want to help you out, I'll give you $13,100 for that ugly gray and black 04 and to sweeten the deal you can swap the nice spoke wheels over to the 05 and put the cast wheels on it."
After shuffling papers on his desk and jokingly calling me every name in the book he said "OK it'll be ready tomorrow."
Yeah I think 21" wheels belong on dirt bikes.
That bike was my first Harley. Back in 2004 a customer of mine managed the local Harley/Buell dealership. He called saying the Buell demo truck was coming Saturday and asked if I'd come demo the all new Buells, saying "I buy a lot from you, you really need to buy a bike from me" so I said sure.
Well after demo'ing I didn't care for Buells new 52" wheelbase series at all so when he approached me I felt kinda bad telling him so. He asked "what about a Harley then"?
I told him I never owned one but let's have a look and he took me in the showroom showing me everything Ultra Classics, Fat Boys, Sportsters, none of which interested me at all. Finally, just for the heck of it, I asked "what is your worst selling model"? After thinking for a second he walked me over to two Super Glide Sports, a blue 2005 FXDX carbureted with cast wheels and a silver 2004 FXDXI FI with spoke wheels, saying "these, nobody likes them because the seat's too high and bars too low, pegs aren't forward enough, and too much black where it should be chrome".
I saw those Super Glides in a completely different way; longer travel adjustable suspension for better ride and more ground clearance, twin disc brakes, more normal riding position, instruments up on the bars where I could see them instead of on the tank, and I kinda liked the black, so I started thinking....
I asked "what wheels are more desirable"? He said "spokes, they're an upgrade but most buyers want them." I thought to myself this is a perfect opportunity to buy probably the only Harley I actually like. He'll want to move the Silver 04 which I like because it has FI, but I want the cast wheels with tubeless tires on the 05. I believe list price was $14,300 but Harleys were still selling for above list then.
I said "OK you want me to buy something and I want to help you out, I'll give you $13,100 for that ugly gray and black 04 and to sweeten the deal you can swap the nice spoke wheels over to the 05 and put the cast wheels on it."
After shuffling papers on his desk and jokingly calling me every name in the book he said "OK it'll be ready tomorrow."
That’s a great story.
A 2007 FXSTB was my first H-D as I wanted something low and slow to ride 2 up in the city. It was long, lean, and had minimal chrome. 96 in with the 6 speed. First thing to go was the spoke front wheel replaced by a cast wheel out of their catalog along with a few other bits. It was a great bike but the forward controls got old after a while. In 2012 at the 10,000 mile mark and needing a rear tire I traded it for a new street glide which I still have. It’s been a great bike as well with 25,000 miles on the clock so far
RE: What motorcycle would you buy next? - Ollie - 02-11-2023
2012 with the 103 is a nice Street Glide.
I'm Harleyless for the first time since 2004 having sold my Road King to buy a Goldwing.
RE: What motorcycle would you buy next? - Jgarciajr40_imp - 02-11-2023
Never really cared for Harley’s. They always scream boomer bike with obnoxious pipes to me. I do like the v-rod and if I had the money I’d buy the Pan-America. Their normal line up imo is just ehh.
They don’t want my generation buying their products imo.
RE: What motorcycle would you buy next? - Ollie - 02-11-2023
(02-11-2023, 10:38 AM)Jgarciajr40_imp Wrote: Never really cared for Harley’s. They always scream boomer bike with obnoxious pipes to me. I do like the v-rod and if I had the money I’d buy the Pan-America. Their normal line up imo is just ehh.
They don’t want my generation buying their products imo.
Some do but really that's a stereotype. Like saying all "rice rockets" have loud Yoshumira exhausts, or dirt bikes always scream with obnoxious pipes.....
Really it's up to you, or whoever owns the bike. All of my Harleys had stock factory exhaust, other than my last RK which I did remove the cat to reduce heat but stock mufflers.
Nevertheless a lot of people like to hate Harleys and their owners.
RE: What motorcycle would you buy next? - the Ferret - 02-11-2023
A lot of people hate a lot of stuff, and sometimes it's generational. We are allowed to disagree here, but we are not allowed to be disagreeable. Please keep that in mind.
RE: What motorcycle would you buy next? - 1985CB450_imp - 02-11-2023
(02-11-2023, 10:14 AM)Ollie_imp Wrote: 2012 with the 103 is a nice Street Glide.
I'm Harleyless for the first time since 2004 having sold my Road King to buy a Goldwing.
Thanks and hey that’s a heck of a trade up going to a goldwing. If I did a lot of highway miles that would probably be my bike of choice. My first ride on a m/c was on a goldwing. I was around twelve (1977) and by my cousins house when his neighbor pulled his wing out to wash. After it was clean he gave us all rides - imagine that today without talking to any parents?
(02-11-2023, 10:38 AM)Jgarciajr40_imp Wrote: Never really cared for Harley’s. They always scream boomer bike with obnoxious pipes to me. I do like the v-rod and if I had the money I’d buy the Pan-America. Their normal line up imo is just ehh.
They don’t want my generation buying their products imo.
They are a traditional company and old traditions die hard. Who else would design a new 4 valve head and keep the pushrods?
I live in Dallas, one of the most pretentious city’s in the US so yes we have our share of what we call Rolex riders. Midlife crisis new biker with the H-D tattoo, wallet, boots and 3x5’ H-D sticker on the back of his Lexus SUV. Easy to spot so easy to avoid, it’s a shame they gravitate towards the H-D brand but hey they usually wind up supplying the used bike market with a lot of low mile examples with every gadget imaginable so no need to hate on them…
As far as the bikes, hey I would not wanna ride across the US on one, that’s what Honda’s and BMW’s are for. For cruising around town with your lady they are pretty cool. Low and slow kinda like driving a ‘57 Chevy vs say a GTR. For me as I’ve aged I’ve learned to just appreciate each machine for what it actually is and enjoy the ride.